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NIGERIAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

DIRECTORATE OF AERODROME AND AIRSPACE

STANDARDS

TECHNICAL GUIDANCE MATERIALS

VOLUME I

GENERAL HANDBOOK

&

POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL

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VISION STATEMENT

To be one of the leading Civil Aviation Authorities in the world.

MISSION STATEMENT

To provide aviation safety and economic regulation in the most efficient, effective,

quality and technology driven manner to the satisfaction and benefit of all

stakeholders, consistent with the highest international standards and the

sustainable development of the industry and national economy.

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PREFACE

The manuals forming the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority’s Directorate of Aerodrome and

Airspace Standards technical internal document set consist of the following:

i) Volume I – Part 1: General Information

Part 2: Policy and Procedure Manual

ii) Volume II – Aerodrome Inspector’s Handbook

iii) Volume III – Air Navigation Inspector’s Handbook

These manuals are produced to provide policy and procedures as well as information needed

by safety inspectors in the Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards (DAAS) to

perform the tasks as required by the Civil Aviation Act and the Nigerian Civil Aviation

Regulations.

It is required that all DAAS staff use this Technical Guidance Material and other relevant

document relating to specific tasks and responsibilities in the performance of their duties.

These manuals are subject to regular review and improvement as approved by the Director.

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INTRODUCTION

Technical Guidance Material includes Inspector Manual for Aerodrome and Air

Navigation Standards Inspectors.

These Manuals provide mandatory directions, information and procedures to the Authority’s

inspectors and officers in the certification, surveillance, audit and regulation enforcement

duties. The Manuals are publicly available in the interest of transparency and to provide

further advice to industry in its dealings with the Authority.

For ease of use, the Inspectors’ Manual is grouped in three areas, general and those relating

to each specialty (i.e. Aerodrome Standards and Air Navigation Standards). The general area

cuts across specialties and provides information of a general nature relating to all.

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DISTRIBUTION LIST

Name of copy holder Copy number Signature

Technical Library

Director General

Director, Aerodrome and

Airspace Standards

MASTER

Company Secretary/Legal

Adviser

GM, Air Navigation Standards

GM, Aerodrome Standards

Head, Aerodrome Engineering

Head, Aerodrome Operations

Head, Fire and Safety

Head, Aeronautical Meteorology,

Head, ATS Operations

Head, ATM Technical

Evaluation and Procedures

Head, ATM Standards and

Quality Management

Head, ATS Planning and

Designs

Head, Communication, Navigation and Surveillance

Head, AIM.

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AMENDMENT PROCEDURES

The Director, Aerodrome and Airspace Standards is responsible for the development,

issuance and control of amendments to this document. All copies of the document are

numbered and issued in accordance with the distribution list. Individual copy holders

indicated on the distribution list are responsible for insertion of all amendments. Each

document copy holder is responsible for the safe custody and maintenance of his or her

numbered copy of the document.

Within thirty days of the issuance of an amendment, confirmation will be provided to the

Director, Aerodrome and Airspace Standards that the required amendment action

has been accomplished by the return of the amendment control page, signed and dated

by the individual amending the document.

Each page will show the amendment number and the date of the amendment at the base of the page.

All amendments must be recorded in the Record of Amendment.

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LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES

DAAS TECHNICAL GUIDANCE MATERIAL (TGM), VOL. I

Chapter Page Date of Issue Chapter Page Date of Issue

Part 1 – GENERAL Preface

Introduction ii October 2015 Chapter 2 8 October 2015

List of

Effective Pages

iii October 2015 Chapter 2

9 October 2015

Amendment Records xxv October 2015

Record of Revision xxiv October 2015 Chapter 3 11 October 2015

General Table of Contents 1 October 2015 Chapter 4 12 October 2015

General

Handbook Table of Content

1 October 2015 Chapter 4 12 October 2015

Chapter 1 5 October 2015 Chapter 4 13 October 2015




Part 2 – POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL




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Chapter 2 41 October 2015

















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Appendix A 87 October 2015 Appendix A 87 October 2015



Appendix B App. B-1 October 2015 Appendix B App. B-3 October 2015

Appendix B App. B-2 October 2015 October 2015

Appendix C App. C-1 October 2015 Appendix C App. C-2 October 2015

Appendix D App. D-1 October 2015 October 2015

Appendix E App. E-1 October 2015 Appendix E App. E-2 October 2015

Appendix F App. F-1 October 2015 Appendix F App. F-4 October 2015



Appendix G App. G-1

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VOLUME II – AERODROME INSPECTOR’S HANDBOOK

Chapter Page Date of Issue Chapter Page Date of Issue

Preface 2 of 413 October 2015 Chapter 6 69 of 413 October 2015

Table of Contents 3 of 413 October 2015 Chapter 6 70 of 413 October 2015

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Appendices 124 of 413 October 2015

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Attachment I 144 of 413 October 2015 Attachment I 146 of 413 October 2015

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VOLUME III – AIR NAVIGATION STANDARDS INSPECTOR’S HANDBOOK

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RECORD OF REVISION

Revision

Date

Chapter/Section

Details

2 October 2015 All General Handbook

2

October 2015

All

Policy and Procedure Manual

2

October 2015

All

Aerodrome Inspector’s Handbook

2

October 2015

All

Air Navigation Service Handbook

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS ..................................................................................................................................... XXVI

CHAPTER 1: INFORMATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF AERODROME AND AIRNAVIGATION

STANDARDS TECHNICAL GUIDANCE MATERIAL ................................................................................................1

1.0 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................................................1

2.0 GUIDANCE MATERIAL ...................................................................................................................................1

3.0 FORMATTING OF THE ADVISORY CIRCULARS AND CHAPTERS ...........................................................1

4.0 CHECKLISTS ...................................................................................................................................................2

5.0 IDENTIFICATION OF AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS TO THE CIRCULARS AND CHAPTERS ............3

CHAPTER 2: AMENDMENT OF THE NIGERIA CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS AND THE TECHNICAL

GUIDANCE MATERIAL PERTAINING TO AERODROME AND AIRSPACE STANDARDS .......................................4

1.0 PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................................................4

2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION ..............................................................................................................................4

3.0 REASONS FOR THE AMENDMENTS ............................................................................................................4

4.0 REGULATION DEVELOPMENT AND AMENDMENT PROCEDURE ............................................................5

4.7 SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL ........................................................................................................................5

5.0 GUIDANCE MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT AND AMENDMENT PROCEDURE ...............................................6

CHAPTER 3: NIGERIA CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY PROGRAMME ......................................................................7

CHAPTER 4: EXEMPTION ........................................................................................................................................8

1.0 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................................8

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2.0 APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION ...................................................................................................................8

3.0 PROCESSING THE APPLICATION ................................................................................................................8

4.0 ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICATION ................................................................................................................9

5.0 PROCEDURES FOR GRANTING OR DENYING THE APPLICATION FOR AN EXEMPTION .............. 10

6.0 REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE TERMINATION DATE OF AN EXEMPTION ............................ 11

5.2 CANCELLATION ............................................................................................................................................ 13

5.2.1 THIS MANUAL SUPERSEDES PREVIOUSLY APPROVED POLICY AND PROCEDURES

MANUALS AND WILL BE UPDATED TO REFLECT THE LATEST REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES AS

THE NEED ARISES. ................................................................................................................................................. 13

5.3 MANUAL CONTROL PROCEDURE .............................................................................................................. 13

5.4 THE DIRECTORATE OF AERODROME AND AIRSPACE STANDARDS (DAAS) ....................................... 14

5.5 ORGANOGRAM OF THE DIRECTORATE OF AERODROME & AIRSPACE STANDARDS ....................... 14

CHAPTER 6: DIRECTORATE’S FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................... 20

6.1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................................................... 20

6.2 ADDITIONAL DUTIES .................................................................................................................................... 23

6.3 REGISTERING DIFFERENCES WITH ICAO .................................................................................................. 23

6.4 DISTRIBUTION OF GUIDANCE MATERIAL TO OPERATORS ..................................................................... 23

6.5 REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION .................................................................................................................. 24

6.6 AFRICAN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION REGIONAL GROUP (APIRG) ........................................... 24

6.7 DEPARTMENT OF AERODROME STANDARDS .......................................................................................... 25

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6.8 GENERAL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................. 25

6.9 AERODROME DESIGN & SPECIFICATION UNIT: ...................................................................................... 29

6.10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/PLANNING UNIT: ................................................................................... 29

6.11 FACILITY EVALUATION AND COMPLIANCE UNIT .................................................................................... 29

6.12 AERODROME OPERATIONS DIVISION ....................................................................................................... 30

6.13 OBSTRUCTION EVALUATION. ..................................................................................................................... 30

6.14 AIRPORT FACILITATION, APRON AND GROUND HANDLING MANAGEMENT ...................................... 30

6.15 BIRD/WILDLIFE HAZARD MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................... 31

6.16 AERODROME FIRE & SAFETY DIVISION .................................................................................................... 31

6.17 DEPARTMENT OF AIR NAVIGATION STANDARDS .................................................................................... 33

6.19 ATM DIVISION ................................................................................................................................................ 35

6.20 TECH EVALUATION/ PROCEDURES DESIGN ............................................................................................. 35

6.21 ATM STANDARDS/QUALITY MANAGEMENT/TRAINING & COMPETENCIES .......................................... 35

6.22 AERONAUTICAL METEOROLOGY DIVISION .............................................................................................. 36

6.23 COMMUNICATION, NAVIGATION AND SURVEILLANCE DIVISION. .......................................................... 37

6.24 AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DIVISION .................................................................... 38

6.25 REGIONAL OFFICES - DAAS DELEGATED FUNCTIONS, PROCEDURES FOR CO- ORDINATION

AND STANDARDIZATION ....................................................................................................................................... 39

CHAPTER 7: PERSONNEL .................................................................................................................................. 40

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7.1 STANDARD OF RECRUITMENT .................................................................................................................... 40

7.2 DAAS STAFF REQUIREMENTS – GENERAL ............................................................................................... 40

7.3 DIRECTOR AERODROME AND AIRSPACE STANDARDS. ......................................................................... 40

7.4 DEPARTMENT OF AERODROME STANDARDS .......................................................................................... 42

7.5 AERODROME OPERATIONS DIVISION - PERSONNEL JOB FUNCTIONS ................................................ 47

7.6 AIR NAVIGATION STANDARDS PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS ...................................................................... 56

7.7 AERONAUTICAL METEOROLOGY ............................................................................................................... 62

7.8 AERONAUTICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION ................................................................................ 66

CHAPTER 8: QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING ................................................................................................. 72

8.1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. 72

8.2 RESPONSIBILITY .......................................................................................................................................... 73

8.3 RECORD KEEPING/CONFIDENTIALITY ....................................................................................................... 73

8.4 INSPECTOR TRAINING POLICY ................................................................................................................. 74

8.7 THE CADRES ARE: ........................................................................................................................................ 75

8.8 RESPONSIBILITY .......................................................................................................................................... 75

8.9 CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY ......................................................................................................................... 76

8.10 INSPECTOR TRAINING ................................................................................................................................. 76

8.11 ON – THE – JOB TRAINING (OJT) ................................................................................................................ 78

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8.12 ON – SITE OJT INSPECTION PROCESS. .................................................................................................... 78

8.13 SUPERVISED INSPECTIONS ....................................................................................................................... 78

8.14 BACKGROUND .............................................................................................................................................. 79

8.15 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ....................................................................................................................... 79

8.16 TASK ASSIGNMENT ...................................................................................................................................... 80

8.17 TASK IMPLEMENTATION METHODS ........................................................................................................... 80

8.18 QUALIFICATION ............................................................................................................................................ 82

8.18.1 QUALIFICATION AT AN EARLIER DATE TO ANY ELEMENT OF THE SYSTEM BY AN INSPECTOR

CAN BE AUTHORIZED BY THE DIRECTOR, UPON HIS SATISFACTION THAT THE TASK HAS BEEN

MASTERED, AND THAT THE INSPECTOR’S AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENTS ARE AMENDED TO INCLUDE; 82

8.18.2THE FOLLOWING TABLE EXPLAINS THE USE AND COMPLETION OF THE FORMS UTILISED FOR

RECORDING OJT ACTIVITIES. .......................................................................................................................... 82

8.19. TRAINING RECORDS .................................................................................................................................... 83

8.20. CURRENCY REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................................... 84

8.21 TEMPORARY INSPECTION AUTHORIZATION ............................................................................................. 85

8.22 APPLICATIONS FOR CREDENTIALS ........................................................................................................... 85

8.23 ISSUANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY AND CONTROL ......................................................................................... 86

8.24 USE OF CREDENTIALS ................................................................................................................................. 86

8.25 LOST, STOLEN, OR DAMAGED CREDENTIAL ............................................................................................ 86

8.26 SURRENDER OF CREDENTIALS ................................................................................................................. 87

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8.27 DESTRUCTION OF CREDENTIAL ................................................................................................................. 87

8.28 INSPECTOR EXCHANGE PROGRAM (RECURRENT TRAINING) ............................................................... 87

8.29 RE-ISSUANCE OF INSPECTOR CREDENTIALS .......................................................................................... 88

CHAPTER 9: SCOPE OF AUTHORISATION ........................................................................................................... 89

9.1 DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................................................ 89

9.2 BACKGROUND .............................................................................................................................................. 89

9.3 PROGRESSIVE DELEGATION ...................................................................................................................... 90

CHAPTER 10: ADMINISTRATION ........................................................................................................................... 92

10.1 GENERAL OFFICE DUTIES ........................................................................................................................... 92

10.2 FILES & FILING SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................. 92

10.3 MANPOWER RESOURCES AND RECRUITMENT ........................................................................................ 93

10.4 APPOINTMENT .............................................................................................................................................. 93

10.5 PERSONAL ETHICS AND CONDUCT ........................................................................................................... 93

10.6 OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL INTERESTS, AND GIFTS ................................................................ 94

10.7 ACCOUNTABILITY AND DISCIPLINE ........................................................................................................... 95

10.8 DISCIPLINARY STEPS ................................................................................................................................... 96

CHAPTER 11: DAAS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR INSPECTORS ................................................................. 97

11.4 MAINTENANCE OF INSPECTORS PROFICIENCY: ................................................................................... 112

APPENDIX A: SAMPLE INSPECTOR’S CREDENTIAL ............................................................................................ 113

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APPENDIX B: ACRONYMS ..................................................................................................................................... 115

ACRONYMS ........................................................................................................................................................... 115

F. SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (SMS) ................................................................................................ 184

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CHAPTER 1: INFORMATION ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF AERODROME AND AIRNAVIGATION STANDARDS TECHNICAL GUIDANCE MATERIAL

1.1 PURPOSE

This Chapter is issued to provide information on the development of the required technical

guidance material for the implementation of the Civil Aviation Regulations as related to the

licensing, certification, approval, surveillance and audit obligations of the Nigerian Civil

Aviation Authority.

1.2 GUIDANCE MATERIAL 1.2.1 The material developed includes Advisory Circulars and Handbooks for aerodrome and air

navigation service specialties.

1.2.2 Advisory Circulars (ACs) contain information and guidance material to guide the user in the

implementation and continued compliance with the Regulations.

1.2.3 The Handbooks provide mandatory directions, information and procedures to the Authority’s

inspectors and officers in the certification, surveillance, audit and regulation enforcement

duties.

1.2.4 For ease of use, the Handbooks are grouped in three areas, general area also

incorporating the policy and procedures manual and those relating to each specialties (i.e.

aerodromes and air navigation services). The general area cut cross specialties and provide

information of a general nature relating to all.

1.3 FORMATTING OF THE ADVISORY CIRCULARS AND CHAPTERS 1.3.0 Each Advisory Circular is a stand-alone document. 1.3.1 In as far as possible, an Advisory Circular will be developed in a common standard

format that reflects the following 8 parts:

1.3.1.1 The Logo which reflects the Authority placed on the left hand side of the front page.

1.3.1.2 The reference number of NCAA Advisory Circular will be in the following format Prefixed by

NCAA- AC as applicable and followed by three digits to identify the particular AC.


a) –GEN000 for General topics (all disciplines)

b) –ARD000 for Aerodromes.

c) –ANS(unit)000 for Air Navigation Services. i) –ANS(ATM)000 for Air Traffic Management ii) –ANS(PAN)000 for PANS-OPS iii) –ANS(SAR)000 for Search and Rescue iv) –ANS(AIS)000 for Aeronautical Information Services v) –ANS(MAP)000 for Aeronautical Charts vi) –ANS(MET)000 for Aeronautical Meteorology vii) –ANS(AET)000 for Aeronautical Telecommunications

1.3.1.3 Date signifies the date of approval by the NCAA. 1.3.1.4 Purpose covers the intent and the objectives of the Advisory Circular 1.3.1.5 Reference is given to the relevant regulations and requirements and applicable forms to

be used.

1.3.1.6 Guidance and procedures provide the necessary requirements and information to help

the user comply effectively with regulations.

1.3.1.7 Document is signed by the Director General. 1.3.1.8 Each AC page will have a footer indicating the reference on the left, date in the middle

and page number on the right hand side.

1.3.1.9 Appendices could be any other information considered necessary to assist in completing

the task satisfactorily.

1.4 CHECKLISTS 1.4.1 The forms or Checklists (CL) developed shall be identified by the number corresponding to

the Advisory Circular (AC) to which it relates from 1 (one) in ascending order.

1.4.2 The forms are prefixed with the word ―Form‖, whereas the Checklists are prefixed by

―CL‖, followed by letters AC for Advisory Circular it is related to and the specialty code to which it belongs. That is ARD for Aerodromes, ANS (unit) for Air Navigation.

1.4.3 Both forms and Checklists are suffixed with a numeral in case there are more than one

form or checklist relating to the same Advisory Circular or Chapter.


Example of form numbering is as follows: 1.4.3.1 Form: AC-ARD001 for Aerodromes 1.4.3.2 CL: AC-ARD001 for Aerodromes 1.4.3.3 Form: AC-ANS (unit)001 for Air Navigation Services 1.4.3.4 CL: AC-ANS (unit)001 for Air Navigation Services Note: Unit represents any of the following: ATM, PAN, SAR, AIS, MAP, MET and AET.

1.5 IDENTIFICATION OF AMENDMENTS AND REVISIONS TO THE CIRCULARS AND CHAPTERS

1.5.1 Each Advisory Circular will be amended or revised when the need arises. 1.5.2 When an amendment to the guidance material or need has been evaluated or identified as

the case may be, a new document will be issued and will supersede the previous AC. Such amended or revised document will be denoted as follows, i.e. GEN001 will become GEN001A, whereas ―A‖ reflects revision 1 and ―B‖ will reflect a second revision etc.


CHAPTER 2: AMENDMENT OF THE NIGERIA CIVIL AVIATION REGULATIONS AND THE TECHNICAL GUIDANCE MATERIAL PERTAINING TO AERODROME AND AIRSPACE STANDARDS

2.1 PURPOSE

This Chapter is issued to provide information and guidance to be adopted for the

amendment of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations and the Technical Guidance

Material. The amendments will be considered every six months or at any period as it

necessitates.

2.2 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.2.1 The Authority will avail a consultation document to the Inspectors, Officers and Industry

advising on any changes that may affect either the regulations or the guidance materials for

comments.

2.2.2 When Inspectors and Officers identify areas of concern, including comments from the

industry and on the Regulations and/or the Technical Material that require amendments; they

should use Form: O-GEN002 or any other means and forward them to the Director,

Aerodrome and Airspace Standards in writing to facilitate necessary amendments.

2.3 REASONS FOR THE AMENDMENTS

2.3.1 The Regulations or Technical Guidance Materials will be amended or revised when need

arises including the following:

2.3.1.1 An amendment to an ICAO Annex or document;

2.3.1.2 An amendment to National Regulations that affects Aviation Safety;

2.3.1.3 Whenever there is an operational or environmental demand;

2.3.1.4 Whenever there is a technological change; or

2.3.1.5 When it is no longer relevant, applicable or effective.


2.4 REGULATION DEVELOPMENT AND AMENDMENT PROCEDURE

2.4.1 There shall be established by the Director General of the Authority, a Regulations

Committee (hereinafter referred to as – ―The Committee‖).

2.4.2 The Committee shall be a Standing Committee within the Authority.

2.4.3 The Committee shall be responsible for:

a) Monitoring amendments to the Standards and Recommended Practices contained

in the Annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation;

b) Incorporating the amendments into the Regulations;

c) Consideration of proposals for amendments to the Regulations made by

stakeholders and other members of the Public;

d) Proposition on its motion, amendments to the Regulations;

e) Notification of and filling with ICAO of differences and compliance with

SARP’s.

2.4.4 The Committee shall send Notice of Proposed Amendments (NPA) to operators and

other stakeholders and request their comments thereto within a period of 30 days.

2.4.5 Upon the receipt of comments, the committee may consider and incorporate same into

the Regulations.

2.4.6 The Committee shall keep a record of such comments and its deliberations thereon.

2.4.7 Submission of Proposal

a) Any interested person may submit to the Regulations Committee, a proposal on

the introduction, amendment or withdrawal of a regulation or technical standard;

b) The proposal shall be in writing and shall;

(i) State the name and address of the proposer;

(ii) State the contents of the regulation, technical standard or amendment

proposed or specify the regulation or technical standard which the

proposer wishes to be withdrawn;


(iii) Explain the interests of the proposer; and

(iv) Contain any information, views or arguments supporting the proposal.

2.4.8 All amendments to the Regulations shall be submitted to the Director General for

process and promulgation and final signature.

2.5 GUIDANCE MATERIAL DEVELOPMENT AND AMENDMENT PROCEDURE

2.5.1 In order to ensure that the technical guidance remains standardized, their developments or

amendments will be done by the Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards (DAAS)

2.5.2 Proposals for development or amendment of technical guidance materials (safety and

security) should be forwarded to the Director, DAAS.

2.5.3 A Technical Committee set up by Director, DAAS will be responsible to review the proposal(s) and recommend amendment of the technical guidance materials.

2.5.4 If Director, DAAS approves the developed or amended technical guidance material, it

will be submitted to the DG, for adoption, customization and release.


CHAPTER 3: NIGERIA CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY PROGRAMME

- RESERVED -


CHAPTER 4: EXEMPTION

4.1 GENERAL

An application for exemption is a request from an interested person to be exempted

from the requirements of a regulation or part thereof. Application for an exemption from

any applicable provision of Nig. CARs may originate from airport operators or a service

provider. Nig. CARs covers the requirements for such an applicant.

4.2 APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION

Where applicable, an operator/service provider may apply to the Authority for an

exemption. Any application for exemption from any provision should be forwarded to the

Authority for consideration.

4.3 PROCESSING THE APPLICATION

4.3.1 INITIAL REVIEW FOR COMPLIANCE.

The Authority reviews application for exemption, to ensure that the following items are

included in the application:

(1) the specific requirement from which the applicant seeks exemption explaining the

nature and extent of the relief sought;

(2) justification for the exemption giving information, views, or arguments to support

the action sought;

(3) the reason why granting the request would be in the public interest;

(4) a detailed description of the alternative means by which the applicant is to ensure a

level of safety equivalent to that established by the regulation from which the

exemption is applied for. The applicant reason should justify that the exemption

would not a f f e c t safety or the action to be taken by the applicant will provide a

level of safety equal to that provided by the provision under the applicable

regulations, from which the exemption is sought.


4.3.2 APPLICANT DOES NOT MEET REQUIREMENTS.

The Authority shall inform the applicant and no further action shall be taken on that

application. A letter of rejection is prepared for signature of the DG NCAA. This letter

explains why the application does not satisfy the requirements and is to be sent to the

applicant within 30 days of the receipt of the application.

4.3.3 APPLICANT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS.

Where the Authority determines that the application for exemption meets the

requirements of the regulations and that a review is justified, the Authority shall notify the

applicant and publish the exemption in the AIP.

4.4 ANALYSIS OF THE APPLICATION

While each request for an exemption must stand on its own merit, due diligence must be

made to each application for exemption for administrative purposes (namely, to see if similar

exemptions have been granted before.) In an exemption action, maintaining an equivalent or

greater level of safety is of primary concern. The analysis should focus on the applicant’s

justification that safety would not be affected.

Consideration in the analysis should include:

(1) The effect of an undue burden upon the applicant if the exemption is not granted,

relative to the burden that others bear in complying with the regulation(s);

(2) The effect of setting a precedent with respect to safety and public interest. A

review of related previous exemption action may be in order. As with any application,

the Authority may request additional information from the applicant.

(3) The needs of or benefits to the aviation public and the local community;

consequences which may be of commercial or practical convenience, or

necessity of the operation. It is not sufficient that the exemption be considered "safe"

and "commercially expedient" for the applicant. All factors that examine the safety

impact on the community at large should be considered. Consideration should also

be given to all factors that examine the economic impact on "non- exempt" operators

given that an exemption must not result in any unjustified competitive advantage

to one party over another.


4.5 PROCEDURES FOR GRANTING OR DENYING THE APPLICATION FOR AN EXEMPTION

4.5.1 Decision to Grant. After completing the analysis, the Authority may conclude that the

applicant's arguments support a grant of exemption. In this case, the Authority Certification

Staff will draft a document granting the exemption for the signature of the Director General

(See appendix 02)

4.5.2 Decision to Deny. After reviewing all of the issues involved, the Authority may determine

that the applicant has not shown reasonable support to granting the exemption. A

decision to deny the exemption is based on the determination that the exemption would

not be in the public interest, would adversely affect safety, or, if applicable, would not

provide a level of safety intended by the regulation. Under such circumstances, the assigned

certification staff will prepare a denial of the exemption document citing the reasons for

the signature of the Director General.

4.5.3 Partial Grant of an Exemption. If the Authority determines that part of the applicant's

request meets the criteria for granting the application, it may issue a partial grant of

exemption. The guidelines above for grant of exemption and denial of exemption

documents should be followed citing reasons. The document must fully discuss those

parts of the request that are being denied and those that are being granted.

4.5.4 Document Contents. The document granting the exemption should answer the following

questions:

(1) What was the applicant's request?

(2) What does the current regulation require?

(3) What arguments did the applicant use to support the request?

(4) If the Authority does not agree with all of the arguments presented by the applicant

to support the grant of exemption, these reasons shall be discussed. All issues

presented by the applicant are to be addressed. The document should discuss

how granting the request will not adversely affect safety and should explain how

the action proposed by the applicant will provide a level of safety equal to the

regulation. Any conditions, design modifications, operating limitations, expiration

date, etc. must be made part of the granting clause.


4.5.5 The Authority shall inform the applicant in writing of the decision to grant or deny the

application for exemption.

4.5.6 The report shall specify the duration of the exemption and any conditions or limitations of

the exemption.

4.5.7 The Authority shall publish the exemption in the Aeronautical Information Publication.

4.6 REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF THE TERMINATION DATE OF AN EXEMPTION

4.6.1 The continued validity of every exemption granted by the Authority shall be reviewed

during the renewal of the certificate. On removal of the exemption the certificate holder

shall notify the same to the DG NCAA and after approval of DG NCAA, the same shall be

deleted from the AIP.

4.6.2 Upon receipt of a request from an applicant to extend the termination date of an

exemption, the Authority shall process the application according to the steps given in

paragraphs 3.0-5.0 above and prepare a letter of agreement or denial depending on the

outcome of the review. The following information is to be included:-

(1) The relevant Part of Nig. CARs;

(2) Date of incoming application;

(3) Grant or denial statement; and

(4) Exemption number.

4.6.3 DAAS shall maintain a record of exemption, extension or denial. See Appendix 3 for an

example of format of the letter granting the extension.


CHAPTER 5: POLICY AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

5.1.1 This Policy and Procedures Manual has been published for the purpose of standardizing

internal operating procedures within the Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards

(DAAS) of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA).

5.1.2 This Policy and Procedures Manual is issued under the authority of the Director

General and replaces all previous procedures and practices. This Manual is to be

considered as the policy for all Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards

activities.

5.1.3 The manual addresses issues such as the flow of documents through the organization

and the assignment of tasks to all Aerodrome and Airspace Standards Directorate staff

members.

5.1.4 The manual also sets standards for personnel such as basic qualification, training

requirements, duties, responsibilities and personnel records procedures.

5.1.5 This manual also describes the basic structure and lines of reporting in DAAS

5.1.6 What this manual does not attempt to do is establish procedures or instruct staff members

on the technical aspects of the accomplishment of the day-to- day activities. Separate

specialized Handbooks have been published for this purpose.

5.1.7 These Handbooks are published for the Departments of Air Navigation Standards and Aerodrome Standards.


5.2 CANCELLATION

5.2.1 This Manual supersedes previously approved Policy and Procedures Manuals and will be updated to reflect the latest requirements and procedures as the need arises.

5.3 MANUAL CONTROL PROCEDURE

This Manual will be distributed in electronic and paper form.

5.3.1 Being a Sovereign State, the Federal Republic of Nigeria has certain obligations to

the citizens of the Republic, the international aviation community and to International Civil

Aviation Organization (ICAO) under the terms of the ICAO Convention of 1944.

5.3.2 Nigeria fulfills these responsibilities by enacting and adopting the necessary Acts, Regulations, Laws, Standards and Advisory Circulars that govern Aviation Safety.

5.3.3 The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) is responsible for ensuring compliance by

service providers and operators, with various Acts, Regulations, Laws,

Standards and Advisory Circulars that govern Aviation Safety in the form of the Nigeria

Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs). The NCAA is also responsible for coordinating

and overseeing the implementation of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Master Plan.

5.3.4 Within the NCAA, there are seven Directorates. These are;

Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards (DAAS)

Directorate of Airworthiness Standards (DAWS)

Directorate of Air Transport Regulations (DATR)

Directorate of Finance and Administration (DFA)

Directorate of Operations and Training (DOT)

Directorate of Licensing (DOL)

Directorate of Consumer Protection (DCP)


5.3.5 The Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards is divided into three Departments

tasked with performing the necessary certification and surveillance activities associated with

Aerodromes and Air Navigation Services.

5.4 THE DIRECTORATE OF AERODROME AND AIRSPACE STANDARDS (DAAS)

5.4.1 The NCAA established the Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards (DAAS) to meet

the requirements established by the Convention on International Civil Aviation and ICAO

Annexes 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 19.

5.4.2 The organizational structure of DAAS, is a function of the level and scope of aviation and aerodrome activity within Nigeria.

5.4.3 The Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards is comprised of the following two Departments:

Aerodrome Standards,

Air Navigation Standards.

5.5 ORGANOGRAM OF THE DIRECTORATE OF AERODROME & AIRSPACE STANDARDS

5.5.1 The organizational structure of DAAS is as shown in the following pages.





LEGEND TO ORGANOGRAM

IAIP: - Integrated Aeronautical Information Package

R&D: - Research and Development

CERT & AU: - Certification and Audit

ATS OPS: - Air Traffic Control Service

TE&PD. - Technical Evaluation and procedures Design

NAV: - Navigation Aids

SUR. - Surveillance

COM: - Communication

INSTR - Instrumentation

STDS & QM: - Standards and Quality management

SAR: - Search and Rescue

ENGR. - Engineering

F/S: - Fire & Safety

FPP: - Fire Prevention and Protection

AFE: - Aerodrome Fire Emergency

AFA - Airport facilitation

GHL: - Apron Ground Handling

OBS: - Obstruction

OPS - Operations

D&S: - Design and Specification

EPP: - Environmental Protection and Planning

B/WL: - Bird Strike and wild Life

EVA: - Evaluation

GM: - General Manager


DGM; - Deputy General Manager

AGM: - Assistant General Manager

AEP: - Aerodrome emergency procedure

C & T - Certification and Training

F. E & C: - Facility Evaluation and Compliance

NAFIS - Navigational Aids Flight Inspection and Surveillance


CHAPTER 6: DIRECTORATE’S FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

6.1 GENERAL

6.1.1 The Director, Aerodrome and Airspace Standards reports to the Director General,

Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, who reports to the Minister of Aviation.

6.1.2 The Directorate is primarily responsible for the safety oversight of the aircraft operating environment, details of which include but not limited to the following:

Ensuring that aerodromes and airspace in Nigeria are safe and secure in accordance with the Convention on International Civil Aviation and the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations (Nig.CARs).

Reviewing ICAO State letters on the subject of Aerodromes and Airspace, preparing response thereto and taking action thereon;

Notifying ICAO of differences between national regulations and SARPs contained in ICAO Annexes 2, 3, 4, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16 and 18.

Carrying out aerodrome certification/licensing in accordance with the Nigeria Civil Aviation Act of 2006 and Nig.CARs;

Participation in site selection for construction of aerodromes.

Inspection of aerodrome operational activities including airside management, Aero- bridge operation, Aircraft Slot Allotment; carousels.

Oversight and licensing of ground handling operation and activities to ensure compliance with ICAO and National standards and best practices

Ensure compliance of aerodrome operator/owner on the ICAO and National standards of Bird/Wildlife Management.

Conduct aerodrome related incident investigation

Aeronautical studies of proposed tall structures to prevent hazards to air navigation.

Evaluation of aerodrome facilities across the country.


Issuance of Obstacle clearance certificate to persons/organization intending to construct tall structures within or outside the aerodrome environment.

Appraisal of Manual of operation of Ground Handling Organizations

Conducting oversight function on Airport facilitation.

Participate in site selection process for aerodrome planning, design, construction and expansion of projects as well as providing technical guidance to aerodrome applicant.

Evaluation and Supervising testing of aerodrome emergency programme in other to determine the aerodrome preparedness.

Ensuring that relevant Aviation Fire Training institutions meet required standards in accordance with the Nig.CARs;

Oversight of Aviation farms, Jet A1 truck and operational standards and best practices.

Developing and continuing to review national safety standards and ICAO recommended practices relating to Aerodrome Standards and Air Navigation Standards;

Monitoring and continuous surveillance inspections/audits to ensure compliance;

Developing/issuing Safety directives and/or Safety Publications containing guidance material relating to the standards and ICAO recommended practices to promote the improvement of safety.

Providing expertise and support on request to the Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) for investigating aviation accidents/incidents;

Reviewing accident and incident reports produced by the AIB and performing investigations, where necessary, to determine if there is any violation of safety regulations and requirements by the Operators/Service providers with a view to instituting remedial actions ;

Coordination and approval of the content of the Nigerian Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) within the Nigerian Civil


Aviation Authority;

Participating in the technical evaluation proficiency exercises of Air Traffic Controllers and other relevant licensed personnel.

Ensuring the efficient operation of aeronautical search and rescue units in accordance with approved policies, standards and procedures;

Reviewing and taking follow-up actions on air traffic accidents/incidents to prevent reoccurrence and ensuring that agencies, units and personnel concerned comply with decisions adopted.

Participating in the licensing examination programmes for ATS and ATSEP personnel.

Coordinate and Approve airspace planning procedures and design.

Audit and monitoring the Air Navigation Services equipment, automation requirement and development in line with the CNS/ATM implementation programme for the National Airspace.

Coordination of aeronautical frequency planning, assignment and enforcement of control of interference with ICAO in matters relating to aeronautical frequency spectrum utilization.

Reviewing plans and design for new aerodromes or further development of (or modification to) existing ones. .

Ensuring compliance of Aeronautical Meteorological service provider with ICAO SARPs, MOS and Nig.CARs as regards observations, forecasts, availability of appropriate equipment and facilities, documentation, dissemination of information, quality control, qualifications and adequacy of personnel.

Assessing the safety performance of industry stakeholders through monitoring, inspecting and conducting regular safety audits, and by reviewing the findings and thereafter proffer preventive and corrective actions needed.

Providing the Director General NCAA with such information and advice as required from time to time;

Develop and review regulatory documents, including manuals of standards and guidance materials in accordance with ICAO Annexes and


related Documents within the provisions of the Nig.CARs.

Monitor the implementation of corrective actions on observed deficiencies

6.1.3 The Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards monitors safety related activities and ensures compliance with standards and ICAO SARPs. The Directorate is represented at the regional offices.

6.1.4 The Aerodrome standards and Air Navigation Services certification/approval and

subsequent safety inspection tasks require input from all relevant

departments of DAAS.

6 . 1 . 5 The DAAS also collaborate with NAFIS in carrying–out flight calibration of Navaids

and airfield lighting.

6.2 ADDITIONAL DUTIES

6.2.1 In addition to monitoring and ensuring compliance with Regulations and

Standards, there are general duties that each department within DAAS is

also responsible for as stated below:

6.3 REGISTERING DIFFERENCES WITH ICAO

6.3.1 When a department discovers that there is a difference in operating

procedures within Nigeria from that of ICAO and the difference is justified,

the Departmental General Manager is responsible for notifying in writing the

Director of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards. The Director shall advise the

Regulation Committee so that the difference can be registered with ICAO and be

included in the AIP.

6.4 DISTRIBUTION OF GUIDANCE MATERIAL TO OPERATORS

6.4.1 Guidance material shall be developed when a department ascertains that it would be beneficial and assist operators to comply with the Regulations and Standards.


6.4.2 The guidance material shall contain the NCAA logo and be approved by the

Director General,

6.4.3 Distribution of the guidance material will be through the NCAA website as well as hard copies delivered directly to the operators.

6.5 REFERENCE DOCUMENTATION

6.5.1 All reference documentation including C i v i l A v i a t i o n A c t , Nig.CARs will be posted on theme NCAA website: www.ncaa.gov.ng

6.5.2 Liaison of DAAS- Electronic Filing and Reporting System (EFRS) with NCAA Technical Library for obtaining up-to-date ICAO publications.

6.6 AFRICAN PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION REGIONAL GROUP (APIRG)

6.6.1 Representation at the ICAO APIRG meetings will be by the Director, DAAS

and the appropriate departmental General Manager(s)/officer(s). Any

recommendations resulting from APIRG meetings are to be forwarded to the

relevant departmental General Manager. The relevant General Manager will

assess the recommendation for consistency with local procedures. If there is a

discrepancy, the General Manager will develop a process for incorporating the

recommendation into standard practice. The process will involve updating

documentation and alerting the service provider. The NCAA will agree with the

service provider as to a time frame for incorporating the recommendation and

monitor its implementation. Once the recommendation has been incorporated,

the General Manager will advise DAAS for necessary action. The Directorate

shall maintain a data base showing spread sheets as mechanisms for monitoring

the implementation of remedial actions taken to address identified deficiencies.

6.6.2 The Directorate shall maintain DATA DRIVEN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (DDMS)

to facilitate its obligation in providing Safety Oversight functions in line with ICAO

critical elements.


6.6.3 The Directorate will utilize a system of data collection, documentation and matrix

to facilitate a DDMS for effective follow-up actions on deficiencies and resolutions.

6.6.4 The Implementation of (DDMS) is to include;

6.6.4.1 Availability of Airspace, Aerodrome and relevant data required for safety and

regulatory services to meet ICAO CRITICAL ELEMENTS (CE), safety oversight

surveillance obligations and resolution of safety concerns within the frame work of

the AFI planning and implementation Regional Group (APIRG);

6.6.4.2 Provision of Data driven safety management initiatives in Safety Oversight

functions and records from all departments in DAAS;

6.6.4.3 Establishment of mechanisms needed to measure the level of safety achievements and to monitor trends in the ANS and Aerodrome.

6.7 DEPARTMENT OF AERODROME STANDARDS

6.7.1 The Department of Aerodrome Standards consists of three Divisions;

Aerodrome Engineering,

Aerodrome Fire &Safety; and

Aerodrome Operations.

6.8 GENERAL FUNCTIONS

6.8.1 The following functions are general to all staff of the Department;

process application forms for construction and operation of aerodromes/heliports


receiving, recording, reviewing and processing the expressions of interest from an intending applicant for an aerodrome/heliport certificate;

receiving, recording, reviewing and processing formal application for an aerodrome/heliport certificate, including the initial inspection covering the review of the aerodrome manual, on-site verification, inspection and testing of aerodrome particulars, facilities and equipment, including aeronautical studies;

recommend for grant or refusal of an aerodrome/heliport certificate;

receiving, recording, reviewing and processing applications for the transfer of an aerodrome/heliport certificate;

recommend for grant or refusal of the transfer of an aerodrome/heliport certificate;

receiving, recording, reviewing and processing applications for the surrender of an aerodrome/heliport certificate;

recommend for cancellation or suspension/revocation of an aerodrome/heliport certificate;

recommend for grant of an interim aerodrome/ heliport certificate;

reviewing the factors requiring the amendment of an aerodrome/heliport certificate and issuing the required amendments;

appraisal of technical personnel of the operators (competency & adequacy);

confirm aerodrome operational requirements for certification purposes;

process application for the alteration, transfer, surrender of an airport or landing facility;

Review of national standards, regulations and other guidance documents concerning aerodromes;


Surveillance inspection of aerodromes/heliports to ensure corrective action plan implementation;

Appraisal of design drawings for construction of aerodromes/heliports;

Notifying Aeronautical Information Services (AIS) of the certified status of an aerodrome and providing the particulars of the aerodrome described in the aerodrome manual for promulgation by the AIP;

reviewing any amendments to aerodrome manuals and notifying AIS of the changes to be made in the AIS publications;

coordinating with AIS in the review of any notification received from an aerodrome operator for promulgation by AIS, such as notification of:

inaccuracies in AIS publications; changes in aerodrome facilities, equipment and level of services

planned in advance; obstacles, obstructions and hazards; closure of any part of the maneuvering area; immediate reduction in the level of service at the aerodrome and any

other conditions that could affect the safety at or near the aerodrome and warrant precautions to be taken; and

coordinating with other agencies and service providers such as aeronautical information service, air traffic services, designated meteorological authorities.

periodic or special on-site audits of the aerodrome safety management system including verification of the aerodrome, and data published in the aeronautical information publication (AIP) and inspection of the aerodrome facilities, equipment and operating procedures; and

review of the aerodrome operator’s daily audits and special safety audit reports and actions thereon.

Periodic inspection to ensure that certificate holders meet their obligations under the terms of the certificate.


first-hand evaluation of full-scale airport emergency exercises to identify problems and deficiencies;

the provision of guidance at the design and construction stages of aerodrome projects, particularly complex projects or where there is significant work that may impact compliance with the regulations;

final inspection of completed projects involving complex or significant work to identify problems or deficiencies that need to be corrected in order to comply with the requirements of the regulations;

the organization of, and participation in, aerodrome safety seminars and other training programmes to promote a safety culture.

reviewing ICAO State letters on the subject of aerodromes, preparing responses thereto and taking action thereon;

developing and continuing to review the national standards and practices for aerodrome design, operation and maintenance, and engineering specifications ;

developing and issuing orders, rules, advisory circulars and guidance material relating to aerodrome standards and practices;

reviewing plans and designs for new aerodromes or the further development of, or modification to, existing aerodromes, submitted to the NCAA for approval, to ensure that the requirements of the Nig.CARs Part 12 are complied with;

advising the aerodrome operators, as required, on aerodrome standards manual.

Ensure that the aerodrome operators comply with the requirements of Nig.CARs Part 12

Ensure administrative enforcement action in the form of warning letter or correction letter considered appropriate when legal action is deemed unnecessary.

Ensure Formal legal enforcement action if warranted to prevent future violations of the regulations, injunctions and the imposition of sanctions after the act to deter violations.

suspension of an aerodrome certificate if and when necessary in the interest of operational safety.

revocation of the aerodrome certificate if the aerodrome operator fails to comply with standards and convincingly shows clearly that the continued operation of the aerodrome will be detrimental to the public interest.


6.8.2 The Aerodrome Engineering Division is made up of three Units (Aerodrome

Design/specification and, Environmental Protection and Planning and Facility

Evaluation and Compliance Unit.). Each unit is headed by an Assistant General

Manager; these units are responsible for the following:

6.8.2.1 AERODROME ENGINEERING DIVISION

6.8.2.1.1 AERODROME DESIGN & SPECIFICATION UNIT:

Develop and review national standards and practices for aerodrome design and operations

Monitor aerodrome development to ensure adequate compliance with the approved standards /master plan.

Participate in site selection process for aerodrome planning, design, construction and expansion of projects as well as providing technical guidance to aerodrome applicant.

Provide guidance at the design and construction stages of aerodrome projects

Review and recommend for approval the proposals for the physical extension of aerodromes or other landing facilities

appraisal of design drawings for construction of aerodromes(Heliports inclusive)

6.8.2.1.2 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/PLANNING UNIT:

Ensure that the application processes for development of aerodrome take cognizance of Environmental Protection requirements

Appraisal of Environmental Impact Assessment reports to ensure compliance to Environmental Protection requirements

Appraisal of Environmental Management Plan to ensure adequacy with the Environmental Protection requirements

Carry out oversight functions on the Environmental Management Plan

6.8.2.1.3 FACILITY EVALUATION AND COMPLIANCE UNIT


Evaluation of aerodrome facilities across the country for compliance with operational requirements, standards and recommended practices.

Monitoring the compliance level of aerodrome operators in accordance with their maintenance and operational manual

Monitoring the determination of runway friction measurement by the aerodrome operators.

Carry out continuous surveillance and monitoring of pavements works

at aerodromes Preparation of training programme to the division and updating of training

records for departmental personnel.

6.8.3 AERODROME OPERATIONS DIVISION

The Aerodrome Operations Division is made up of the following three

(3) Units; Obstruction, Airport facilitation, Apron Management and Ground

Handling Operations and Bird/Wildlife Management. The units are responsible for

the following:

6.8.3.1 OBSTRUCTION EVALUATION.

Aeronautical studies on proposed tall structures to prevent hazards to air navigation.

Issuance of Obstacle clearance certificate to persons/organization intending to construct tall structures within or outside the aerodrome environment.

Investigate any tall structure that constitute hazard to air navigation

6.8.3.2 AIRPORT FACILITATION, APRON AND GROUND HANDLING MANAGEMENT

Conducting oversight function on Airport facilitation.

Evaluation of the operational time for passenger movement within or out the Airport

Inspection of aerodrome operational activities including Apron


management, Aero- bridge operation, Aircraft Slot Allotment.

Oversight and Auditing of ground handling operation and activities to

ensure compliance with ICAO and National standards and recommended

practices.

Participation in site selection for construction of aerodromes and

certification of aerodromes.

Participate in licensing of Ground Handling Organization in conjunction with DATR and DOL.

Participate in licensing of Marshallers

6.8.3.3 BIRD/WILDLIFE HAZARD MANAGEMENT

Ensure compliance of aerodrome operator/owner on the ICAO and National standards of Bird/Wildlife Management.

Inspection of Bird/Wildlife hazard control at Airport

Investigate Bird/Wildlife incidents/accident at the Airport

Filing of report to ICAO office of any Bird/Wildlife incidents

Appraisal of Manual of operation of Ground Handling Organizations

6.8.4 AERODROME FIRE & SAFETY DIVISION

The Fire and Safety Division is made up of the following two units; Aerodrome Emergency and Fire Prevention/Protection and responsible for the following:-

Evaluation of the aerodrome Fire cover and SOP to ensure

standards and compliance to national requirements.

Auditing of the aerodrome fire cover to ensure serviceability, standards

and compliance with national requirements.

Evaluation of aerodrome emergency programme.

Oversight of search and rescue operations. Ensuring compliance with safety standards and requirements by aircraft

servicing and ground handling companies. Participate in aerodrome certification/licensing

Ensuring that aerodrome operators and other stake holders establish

and maintain adequate internal audit and safety control systems.


Participate in the accreditation of fire & safety training institutes in conjunction with DOL.

Monitoring of Aerodrome Rescue and Fire Fighting Training Organizations in Nigeria.


6. 9 DEPARTMENT OF AIR NAVIGATION STANDARDS

6. 9.1 GENERAL FUNCTIONS

The Department of Air Navigation Standards is responsible for the regulatory

and safety oversight of the provision of Air Traffic Control, PANS-OPS,

Aeronautical Search and Rescue, Aeronautical Information Services,

Aeronautical Telecommunications Services and Aeronautical Meteorological

Services.

6.9.2 General functions of the department include the following:

Monitoring the Air Navigation Services and equipment including new development in line with the APIRG programmes.

Develop and review regulatory documents, including manuals of standard and guidance materials in accordance with ICAO Annexes 2,3,4,5,10,11,12,15 and related Documents within the provisions of the Nig.CARs.

Monitor the implementation of corrective actions on observed deficiencies.

Receive and treat correspondences from ICAO Operational Groups and other external bodies on issues related to the provision of the Air Navigation Services.

Ensures that the provisions of Air Navigation Services at all aerodromes are in compliance with the Standards as contained in Nig.CARs and relevant ICAO documents.

Carry out audit of ANSP facilities and operations

Ensures that ANSP comply with equipment certification procedures in the deployment, installation and maintenance of equipment.

Coordinating with Aeronautical Services Committee of National Frequency Management council (NFMC) and ICAO on matters relating to assignment, allocation, monitoring and control of interference.


Develop and monitor national safety performance target levels of the service providers.

Ensure efficient operations of search and rescue unit in accordance with the Nig.CARs.

Maintaining a data base of Air Navigation Services and Aerodrome facilities status, periodical review of their serviceability and availability.

Ensuring that ANSP comply with regional facilities implementation and utilization plan to avoid proliferation of Air navigation facilities in aerodromes.

Monitoring and approval of Airspace designs and Integrated Aeronautical Information Package ( IAIP)

verification of aeronautical frequencies assigned to telecommunication facilities and ensuring availability of protected spectrum for safe operations of ANSP facilities

Participating in Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) of ANSP facilities before deployment and monitoring the installations in the aerodromes;

Carrying out proficiency checks on ANSP Licensed personnel and ensuring training and retraining programmes are well coordinated with ATOs, DOL and DOT.

Monitor the operations and deployment of Aero Met Instruments, Communication Navigation and Surveillance facilities in the Country.

Advice the Director, on all issues relating ANS.

6.9.3 The Department of Air Navigation Standards is divided into four Divisions

Air Traffic Management

Aeronautical Information Management

Aeronautical Meteorology

Communication, Navigation and Surveillance


6. 9.3.1 ATM DIVISION

6.9.3.1.1 ATM GENERAL FUNCTIONS

Monitoring the Air Traffic Management services and equipment including new developments in ATM

Develop and review regulatory documents, including manual of Standards and guidance materials in accordance with ICAO Annexes 2, 3, 4, 5, 11, 12, 15, 19 and related documents within the provisions of the Nig.CARs.

6.9.3.1.2 Functions of ATS OPS Unit

Ensuring the efficient operation of ATS, search and rescue units in accordance with approved policies Standards and procedures.

Ensuring that approved procedures and ATS operational standards are met

Ensuring that Air Traffic Control Service Training units and institutions meet ICAO required standards

Monitoring investigation of Air Traffic incidents and Aerodrome Aircraft Crash/Emergency exercises. Ensuring that the Proficiency of Air Traffic Controllers and approved use of equipment are maintained in all aerodromes.

Certification of ATS operations at all airports.

6.9.3.1.3 TECH EVALUATION/ PROCEDURES DESIGN

Certifying and monitoring Airways, departures, arrival, and landing approaches to ensure safety of Air Navigation

Assessing the suitability and continuous proficiency of ATS, PANS OPS providers

Assessing the Safety of new Air Navigation systems and procedures within the ATC and PANS OPS

Coordinating the technical evaluation exercise/proficiency checks of Air Traffic Controllers and system test runs.

Certify PANS OPS instrument procedures and Airspace design.

6.9.3.1.4 ATM STANDARDS/QUALITY MANAGEMENT/TRAINING & COMPETENCIES

Providing timely DATA capture and feedback on ATS operations, environment and infrastructure situation

Develop and update application of regulations and requirements including national safety performance target levels.


Continuous Monitoring & review of investigation of Air Traffic incidents and Aerodrome Aircraft crash/emergency exercises, to ensure prescribed mitigating actions adopted on such incidents are complied with.

Investigating and analyzing operator complaints, Air Safety report and making recommendations as appropriate, collate and keep a data bank.

Ensuring compliance with approved national Training and retraining standards, for ATM Personnel.

Maintain continuous surveillance of ATM operational Standards and procedures, emergency plan, regulatory requirements for safe and efficient management of the airspace.

6.9.3.2 AERONAUTICAL METEOROLOGY DIVISION

The aero met division comprises of three units namely:

Aero Met Operations

Aero Met Instrumentations and

Aero Met Communications

6.9.3.2.1 AERO MET OPERATIONS UNIT

Perform the following functions:

Monitoring observations and reporting procedures of aeronautical meteorological elements;

Assessing aeronautical data processing and aviation weather forecasting techniques;

Ensuring dissemination of meteorological information to users in the aviation;

Ensuring co-ordination between Aero Met. office and ATS at aerodromes; Ensuring qualifications and adequacy of aeronautical meteorological

operational personnel at aerodromes. Monitoring the implementation of corrective actions on observed

deficiencies.

6.9.3.2.2 AERO MET INSTRUMENTATIONS UNIT performs the following functions:

Ensuring appropriate installation and location of meteorological

instruments; Ensuring functionality, serviceability and calibration of meteorological

instrument;


Determining serviceability of satellite/remote sensing equipment and

compatibility with ICAO/WMO code format for the coding and decoding

of meteorological data/information;

Ensuring qualifications and adequacy of aeronautical meteorological instrument engineers at aerodromes.

Monitoring the implementation of corrective actions on observed

deficiencies.

6.9.3.2.3 AERO MET COMMUNICATIONS UNIT PERFORMS THE FOLLOWING

FUNCTIONS:

Determining serviceability of meteorological telecommunication systems

and compatibility with the WMO Global Telecommunication

System(GTS) and ICAO Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network

(AFTN);

Ensuring qualifications and adequacy of aeronautical meteorological communicator personnel at aerodromes.

Monitoring the implementation of corrective actions on observed

deficiencies.

6.9.3.3 COMMUNICATION, NAVIGATION AND SURVEILLANCE DIVISION.

The CNS DIVISION is comprised of three units namely:

Communication Systems Unit,

Navigation Aids Unit.

Surveillance Systems Unit

6.9.3.3.1 COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS UNIT performs the following:

Site validation inspection for deployment, installation and

commissioning of ATC Tower communication equipment and emergency

alerting systems.

Monitoring the availability and serviceability of Satellite

communication Networks and its compatibility with Aeronautical Fixed

Telecommunications Network (AFTN)

Periodic and surveillance inspections of Communication equipment in all the aerodromes

Certification of communication facilities in the aerodromes.


6.9.3.3.2 NAV AIDS UNIT performs the following:

Periodic monitoring of calibration of Navigation Aids

Monitoring the availability, and serviceability of Navigation Aids signals.

Certification of ground based Navigation Aids

Periodic and surveillance inspections of Navigation . Aids equipment in all the aerodromes.

Site validation, deployment, installation and commissioning of Navigation Aids equipment in the aerodromes.

6.9.3.3.3 SURVEILLANCE SYSTEMS UNIT performs the following:

Monitoring the provision of Radar facilities in aerodromes through regular periodic and surveillance inspections.

Assessing the functionality, serviceability and integrity of Surveillance

systems Certification of ATC Radar systems to ensure that accurate data

is transmitted to Aircraft.

Site validation, deployment, installation and commissioning of ATC Radar systems.

6.9.3.4 AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION MANAGEMENT DIVISION

6.9.3.4.1 The AIM division performs the following functions:

ensures that the provisions of AIS at all aerodromes in Nigeria are in compliance with the standards in Nig.CARs and ICAO Documents

Notify ICAO of Nigerian procedures and operations that differ from ICAO

Standards and recommended practices.

Regulate the production of Aeronautical charts in line with the provisions of

Nig. CAR and ICAO Annexes 4 and

Oversight and coordinate entries into the Nigerian AIP.

Monitor the quality, resolute and the integrity of Integrated Aeronautical

Information Package (IAIP).


Participate in the evaluation/assessment of Air Navigation Obstructions within and outside the airport environment to facilitate procedure design and charting.

Participate in WGS-84 surveys of airports in Nigeria.

Participate in the evaluation of magnetic variation at the airports.

Monitor the functionality and serviceability of AIS/MAP operations.

6.9.4 REGIONAL OFFICES - DAAS DELEGATED FUNCTIONS, PROCEDURES FOR CO- ORDINATION AND STANDARDIZATION

6.9.4.1 All DAAS Inspectors at Regional offices are delegated to:

Carry out continuous surveillance and monitoring of aerodrome and air navigation facilities and personnel to ensure that operational efficiency is maintained at the region.

Carry out routine inspections of air navigation facilities at the region.

Report cases of sudden damage, deficiency, incident/accidents and break down of any aerodrome/air navigation operational facility that could constitute threat to safety.

Respond to directives from the headquarters to carry out ad-hoc facility inspection on aerodrome and air navigation services in the region.

Receive complaints of aerodrome and air navigation services from operators and forward same to the headquarters.

Represent the Directorate at airport operations meetings in the region.

6. 9.4.2 Information on the above a longs ide any s u rve i l l ance p lan o r p rog ram d rawn shall be forwarded daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly as appropriate to t he headqua r te rs .

6. 9.4.3 When requested, the Director General will deploy/second staff to the NCAA

regional offices. The Director from which staff has been deployed/seconded will

ensure that the staff members’ roles, responsibilities and reporting arrangements

are defined as specified in this manual.


CHAPTER 7: PERSONNEL

7.1 STANDARD OF RECRUITMENT

7.1.1 It is the intent of this part to establish basic qualification for staff joining the

directorate of aerodrome and airspace standards. These qualifications include

both academic and experience requirements. The qualifications detailed in this

section meet all requirements and serve as the minimum standard and shall be

implemented without exception.

7.1.2 It is also imperative that Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards

staff have educational, as well as practical, operational and technical experience

qualifications that compare favorably with those operators personnel they will

inspect.

7.2 DAAS STAFF REQUIREMENTS – GENERAL

7.2.1 The Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards must be staffed with a

sufficient number of suitable inspectors with necessary competences and capable

of accomplishing the wide range of activities covered by the directorate.

7.2.2 The mechanism for arriving at the number of staff required by the Directorate is

detailed in Appendix C (Human Capacity Building).

7.2.3 Inspectors must have the necessary competencies to carry out their duties in a

professionally sound manner, and also possess the personality to win the

respect and confidence of the operators. This would require a reasonable level of

tact, understanding, firmness, impartiality, integrity and an exemplary personal

conduct both in the air and on the ground. How well they do this, will be the real

measure of their success as Inspectors.

7.3 DIRECTOR AERODROME AND AIRSPACE STANDARDS.

The Director, Aerodrome and Airspace Standards is responsible for:

7.3.1 Providing general oversight, guidance and direction in matters relating to


Aerodromes and Airspace and ultimately ensuring enforcement of ICAO SARPs,

the Nigeria Civil Aviation Act and the Nig. CARs including the under listed areas:

a) Certification of Aerodromes and Technical Personnel

b) Rescue and Fire Fighting

c) Handling of Hazardous Materials

d) Control of Obstacles

e) Wildlife Hazard Control

f) Facilitation

g) Aeronautical Meteorology

h) Communications, Navigation and Surveillance

i) Air Traffic Management

j) Environmental Issues (Compatible land-use planning)

k) Aeronautical information management

l) Development and maintenance of aerodromes.

7.3.2 Establishing policies and plans, consistent with ICAO SARPS, the Nigeria Civil

Aviation Act and the Nig. CARs on Aerodrome and Airspace activities in Nigeria.

7.3.3 Interacting and coordinating with all Stakeholders in the Aviation community, ICAO

and other external Aviation bodies to promote safety and efficiency of Aerodrome

and Airspace activities.

7.3.4 Collating, prioritizing and recommending to the Director General all existing and

proposed initiatives relating to the Directorate’s functions for implementation to

meet the goals of the NCAA.

7.3.5 Coordinating the activities of the Directorate including personnel and resource management.

7.3.6 Any other duty being assigned by the Director General.


7.4 DEPARTMENT OF AERODROME STANDARDS

7.4.1 PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS - AERODROME ENGINEERING

7.4.2 AERODROME SAFETY OFFICER II (GL. 08)

Inspection of Aerodromes facilities under the supervision of senior inspector.

Compilation of routine inspection reports under supervision of a senior inspector

Attach to a senior officer in the review of Aerodrome Manuals.

7.4.3 AERODROME SAFETY OFFICER I (GL. 09)

Participate in the routine inspection of Aerodromes facilities.

Collate and compile monthly/quarterly aerodromes inspection reports from regional offices under supervision of a senior officer.

Participate in the review of aerodrome design drawings to ensure compliance with standards.

7.4.4 AERODROME SAFETY INSPECTORS (GL. 10)

Compile routine inspection schedules.

Inspection of Aerodromes facilities

Monitor the compliance of aerodrome operators in accordance with their operation’s manuals.

Monitor the implementation of corrective actions on observed aerodrome facilities deficiencies.


Review of aerodrome design drawings to ensure compliance with standards.

Monitor aerodrome development to ensure adequate compliance with the approved standards /master plan.


Monitoring the determination of runway friction measurement by the aerodrome operators.

Carry out continuous surveillance and monitoring of maintenance works at aerodromes

Part ic ipate in cert i f ication of aerodromes and hel iports

Coordinate the activities of Aerodrome Safety Officers.

Inspection of aerodrome facilities to ensure compliance with national standards

Preparation of divisional annual budget and annual work plan.


Participate in the site selection process for aerodrome development. Appraisal of aerodrome engineering design drawings to ensure compliance with national requirements.

Review and recommend for approval the proposals for the extension of aerodromes or other landing facilities

Review of airport’s reports on waste management/control programme.


Part ic ipate in cert i f ication of aerodromes and hel iports

Preparation of divisional annual budget and work plan.


Appraisal of master plans for development of aerodrome to ensure compliance to Environmental Protection requirements.

Appraisal of Environmental Impact Assessment reports for compliance

with standards where necessary.


Coordinate the training programme of the Division.


Participate in the site selection process for aerodrome development

7.4.8 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER AERODROME DESIGN & SPECIFICATION – GL15

Advise on the development and review of national standards and practices for aerodrome design and operations

Advise on the site selection process for aerodrome planning, design, construction and expansion of projects as well as providing technical guidance to aerodrome applicant.

Advise on the design and construction stages of aerodrome projects

Coordinate the activities of the safety inspectors.

Assist the General Manager on issues related to all design and constructions of aerodrome facilities


7.4.9 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/PLANNING – GL15

Appraise master plans for development of aerodrome to ensure compliance to Environmental Protection requirements

Advise the GM on aerodrome development to ensure compliance with the approved standards /master plan.

Advice on Environmental Impact Assessment reports for compliance with

standards where necessary.

Assist the GM on issues related to all environmental hazards within the


airport environment.

Inspection of aerodrome facilities to ensure compliance with national standards.

7.4.10 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER PAVEMENT EVALUATION – GL15

Review the evaluation of aerodrome facilities across the country for

compliance with operational requirements, standards and recommended

practices.

Ensure aerodrome operator’s compliance with national standards on airport maintenance and operations.

Coordinate and Monitor the determination of runway friction measurement by the aerodrome operators.


7.4.11 DGM AERODROME DESIGN & SPECIFICATION– GL16

Coordinate the development and review of national standards and practices for aerodrome design and operations

Recommend on the site selection process for aerodrome planning,

design, construction and expansion of projects as well as providing

technical guidance to aerodrome applicant.

Recommend on airport the design and construction stages of aerodrome projects

Assist the General Manager on issues related to all design and constructions of aerodrome facilities



7.4.12 DGM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/PLANNING – GL16

Recommend for approval master plans for development of aerodrome to

ensure compliance to Environmental Protection requirements

Check aerodrome development plan to ensure adequate compliance with the approved standards /master plan.

Recommend for necessary action report collected from the state town planning

authority in infrastructural & industrial developments that may constitute safety

hazards outside or within the aerodrome vicinity.

Ensure waste management/control programme for safety of aircraft operations within the airport environment.

Appraisal of noise/air pollution control programme within the aerodrome vicinity.

Recommend Environmental Impact Assessment reports in compliance with Nig. CARs.

Assist the General Manager on issues related to environmental hazards outside or within the airport environment.


7.4.13 DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER FACILITY EVALUATION&COMPLIANCE –

GL16

Recommend for approval reports on the evaluation of aerodrome facilities

across the country for adequate compliance with operational

requirements, standards and recommended practices.

Ensure aerodrome operator’s compliance with standard maintenance and operations requirement.

Advise on the aerodrome operator’s pavement surface evaluation and rating reports.


Inspection of aerodrome facilities to ensure compliance with national standards.

Note: The most senior amongst the Deputy General Managers shall head/coordinate the activities of the division and shall include the following for his/her duties.

7.4.14 HOD AERODROME ENGINEERING DIVISION GL-16

Head/coordinate the activities of the division

Appraise training proposals of the division.

Advise the General Manager on matters relating to the licensing/certification of aerodromes.

Assist GM in strategic policy formulation of the Division.

Advice the GM on matters relating to the division.

Assist the GM on Technical issues relating to aerodrome development and maintenance of facilities.

7.5 AERODROME OPERATIONS DIVISION - PERSONNEL JOB FUNCTIONS

7.5.1 AERODROME SAFETY OFFICERS (ASOII & ASOI) – GL 08 & 09

Attached to Senior Officers participating in the inspection existing

Airports, Airstrips, Heliports

Attached to Senior Officers in the Aeronautical Studies of proposed tall structures nationwide.

Attached to Senior Officer on Bird/Wildlife evaluation/inspection at aerodromes.

Attached to Senior Officer on Apron safety and Ground Handling inspection.


Attached to Senior Officer on Airport facilitation inspection

7.5.2 AERODROME SAFETY INSPECTOR (ASI IV) – GL 10

Participate in selection of suitable cum guideline for the construction of

Airports, Airstrips, Heliports.

Assist in the inspection of Airports for Certification and Licensing

Inspection of Airports for serviceability and compliance.

Evaluating/Assessing SOP of Aerodromes

Processing of Data to be included in NOTAM affecting the physical characteristics of Airports.

Assist in the implementation of ICAO Annex (Aerodrome and Ground

Aids)

Conduct Aeronautical Studies of proposed tall structures nationwide.

Conduct Bird/Wildlife evaluation/inspection at different aerodrome.

Conduct Apron safety and Ground Handling inspection.

Conduct Airport facilitation inspection.

7.5.3 AERODROME SAFETY INSPECTOR (ASI III) – GL 12.

Responsible for supervising the activities of Aerodrome Safety Officers.

Appraisal of Airports, Airstrips, Heliports design drawings.

Assist in the inspection of Airports for Certification and Licensing

Inspection of Airports for serviceability and compliance.

Processing of Data to be included in NOTAM affecting the physical characteristics of Airports.

Assist in the implementation of ICAO Annex (Aerodrome and Ground

Aids).

Conduct Aeronautical Studies of proposed tall structures nationwide.

Conduct Bird/Wildlife evaluation/inspection at different aerodrome.

Conduct Apron safety and Ground Handling inspection.

7.5.4 AERODROME SAFETY INSPECTOR (ASI II) – GL 13

Involved in the formation of policies and regulations for the safety of

Airports and Airstrips.

Assist in the preparation and coordination of the departmental annual report.

Coordinate the activities of subordinate Aerodrome Safety Officers and

Operations Assistants in the field.


Handle applications, approvals, sitting and construction of tall structures within and around the Airports, Airstrips and Heliports.

Assisting in Birds Strike; Assessment and Control at Airports, Airstrips and Heliports.

7.5.5 AERODROME SAFETY INSPECTOR (ASI I) – GL 14

Initiating policies on Apron Operations and Ground Handling Management

Involved in the formation of policies and regulations for the safety of

Airports and Airstrips.

Assist in the preparation and coordination of the departmental annual report.

Coordinate the activities of subordinate Aerodrome Safety Officers and

Operations Assistants in the field.

Handle applications, approvals, sitting and construction of tall structures within and around the Airports, Airstrips and Heliports.

Assisting in Birds Strike; Assessment and Control at Airports, Airstrips and Heliports.

7.5.6 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (OBSTRUCTION AND EVALUATION ANALYSIS) – GL 15

Coordinate applications, sitting and erection of tall structures within, outside and around the Airports, Airstrips and Heliports.

Investigating reports on obstacle report on obstruction within and around Airports, Airstrips and Heliports.

Coordinating survey reports on the obstructions as recommended in the

Airport Services Manual Part 6 (Doc. 9137 – AN 898, Control of

Obstacles).

Prohibiting the erection of structures, this by virtue of their position or heights will constitute danger to air navigation.

Ensuring that all high structures are adequately marked by appropriate paintings and lightings as recommended by Chapter 6 of Annex 14.

7.5.7 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (FACILITATION, APRON SAFETY AND GROUND HANDLING OPERATIONS) – GL 15

Coordinate the inspection reports of Apron Safety inspections at Airports.

Coordinate the inspection of Ground Handling operations.

Collate data on apron incidents/accidents.

Assist in the process of application of registration and licensing of Ground

Handling Operator.

Partake in National Airport Facilitation meetings.


7.5.8 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (WILDLIFE/BIRDS HAZARDS CONTROL) – GL 15

Processing of data on bird strikes accident/incident at Nigerian

Aerodromes.

Liaising with and reporting to ICAO regional office all accidents/incidents caused by Bird Strikes and Wildlife incursions.

Confer at National and international levels on matters relating to the regulation of Bird strikes and Wildlife hazards.

Ensuring publication in the AIP of Aerodromes that are prone to bird hazards.

7.5.9 DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER (AERODROME OPERATIONS) – GL 16

Coordinate activities of all the AGMs.

Coordinate meetings with all interested persons for the purpose of

gathering facts relevant to the effect of proposed erection or alteration

of high structures on the safe and efficient utilization of navigable

airspace.

Ensuring that the provision of Aviation regulation is relevant, ICAO

Annexes 1, 14, and Doc.9137 and 898 – Control of Obstacles are

applied to Airports, Airstrips and Heliports development in Nigeria with

particular reference to Airport/Analysis and Prevention of Obstruction/Obstacle

s to Air Navigation in Nigeria as well as planning the professional

development of all staff that deals with Obstruction Evaluation.

Ensuring that the provision of Aviation Regulations, relevant ICAO

Annexes 9 and 14 are applied to the Airports, Airstrips and Heliports

development in Nigeria with particular reference to Construction,

Certification and Maintenance of airports and heliports, including the

adequacy of their facilities.

7.5.10 AERODROME FIRE AND SAFETY DIVISION-PERSONNEL JOB FUNCTIONS.

7.5.11 AERODROME SAFETY OFFICER (ASO) II – GL 08

Attached to senior officers participating in ARFF inspection of existing aerodrome.

Assist in the evaluation/assessment of aerodrome SOPs


Routine RFF facilities monitoring at airport/ Heliport.

Ensure adequate fire cover at NCAA building and equipment.

Participate in evaluation of emergency evacuation drill and aircraft work exercise in all the aerodromes.

Participate in the certification of aerodrome and licensing of firemen

Participate in the accreditation of fire and safety training institute.

Involved in the categorization and certification of aerodrome. Participate in evaluation of emergency evacuation drill and aircraft work

exercise in all the aerodromes. Participate in other divisional activities

7.5.12 AERODROME SAFETY OFFICER (ASO) I – GL. 09

Attached to senior officers participating in RFF inspection of existing aerodrome.

Assist in the evaluation/assessment of aerodrome SOPs

Assist on attachment, the inspection of aerodrome ARFF facilities and serviceability.

Routine ARFF facilities monitoring at airport/heliport.

Participate in evaluation of emergency evacuation drill and aircraft mock exercise in all the aerodromes.

Inspect the installation and maintenance of fire prevention/protection at

NCAA buildings.

7.5.13 AERODROME SAFETY INSPECTOR (ASI) IV – GL. 10

Inspection/monitoring of RFF facilities at the aerodrome for serviceability

and compliance.

Participate in the certification of aerodrome and licensing of firemen.

Participate in the evaluation/assessment SOPs manuals of aerodromes.

Sensitizing staff on safety precaution measures.

Oversight inspection of safety installations in all NCAA buildings and

equipment.

Participate in other divisional activities.

Assist in evaluation of mock crash exercises.

7.5.14 AERODROME SAFETY INSPECTOR (ASI) III – GL. 12

Inspection/monitoring of ARFF facilities at the aerodromes Participate in the certification of aerodrome and licensing of firemen Evaluation/assessment SOPs of the aerodromes Participate in the certification of aerodrome and licensing of firemen


Participate in the accreditation of fire and safety training institute. Involved in the categorization and certification of aerodrome Participate in mock crash exercise Inspection/monitoring of the bulk fuel installations within the aerodrome.

7.5.15 AERODROME SAFETY INSPECTOR (ASI) II – GL. 13

Same as GL.12 above Assist in the formulation of policies and regulations of the ARFF facilities

at nation’s aerodromes. Periodic inspection of accredited training institution. Assist in other divisional activities.

7.5.16 AERODROME SAFETY INSPECTOR (ASI) I – GL. 14

Oversee and coordinate the duties of the subordinates. Responsible to the AGM Fire and Safety. Assess the mock crash hot drills exercises of the aerodromes. Involve in certification of aerodromes. Evaluate the categorization of aerodrome fire cover Inspection/monitoring the activities of ARFF services to ensure

compliance to national requirements

Participate in the certification of aerodrome and licensing of firemen Participate in the accreditation of fire and safety training institute. Involved in the categorization and certification of aerodrome.

Assist in any other divisional activities.

7.5.17 ASSISTANT GENERALMANAGER (FIRE PROTECTION & PREVENTION) – GL. 15

Assist the DGM (Fire & Safety) in the formulation of policies in respect of fire prevention/protection of aerodromes.

Assessment of emergency evacuation drills at airports terminal buildings.

Involve in accident investigation.

Participate in certification of aerodromes.

Evaluate the categorization of aerodrome fire cover Coordinate fire safety audit.

Involve in the formulation of fire & safety policies.

Participate in the assessment of compliance level of bulk fuel installation operations.

Assessment/evaluation of the aerodrome layout plan and design drawings of aerodrome fire station.

Coordination, assessment/evaluation of ARFF service SOPs.


7.5.18 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (AERODROME EMERGENCY) – GL. 15

Assist the DGM (Fire & Safety) in formulation of policies in respect of aerodrome emergency programme of aerodromes.

Assessment/Evaluation of the aerodrome operator’s emergency programme.

Involved in accident investigation.

Coordinate and assess fire safety audit.

Coordinate, assess/evaluate ARFF services SOPs.

7.5.19 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (AERODROME TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION) – GL. 15

Assist the DGM (Fire & Safety) in the formulation of policies in respect of Training and Certification of aerodromes.

Set standards of Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Training.

Develop training curriculum in line with ICAO standards.

Monitoring of approved Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Training Organizations

Process application and registration of approved Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting Training Organizations.

Assessment /evaluation of feasibility studies on the construction of aerodrome.

formulation of policies and regulations of RFF facilities at nation’s aerodromes.

Evaluation of training providers manuals.

Representing the country at ICAO meetings on RFF matters and attending other world conferences and seminar/exhalation of RFF matter generally.

7.5.20 DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER (DGM) – GL. 16

Assist the General Manager in the formulation of policies regarding fire safety oversight as related to national requirements on aerodromes.

Coordinate inspections of fire safety to ensure compliance with national requirements on aerodromes.

Advise on the categorization of aerodrome fire cover. oversee the effective functioning of Aerodrome Rescue and Firefighting

Training Organizations in Nigeria.


Advise on inspection reports on accident investigation.

Coordinate the assessment and licensing of firemen.

Appraise aerodrome emergency plan.

Coordinate the preparation of inspection reports / annual budget.

7.5.21 GENERAL MANAGER (AERODROME STANDARDS) – GL17

Responsible for the administration of the Department.

Responsible for the departmental policy formulation and implementation.

Advice DAAS on issues relating to the issuance of operations permit or certificate/license to aerodrome operators.

Assist the Director on matters relating to the development/certification of aerodromes.

Coordinate the implementation of aerodrome facilities deficiencies reports for operators action.

Coordinate the issuance of obstacle height clearances permits.

Assist DAAS on issues relating to safety at/ or around the aerodromes environment.

Maintaining certification/licensing status of aerodromes/Heliports.

Delegation & Distribution of work to subordinate officer.

Informing Aerodrome/Heliport operators on payment of certificate/license/renewal fees.

Keeping track and initiating the process of certification/licensing/renewal in aerodromes/heliports under his jurisdiction, at appropriate time.


Assistance in scrutinizing documents to be submitted to the Director for approval/endorsement.

Updating DAAS on issues relating to Nig.CARs Part 12 "Aerodrome".

Maintaining files /status of certification/licensing of aerodromes/Heliports under his jurisdiction.

Maintaining files /status of issues taken up with various sections/Directorate.

Reminding the aerodrome/heliport operators for submission of periodic updates at their aerodromes/heliports.

Maintaining accuracy/currency of Nig.CARs Part 12/Aerodrome Standards Manual and other guidance documents.

To guide airport representative in preparation of documents in proper standard format.

To take up the issues raised in the meeting to appropriate authorities.

To take the issues related to various directorates by the member of concerned directorate in their respective directorate.

To conduct meeting with departmental staff members to tackle common issues affecting the aerodrome standards department.

Any other job assigned.


7.6 AIR NAVIGATION STANDARDS PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS

7.6.1 ATM DIVISION.

7.6.1.1 The ATM Division shall perform regulatory and Safety Oversight functions for the provision of air traffic services and procedure design.

7.6.1.2 The division shall ensure that the provision of ATS and Procedure Design at all

Aerodromes and Airspace in Nigeria are in compliance with the NCAA ACT of

2006, Nig. CAR and Manual of Standards (MOS).

7.6.2 RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANS INSPECTOR (IN TRAINING) (ATM) – GL 8- 13

Collect data for monitoring of ANS

Monitor the collection of data for new development in ANS ATM Assist in review of ICAO Annexes 2,11,14 for compliance with national

standards and notification of differences Assist in preparing of schedule of duties Collation of ANS report Assist (on attachment) in inspection of ANS activities at Airports Routine monitoring of ATC functions in Airports Participate in search and rescue exercise in Airports Monitor the operational implementation of new ATM systems and

design Collate and keep a data bank of incidences

Note: Because of the peculiar nature of ATC functions which involve oversight, inspection and audit of air traffic controllers, officers who have acquired the requisite training and experience are recruited on grade level 14 as initial entry point in line with professional status.

7.6.3 RESPONSIBILITIES OF ANS INSPECTOR I (ATM) – GL. 14

Monitor the efficient operation of ATS, Search and Rescue and SMS to

ensure compliance.

Investigate Air Traffic Incidents.

Participate in Aerodrome Aircraft Crash/Emergency exercises.

Participate in Technical Evaluation of Air Traffic Management Systems.

Participate in Timely DATA capture and feedback on ATS operations,

environment and infrastructure.

7.6.4 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (OPERATIONS) – GL. 15

Ensure the efficient operation of Air Traffic Management as specified in


Manual of Standards, procedures and other ICAO related documents

Ensure that ATS operations Standards are maintained all the time.

Monitor to ensure that Air Traffic Control Service Training Units and

Institutions meet national standards.

Review the investigation of Air Traffic Incidents to ensure that mitigating actions adopted on them are actively complied with

Monitor proficiency assessments of Air Traffic Controllers.

7.6.5 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (SEARCH AND RESCUE) – GL. 15

Ensure efficient operation of Search and Rescue units in accordance with approved Policies and Standards.

Monitor Aerodrome Crash/Emergency exercises

Review the investigation of Air Traffic Incidents to ensure that mitigating actions adopted on them are actively complied with.

Review air-miss reports and make recommendations for Management actions.

7.6.6 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (PROCEDURE DESIGN) – GL. 15.

Review Air- Routes within the State and make recommendations

Ensure the effectiveness of SIDs and STARs, Approach and Landing procedures.

Assess PANS-OPS.

Assessment of Airspace Design.

Oversight proficiency checks of Air Traffic Controllers

7.6.7 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (TECHNICAL EVALUATION) – GL. 15.

Oversight the safety operations of new Air Navigation Systems.

Coordinate the Technical Evaluation ATC operating systems.

Oversight proficiency checks of Air Traffic Controllers.

Evaluate in test runs of new Procedure Designs and ATC operating systems.


7.6.8 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (QUALITY MANAGEMENT/DATA ANALYSIS) – GL 15.

Provide timely data capture on ATS operations, environment and infrastructure.

Participate in the development and update of requirements relating to national safety performance target levels.

Monitor continuous surveillance of operation standards and procedures. Monitor SMS activities of ATM Service Providers.

Collate and review investigate reports and operator’s complaints..

Assist in ASR resolution and mitigation action.

Participate in proficiency checks for ATM staff.

7.6.9 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (TRAINING AND COMPETENCY) – GL15.

Monitor the training of ATM personnel by ATOs for compliance with

Manual of Standards.

Monitor the proficiency training of Air Traffic Controllers to ensure currency

Inspect the training and retraining programmes of ATM Service Providers.

Evaluate the working environment and traffic situation to ensure that the controllers on seat are not stressed.

7.6.10 DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER (ATM OPS) – GL.16

Ensuring the efficient operation of ATS, Search and rescue units in

accordance with Manual of Standards.

Ensuring that approved procedures and ATS operational Standards are

met.

Ensuring that Air Traffic Control Service Training Units and ATOs meet National standards.

Review investigation reports of Air Traffic incidents and Aerodrome

Aircraft crash/Emergency exercises.

Coordinate the review of the proficiency of Air Traffic Controllers in all

Aerodromes.

7.6.11 DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER (ATM TECHNICAL EVALUATION AND PROCEDURE DESIGN) – GL.16


Certifying and monitoring Airways, Departures, Arrivals and Landing

Approaches to ensuring Safety of Air Navigation.

Assessing the suitability and continuous proficiency of ATC and PANS-

OPS Provider.

Assessing the safe operation of new Air Navigation systems and

procedures within the ATC and PANS-OPS.

Coordinate the test run exercises/proficiency checks of Air Traffic

Controllers and operating systems.

Certifying PANS-OPS instrument procedures and Airspace design.

7.6.12 DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER (ATM STANDARDS, QUALITY MANAGEMENT/TRAINING AND COMPETENCES) – GL.16

Coordinate the provision of timely DATA capture and feedback on ATS

operations, environment and infrastructure situations.

Develop and update application of regulations and requirements including

national Safety performance targets levels.

Coordinate the review of investigation of Air Traffic incidents and Aerodrome Aircraft Crash/Emergency exercises.

Analyze investigation reports, operator complaints, Air Safety reports

and recommend as appropriate.

Ensuring compliance with MOS training /retraining requirements for ATM personnel.

Maintaining continuous surveillance of ATM Operations Standards and

Procedures, Emergency Plan, Regulatory requirements for safe and

efficient management of the Airspace.

7.6.13 AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES, (EVALUATION AND PROCEDURE DESIGN) – GL16

7.6.13.1 ANS INSPECTORS (AIS) RESPONSIBILITIES.

7.6.14 ANS OFFICER (AIS) II – GL. 08


Inspection of AIS facilities under supervision of a senior Inspector.

Compilation of routine reports under the supervision of a senior Inspector. Keeping records /files and correspondences.

7.6.15 ANS OFFICER (AIS) I – GL.09

Participate in routine inspection of AIS facilities

Collect, collate, compile and process monthly/quarterly reports from regional office.

7.6.16 ANS INSPECTOR (AIS) IV – GL. 10

Assist in the audit inspection of all AIS facilities. Assist in monitoring of Aeronautical information service and charts activities

in all airports in the country. Assist in carrying out the accuracy check on the process and publication of

Integrated Aeronautical Information Package (IAIP). Monitor WGS-84 Survey at all Airports/Airstrips in the country Participates in the evaluation of magnetic variation of the airports in the c

Participate in the audit of all AIS facilities

7.6.17 ANS INSPECTOR (AIS) III – GL. 12

Participate in the audit of aeronautical information service activities in all airports.

Conduct the accuracy check on the process and publication of (IAIP).

Ensure the dissemination of NOTAM through the AFTN

Carry out accuracy check on all aeronautical charts in accordance with, Charts MOS.

7.6.18 ANS INSPECTOR (AIS) II – GL.13


Conduct the accuracy check on the process and publication of IAIP and

other AIS publications in accordance MOS.

Ensue the dissemination of NOTAM through the AFTN /AFS Coordinates accuracy check on aeronautical charts in accordance with

Charts MOS. Monitoring and collate the report of WGS-84 Survey at all Airports/Airstrips to ensure quality of data of such survey.


7.6.19 ANS INSPECTOR I (AIS) – GL. 14


Ensure the accuracy check on the process and publication of

IAIP and Information procedure in the airports in accordance with Nig. CAR

part 14 and AIS Manual of Standards.

Ensure that AIRAC publication process is complied with.

Ensure that WGS-84 Survey in all Airports in accordance with National

Standards

Review the training programmes of AIS officers to ensure high quality. Advice on the formulation, execution and review of Aeronautical

Information Service matters as well as policy issues relating to AIM.

Ensure that the evaluations of magnetic variation of the airports are carried out in accordance with MOS.

7.6.20 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER, (AIS) – GL. 15 (ANS INSPECTOR)

Supervise audit of Aeronautical Information Service activities at all the

Airports.

Ensure the accuracy checks on the process and publication of IAIP in

accordance with Nig. CAR part 14 and AIS MOS Review the training

programme of AIS officers.

Ensure that AIS training units and institutions meet required Nig. CAR. Part 14.

Advice on the formulation, execution and review of Aeronautical

Information Service matters as well as policy issues relating to ANS.

Coordinate the review of WGS-84 Survey reports of all airports/airstrips to ensure quality of data.

Coordinate the review of the reports on magnetic variation of all the airports/airstrips.

7.6.21 DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER, (AIS) – GL. 16 (ANS INSPECTOR)

Supervise audit of Aeronautical Information Service activities in all Airports.

Supervise the accuracy checks on the process and publication of IAIP in accordance with Nig. CAR part 14 and AIS MOS

Supervise the review of the training programme of AIS officers.

Advice on the formulation, execution and review of Aeronautical Information Service matters as well as policy issues relating to


AIS.

Coordinate the review of WGS-84 Survey reports of airports/airstrips to ensure quality of data.

7.7 AERONAUTICAL METEOROLOGY

7.7.1 AIR NAVIGATION SAFETY INSPECTOR (MET) IV (ASI IV) – GL.10

Assist in the selection of suitable site for Meteorological equipment and pre-design/pre-construction and certification processes of aerodrome.

Assist in the review of a handbook on provision of aeronautical meteorological oversight services.

Assist in the inspection of Aero met equipment/facilities at airports.

Assist in the review of checklist on aeronautical meteorology Assist in the review of manual of standards on aeronautical meteorology. Ensure the creation and update of files on aeronautical meteorology

7.7.2 AIR NAVIGATION SAFETY INSPECTOR (MET) (ASI III) – GL. 12

Responsible for supervising the activities of ASI IV

Assist in the selection of suitable site for Meteorological equipment.

Participate in the inspection of Aero met equipment/facilities at airports for compliance and or for certification.

Participate in the review of manual of standards on aeronautical meteorology.

Dealing with issues on ICAO Annex 3.

Collating relevant meteorological reports and forecasts in the case of aircraft incident/accident.

Participate in the review of Technical Guidance Materials (TGM) i.e. manual of standards, handbook and checklist on provision of aeronautical meteorology oversight services

7.7.3 AIR NAVIGATION SAFETY INSPECTOR (MET) II (ASI II) – GL. 13

Participate in the implementation of ICAO requirements for use of spaced based observing systems i.e. remote sensing instruments.

Ensure the compatibility of equipment with ICAO/WMO standard code

format in terms of automatic coding and decoding of met, data and


information.

Assist in preparation and co-ordination of the departmental annual report.

Co-ordinate the activities of Operations Officers

Ensure the availability and serviceability of appropriate telecommunication

equipment for the local and global exchange of information.

Participate in the selection of suitable site for Met equipment.

Ensure the implementation of quality control programme of the aero

met. Service provider as it affects the use of tools and equipment

(calibration, maintenance schedule/programme, training of technical

personnel).

Participate in the review of Technical Guidance Materials (TGM) i.e.

manual of standards, handbook and checklist on provision of aeronautical

meteorology oversight services

7.7.4 AIR NAVIGATION SAFETY INSPECTOR (MET) I (ASI I) – GL. 14

Conducting and organizing training courses for Operations Officers.

Ensure that relevant parts of the regulatory documents are reviewed in line with relevant amendments in ICAO Annex 3.

Develop training master plan for aeronautical meteorological services

Unit.

Undertake the compliance of aero met. Service provider with ICAO and

Nig. CAR requirements as regards the availability of essential aero met

observation and communication tools.

Participate in the development of Safety Management System (SMS)

Participate in the selection of suitable site for Met. equipment and pre- design/pre-construction of Airports/ Airstrips.

Participate in the Inspection of Aero met Equipment/Facilities at the

airports for compliance and / or certification.

Participate in the review of Technical Guidance Materials (TGM) -


Aerodrome Standards Manual, handbook and checklist on provision of

aeronautical meteorology oversight services

7.7.5 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (AERONAUTICAL METEOROLOGY OPERATIONS) – GL. 15

Ensure the compliance of Aeronautical meteorology Service provider

with NCAA Aero Met MOS, Nig CAR. and ICAO standards and

recommended practices as regards observation, forecasting,

documentation, dissemination of Aeronautical meteorology information,

qualifications and adequacy of personnel .

Ensure the implementation of a quality system (processes, procedures,

resources, verification, evaluation etc.) by the Aeronautical meteorology

Service provider.

Ensure that relevant meteorological reports and forecasts are made available to NCAA in case of aircraft incident/accident.


Ensure adherence to the periodic/surveillance inspection plan as well as

proper documentation of the inspection reports and implementation of

the corrective action by the service provider.

Review of Technical Guidance Materials (TGM) and manual of standards on aeronautical meteorology

7.7.6 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (INSTRUMENTATION) – GL.15

Ensure the implementation of ICAO requirements for use of space based observing systems i.e. remote sensing instruments.

Ensure that relevant part of the regulatory documents that deal with instrumentation is reviewed in line with relevant amendments to ICAO Annex 3.


Ensure the compatibility of equipment with ICAO/WMO standard code

format in terms of automatic coding and decoding of met, data and

information.

Ensure the implementation of the quality control programme of the aero

met. Service Provider as it affects the use of tools and equipment

(calibration, maintenance schedule/programme, training of technical

personnel).


Ensure adherence to the periodic/surveillance inspection plan as well as

proper documentation of the inspection reports and implementation of

the corrective action by the Service Provider.

Review of Technical Guidance Materials (TGM) - manual of standards, handbook and checklist on provision of aeronautical meteorology oversight services

7.7.7 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (AEROMET COMMUNICATION) – GL.15

Ensure the compliance of aero met. Service Provider with ICAO and Nig.CARs requirements as regards the availability of essential aero met. observation and communication tools.

Ensure that relevant part of the regulatory documents that deal with communication is reviewed in line with relevant amendments to ICAO Annex 3.

Ensure the availability and serviceability of appropriate telecommunication equipment for the local and global exchange of information.

Ensure that relevant parts of the regulatory documents are reviewed in line with amendments in ICAO Annex 3.

Ensure adherence to the periodic/surveillance inspection plan as well as proper documentation of the inspection reports and implementation of the corrective action by the Service Provider.

Review of Technical Guidance Materials (TGM- manual of standards,

handbook and checklist on provision of aeronautical meteorology

oversight services.

7.7.8 DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER (AERO MET) – GL. 16


Organize and coordinate the activities of the Aero. Met Division

Co-ordinate the review of the Civil Aviation Policy as it affects the provision of aero met. Services.

Liaise with ICAO Operational Groups on issues relating to meteorological services for international air navigation

Liaise with the Service Provider(s) and users to ensure compliance with

ICAO and the Nig. CARs.

Co-ordinate the implementation of the action plan on the professional development of the Division

Ensure the maintenance of inter-agency and international agreements that promote air safety and efficiency to the highest possible degree.

Provide guidelines for the development of Safety Management System

(SMS).

7.8 AERONAUTICAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION

7.8.1 INSPECTORS’ JOB FUNCTIONS /RESPONSIBILITIES

7.8.2 AIR NAVIGATION SAFETY OFFICER (AEROTELS) II & I – GL. 08 & 09

Participate in Inspection and monitoring of CNS Facilities in all the airports

under supervision.

7.8.3 AIR NAVIGATION SAFETY INSPECTOR IV (AEROTELS) – GL. 10.

Inspection of CNS facilities in the airports.

Assist in the review of inspection and audit checklist for Aeronautical telecommunication facilities.

Participate in audit and monitoring of CNS facilities.

7.8.4 AIR NAVIGATION SAFETY INSPECTOR III (AEROTELS) – GL. 12

Reports non-compliance with Nig.CARs and procedures relating to standards of systems used for safe navigation.

Conducts inspection and monitoring of CNS facilities

Prepares the schedule of inspection and monitoring of facilities

7.8.5 AIR NAVIGATION SAFETY INSPECTOR II (AEROTELS) – GL. 13

Monitor communications, navigational aids and Surveillance systems to ensure safety of Air Navigation.


Investigate reports on non-compliance with Nig.CARs and procedures relating to standards of systems used for safe navigation.

Update of Aeronautical frequency data base

Supervises the inspection and monitoring of CNS facilities.

7.8.6 AIR NAVIGATION SAFETY INSPECTOR I (AEROTELS) – GL. 14

Ensuring that compliance with approved Communications, Navigation

and Surveillance systems standards associated with air navigation are

met,

Assign the frequency and update of the Aeronautical frequency database.

Evaluate reports of non-compliance with Nig.CARs and procedures relating to standards of systems used for safe navigation

Ensuring that specifications of equipment for air navigation are followed.

Inspect and recommend for certification, equipment used for CNS

operations by service providers.

Supervise the monitoring of CNS systems standards and specifications for efficient airspace management.

Oversees the inspection and monitoring of CNS facilities.

7.8.7 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER. (COMMUNICATION) – GL. 15

Coordinate the inspection of all communication facilities at all Airports

Oversight the installations of communication facilities.

Coordinate safety Oversight inspection of the unit

Develop/update operational documents concerning compliance with standards.

Ensure that the relevant parts of the regulatory documents are reviewed in line with relevant amendments in Annex 10.


Ensuring that Service Providers adopt new technologies for air navigation Systems and development.

Oversight Factory Acceptance test (FAT) of communication equipment for deployment and installation in the aerodromes.

7.8.8 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (SURVEILLANCE) – GL. 15

Monitoring and ensuring that all Surveillance facilities in all Airports are available and serviceable.

Develop/update operational documents concerned comply with standards.


Ensure that the relevant parts of the regulatory documents are review in line with he relevant amendments in Annex 10.

Oversight the installations of Surveillance facilities at the airports.

Ensuring that Service Providers adopt the changing trends in future air navigation Systems and development.

Oversight Factory Acceptance test (FAT) of Radar systems for deployment and installation in the aerodromes.

7.8.9 ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER (NAV-AIDS) – GL. 15

Monitoring and ensuring that all Nav. Aids facilities in all Airports are available and serviceable.

Develop/update operational documents concerned comply with standards.


Ensure that the relevant parts of the regulatory documents are review in line with the relevant amendments in Annex 10.


Oversight the installations of Surveillance facilities at the airports.

Ensuring that Service Providers adopt the changing trends in future air navigation Systems and development.

Oversight Factory Acceptance test (FAT) of Nav. Aids equipment for deployment and installation in the aerodromes.

7.8.10 DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER (CNS) – GL. 16

Organize and coordinate the activities of the Aerotels Division.

Co-ordinate the review of the Civil Aviation Policy as it affects the provision of CNS facilities.

Collate and analyze compliance procedures on reports of non-

compliance with Nig.CARs and procedures relating to standards of

systems used for safe navigation.

Liaise with ICAO on issues relating to Aerotels services for international air navigation.

Co-ordinate the implementation of the action plan on professional development of the division.

Liaise with the Service Providers to ensure compliance with Nig. CARs and ICAO’s standard and recommended practices.

Participate in licensing of ATSEP personnel and certification of CNS

equipment.

Coordinate proficiency checks on ATSEP personnel.


Coordinate the analysis of safety oversight findings on CNS related safety critical concerns.

Ensures that ANSP comply with equipment certification procedures in the deployment, installation and maintenance of equipment.

7.8.11 GENERAL MANAGER (ANS) – GL. 17

Responsible for policy formulation, coordination and ensure the implementation of all issues relating to ANSP and the professional development of inspectors.

Coordinate the plans and policies for the safe and efficient use of Nigerian Airspace.

Ensure that Inspectors Handbook/checklist for periodic inspection of

ANS facilities and personnel are available and updated from time to

time.

Develop and monitor national safety performance target level.

Assess the safety of new systems and procedures for ANS activities.

Coordinate the monitoring and safety audit of the operations and deployment of ANS facilities at the airports.

Treating correspondences from ICAO operational Groups and other

external bodies on issues relating to the provisions of Air Navigation

Services.

Assess and recommend the suitability of (ANS and PAN-OPS) provider for approval.

Coordinate t h e inspection and monitoring of ANSP activities for compliance.

Coordinate the investigation and analysis of Air Traffic incidents, and make recommendations as appropriate.

Ensure the compliance of inter-agency and international agreements that promote air safety and efficiency.


Recommend for approval of the assignment of aeronautical frequency,

and oversees the management of the spectrum data base and

coordinate with ICAO on aeronautical frequency assignment and

spectrum utilization

Collaborate, coordinate and recommend ANS training syllabus at the Nigerian

College of Aviation Technology (NCAT) and other approved ATO’s.


CHAPTER 8: QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING

8.1 INTRODUCTION

8.1.1 The Training to be received by DAAS Inspectors depends strictly on the job to be

performed to qualify as an aerodrome or air navigation standards inspector

(aviation safety inspector) with authority to recommend operator/service provider

for approval/certification. In addition, inspectors should attend the

mandatory/initial courses from approved training listed in Chapter 11.

8.1.2 Minimum Entry Requirements

Personnel recruited and deployed to DAAS shall possess minimum entry requirements and experience as applicable to the position assigned.

8.1.3 The minimum requirements for new-hire DAAS Inspectors who are selected as new

hires are provided below. While not absolute, these qualifications and experience

requirements provide important guidelines for initial employment of new inspectors.

S/N DAAS Divisions

Minimum entry requirement

1. CNS University degree or HND in Electrical/Electronic engineering, physics with Electronics or telecommunication or diploma in Aeronautical telecommunication. (register-able with Council for the

Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN)) from a recognized institution.

2. ATM University degree or HND in physical science with ATM standard course Diploma/Certificate and ATC rating A,B,C and/or D

3. AIS University degree or HND in Geography, Surveying/Geo-informatics, Computer Science, Mathematics and Physics.

4. Aeronautical Cartography

University degree or HND in Geography, Surveying or Cartography with at least 2 to 4 years’ experience in AIS.

5. PANS OPS At least 7years industry experience as Air Traffic Controller, Aeronautical Cartography or PANS OPS designer.

6. Aeronautical Meteorology

University degree in Physics, Mathematics, Geography or WMO Class I with diploma/certificate in Aeronautical Meteorology.

7. Aerodrome Engineering

University degree – (B.Sc/B.Engr, M.Arch) or HND in Civil, Structural, Building, Architecture & Electrical Engineering (register-able with Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) or Architecture)) from a recognized institution.


8. Aerodrome Operations

University degree B.Sc (Hons.) or HND in any of the following disciplines from a recognized University or polytechnic. (i) Physics (ii) Mathematics (iii) Geography (iv). Survey and Geo-informatics (vi) Aeronautics (vii) Social Sciences (viii) Meteorology

9. Aerodrome Fire and Safety

University degree or HND in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Microbiology or Fire and Safety.

In addition to these minimum requirements, NCAA has also provided specific technical

recommendations for DAAS Inspectors. These requirements are given in the table

below:

All Inspectors General Requirements for New Hires

Extensive academic and technical education in related specialties.

Progressed through positions of increased technical and supervisory responsibility in the aviation industry.

At least five years of technical employment is normally required to obtain the minimum qualification and experience needed to perform the duties of a basic starting position as an ARD/ANS Inspector.

Possess relevant licenses, certificates or academic degrees commensurate with their job responsibilities.

8.2 RESPONSIBILITY

8.2.1 The Director; Aerodrome and Airspace Standards shall constitute a training

committee consisting of one representative from each division, and headed by a

training coordinator to administer the Training Program. Each division shall have

a sub-training committee. The training coordinator shall keep all training records.

8.3 RECORD KEEPING/CONFIDENTIALITY

8.3.1 Staff training records shall be held in confidentiality. Access to these records is

limited to officers concerned and heads of divisions. Training record shall be

maintained in the office of the Director.

8.3.2 The Training Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and programming

personnel training with the divisions' training representatives. He is also


responsible for managing the OJT process and assisting the Director on the

issuance of scope of authorization.

8.3.3 The records shall consist of one file folder for each staff and other files

containing records of training for the entire Directorate. The staff member’s file

folder will contain a copy of his/her curriculum vitae from the time of employment.

Copies of training certificates and scope of authorization available since

employment with NCAA should be kept in these files.

8.3.4 This individual file folder will also contain a summary of the training the staff member has undertaken.

8.3.5 Inspectors' Development Program (IDP) – In order to achieve qualification

and maintain recurrent training, as required, Inspectors are required to have an

IDP which sets forth mandatory training (within each calendar year) and other

planned recurrent training over a 2 to 5 year period. The goal of IDP is for

each Inspector to be professionally developed and proficient. IDPs will be

approved by the Director and maintained b y t h e Aerodromes and Airspace

Standards Directorate in each inspector´s personal file folder.

8.3.6 The respective Departmental Heads shall produce a training plan for each

Department on an annual basis based on the review of IDPs for the Directorate.

This plan is to be submitted to the Director Aerodrome and Airspace

Standards for approval.

8.3.7 It is the responsibility of the NCAA Director General to arrange adequate financing for all approved training.

8.3.8 Time spent on training, including traveling to and from training venues shall be considered as time on duty.

8.3.9 Funding shall be arranged through the normal NCAA administrative procedures.

8.4 INSPECTOR TRAINING POLICY

8.4.1 DAAS staff members meeting the eligibility criteria stated in this passage will be issued inspector’s credentials.

8.5 APPROVING AUTHORITY

8.5.1 The Director General is the approving authority for issuance of the Inspector’s credentials.


8.6 DAAS STAFF STRUCTURE

8.6.1 CATEGORIZATION

8.6.2 There are two categories of Safety Inspectors covering various disciplines within the Directorate. These are;

i. Aerodrome Safety Inspector (ASI)

ii. Air Navigation Safety Inspector (ANSI)

8.7 THE CADRES ARE:

Director, Aerodrome and Airspace Standards - Consolidated

i. General Manager (GM) - GL.17

ii. Deputy General Manager (DGM) - GL.16

iii. Assistant General Manager (AGM) - GL.15

iv. Aerodrome Safety Inspector (ASI. I) - GL.14

v. Air Navigation Safety Inspector (ANSI -I) - GL.14

vi. Aerodrome Safety Inspector (ASI.II) - GL.13

vii. Air Navigation Safety Inspector (ANSI II) - GL.13

viii. Aerodrome Safety Inspector (ASI III) - GL.12

ix. Air Navigation Safety Inspector (ANSI III)- GL.12

x. Aerodrome Safety Inspector (ASI. IV) - GL.10

xi. Air Navigation Safety Inspector (ANSI IV)- GL.10

xii. Aerodrome Safety officer I - GL.09

xiii. Air Navigation Safety officer I - GL.09

xiv. Aerodrome Safety officer II - GL.08

xv. Air Navigation Safety officer II - GL.08

8.8 RESPONSIBILITY


8.8.1 The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority is responsible for establishing the criteria for eligibility, issuance, and accountability of Inspector qualification.

8.9 CRITERIA FOR ELIGIBILITY

8.9.1 Credentials are issued to qualified persons who are assigned the duties of

Safety Inspector and meet the following criteria:

Have a background/experience related to Aviation safety

Have completed the training requirements.

Receive a recommendation from their Director.

8.10 INSPECTOR TRAINING

8.10.1 The training objective is to provide the inspectors with the knowledge of

Aerodrome or Air Navigation operations, as appropriate, which will enable him/her

to administer the regulatory certification/approval as well as the routine

surveillance and inspection Program. The knowledge is acquired through a

combination of formal training courses and on-the-job training.

8.10.2 Each inspector shall be given training appropriate to his specialty. The intent

will be to maintain a fully and qualified workforce through the utilization of all of

the above methods. Inspectors' training may be administered in various ways.

By attendance of training at contractor’s sites under an agreement between the NCAA and the training provider;

By undergoing ´On the Job training (OJT) administered by fully qualified inspectors; or

By attending NCAA developed formal courses at a time and location set forth by the Director.

8.10.3 The training profiles for Inspectors consist of the following three phases.

Phase I: Initial Training + OJT;

Phase II: Specialized Training + OJT;

Phase III: Developmental Training.

Training courses are categorized as follows:


C1 – Mandatory/Critical

C2 – Sensitive or Desirable

C3 – Depending on assigned duties

8.10.4 The Initial Training phase is the entry level and would be common to all

Inspectors. The objectives are:

(a) To provide adequate knowledge and skills for the conduct of

aerodromes and air navigation functions to enable the Inspector

to administer the regulatory certification/approval program; and

(b) To allow the inspector to function with minimum and progressively reduced supervision. Such knowledge may be acquired through a combination of formal training courses and on-the-job training.

8.10.5 To accomplish the above objectives, the Initial Training phase would comprise two

(2) parts. The first part of inspectors training would be formal basic training

courses and second part would be an OJT programme, controlled by the Director.

8.10.6 Depending on assigned additional supplementary tasks, the Director can set

the need for specialized training relative to the position.

8.10.7 The Developmental phase is achieved by inspectors who have completed

most or all of the requirements of phase II. The objective is to promote

organizational capacity building through empowerment and leadership.

8.10.8 In all cases, Inspectors must have successfully completed the approved Initial

Training. (Newly inducted Inspectors must successfully complete the Initial

Training before being utilized on the specific inspector job function).

8.10.9 In cases where suitable inspectors fulfilling the above criteria are not

available, the Director General may, at his/her discretion, waive some of the

requirements, taking into consideration an individual´s seniority, past

performance, employment record, experience, progression towards a higher rating


and utility of the Inspector.

8.10.10 The minimum training that shall be completed prior to issuance of an

Inspector’s credential includes all the mandatory courses that are restricted to

the core function to be performed as spelt out in Chapter 11 to this Policy and

Procedure Manual.

8.11 ON – THE – JOB TRAINING (OJT)

8.11.8 The following OJT items should be observed by the Inspector candidate

during the training process. The successful completion of the OJT qualifies the

trainee to perform an effective critique of the operator/service provider’s

compliance with the regulations.

8.12 ON – SITE OJT INSPECTION PROCESS.

8.12.8 OBSERVATION.

The Inspector candidate must participate in at least three inspections conducted by a credentialed Inspector as an observer. The candidate should observe at least two experienced credentialed Inspector’s carry out periodic inspections. The inspections should range across varied conditions.

8.13 SUPERVISED INSPECTIONS

8.13.8 The Inspector candidate must conduct at least three

independent inspections including an aerodrome and air space with Low Traffic,

and one with Higher Traffic, under the supervision and observation of an

experienced credentialed Safety inspector. The pre-inspection and on-site

inspection process described above will be critiqued by the credentialed

Inspector assigned to oversee the OJT candidate. The candidate will be

responsible for preparing all inspection documents for signature by the

credentialed Inspector. The monthly activity report will indicate the training

accomplished.

8.15.1 Satisfactory Completion of OJT Assignments: Upon completion of all OJT

assignments, the credentialed Inspector will evaluate the candidate’s OJT

performance and prepare a brief appraisal indicating the ability of the


Inspector candidate to perform the duties of an independent Inspector. If the

appraisal is satisfactory, it will be forwarded to the Department Manager, who will

prepare a request for credential issuance. The successful completion of the

OJT process will enable the trainee inspector to accomplish this assigned task

unsupervised.

8.14 BACKGROUND

8.14.1 The Training profiles for civil aviation personnel consist of the following three phases:

(1) Phase I: Initial/Mandatory Training;

(2) Phase II: Specialised Training;

(3) Phase III: Developmental Training

8.14.2 To accomplish these objectives the Initial Training phase would comprise two

(2) parts: The first would be a formal Phase I training. The Phase II would be an

OJT program, controlled by the Training Coordinator.

8.14.3 The OJT program is based on the concept of a structured OJT system which can be defined as: ―The identification of training objectives and the planned process of developing task level expertise by having an experienced qualified employee train a new employee at or near the actual work setting.‖

8.15 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

8.15.2 The purpose of the OJT program is to encourage the exercising of knowledge and

skills acquired during the formal course, in a controlled setting at the job site. One

objective being to provide the inspector trainee with the opportunity to qualify for

the issue of Scope of Authorisation on completion of the Initial Training phase I

(Please refer to Chapter 9 which pertains specifically to the issuance of Scope of

Authorisation). Therefore, the scope of authorization applicable to the inspector

group is an important source of tasks for the OJT list.


8.15.3 The OJT programme uses an Open OJT Identification and History Form to

start an OJT process with a specified qualification objective. This form is used to

document the assignment of OJT tasks and evaluation of the assigned

inspector by the respective supervisor and manager. Accomplished tasks are

recorded in OJT- Task Completion Record Form. Satisfactory completion of

assigned tasks will result in the authorisation of specific tasks or group of tasks.

8.16 TASK ASSIGNMENT

8.16.1 It is understood that not all tasks listed in the Scope of Authorisation schedule can

be accomplished, or exercised during the Initial Training phase. Therefore, the

Director will designate the tasks applicable for each inspector upon entry into the

OJT program. (Applicability is indicated on the OJT Task Completion Record

Form.)

Information Note:

To qualify for the issue of the Scope of Authorisation (SoA), completion of the

designated /applicable tasks is mandatory. This may be supplemented by the

Department Manager as required. The “credentials” issued to a qualified

inspector verifying scope of authorization are directly related to those tasks

identified in the scope of authorization document specified for the position.

8.16.2 When assigning / designating tasks some consideration should be made to classify the tasks in the following manner:

(1) Class 1 - Mandatory / Critical; must be done, no alternative (directly affecting safety).

(2) Class 2 - Section sensitive and / or desirable; may vary from section to section.

(3) N/A - If a task is not applicable, the supervisor needs only indicate an ―N/A‖ in the Class column of the Task Completion Record.

8.17 TASK IMPLEMENTATION METHODS

8.17.1 The variability of task contents demands different methods by which


command of the task functions can be acquired. Certain tasks lend

themselves easily to ―show and tell‖ without affecting any real life scenarios.

Others can only be practiced under supervision in a real life situation. It is

suggested that one of three (3) methods be applied to the tasks, the

supervisor making the choice:

(1) Type A - Observe

(2) Type B - Assist

(3) Type C - Independent / Project

8.17.1.1 Observe: No direct involvement. The Inspector becomes familiar with the

reference material consistent with the position. A general familiarization with

active processes such as audits, document issues, inspections and handling

communications in the general office process.

8.17.1.2 Assist: A measured progressive involvement in tasks; ―watch and do‖ under

supervision. Assist senior inspectors during audits, research files for data to

support applications, handle some public inquiries.

8.17.1.3 Independent / Project: Without direct supervision, process applications to a

recommended level. A fair measure of self-cognizance. An independent project

aside from the daily work schedule, which requires research and reference

work.

8.17.1.4 Task Repetitions: Current OJT checklists require some tasks to be repeated a

set number of times to provide sufficient exposure to ingrain the prime elements of

the task. This is a department choice and should be left to the

Managers/Supervisors to set the repetition rate. As a reference, the Inspector

candidate should participate in at least three inspections conducted by a

credentialed ASI as an observer. The candidate should observe at least two

experienced credentialed Inspector's prepare for and conduct periodic

inspections.

8.17.1.5 Documentation: To control the system and provide a history of the training for

each inspector, a documentation system is proposed. The system (which follows)

includes methods to enter the OJT system, record the progress, award the


SoA and advances or is moved.

8.18 QUALIFICATION

8.18.1 Qualification at an earlier date to any element of the system by an inspector can be authorized by the Director, upon his satisfaction that the task has been mastered, and that the inspector’s authorization documents are amended to include;

8.18.2 The following table explains the use and completion of the forms utilised for recording OJT activities.

Applicable to

Action/ Form Remarks

All

Inspectors

SoA Record This form is a permanent record of delegations issued to each inspector.

Open OJT Identification

and History Form

A. Complete Sections 1 and 2 on the form.

B. Review the current applicable SoA Schedule with the inspector/trainee, indicate the tasks assigned to the position.

Open OJT Task

Completion Record

C. Complete tombstone data.

D. Enter assigned / delegated / applicable

tasks. E. Complete Class, Type and

Repetition Rate.


Current

Inspectors

with

delegation

F. Supervisor opens the OJT Identification and History form and from files, completes appropriate sections - making a suitable entry in comments section respecting the action.

G. Open a scope of authorization document

if not already in use, to define the scope

of the current authorized delegation.

H. At this time, if there are tasks for which

the inspector has qualified and no record

exists, complete the task entry and

update scope of authorization document

Change of

Position -

Authorized

Inspector

I. Supervisor of the new position / location

reviews OJT records and establishes

which new tasks are needed to fulfil the

responsibilities of the new job. Discuss

with Inspector method of completing the

tasks within a specified time.

J. If the inspector does not have OJT

Documentation, it is the supervisors

responsibility to establish them as

indicated in the current Inspector process

above.

8.19. TRAINING RECORDS

8.19.1 It is intended that the OJT Documentation (OJT Identification and History

Form and Forms and Task Completion record) in addition to any other

records of training become the property of the inspector. The training file should

be portable and sufficiently durable to protect it from damage and be easily

accessed by the Inspector and Director. The Inspector’s copy will be in

addition to a copy on his training file. Both copies must be updated at the same

time.

8.19.2 A convenient time for all copies of the training records to be updated /

reconciled would be during the annual personnel appraisal period. This provides

the department manager with an excellent opportunity to discuss progress and


any additional tasks considered necessary.

8.19.3 The recording of task completion is the responsibility of the person

designated by the Director. Completion is indicated on the Form- OJT Task

Completion Record in the columns titled ―Complete‖, ―Witness‖ and

―Supervisor Comments and Signature‖. The status of the work is then assessed

as satisfactory/unsatisfactory. If found unsatisfactory, additional training time can

be authorized by the Director.

8.19.4 If the designated tasks are completed and the work is considered satisfactory, the

OJT designee/ supervisor completes section 3 of the OJT Identification and

History Form and submits it to the Director for his signature and

recommendation. The Director will submit the signed form for the final

authorization by the Director General.

8.19.5 The system is designed to be controlled by the Director. It is his function to set

the scope of the authorization relative to the position, and assign additional

supplementary tasks as they require. The process of verifying qualification and

issuing authorization also resides with the Manager. Removal or reduction of

authority under extreme circumstances, for cause, is also his responsibility.

8.19.6 It is proposed that the system be reviewed for currency and applicability on an

annual basis by the Director and the Director General. Changes agreed to at this

meeting, including the impact assessment of any amendments or additions to the

Nig.CARs and the Inspector Manual would be forwarded for action, as required.

8.20. CURRENCY REQUIREMENTS

8.20.1. In order for a credential holder to perform the inspection duties prescribed, it is necessary to maintain currency by compliance with the following:

8.20.1.1 Perform a minimum of two inspections within the last 12 month period as the

principal Inspector. These inspections are to be reported on the monthly

aerodrome standards and air navigation Standards audit/inspection report

with the checklist, showing the name and credential number.

8.20.1.2 DAAS Safety Inspector shall attend a designated recurrent training course at least


once in two years after receiving his/her credential. Completion of recurrent

training will also be reported on the Monthly progress report.

8.20.1.3 The Director shall request the Departmental Heads to secure and return credential cards for any Safety Inspector in his/her organization whose currency has lapsed by more than 90 days.

8.21 TEMPORARY INSPECTION AUTHORIZATION

8.21.1 When deemed necessary to achieve program objectives, the Director General

may temporarily issue credentials to individuals who have not met the

minimum criteria for full credentials listed above. Such individuals must have

significant experience in Aerodrome or Airspace operations as the case may

be and must be reorganized by the Authority. The temporary issuance of a

credential may be granted for a period to be determined by the Director General

and will normally not exceed 365 days subject to renewal.

8.21.2 Requests for issuance of Safety inspector credentials on a temporary basis shall be made to the Director General and shall include:

8.21.2.2 The name and background/experience information of the recommended individual;

8.21.2.3 A list of training accomplishments and intended schedule for completion of the requirements;

8.21.2.4 The length of time the credential will be needed; and

8.21.2.5 A minimum of three OJT inspections accompanied by a full time Safety

Inspector. At least two of these inspections must be by a qualified Safety

Inspector;

8.22 APPLICATIONS FOR CREDENTIALS

8.22.1 Applications for credentials shall be made to the Director General. The Director

General will sign as authorizing official.

8.22.2 The applicant must provide two 1/3/4 inch full-faced colour photographs snapped


at NCAA ID Card processing office.

8.22.3 Upon receipt of the application, Director shall forward to Director General the

number of credentials requested for processing and distribution to the eligible

applicant(s) for signature. See appendix A for specimen of inspector’s credential.

8.23 ISSUANCE, ACCOUNTABILITY AND CONTROL

8.23.1 The Director General is responsible for the issuance and control of Safety Inspector’s credentials.

8.23.2 Following completion of the required actions, the Director G e n e r a l through

D i r e c t o r shall return the credentials to the Departmental Heads for delivery to

the inspector. The inspector will acknowledge receipt of the credential. The

Director will maintain an up-to-date record of all current credential holders within

the Directorate.

8.24 USE OF CREDENTIALS

8.24.1 The credentials shall be used only in the conduct of official business.

8.24.2 Holders of credentials are responsible for their proper safekeeping at all times. Credentials must not be left unattended.

8.24.3 Misuse or improper possession of the credential can subject the offender to disciplinary actions.

8.25 LOST, STOLEN, OR DAMAGED CREDENTIAL

8.25.1 The Safety Inspector’s credential is a government property. If a credential is

lost or stolen, the concerned Departmental Heads shall be notified immediately.

This shall be confirmed in writing to Director General citing the circumstance

surrounding the loss within 48 hours.


8.25.2 Reasonable effort should be made to locate the credential. If this cannot be done

within a reasonable time or if the recovered credential is damaged to the extent

that it can no longer provide adequate identification, application for a

replacement may be made through normal channels. Recovered credentials

shall be returned to Director General for final disposition.

8.25.3 Upon receipt of a properly executed application and written explanation of loss, DG will issue a replacement.

8.26 SURRENDER OF CREDENTIALS

8.26.1 The Safety Inspector’s credential shall be surrendered to the holder’s supervisor

who shall forward the card to DG for proper disposition. The credentials shall

be surrendered under any of the following conditions:

8.26.1.2 Termination of employment;

8.26.1.3 Reassignment to a position which does not require an ASI/ANSI credential;

8.26.1.4 Issuance of a revised credential;

8.26.1.5 Not maintaining recurrent training and experience;

8.26.1.6 Upon demand of issuing Authority.

8.27 DESTRUCTION OF CREDENTIAL

8.27.1 Any Safety Inspector’s credential which becomes damaged during processing

or invalid upon termination or transfer of an employee shall be forwarded to DG

for destruction.

8.28 INSPECTOR EXCHANGE PROGRAM (RECURRENT TRAINING)


8.28.1 It is recommended that each credentialed Inspector shall have opportunity to participate in exchange programme with other CAAs.

8.28.2 S a f e t y Inspector may be asked to conduct out-of-country inspections (possibly

on request) or in other regions where shortage of inspectors exists.

8.29 RE-ISSUANCE OF INSPECTOR CREDENTIALS

8.29.1 For a person whose credential has been withdrawn, before being reissued he/she must;

Conduct three inspections accompanied by the lead Inspector; and

Attend the first available recurrent inspector training.


CHAPTER 9: SCOPE OF AUTHORISATION

9.1 DESCRIPTION

9.1.1 In order for the NCAA to fulfill its obligations under the ICAO Convention of

1944, it is necessary for the Organization and more specifically the staff of the

NCAA to possess certain authorities under the laws and regulations of the

Republic of Nigeria. These authorizations or scope of authorization issued in a

manner, which bestows appropriate powers and duties to persons actually

performing the surveillance and certification of activities within the Aviation

Industry in Nigeria. The exercise of these powers, duties or functions are

always subject to any conditions deemed necessary for flight safety, and to any

other limitations, consistent with their responsibilities, knowledge, training and

experience.

9.1.2 For this system to work reliably and ensure an adequate level of Safety

Oversight, it is necessary to exercise control over the granting of these

delegations only to qualified individuals. The Director Aerodrome and Airspace

Standards is tasked with issuance and control of Delegations of Authority within

the Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards. In order to accomplish

this duty, the Director must employ a system, which grants delegations only

to qualified individuals after appropriate experience and training have been

acquired, and also shows the level of delegation granted to any Staff Member at

any given time.

9.1.3 The exercising of the powers, duties and functions arising from the

delegation schedules directly affects NCAA clients and client relations. In order to

sustain a high standard of client service and meet regulatory requirements, it is

essential that Delegation of Authority be awarded only to qualified, competent

personnel with appropriate knowledge, training and experience. It follows,

therefore, that the methods used to assess knowledge, training and

experience of candidate inspectors is of primary importance.

9.2 BACKGROUND

9.2.1 The review of NCAA’s training policy orients the establishment of the

requirements for an On Job Training Program (OJT) to supplement formal


instruction and lectures. Central to the OJT program was the inclusion of the

Scope of authorization schedule items (See Appendix D) as a keystone element

of the OJT Task Completion Record. The inspector training and qualification

program so established and the achievement of pre-determined qualification

standards provides the basis for the delegation of authority to individual

Inspectors to exercise the powers and the authority of the NCAA, in all

Aerodrome and ANS related matters.

9.2.2 The control and assignment of OJT tasks to each ―new hire‖ Civil Aviation

Inspector is recognized as residing with the Department Manager/Training

Coordinator. An objective and measurable system therefore exists to use the

knowledge, training and experience results of the OJT training program, to

authorize specified scope of tasks for each position.

9.3 PROGRESSIVE DELEGATION

9.3.1 It is unlikely that a new hire inspector will be afforded the opportunity to

exercise or accomplish all the tasks in the applicable SoA Schedule, during the

initial training phase. Therefore, the Department Manager shall select and

designate the tasks from the schedule considered mandatory and achievable for

each position, including any others that may be applicable. The following criteria

should be used in the selection of tasks:

i. Tasks common to all inspector categories.

ii. Tasks that can be expected to occur frequently.

9.3.2 The Director, DAAS will provide for the issuance of official employee credentials to

newly hired inspectors as soon as possible. Scope of authorization will be limited

administratively until the inspector has completed the assigned OJT tasks,

and/or an assessment of acceptable competence has been made. As each SoA

OJT task and formal classroom training is completed an acceptable competence

determined, the administrative limitation could be lifted, allowing for scope

of authorization to be progressively increased. An accompanying Scope of

Authorization Document should also be issued, indicating the tasks for which the

delegation is limited.

9.3.3 This program also provides access for the Department Manager to include

inspectors, presently holding SoA Credentials, the opportunity to add additional

tasks to the scope of their authority.


9.3.4 Competence in the application of the scope of their authorities by mainstream

inspectors is measured at the annual Personnel Appraisal Review. Inspectors

requiring training to qualify for new positions or recurrent training in current

delegated profiles may be assigned appropriate tasks through the OJT Program,

thus maintaining the integrity and credibility of the NCAA delegations.

9.4.5 Managers/Training Coordinators are required to review the Scope of Authorization

document following each revocation and replacement, to ensure that any

changes to the schedules are incorporated in the inspector’s scope of

authorization, as applicable.


CHAPTER 10: ADMINISTRATION

10.1 GENERAL OFFICE DUTIES

10.1.1 Typical tasks to be regarded as general office duties include:

10.1.1.1 Time sheets: Each Inspector shall submit a time sheet every month which contains the information on how his/her time was utilized. The minimum time to be accounted for is 40hrs per week.

10.1.1.2 Meetings: Attendance of meetings or phone calls in non – chargeable time.

10.1.1.3 Travel related: Travel arrangements, transport and the completion of subsistence and travel claims not chargeable to a client.

10.1.1.4 Other administrative tasks: Computer related tasks, housekeeping

10.1.2 LEAVE: Staff members are entitled to leave for specific period/type depending on their inspector grade level. Types of available leave for the inspectors include:

Annual leave

Sick leave

Maternity leave

Terminal leave

Study leave

Leave of absence

Casual leave

10.1.2.1 Details of the meaning and criteria’s for the various leaves are as contained in the NCAA scheme and conditions of service.

10.1.2.2 Apply for leave on relevant form in consultation with head of section.

10.1.2.3 Record time and type of leave (Holiday, Sick or Special) on time sheet.

10.2 FILES & FILING SYSTEM

10.2.1 In correlation with the registry department of the DAAS, files are established and maintained for each Aerodrome/ANS or certified organization or aerodrome operator and ANS provider.

10.2.2 The information on the file will include but not limited to the following:


10.2.2.1 All documents finally approved as part of a file.

10.2.2.2 Copies of correspondence with the certificate holder.

10.2.2.3 Copies of audits, inspection and surveillance reports.

10.2.2.4 The letter submitted with regard to suspensions or cancellations of the certificate.

10.2.2.5 Aerodrome Operators and ANS certificate/approvals and construction permits,

inspection reports originals shall be kept in files in the office of DAAS while

duplicate files containing documents related to grant/renewal of these certificates

shall be in the regional offices.

10.3 MANPOWER RESOURCES AND RECRUITMENT

10.3.1 Planning, recruitment and utilization of human resources is the primary

responsibility of the NCAA management and DAAS providing technical expertise

in this regard.

10.4 APPOINTMENT

10.4.1 Appointments will be based on the suitability of candidates for particular

positions. However, NCAA will at all times strive towards achieving the

affirmative action and equal opportunity targets as determined by the Board from

time to time.

10.4.2 Appointment of staff shall be made in the following categories by NCAA

Permanent Staff Contract Staff.

10.5 PERSONAL ETHICS AND CONDUCT

10.5.1 PURPOSE

10.5.1.1 This section contains direction and guidance for Aerodrome, Air Navigation and

Aviation Inspectors pertaining to principles of ethics and conduct as they

affect the performance of duties.

10.5.1.2 Although some Inspector’ situations are listed in this section, all circumstances

that an Inspector may encounter cannot possibly be covered. As Inspectors are


always in the public eye, they are expected to exercise good judgment and

professional ethics at all times while on and off duty.

10.5.2 UNIQUE RESPONSIBILITIES OF DAAS INSPECTORS;

10.5.2.1 Inspectors may be exposed to a number of circumstances that are critical to their

job functions. It is important that all Inspectors be sensitive to the responsibilities

and demands of their positions and be objective and impartial while performing

their duties. Inspectors must also be sensitive to actual as well as perceived

appearances of any conflict that could disrupt the effectiveness or credibility of

the Directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace Standards (DAAS).

10.5.2.2 Civil Aviation Authority Requirements; Inspectors are required to comply fully

with the letter and spirit of the standards of conduct as set forth by this section;

and with those set forth in the Federal Government Public Service rules, and

NCAA Staff Conditions of Service. The Authority’s policy on employee

conduct is designed to encourage employees to maintain a level of

professionalism that will promote efficiency of the NCAA and conform to

acceptable principles of conduct.

10.6 OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT, FINANCIAL INTERESTS, AND GIFTS

10.6.1 Business Interests.

10.6.1.1 Safety inspectors and their immediate families should seek clarification and

guidance before engaging in any services of ANS and Aerodrome or other

business activity for which the NCAA has oversight responsibility. If an inspector

holds any interest that may give the appearance of impropriety, the inspector

should immediately consult his superior and the legal department for a

determination.

10.6.2 Conflict of Interest.

10.6.2.1 Inspectors may hold employment or own businesses that do not present a conflict

of interest with their official job functions. Inspectors who wish to participate in

outside aviation activities (such as flight instruction, commercial flying or any other

aviation-related activity) should seek clarification and approval from the Director

General.


10.6.3 Public Speaking.

10.6.3.1 Inspectors may not receive payment for speaking on issues that deal with their official job functions.

10.6.3.2 Teaching or instructing at colleges, universities, or vocational schools may be

acceptable, but should be coordinated and approved by the Director General.

10.6.4 Fund Raising.

10.6.4.1 ASIs may not participate in fund raising or soliciting donations from any business

or activity for which their office is assigned oversight responsibility. Exceptions to

this requirement may exist for donation of prizes/gifts for speakers in aviation

safety seminars arranged under the aviation safety program. They should,

however, seek official approval.

10.6.4.2 Gifts / Avoiding Conflict of Interest.

10.6.4.3 Gifts should be accepted only when the Inspector knows that the gift will not give the appearance of a conflict of interest.

10.6.5 Dress

10.6.5.1 Safety Inspectors should be aware that their personal appearance affects their

professional image; therefore, they should adhere to the guidelines below:

(a) On visits to service providers’ facilities, Safety Inspectors should dress semi-formally (tie for men, dress or slacks for women or any other national dress as per convention).

(b) During training Safety Inspector’s dress should be compatible with the service provider’s practice but should lean towards formality.

(c) During in-flight inspection, Safety Inspector shall put on his/her

approved reflective jacket as non-uniform person moving in and out of the

flight deck can be disturbing to hijack - conscious passengers.

10.7 ACCOUNTABILITY AND DISCIPLINE

10.7.1 This disciplinary code and procedure serves as a guide to employees, and

although the disciplinary action recommended in terms of this procedure does not

cover each and every possible transgression that may occur, DAAS will use its

discretion within the framework and the spirit of the disciplinary procedure of

NCAA, as well as the public service rules.


10.7.2 Disciplinary steps should not be applied highly and the responsibility for the implementation should be left with the DGM’s and GM’s.

10.7.3 In general, disciplinary steps should firstly be educative and secondly corrective,

and should only be applied if previous steps have proven ineffective.

10.7.4 Similar transgressions, in similar situations, must as far as possible receive

similar treatment by implementing similar measures. Disciplined behaviours is

needed to maintain proper order and for the safety of all individuals and the

successful attainment of NCAA’s vision and image as a professional organization.

10.7.5 It is essential that all employees are aware of the behavioural norms and standards expected of them within DAAS.

10.7.6 The disciplinary policy must be applied firmly and consistently to ensure that all employees are treated in a fair and similar manner.

10.7.7 Should any employee contravene the rules of t h e Authority, discipline in terms

of this policy should be applied. that means that there must be a thorough

investigation regarding the alleged conduct of the employee concerned, and a

clear establishment of guilt or otherwise by careful consideration of all the facts

pertaining to each case; and situation before disciplinary action can be taken.

Disciplinary action must always be applied as soon as practicably possible. It

must be applied in a firm and fair manner.

10.8 DISCIPLINARY STEPS

10.8.1 STEPS

(a) GMs and Sectional or Unit Heads may at any time reprimand an employee without initiating a formal warning. This may be done by way of a verbal notice, in which case no entry is to be made on the employee’s personal file.

(b) There are three (3) levels of written warnings depending on the seriousness of the transgression viz:

(c) First warning; second Warning; and final warning as contained in the

NCAA condition of service (COS).


CHAPTER 11: DAAS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR INSPECTORS

11.1.1 This Tra in i n g Program covers the training needs of D AA S In spe c t o rs f o r t he

Safety Oversight of aerodromes and Air Navigation Services.

11.1.2 The Training Program serves as a commitment by the NCAA Management to training

of DAAS inspectors to the highest level possible in order to create an enabling

environment for effective safety oversight functions. The Training Program takes into

account short-term, medium- term and long-term view of training needs for

inspectors. This Training Program makes provision for Initial Training, Recurrent

Training and Specialized Training for DAAS personnel. It also takes into account the

vital need for on-the-job training (OJT) for all inspectors and the fact that new

inspectors have to be under technical supervision until signed off by a senior or

more experienced inspector before they can perform safety oversight functions

independently.

11.2 Objective

11.2.1 The goal of the Inspector Training Program is to establish and maintain a training

system that provides up-to-date, performance-based training to meet the evolving,

real-time needs of the workforce of the aviation industry.

11.3 Scope

11.3.1 Training program of DAAS is formulated to achieve the objectives to maintain

safe, regular, standard and effective conduct of Air Navigation Services (ANS) and

Aerodrome and Ground Aids (AGA).

11.4 Responsibility and Authority

11.4.1 The DAAS Training Program is developed, published and distributed by DAAS.

11.4.2 Director DAAS is responsible for the issuance and control of

amendments to this program

11.4.3 It is the duty of the DAAS training coordinator to consider for amendment any

recommendations for proposed revisions, additions or omissions as appropriate.

11.5 Procedure

11.5.1 The program includes initial and mandatory training which is the foundation of

the inspectorate training program. Inspectors are expected to have completed the initial

and mandatory training programs in the first three years of their appointment into the

inspectorate.

11.5.2 DAAS recruits personnel who have experience in the areas they will be overseeing.


However for personnel who before recruitment into DAAS had not been active in any of

the modules in their specialty area for a period exceeding five years, the personnel

shall undergo refresher training for purposes of currency in the specialty area.

11.5.3 All D A A S inspectors must go through the five core elements of training. All DAAS

inspectors shall (as applicable to their specialty) go through these core elements and

if possible in the order in which they appear.

11.5.4 On completion of the Initial/Mandatory training the Inspectors shall undergo On-the-

Job Training (OJT) and be signed off by a qualified Inspector.

11.5.5 The annual Training Plans for t h e various Inspectorate units will be derived from

this program.

11.5.6 For ease of reference, this Training Program is arranged according to ICAO Audit

Areas as they exist within DAAS, (ANS and ARD)

11.5.7 Training records must be retained throughout the term of inspectors' employment

with the Authority.

11.6 PHASE I – CORE TRAINING CONTENT:

11.6.1 Applicable to all Inspectors:

Indoctrination Training (C1): New Employee Orientation: Administrative rules, NCAA

organization. Introduction to ICAO: ICAO Structure, ICAO Convention,

ICAO Annexes; ICAO Documents, particularly airport services, planning and design manuals; other ICAO publications.

Introduction to NCAA civil aviation system; Civil aviation legislation and regulations; Policy and Procedures Manuals (Inspector Manual, other

guidance materials.) Industry familiarization.

Government Aviation Operation (GAO) Course

i. Course Objective

To establish a strong foundation for newly employed ANSI – CNS

staff who should demonstrate a sound knowledge of aviation

activities in its entire entirety.

ii. Course Description

This course covers all areas of aviation including aerodrome and

airspace facilities, flight operations, aircraft and legislation.

iii. Course Content

Air Traffic Services

Air Law and Air Legislation


Aerodrome/Airport

Facilitation

Aeronautical Information Services

Elements of Management Accident Investigation and Prevention

Communication

Radio Navigational Aids

Airworthiness Certificate and Inspection

Accident Prevention/Investigation Services

Air Navigation Services

11.6.2 Aerodrome Standards Inspectors

a) Aerodrome certification course (C1);

b) Audit procedures (C1); c) Resolution of safety concerns (C1); d) Safety management system course/Aeronautical Studies and Risk

Assessment (C1); e) Introduction to Aircraft Accident Investigation Course (C1).

11.6.3 Air Navigation Standards Inspectors

11.6.3.1.1 Air Navigation Standards- ATM/SAR a) Airport certification inspector for ATM (C1)

b) Resolution of safety concerns(C1) c) Auditing Techniques course(C1)

d) Safety Management System (C1) e) ATM Standard course Diploma/certificate (C1)

f) ATC Rating A and B (C1) g) ATC Rating C, D or E

11.6.3.2 Air Navigation Standards – CNS

a) Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel License

b) Audit Technique (C1) c) Certification course (C1)

d) Resolution of safety concerns (C1) e) Safety Management System (C1)

11.6.3.3 Air Navigation Standards- AIM/Cartography

a) Aeronautical Information course

b) Audit Techniques (C1) c) Certification course (C1)

d) Resolution of safety concerns (C1)


e) Quality Management System(C1) f) CNS/ATM principles and concept (C2). g) Flight Planning and Dispatcher (C2)

11.6.3.4 Air Navigation Standards- AeroMet:

Specialized Aeronautical Meteorology Course (C1)

Audit Techniques/Safety Inspectors Course (C1)

Resolution of safety concerns (C1) Certification course

Quality Management System (C1)

11.6.3.4 Air Navigation Standards- Cartography / PANS-OPS

Specialized Aeronautical Meteorology Course (C1)

Audit Techniques/Safety Inspectors Course (C1)

Resolution of safety concerns (C1) Certification course

Safety Management System (C1)


11.7 PHASE II – SPECIALIZED TRAINING CONTENT:

11.7.1 AERODROME STANDARDS DEPARTMENT

11.7.1.1 Aerodrome Engineering (C3)

Airport System and Planning

Airport Design and Construction Airport Maintenance Airport Pavement Evaluation and Rating Airport Power Supply System Airfield lighting Maintenance course PAPI and CCR course Aviation Noise/emission impact evaluation and management Basic Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training (C1); Basic NAVAIDs and Lighting course (C2). Obstruction Evaluation and Airport/Airspace Analysis (C2).

11.7.1.2 Aerodrome Operations (C3)

Airport Ground Handling Operations Birds/Wildlife Hazard Management Airport Ramp Operations and Management Airport Crisis Planning and Management ICAO PANS- Operations/Flight Procedure Analysis Ornithology (Bird Control) Airport Terminal Operations and Management Safe Transportation of Dangerous Goods

11.7.1.3 Aerodrome Fire (C3)

Fire Service Safety Audit

Rescue Fire- fighting Course Incident Management and Fire Investigation

Strategies and Tactics for Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Bulk Fuel Installations Fire Management

Fire Safety Management Fire Safety Administration Course Search and Rescue Administration Course Aerodrome Emergency Management Fire Safety Risk Assessment Course

Hazardous Materials and Dangerous Goods Course Basic Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Training (C1); Basic NAVAIDs and Lighting course (C2). Obstruction Evaluation and Airport/Airspace Analysis (C2).



11.7.2 AIR NAVIGATION SERVICES (ANS)

11.7.2.1 Air Traffic Management/PANS-OPS/SAR

a) Airspace planning b) Airspace design c) Pans – ops instrument design d) CNS/ ATM principles and concept e) ATS Data Management course f) ATS incident and Accident Investigation g) Safety Management System Theory & Application (SMS) h) Search and Rescue Administration course i) SAR Operations course j) SAR Mission coordination course k) SAR mobile facilities course l) SAR communications course m) SAR instructors course

11.7.2.2 Communication, Navigation and Surveillance

11.7.2.2.1 Communication

a) Data Communication b) Satellite Communication c) Telecommunication systems principles and concepts d) Networking e) Advanced Networking f) CNS/ATM for Engineers g) V-SAT Equipment h) Park-Air VHF, UHF communication systems i) Fiber Optics Communication course FAA 40158 j) AFTN and AMHS Switching Systems k) Safety Management System Theory & Application (SMS)

11.7.2.2.2 Navigation

a) VOR, Principles and concepts b) DME : Principles and concepts c) ILS concepts , theory of ILS d) VOR/DME equipment Maintenance e) ILS equipment Maintenance f) DVOR Equipment Maintenance g) Safety Management System Theory & Application (SMS)

11.7.2.2.3 Surveillance

a) Radar : PSR, SSR , principles and concept, b) SSR Mode S c) Mono pulse Radar d) PSR –Equipment Maintenance Course e) Mode S sensor Maintenance


f) SSR Equipment Maintenance g) Mono pulse equipment Maintenance h) Automatic Dependence Surveillance Broadcast/Multilateration(Euro Control) i) Safety Management System Theory & Application (SMS)

11.7.2.3 Aeronautical Meteorology

a) Aeronautical Meteorology Instrumentation b) Integrated Automatic Weather Observing System c) Satellite Data Processing and Application

d) Application of GIS in Meteorology e) Aeronautical Telecommunication Application f) Incident and Accident Investigation Management g) Wind Rose Analysis h) Environmental Management System and Impact Assessment i) Safety Management System Theory & Application (SMS) j) Quality Management Systems Course.

11.7.2.4 Aeronautical Information Service

a) Advanced AIS course. b) AIS Digital Cartography c) Geographic Information System course (GIS) d) PANS-OPS Course e) E-TOD Training f) Specialized Software Training g) Team Resource Management. h) Aeronautical Information management Training (AIM) i) Air Traffic Assistance course j) French Language for NOTAM/Messages Translation. k) Safety Management System Theory & Application (SMS) l) Quality Management Systems Course.


11. 8 ON -THE-JOB TRAINING

11. 8.1 OJT is a planned, structured training event conducted at a work site by an authorized

qualified OJT instructor to provide direct experience in the work environment in which

the employee is performing or will be performing on the job. It is a core training

process that is required in every Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) training program. An

effective OJT Program fulfills the international obligations required of ICAO member

States and contributes to the vision and goals of the Nigerian Civil Aviation

Authority. The OJT Program is an essential part of inspector training and adds value

to the overall DAAS training effort.

11.8.1.1 OJT for Aerodrome Inspectors must include:

(a) Safety oversight Program

i. Development of audit plan

identify organizations to be audited

identify specific activities for each organization

ii. Approvals

Assessment of Airport Operations Manual

Assessment of training plan

Assessment of QMS/SMS

Human factors elements

Issue of Approval

iii. Auditing:

Auditing Techniques

Conduct of audit

Certification and inspection

Examinations of documents, records

Documents approval

Renewal of certificates,

Identify audits/inspections tools

Prepare safety audit report

Follow-up Actions of findings

Conducting audit meetings

(b) Administrative inspection (5 days): aerodrome safety management system, including such items as:

1. Reviewing and assessing of aerodrome operations manuals and SOPs

2. Development of Technical Guidance Materials 3. Review of Training records for Operator`s technical staff etc. 4. Current NOTAMs;


5. Medical and RFF training records; 6. Aviation fuel suppliers’ safety records;

7. Fuelling agents’ certificates and fire safety training records; 8. Documentation of the annual review of the aerodrome emergency

plan, including full scale emergency exercises; and 9. The aerodrome operator’s records of the safety audits of fixed-

base operators, ground handling agents and other agencies engaged in airside activities

(c) Physical Characteristics and Movement area inspection (12 days):

i. the inspection (including night inspection) and checking of runways and taxiways in order to ascertain the condition of pavements, markings, lighting, signs, shoulders, strips and runway end safety areas (4 days);

ii. checking for potentially hazardous conditions if construction work is in progress, such as excavations, trenches, stockpiled material, inadequate construction area markings, construction equipment in the movement area and inadequate marking and lighting of temporary thresholds (3 days);

iii. checking ground vehicle operations in the movement area to verify that only authorized vehicles have access to the area and that the required procedures are being followed, the vehicles are properly marked and the drivers know and use the proper communication terminology (2 days);

iv. Checking that the public is protected against unauthorized entry to the movement area and against jet or propeller blast (1 day);

v. Checking for wildlife hazards and wildlife attractants (1 day); and

vi. Checking landing direction indicators and wind direction indicators (1 day)

(d) Marking and Lighting Systems (5 days)

1. Checking that Runways are marked and lighted, as appropriate for the approach with the lowest authorized minimums, meeting standards in the Aerodrome Standards Manual.

2. Check runway lights in both directions from each end and on centreline. Cycle lights through all intensity levels.


Note 1: Lights should appear to be of uniform brightness and

alignment and with appropriate colours. Also when cycling the

lights; be sure to check for a noticeable change in intensity

between steps.

Note 2: Aerodromes having operations at night or during

conditions below VFR minimums are required to provide

yellow edge lights on the runway end opposite the landing

threshold for INSTRUMENT RUNWAYS with at least a

straight-in approach. If only a circling approach is available,

the yellow runway lights are not required, but are

recommended.

3. Checking taxiways are equipped with required marking and lights/reflectors.

4. Checking that the Aerodrome is equipped with an operable Aerodrome beacon if it is open during hours of darkness or during IMC.

5. Checking that obstruction lights are operable.

6. Checking that marking and lighting systems on the Aerodrome are properly maintained.

7. Checking that other Aerodrome lighting on the Aerodrome for aprons, roadways, buildings, etc., are adequately adjusted or shielded to prevent interference with aircraft operations. This should be discussed during the interview with local ATC management.

(e) Wildlife Hazard Management

1. Checking that the Aerodrome operator has adequate procedures to take immediate measures to alleviate wildlife hazards whenever they are detected.

2. Checking that procedures are established by the Aerodrome operator for the conduct of an ecological study.

3. Checking if a Wildlife Hazard Management Plan is in effect, the Inspector must review the following:


i. Its effectiveness in dealing with the wildlife hazard. ii. Indications that the existence of the wildlife hazard,

described in the ecological survey, should be re- evaluated.

iii. Personnel with responsibilities in the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan are adequately trained.

4. Checking that procedures outlined in the Plan, such as inspections prior to operations, are carried out.

5. Checking status of habitat modification projects or changes in land use identified in the Plan.

(f) Airport Operations

1. Aerodrome Reporting 2. Access to the Aerodrome Movement Area 3. Aerodrome Works — Safety 4. Apron Management 5. Apron Safety Management 6. Airside Vehicle Control 7. Handling Of Hazardous Materials 8. Low-Visibility Operations 9. Obstacle control 10. Removal of disabled aircraft 11. Aerodrome administration

(g) Rescue and fire fighting:

1. the checking of training records; 2. random testing of the knowledge of fire fighters; 3. checking that the equipment is in position, functional and meets

the category requirements; 4. conducting a time response drill; 5. checking the alarm system; and 6. checking and examining proximity suits, other protective

clothing and fire fighting and rescue tools and supplies in the inventory

(h) F u e l f a c i l i t i e s (1 day) including: the examination of the inspection records by qualified and authorized personnel, particularly checking that the aerodrome fire fighting standards are adequately covered in the inspection checklist, and spot checking, including fuel sampling, for compliance with the


applicable requirements.

(i) Post inspection Activities (14 days) with the aerodrome management, including the determination of appropriate enforcement action for non-compliance with the regulations; which involves:

Report writing

Assessment and acceptance of Corrective Action Plan of operators

Conduct of risk analysis and assessment

Delivering of exemptions

Issuance of certificate

Surveillance activities

11.8.1.2 ANS and ARD Inspector trainees must:

(a) Participate in at least two inspections conducted by a qualified ANS/ARD Inspector as an observer; and

(b) Conduct at least two inspections under supervision during OJT. (c) These inspections shall include all the activities listed in the OJT activities.

11.8.2 Permanent OJT training records shall be maintained for each employee. When a

training event is successfully completed the OJT instructor will notify the OJT program

manager (PM) and the supervisors. The notification should include:

The task trained

The level of training completed

The date that training was completed

Confirmation that the trainee successfully achieved the objectives

11.8.3 With the supervisor’s approval, the OJT PM will then update the trainee’s records with

the new information.


11.9 PHASE III – DEVELOPMENTAL TRAINING

11.9.1 Developmental Training - ANS

a) Management of Air Navigation Services b) Safety Oversight Managers c) Integrated Safety Management System d) Management of Air Navigation System e) Civil Aviation Management f) Senior Civil Aviation Management g) Airport Strategic Management h) Advanced Managers training for ANS Inspectors i) Team Resource Management j) Legal Principles for aviation regulators k) Quality Management Systems l) State Safety Programme m) Integrated Safety Management Systems n) Aeronautical Studies and Risk Assessment

11.9.2 Developmental Training - ARD

a) Safety Oversight Managers b) Integrated Safety Management System c) Civil Aviation Management d) Senior Civil Aviation Management e) Airport Strategic Management f) Team Resource Management g) Legal Principles for aviation regulators h) Airport Quality Management Systems i) State Safety Programme j) Integrated Safety Management Systems k) Aeronautical Studies and Risk Assessment


11.10 RECURRENT/REFRESHER TRAINING

11.10.1 Continuous development of Inspector’s knowledge and skills related to their

respective responsibilities is accomplished through periodic training and refresher

courses in all the disciplines for which they are responsible.

11.10.2 To ensure that DAAS personnel maintain proficiency and keep current on

techniques, procedures and new developments in their respective areas of expertise,

they will receive periodic recurrent training through the conduct of in-house

workshops, the attendance of training seminars and workshops conducted by ICAO

regional office, aviation training facilities, equipment manufacturers etc.

11.10.3 Recurrent/Refresher training shall be conducted every three years after completion

of the initial training course. The table below identifies the training for which the

inspectors are required to keep current on:

Course Civil

Infrastructure

Electrical

Systems

Rescue &

Fire

Services

Aerodrome

Operations

Certification X X X X

Resolution of

Safety concerns

X X X X

Airport

Quality Management

Systems

X X X X

SSP/SMS X X X X

Airport

Engineering

X

Wildlife

Management and Control

X

Airport

Emergency Planning/Fire

Safety Inspections

X


Aeronautical

Studies and Risk

Assessment

X X X X

Marking and Lighting

Systems

X

Airport

Operations

X

11.11 MAINTENANCE OF INSPECTORS PROFICIENCY:

11.11.1 ASI (ATM) who are deployed in the directorate of Aerodrome and Airspace

Standards and Directorate of licensing to oversee ATM Issue shall maintain their

Proficiency as follows:-

Undertake refresher programme annually.

The refresher programme should be undertaken in an ATO and shall be a

combination of theory and simulator practical training

Aerodrome/Approach and Area non Radar for a period of 1 week.

Terminal Approach and Area surveillance for a period of 1 week

11.12 TRAINING INSTITUTIONS

11.12.1 The Authority shall depend largely on external training centres for training of its

Inspectors. However, when possible, the Authority shall opt for bringing an

instructor on-site to deliver the training.

11.13 DOCUMENT RETENTION

11.12.1 The DAAS Inspectorate shall liaise very closely with the Directorate of Human

Resource & Administration of NCAA to capture all the training of inspectors and more

importantly to retain all training records including those of OJT.


APPENDIX A: SAMPLE INSPECTOR’S CREDENTIAL

INSPECTOR’S CREDENTIAL SAMPLE A

NIGERIAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OFFICIAL CREDENTIALS The person whose photograph & signature appear on this Card is a duly accredited

ANS SAFETY INSPECTOR

"Assigned to duties of Inspection, Investigation and Enforcement Pursuant to Sections 27, 30(3) of the Civil Aviation Act, 2006

and Part14.1.19, Part14.2.6, Part14.4.8; Part14.5.13; Part14.6.12 and Part14.7.7 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations. He/She is authorized to stop any air navigation activity in the interest of safety and must be given free and uninterrupted access to all Air Navigation Service Providers’ facilities and documents within Nigeria in performance of official duty.

SAMPLE A1

VALID UNTIL (DATE) ISSUED UNDER SECTION -----OF THE NIGERIAN CIVIL AVIATION ACT

IF FOUND PLEASE RETURN TO:

NIGERIAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY AVIATION HOUSE

MURTALA MUHAMMED AIRPORT P.M.B. 21038 IKEJA, LAGOS NIGERIA

TEL/FAX: 234-1- 4930026


INSPECTOR’S CREDENTIAL SAMPLE A

NIGERIAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY OFFICIAL CREDENTIALS The person whose photograph & signature appear on this Card is a duly accredited

AERODROME SAFETY INSPECTOR

"Assigned to duties of Inspection, Investigation and Enforcement Pursuant to Sections 27, 30(3) of the Civil Aviation Act, 2006

and Part12.67, Part12.13.6 of the Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations. He/She is authorized to stop any aerodrome activity in the interest of safety and must be given free and uninterrupted access to all areas of all Aerodrome Operators facilities and documents in performance of official duty.

SAMPLE A1

VALID UNTIL (DATE) ISSUED UNDER SECTION -----OF THE NIGERIAN CIVIL AVIATION ACT

IF FOUND PLEASE RETURN TO:

NIGERIAN CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY AVIATION HOUSE

MURTALA MUHAMMED AIRPORT P.M.B. 21038 IKEJA, LAGOS NIGERIA

TEL/FAX: 234-1- 4930026


APPENDIX B: ACRONYMS

ACRONYMS

ANS: Air Navigation Standards

ANSP Air Navigation Service Provider

ATM: Air Traffic Management

ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization

ATSEP: Air traffic safety electronic personnel

MET: Meteorology

ATC: Air traffic Control

APOM: Airport Planning Operations and Management V-SAT: Very Small Aperture Terminal of Satellite

AIS; Aeronautical information Service

SSR: Secondary Surveillance Radar

NAVAIDS: Navigation Aids

CNS/ATM: Communication Navigation Surveillance/Air Traffic Management

Nig CAR: Nigeria Civil Aviation Regulations

NFMC: National Frequency Management Council

SOP: Standard Operational Procedure

NOF: International NOTAM office

SIDS: Standard Instrument departure

STARS: Standard Arrival Routes

IAIP: Integrated aeronautical information Package

ASR: Air safety Reports

AFTN: Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunication Network


MOS: Manual of Standards

AIRAC: Aeronautical Information Regulation and Control

ATN: Aeronautical Telecommunication Network

PANS-OPS: Procedures for Air Navigation services operations


APPENDIX C: HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING

ANS REQUIREMENT (AIS) AT REGIONAL OFFICES

1.2 HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING CALCULATION FORMULA

Normal Working Days Per Annum (Nwdys) 20X12 = 240 Days

Predictable Absence (Pabs)

Annual Leave 30 days

Fatigue risk 5 days

Maximum Training Period 40 days

Meetings 20 days

Sum (Pabs)= 95days

Unpredictable Absence (UnPabs)

Sick Leave 7 days

Family responsibility 5 days

Other Contingencies 6 days

Sum(UnPabs) 18 days

Maximum usable days/Inspector /Tech. Personnel (MaxUDys) = (Nwdys)- (

Pabs)+ (UnPabs),./.,mk/kl(MaxUDys= i.e 240-(95+18) : (240-113)

= 127 days

Useable Days per Inspector/Tech Staff 127 days

Approx number of Airports at each Regional office 5 nos

(per annum)


Quarterly inspections/follow-ups per annum 12 nos x 2 days =24

Oversight of Chart production within the region 10 days = 10

Aeronautical data authentication/verification within the

Region 10 nos x 2 = 20days

AIP Review coordination exercise within the region. 20 days Inspection of

airstrips/heliports/helipads within the region 10 days

Annual Documentation preparation/review 10 days

Obstruction Evaluation assignment per annum (10 times x 2 days) = 20 days

Others duties/functions 13 days

Required number of AIS (UNIT) inspectors at the Region

(24+10+20+20+10+10+20+13) = 127 days

Number required (240/127) = 1.89 (approx 2) 2 staff/unit

Number of AIS Staff required for 4 regions (2 x 4) = 8 nos


ANS REQUIREMENT (MET) AT REGIONAL OFFICES





Fatigue risk 5 days


Meetings 20 days

Sum (Pabs)= 95days


Sick Leave 7 days



Sum(UnPabs) 18 days



= 127 days

Useable Days per Inspector/Tech Staff days




Oversight of MET equipment/facilities within the region 10 days = 10

Aeronautical data authentication/verification within the

Region 10 nos x 2 day = 20

AIP Review coordination exercise within the region. 20 days

Inspection of MET gardens at designated locations 10 days





(24+10+20+20+10+10+20+13) = 127 days

Number required (240/127) = 1.89 (approx 2) 2 staff/unit

Number of MET Staff required for 4 regions (2 x 4) = 8 nos


ANS REQUIREMENT (CNS) AT REGIONAL OFFICES





Fatigue risk 5 days


Meetings 20 days

Sum (Pabs)= 95days


Sick Leave 7 days



Sum(UnPabs) 18 days



= 127 days



(per annum)

Quarterly inspections/follow-ups of communications,


navigation, surveillance operations and facilities within the region

6 days x 4 RO = 24 days

Management of aeronautical radio frequency (assignment

of frequencies/monitoring of interference occurrences

2 days x 4 nos = 8 days

Proficiency check of ATSEP license 2 days x 4 times 8 days

Inspection of airstrips/heliports/helipads within the

region 5 days x 4 = 20 days

Annual Documentation preparation/review 4 days x 4 16 days

Obstruction Evaluation assignment per annum (20times x 3 days) =

10 times x 3 days 30 days


To determine the required number of CNS inspectors at

the Region (24+8+8+20+16+30+21) = 127

Number required (240/127) = 1.9 (approx 2) experts in

CNS department. = 2

For 3 experts (C/N/S) 3 x 2 = 6 staff

Number of CNS Staff required for 4 regions = 6 x 4 = 24 nos


ANS REQUIREMENT (ATS) AT REGIONAL OFFICES





Fatigue risk 5 days


Meetings 20 days

Sum (Pabs)= 95days


Sick Leave 7 days



Sum(UnPabs) 18 days



= 127 days



(per annum)

Quarterly inspections/follow-ups of Air Traffic Services facilities, operations

within the region 25 days


Oversight of mock exercises (eg. Search & Rescue) 10 days

Proficiency check of ATS officers 12 days

Oversight: Accident/Incident reports 20 days

Oversight of ATS trainings including OJTs 10 days

Oversight of Procedure Designs within Kano FIR 10 days


Obstruction Evaluation assignment per annum 10 days


To determine the required number of ATS inspectors at each Region

(25+10+12+20+10+10+20+10+20) = 127

Number required (240/127) = 1.9 (approx 2) ATS per RO = 2

Required expertise in SAR, ATS ops, PANS-OPS (2staff x 3) = 6

Number of ATS Staff required per RO = 6 nos

Number required for 4 ROs (6x4) = 24 nos


ANS REQUIREMENT (AIS/CHARTS) AT NCAA HEADQUARTERS





Fatigue risk 5 days


Meetings 20 days

Sum (Pabs)= 95days


Sick Leave 7 days



Sum(UnPabs) 18 days



= 127 days



(per annum)


Oversight of Chart production within the region 10 days = 10


Aeronautical data authentication/verification within the Region

10 nos x 2 = 20days

AIP Review coordination exercise within the region. 20 days Inspection of

airstrips/heliports/helipads within the region 10 days





(24+10+20+20+10+10+20+13) = 127 days

Number required (240/127) = 1.89 (approx 2) 2

staff/unit

Number of AIS Staff required for AIS & CHARTS (2 x 2) = 4 nos


ANS REQUIREMENT (MET) AT NCAA HEADQUARTERS





Fatigue risk 5 days


Meetings 20 days

Sum (Pabs)= 95days


Sick Leave 7 days



Sum(UnPabs) 18 days



= 127 days

Useable Days per Inspector/Tech Staff days




Oversight of MET equipment/facilities within the region 10 days = 10

Aeronautical data authentication/verification within the Region

10 nos x 2 day = 20

AIP Review coordination exercise within the region. 20 days

Inspection of MET gardens at designated locations 10 days





(24+10+20+20+10+10+20+13) = 127 days

Number required (240/127) = 1.89 (approx 2) 2 staff

Number of MET Staff required for Lagos Headquarters (2 x 2) = 4 nos


ANS REQUIREMENT (CNS) AT NCAA HEADQUARTERS





Fatigue risk 5 days


Meetings 20 days

Sum (Pabs)= 95days


Sick Leave 7 days



Sum(UnPabs)

18 days



= 127 days



(per annum)

Quarterly inspections/follow-ups of communications,


navigation, surveillance operations and facilities within the region

6 days x 4 RO = 24 days

Management of aeronautical radio frequency (assignment

of frequencies/monitoring of interference occurrences

2 days x 4 nos = 8 days

Proficiency check of ATSEP license 2 days x 4 times 8 days

Inspection of airstrips/heliports/helipads within the

region 5 days x 4 = 20 days

Annual Documentation preparation/review 4 days x 4 16 days

Obstruction Evaluation assignment per annum (20times x 3 days) =

10 times x 3 days 30 days


To determine the required number of CNS inspectors at the Region

(24+8+8+20+16+30+21) = 127

Number required (240/127) = 1.9 (approx 2) experts in CNS department.

For 3 experts (C/N/S) 3x2 = 6 staff


ANS REQUIREMENT (ATS) AT NCAA HEADQUARTERS





Fatigue risk 5 days


Meetings 20 days

Sum (Pabs)= 95days


Sick Leave 7 days



Sum(UnPabs) 18 days



= 127 days


Approx number of Airports at the Regional 5 nos

(per annum)

Quarterly inspections/follow-ups of Air Traffic Services facilities, operations

within the region 25 days


Oversight of mock exercises (eg. Search & Rescue) 10 days

Proficiency check of ATS officers 12 days

Oversight: Accident/Incident reports 20 days

Oversight of ATS trainings including OJTs 10 days

Oversight of Procedure Designs within Kano FIR 10 days


Obstruction Evaluation assignment per annum 10 days


To determine the required number of ATS inspectors at

each Region (25+10+12+20+10+10+20+10+20) = 127

Number required (240/127) = 1.9 (approx 2) ATS per RO

Required expertise in SAR, ATS ops, PANS-OPS (2staffx3) = 6

Number of ATS Staff required at the regions = 6 nos


AERODROME REQUIREMENT (AERODROME ENGINEERING) AT NCAA

HEADQUARTERS

HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING CALCULATION FORMULA


Predictable Absence ( Pabs)


Fatigue risk 5 days


Meetings 20 days

Sum (Pabs)= 95 days


Sick Leave 7 days



Sum(UnPabs) 18 days



= 127 days


Human Capacity need for Lagos Corporate Headquarters


Number of Airports under Lagos Regional office 5 nos


(per annum)

Quarterly inspections/follow-ups per annum 24 days


Obstruction Evaluation assignment per annum (10 times x2 days) 15days

New Aerodrome design review 20 days

Overview of civil works on new and existing aerodrome 13 days

Inspection of electrical system of aerodromes 20 days

Other functions/duties 15 days

Required number of (unit) inspectors at the NCAA HQ 25 days

(24+20+15+20+13+20+15+25) = 127 days

Number required staff in Aero Eng.(240/127) = 2

Requirement for Civil/Electrical/Building/structural Engr. (2x4) = 8


AERODROME REQUIREMENT (AERODROME OPERATIONS) AT NCAA

HEADQUARTERS





Fatigue risk 5 days


Meetings 20 days

Sum (Pabs)= 95 days


Sick Leave 7 days



Sum(UnPabs) 18 days



= 127 days






(per annum)



Obstacle Evaluation assignment per annum (10 times x2 days) 15days

Bird/Wild Life Hazard evaluation 20 days

Ground operations and Apron Management evaluation 13 days

Heliport Inspections 20 days



(24+20+15+20+13+20+15+25) = 127 days

Number required staff in Aero Operations.(240/127) = 2

Requirement for Bird&Wild Life/Ground ops&Apron Mgt/Obstacle

Evaluation/Incident investigation experts (2x4) = 8


AERODROME REQUIREMENT (AERODROME FIRE) AT NCAA HEADQUARTERS





Fatigue risk 5 days


Meetings 20 days

Sum (Pabs)= 95 days


Sick Leave 7 days



Sum(UnPabs) 18 days



= 127 days






(per annum)




New Aerodrome Fire Design review 20 days

Terminal Fire oversight at Heliports/pads 13 days

Inspection of Fire equipment/serviceability at terminals 20 days



(24+20+15+20+13+20+15+25) = 127 days

Number required staff in Aero Fire.(240/127) = 2

Requirement for Aerodrome/Terminal/Heliport Fire experts (2x3) = 6


AERODROME REQUIREMENT (AERODROME ENGINEERING) AT REGIONAL

OFFICES

HUMAN CAPACITY BUILDING CALCULATION FORMULA




Fatigue risk 5 days


Meetings 20 days

Sum (Pabs)= 95 days


Sick Leave 7 days



Sum(UnPabs)

18 days



= 127 days


Human Capacity need for Regional offices


Number of Airports under Regional offices 5 nos


(per annum)

Quarterly inspections/follow-ups per annum

24 days


Obstruction Evaluation assignment per annum = 15days

New Aerodrome design review 20 days

Overview of civil works on new and existing aerodrome 13 days

Inspection of electrical system of aerodromes 20 days



(24+20+15+20+13+20+15+25) = 127 days

Number of required staff in Aero Eng.(240/127) = 2

Requirement for Civil/Electrical/Building/structural Engr. (2x4) = 8

Total number required for 4 Regional offices (8x4) = 32


AERODROME REQUIREMENT (AERODROME OPERATIONS) AT NCAA REGIONAL

OFFICES





Fatigue risk 5 days


Meetings 20 days

Sum (Pabs)= 95 days


Sick Leave 7 days



Sum(UnPabs) 18 days



= 127 days


Human Capacity need for Regional offices




(per annum)



Obstacle Evaluation assignment per annum (10 times x2 days) 15days

Bird/Wild Life Hazard evaluation 20 days

Ground operations and Apron Management evaluation 13 days

Heliport Inspections 20 days



(24+20+15+20+13+20+15+25) = 127 days

Number required staff in Aero Operations.(240/127) = 2

Requirement for Bird&Wild Life/Ground ops & Apron Mgt/Obstacle

Evaluation/Incident investigation experts (2x4)

= 8

Total number required for 4 Regional offices (8x4) = 32


AERODROME REQUIREMENT (AERODROME FIRE) AT NCAA REGIONAL OFFICES





Fatigue risk 5 days


Meetings 20 days

Sum (Pabs)= 95 days


Sick Leave 7 days



Sum(UnPabs) 18 days



= 127 days


Human Capacity need for Regional Offices




(per annum)




New Aerodrome Fire Design review 20 days

Terminal Fire oversight at Heliports/pads 13 days

Inspection of Fire equipment/serviceability at terminals 20 days


Required number of (unit) inspectors at the Regional office 25 days

(24+20+15+20+13+20+15+25) = 127 days

Number required staff in Aero Fire.(240/127) = 2

Requirement for Aerodrome/Terminal/Heliport Fire experts (2x3) = 6

Total number required for 4 Regional offices (6 x 4) = 24


APPENDIX D: DAAS AUTHORIZATION FORM

NNNIIIGGGEEERRRIIIAAANNN CCCIIIVVVIIILLL AAAVVVIIIAAATTTIIIOOONNN AAAUUUTTTHHHOOORRRIIITTTYYY DIRECTORATE OF AERODROME & AIRSPACE STANDARDS

AIRSPACE STANDARDS

Authorisation No. DAAS/SI/----

SCOPE OF AUTHORISATION

The basis of issuing this authorization to officer named below is that, he/she has been satisfactorily trained and certified to carry out the functions within the scope of the authorization matrix. X in column 4 indicates that the officer is authorized to carry out the function. NAME OF AIR NAVIGATION SAFETY INSPECTOR (ATM):

TITLE:

Serial No.

Functions Limitation Mark ‘X’ as appropriate

Remarks

1

Certification of ANS Provider (CNS, ATM, AIM)

Lead Auditor

Team member

2 Audit of ATM systems at Aerodromes

International

Domestic

Airstrip

3 Certification of Airways, Departures, Arrivals and Landing Approaches

4 Inspection of ATM facilities at Aerodromes

International

Domestic

Airstrip

5 Oversight Proficiency Checks of Air Traffic Controllers

Area /Radar

Approach

Aerodrome

***This Scope of Authorization is not to be altered without the approval of the Director, Aerodrome &

Airspace Standards page 1


Serial No.


Remarks

6 Review of ATM Manual of Operation

7 Review of ATM SMS Manual

8 Certification of PANS-OPS Instrument Procedure and Airspace Design

9 Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test for ATM Equipment

10 Final Approval to Operate a new Aerodrome

11 Investigation of Air Traffic Incidents

12 Search and Rescue operation

13 Aerodrome Aircraft Crash Emergency Exercises

14 Site selection of proposed Aerodrome

15 Monitoring of on-going construction of new Aerodrome


Airspace Standards

page 2


Serial No.


Remarks

16

APPROVALS,CERTIFICATES (Authorised to endorse the underlisted approvals

(a) AERODROME LICENCE

(b) ANSP (ATM) APPROVAL

(c) PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AERODROME

(d) AVIATION HEIGHT CLEARANCE

Authorisation Holder’s Signature Specimen: Inspector’s Stamp Specimen Recommended by: Name: Title Signature Approved by: Director, Aerodrome & Airspace Standards Date Issued: Revision No: 0





AIRSPACE STANDARDS



The basis of issuing this authorization to officer named below is that, he/she has been satisfactorily trained and certified to carry out the functions within the scope of the authorization matrix. X in column 4 indicates that the officer is authorized to carry out the function. NAME OF AIR NAVIGATION SAFETY INSPECTOR (AEROMET):

TITLE:

Serial No.


Remarks

1

Certification of AeroMet Service Provider

Lead Auditor

Team Member

2 Audit of AeroMet services at Aerodromes

International

Domestic

Airstrip

3 Inspection of AeroMet facilities at Aerodromes

International

Domestic

Airstrip

4 Oversight of Internal Training organized by AeroMet Service provider for Operational Personnel

Forecaster

Observer

5 Review of AeroMet Service Provider’s Manual of Operation


Airspace Standards

page 1


Serial No.


Remarks

6 Review of AeroMet Service Provider’s Manual of Quality Management System (QMS)

7 Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test for AeeroMet Equipment


9 Pre design/pre construction (Wind Rose Analysis) of proposed Aerodrome


11 Selection of suitable site for aeromet equipment


Airspace Standards

page 2


Serial No.


Remarks

12 APPROVALS,CERTIFICATES (Authorised to endorse the underlisted approvals

(a( AERODROME LICENCE

(b) ANSP (AEROMET) APPROVAL








AIRSPACE STANDARDS



The basis of issuing this authorization to officer named below is that, he/she has been satisfactorily trained and certified to carry out the functions within the scope of the authorization matrix. X in column 4 indicates that the officer is authorized to carry out the function. NAME OF AIR NAVIGATION SAFETY INSPECTOR (AIM):

TITLE:

Serial No.


Remarks

1


Lead Auditor

Team Member

2 Audit of AIM services at Aerodromes

International

Domestic

3 Inspection of AIM facilities at Aerodromes

International

Domestic

4 Review of AIM Manual of Operation

5 Accuracy Check on the process and publication of Integrated Aeronautical Information package (IAIP)

6 Accuracy Check on Aeronautical Charts

7 WGS 84 Survey and evaluation of Magnetic Variation of Aerodrome


Airspace Standards

page 1


Serial No.


Remarks


(a)AERODROME LICENCE









AIRSPACE STANDARDS



The basis of issuing this authorization to officer named below is that, he/she has been satisfactorily trained and certified to carry out the functions within the scope of the authorization matrix. X in column 4 indicates that the officer is authorized to carry out the function. NAME OF AIR NAVIGATION SAFETY INSPECTOR (CNS):

TITLE:

Serial No.


Remarks

1


Lead Auditor

Team Member

2 Audit of CNS systems at Aerodromes

International

Domestic

Airstrip

3 Certification of Procedures for equipment Certification, Deployment, Installation and Maintenance

4 Inspection of CNS facilities at Aerodromes

International

Domestic

Airstrip

5 Oversight Proficiency Checks of ATSEP Personnel




Serial No.


Remarks

6 Review of CNS Manual of Operation

7 Review of CNS SMS Manual

8 Factory Acceptance Test and Site Acceptance Test for CNS Equipment

9 Update of Data Base for assigned Aeronautical Frequency






Serial No.


Remarks


(a) AERODROME LICENCE





``





AERODROME STANDARDS



The basis of issuing this authorization to officer named below is that, he/she has been satisfactorily trained and certified to carry out the functions within the scope of the authorization matrix. X in column 4 indicates that the officer is authorized to carry out the function. NAME OF AERODROME SAFETY INSPECTOR:

TITLE:

Serial No.


Remarks

1

Aerodrome Certification International

Domestic

Airstrip

Heliport

2 Audit of Aerodrome Facilities for Serviceability and Compliance

International

Domestic

Airstrip

Heliport

3 Inspection of Aerodromes for Renewal of Licence

International

Domestic

Airstrip

Heliport




Serial No.


Remarks

4 Review of Aerodrome Manual of Operation

5 Review of Aerodrome SMS Manual

6 Review of Aerodrome Design Drawings and Master Plan

7 Evaluation of High Structures for Aviation Height Clearance

8 Appraisal of Environmental Impact Assessment Report for Aerodromes


10 Investigation of Airside Incidents

11 Search and Rescue operation

12 Aerodrome Aircraft Crash Emergency Exercises


Airspace Standards

page 2


Serial No.


Remarks

14 Site selection of proposed Aerodrome


16 Appraisal of Noise/Air Pollution Control Programme

17 Evaluation of Apron Safety and Ground Handling Operations

18 Evaluation of Bird/Wildlife Hazards

19 Evaluation of RFF Services

20 Evaluation of Aerodrome Emergency Plan


Airspace Standards

page 3


Serial No.


Remarks


(e) AERODROME LICENCE

(f) ANSP (ATM) APPROVAL

(g) PERMIT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AERODROME

(h) AVIATION HEIGHT CLEARANCE





APPENDIX E: DAAS TRAINING DETAILS

1. Air Navigation Services (ANS) - Air Traffic Management /Search and

Rescue Inspector

1.1 Initial/Mandatory Training

a. Indoctrination

i. Course Objective

The objective of this course is to familiarize the inspector with the organization’s vision,

mission, policies and procedures with emphasis on the Inspectors work area.


This course is designed for newly hired DAAS inspectors. It presents orientation information

concerning the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and DAAS Course subjects include history,

mission and philosophy of the NCAA.

iii. Course Content

Introduction to NCAA Information Technology policies

Introduction to Resource Management.

Understanding of Organizational Policies (Safety, Training, Security, Travel and Per Diem etc.)

NCAA history, philosophy and mission

Identify with the mission of NCAA

Understand ethical conduct as it pertains to NCAA and ANS standards Communication skills

Report Writing

Civil Aviation Act and Regulations

Applicable ICAO Annexes and Documents

b. Certification

i. Course Objective

The course objective is to equip new ATM/SAR inspectors with the theoretical knowledge

necessary for carrying out tasks inherent in certifying Air Navigation Service Providers.


This course is designed for newly hired Air Traffic Management Inspectors within the

Directorate. Course subjects include the five phases of Air Navigation Service Providers


certification.

Exercises will be conducted to assure understanding of ANSP’s submission requirements

and demonstrations in compliance with the regulations and advisory material.

iii. Course Content

NCAA’s responsibilities and ICAO requirements associated with the five phases of Air Navigation Service Providers certification.

Pre-Application Phase l

Formal Application Phase ll

Document Compliance Phase lll

Demonstration and Inspection Phase lV

Certification Phase V

Conducting Pre-Application and Formal Application meetings.

Evaluation of compliance statement and Required management

Evaluation of applicants manuals,

Demonstration.

Final certification report writing

c. Resolution of Safety Concerns (RSC)

i. Course Objective

Provide trainees with an understanding of addressing Aviation Safety Concerns and

including enforcement policies and Procedures.

ii. Course description

This course is designed for new Inspectors within the Directorate. It presents information

on addressing safety concerns including investigations and enforcement actions.

iii. Course Content

This course provides training on Resolutions on aviation Safety Concerns and typically

includes the following subjects

International Obligations, Authorities

Philosophy for Resolving Safety Concerns

Voluntary Safety Programs

Managing and Conducting Investigations

Determining a Course of Action

Counselling and Warning Letters

Legal Enforcement Action


d. Auditing Techniques Course

i. Course Objective

To provide trainees with an understanding of the fundamental requirements, principles and

practices of auditing related to the safety oversight obligations undertaken by

civil aviation authorities in response to the ICAO requirements for states to implement an

effective regulatory and safety oversight system.


This course is designed to equip trainees with the knowledge in developing effective audit

techniques and skills which will enable them to act as lead auditors/auditors responsible for

managing, planning, conducting and reporting on the audits performed in support of the

state’s regulatory and safety oversight functions.

iii. Course content

The topics to be covered includes the following subjects:

Overview of the state’s safety oversight obligations

Quality Management Systems

Introduction to auditing

Audit management

Typical audit activities

Use of auditing in safety oversight

Basic requirements for auditing

Plan, conduct and report audits Corrective action, audit follow- up and closure.


2 ANS - Communication, Navigation and Surveillance Inspector


a. Indoctrination

i. Course Objective




This course is designed for newly hired DAAS inspectors. It presents orientation information

concerning the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and Directorate. Course subjects include

history, mission and philosophy of the NCAA.

iii. Course Content







Report Writing



b. Government Aviation Operation (GAO)

i. Course Objective

To establish a strong foundation for newly employed ANSI – CNS staff who should

demonstrate a sound knowledge of aviation activities in all its entirety.


This course covers all areas of aviation including aerodrome and airspace facilities, flight

operations, aircraft and legislation.

iii. Course Content




Aerodrome/Airport

Facilitation



Communication





c. Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel License

i. Course Objective

This course equips participants with adequate knowledge and skills that will enable them install and maintain communication, navigation and surveillance (CNS) equipment.


The course allows participant skills to strategically manage aeronautical telecommunication challenges and also enhance effective safety oversight functions on CNS facilities and Engineering systems.

iii. Course Content

Regulation Air Law Air Traffic Management Air Space Users Flight Plan Processing Display and HMI Human Factor ICAO Separation Standard & Collision Avoidance (SSCA) Altimetry Altimeter and Level Allocation Legislation Controller-Pilot Data Link Control Aerodynamics Airframe and power plant Avionics Air Navigation Meteorology Voice Communication Systems Microwave Power Devices Satellite Communications Principle


Surveillance Systems Radar Format Surface Movement Control Systems Antenna Subsystems Operational Displays Weather Radar Navigational Landing Aids I Navigational Landing Aids II Flight Calibration Flight Inspection Data Communication Error Detection and Correction Electronic Data Processing Networks Networks Monitoring & Management Air Traffic Management (ATM) Specific Networks Aeronautical Data Communication

d. Certification

i. Course Objective

The course objective is to equip new CNS inspectors with the theoretical knowledge



This course is designed for newly hired CNS Inspectors within the Directorate. Course

subjects include the five phases of Air Navigation Service Providers certification.



iii. Course Content

CAAB’s responsibilities and ICAO requirements associated with the five phases of Air Navigation Service Providers certification.









Demonstration.



d. Resolution of Safety Concerns (RSC)

i. Course Objective

Provide trainees with knowledge of addressing Aviation Safety Concerns and including

enforcement policies and Procedures.


This course is designed for new Inspectors within the Directorate. It presents

information on addressing safety concerns including investigations and enforcement

actions.

iii. Course Content








Counseling and Warning Letters


g. Auditing Techniques Course

i. Course Objective


practices of auditing related to the safety oversight obligations undertaken

by civil aviation authorities in response to the ICAO requirements for states to implement

an effective regulatory and safety oversight system.







iii. Course content





Audit management




Plan, conduct and report audits

Corrective action, audit follow-up and closure.

Communications Skills

Report Writing Skills


3 ANS – Aeronautical Meteorological Inspector


a. Indoctrination

i. Course Objective




This course is designed for newly hired DAAS inspectors. It presents orientation

information concerning the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority and Directorate. Course

subjects include history, mission and philosophy of the NCAA.

iii. Course Content







Report Writing

Nigerian Civil Aviation Act and Regulations


b. Certification

i. Course Objective

The course objective is to equip new Met inspectors with the theoretical knowledge



This course is designed for newly hired Met Inspectors within the Directorate. Course





iii. Course Content

NCAA’s responsibilities and ICAO requirements associated with the five phases of Air

Navigation Service Providers certification.









Demonstration.


c. Government Aviation Operation (GAO)

i. Course Objective

To establish a strong foundation for newly employed ANSI – Met staff who should

demonstrate a sound knowledge of aviation activities in all its entirety.




iii. Course Content



Aerodrome/Airport

Facilitation



Communication





d. Specialised Course in Aeronautical Meteorology


i. Course Objective

Intended for ANSI – MET inspectors to be grounded in the requirements for the provision

of aeronautical meteorological services for air navigation.


This course covers all areas of atmospheric processes and phenomena, user-specific

weather information, data processing and dissemination in accordance with ICAO Annex 3.

iii. Course Content

Aviation hazardous weather

Meteorological services for international air navigation

Meteorological services and flight planning

Aerodromes, Ground Aids (AGA)

Flight Operations, Air Traffic Services, Aero Telecommunication and Aero

Information Services

ICAO/WMO Documentation

e. Resolution of Safety Concerns (RSC)

i. Course Objective






actions.

iii. Course Content











e. Auditing Techniques Course

i. Course Objective


practices of auditing related to the safety oversight obligations undertaken by civil aviation

authorities in response to the ICAO requirements for states to implement an effective

regulatory and safety oversight system.






iii. Course content





Audit management







4 ANS – AIM/Cartography Inspector


a) Indoctrination

i. Course Objective





information concerning the Civil Aviation Authority and Directorate. Course subjects

include history, mission and philosophy of the NCAA.

iii. Course Content


Introduction to Resource Management. Understanding of Organizational Policies (Safety, Training, Security, Travel and Per

Diem etc.) NCAA history, philosophy and mission



Report Writing



b. Aeronautical Informations Course

i. Course Objective

To provide the trainee with;

o Theoretical basic knowledge to understand the detailed information regarding the

basic functions which have to be performed by an AIS officer in NOF (NOTAM

offices) offices.

o Be able to gather and disseminate aeronautical information

o Understand the objectives and practices when moving from product-centric to data-

centric aeronautical information provision.


ii. Course Content

AIS principles

AIM Implementation examples

Aeronautical Information Briefing

WGS-84 data

The safety impact of aeronautical information

e-AIP AIRAC system applications Aerodrome mapping NOTAMs

c. Certification

i. Course Objective

The course objective is to equip new AIS inspectors with the theoretical knowledge



This course is designed for newly hired AIS Inspectors within the Directorate. Course




iii. Course Content

NCAA’s responsibilities and ICAO requirements associated with the five phases of Air

Navigation Service Providers certification.









Demonstration.



e. Resolution of Safety Concerns (RSC)

i. Course Objective



iii. Course description



actions.

iii. Course Content


includes the following subjects:








f. Auditing Techniques Course

i. Course Objective


practices of auditing related to the safety oversight obligations undertaken

by civil aviation authorities in response to the ICAO requirements for states to implement

an effective regulatory and safety oversight system.







iii. Course content





Audit management







5 ANS - Cartography / PANS-OPS Inspector


a. Indoctrination

i. Course Objective





information concerning the Civil Aviation Authority and Directorate. Course subjects

include history, mission and philosophy of the NCAA.

iii. Course Content



Understanding of Organisational Policies (Safety, Training, Security, Travel and Per Diem etc.)




Report Writing


Applicable ICAO Annexes and Document


i. Course Objective

To establish a strong foundation for newly employed ANSI – Cartography/PANS-OPS

staff who should demonstrate a sound knowledge of aviation activities in all its entirety.




iii. Course Content




Aerodrome/Airport

Facilitation



Communication





c. Certification

i. Course Objective

The course objective is to equip new Cartography/PANS-OPS inspectors with the

theoretical knowledge necessary for carrying out tasks inherent in certifying Air Navigation

Service Providers.


This course is designed for newly hired cartography/PANS-OPS Inspectors within the

Directorate. Course subjects include the five phases of Air Navigation Service Providers

certification.



iii. Course Content

NCAA’s responsibilities and ICAO requirements associated with the five phases of Air Navigation Service Providers certification.









Demonstration




i. Course Objective



iv. Course description This course is designed for new Inspectors within the Directorate. It presents information on addressing safety concerns including investigations and enforcement actions.

iii. Course Content








Counseling and Warning Letters



i. Course Objective











iii. Course content





Audit management







6 Aerodrome Standards (ARD) - Aerodromes and Ground Aids (AGA) Inspector


a. Indoctrination

i. Course Objective

The objective of this course is to familiarise the inspector with the organisation’s vision,



This course is designed for newly hired DAAS inspectors. It presents orientation information concerning the Civil Aviation Authority and Directorate. Course subjects include history, mission and philosophy of the NCAA.

iii. Course Content



Understanding of Organisational Policies (Safety, Training, Security, Travel and Per Diem etc.)



Understand ethical conduct as it pertains to NCAA and AGA standards Communication skills

Report Writing


Civil Aviation (Aerodromes) Regulations 2012

ICAO Annex 14 and related documents


i. Course Objective

To establish a strong foundation for newly employed ARD staff who should demonstrate

a sound knowledge of aviation activities in all its entirety.





iii. Course Content



Aerodrome/Airport

Facilitation



Communication



Air Navigation Services ICAO SARPS and Annexes

Maintenance Management

Meteorology

Role of ICAO in Aviation Security

Market Research in Air Transport

Navigational Aids at Aerodrome

Human Factors in Aviation

Role of IATA in Aviation Security

Control of Airspace

Principles of Airline Management

Safety Management Systems

c. Certification (Aerodrome Inspectors Course)

i. Course Objective

The course objective is to provide newly employed AGA Inspectors with in-depth

knowledge and skills in the duties involved in certificating an Aerodrome and associated

surveillance activities.


The course presents the requirements and processes for aerodrome certification. It then

follows a ―mock‖ aerodrome operator seeking certification through each of the five-phase

certification process. The certification process is based on International Civil Aviation

Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and Model

Aviation Laws, Regulations, and technical guidance. The course finally discusses

aerodrome surveillance activities including regular and impromptu inspection of the various


components of an aerodrome, the development and implementation of plans for follow up

of remedial action of any deficiencies and safety evaluation of any changes of facilities and

operating procedures.

iii. Course Content

Requirements and processes for aerodromes certification as contained in ICAO Annex14, Manual of Aerodrome Certification (ICAO DOC 9774), Safety Management Manual (ICAO DOC 9859), and associated guidance material;

Preparation of an Aerodrome Certification Application Package and guidance material for prospective aerodrome certification applicants;

Plan, organize and evaluate pre-application and formal application meetings with a prospective applicant for aerodrome certification;

Conduct an in-depth review of an Aerodrome Manual, and operating procedures;

Conduct an initial inspection of aerodrome’s facilities and equipment to

assess their compliance with certification requirements;

Issue the aerodrome certificate based on the evaluation of the Aerodrome Manual, operating procedures, and safety management system, and assessment of equipment and facilities;

Promulgate the certified status of an aerodrome and the required details in the Aeronautical Information Publications (AIP);

Plan and conduct aerodrome related surveillance activities, including regular and impromptu inspections of the various components of an aerodrome;


i. Course Objective







actions.

iii. Course Content











i. Course Objective










iii. Course content

The topics to be covered include the following subjects:





Audit management






f. Safety Management Systems (SMS)

i. Course Objective

To provide trainees with the principles of SMS, ICAO requirements for implementation, and

how these principles might be applied at the trainees organization. This course consists of

lecture, case studies, exercises, and workshop.


This course is designed to equip trainees with the knowledge of Safety management

decision makers and associated personnel. This course is appropriate for small CAAs, air

traffic service providers, airports, airlines, and maintenance organizations. This course will

help to satisfy the ICAO requirements.

iii. Course content

Concept of Safety ICAO SMS requirements

ICAO Doc. 9859

Organizational Structure

SMS Policies

Safety Risk Management

Safety Assurance and International Evaluation

Safety Promotion

Numerous case studies and exercises

Review sample paragraphs that might be used to develop procedures for

implementation of SMS at your organization


g. Introduction to Aircraft Accident Investigation Course

Course Outline

1. Investigations

Introduction and History Authority and Theory Principles of Investigation Initial Actions Site Safety Preliminary Field Investigations Investigation of Aircraft Fires Reciprocating Engines and Propellers Gas Turbine Engines Systems Investigation Inflight Breakup and Midair Collisions Technical Assistance Analysis and Report Writing Flight Data Recorders Cockpit Voice Recorders

2. Technology

Understanding Aircraft Stability Wind Shear - Aerodynamics Metal and Composite Materials Types of Material Failures Identifying Failures in the Field

3. Human and Biomedical Factors

Human Factors The Behavioral Anatomy of an Aircraft Accident Aeromedical Role in Investigation

4. Media Relations

Overview of Strategy Message Development and Thought Process

5. Use of Techniques, Practical Application 6. Critique and Analysis of Potential Situations 7. The Role and Reality of Media in Accident Investigation