Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244:reg:5:p172
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01244
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5 (pt 172/225)
Character Range: 761806–764929

appropriate means, validate the accuracy of the current published information in the AIP; and

(b) the check of the aerodrome manual, supporting procedures and published aerodrome information in the AIP must be confirmed by a person with sound knowledge and experience of the regulations and standards that are applicable to the inspection, reporting, operation and maintenance of aerodromes.

Note   CASA recommends that persons carrying out validation or confirmation are trained in, or familiar with, auditing techniques.

       (13) Records of qualifications and experience held by a person or persons conducting a validation or confirmation must be either:

(a) maintained as part of the aerodrome manual; or

(b) included in the report for the annual aerodrome manual validation.

CHAPTER 13 AERODROME PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS

13.01 Introduction

        The aerodrome operator's aerodrome manual must record the name, position and functions of each person occupying, or performing the duties of, the following positions (however described):

(a) the accountable manager;

(b) the reporting officer;

(c) for routine aerodrome works carried out at the aerodrome — the works safety officer.

Note   Regarding positions for non-routine works under a method of working plan (MOWP), see subsections 15.01 (9) and 16.07 (2).

13.02 Accountable manager

        The accountable manager must have a general knowledge of the relevant civil aviation safety legislation and standards that are applicable to the inspection, reporting, operation and maintenance of the aerodrome.

Note   The functions of the accountable manager are specified in subregulation 139.110 (5) of CASR.

13.03 Reporting officer

        An aerodrome operator must ensure that the reporting officer is suitably trained so that the officer has the following:

(a) a sound knowledge of the physical characteristics of the aerodrome movement area, the aerodrome obstacle limitation surfaces, aerodrome markings, visual aids (including lighting) and the correct operation of essential aerodrome safety equipment;

(b) an understanding of the aerodrome information published in the AIP;

(c) the ability to carry out an aerodrome serviceability inspection, including in relation to runway surface conditions, in accordance with Chapter 12 of this MOS;

(d) the ability to carry out the reporting functions for the aerodrome, including in relation to runway surface conditions, in accordance with Chapter 12 of this MOS and Part 175 of CASR;

(e) the ability to carry out the wildlife monitoring and management functions for the aerodrome in accordance with Chapter 17 of this MOS;

(f) a knowledge of the aerodrome procedures in the aerodrome manual, including in relation to the following:

 (i) aerodrome works safety;

 (ii) aerodrome emergency planning and response;

 (iii) airside vehicle control (if applicable);

 (iv) aircraft parking control (if applicable);

 (v) low-visibility operations (if applicable).

Note   These training requirements also apply to a person who conducts an aerodrome serviceability inspection — see subsection 12.01 (4).