Safety Oversight in the Caribbean

Using needs assessment methodology the regional body has identified the need for professional training and recurrent qualification training of airport operators persoimel. It has from its own resources and assisted by a member of the FAA airport standards staff, delivered a three day seminar on aerodrome manual preparation to some 33 aerodrome specialists from the region. 

CASSOS has adopted the European Center for Civil Aviation Incident Reporting System (ECCAIRS) for incident and accident reporting and, in a regional project. 

The immediate benefits of regional cooperation are evident from the constantly improving track record of results of the ICAO and FAA safety oversight audits of member CAAs. Benefits are also accruing to members from the mutual technical cooperation, mutual technical assistance, attainment of greater numbers of trained and qualified technical inspectors, and the valuable technical expertise contributions made by all Members in their efforts to achieve and sustain compliance with international aviation safety oversight standards at affordable costs. 

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