Western Hemisphere Transportation Initiative (WHTI)

Group of Experts on Aviation Safety, Security and Assistance (GEASA)

Activity Areas

Qualifying Aeronautical Products, Individuals and Organizations

Oversight

Education/
Promotion/
Evaluation

Program Management

Rule-Making

Key Outputs

• Authorizations

• Approval letters

• Civil Aviation Documents (CAD)

• Denials of Request

• Exemptions

• Confirmation of Compliance

• Non-compliance notices

• Punitive action

• Suspension of CAD

• Information on hazards and risks

• Exemptions

• Promotional materials

• Seminars and workshops

• Campaigns

• Guidance (Advice)

• Safety and Security Intelligence

• Good management practices (4Ps -philosophy, policy, procedures and practices)

• Plans and priorities

• Ministerials/ Parliamentary briefings

• Resource management services (Hum.Res, $, Info.Mgmt/ Info.Tech)

• Training courses

• Accountability Framework

• Regulations, standards and accompanying guidance material

• Recommendations (Advisory bodies)

• Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RIAS)

• Notice of Proposed Amendments (NPAs)

• Exemptions

• Bi-lateral Agreements

• Directives

Immediate Outcomes

Reasonable expectation that individuals, organizations and products can operate safely and securely.

Determination of whether the aviation system continues to remain in compliance with aviation safety and security rules

Improved level of understanding of hazards/risks/counter measures

Continuing efficient and effective service delivery

Modern, primarily risk-based regulations and standards

Intermediate Outcomes

Compliance with regulations

Willingness of industry to maintain compliance

Effective management of safety and security risks

Confidence in competencies

Harmonization of expectations between Civil Aviation and stakeholders

Ultimate Outcomes

Continued improvement on the high level of aviation safety and security

High level of public confidence in the WHTI Civil Aviation Program

Activity Areas

Qualifying Aeronautical Products, Individuals and Organizations

Key Outputs

• Authorizations

• Approval letters

• Civil Aviation Documents (CAD)

• Denials of Request

• Exemptions

Indicators

1. Confirmation of initial certification decisions

2. Degree of compliance with level of service standards (as developed)

3. Consistency within qualification process

Immediate Outcomes

Reasonable expectation that individuals, organizations and products can operate safely and securely.

Intermediate Outcomes

Compliance with regulations

Willingness of industry to maintain compliance

Effective management of safety and security risks

Confidence in competencies

Harmonization of expectations between Civil Aviation and stakeholders

Ultimate Outcomes

Continued improvement on the high level of aviation safety and security

High level of public confidence in the WHTI Civil Aviation Program

Activity Areas

Oversight

Key Outputs

• Confirmation of Compliance

• Non-compliance notices

• Punitive action

• Suspension of CAD

• Information on hazards and risks

• Exemptions

Indicators

1. Trends of deficiencies noted

   • Type and severity

   • Repeat findings/occurrences/deficiencies

   • Results of follow-up activity

2. Change in type of punitive actions taken (eg., ratio of suspensions to monetary penalties)

3. Trends of hazards identified and incidents occurring

Immediate Outcomes

Determination of whether the aviation system continues to remain in compliance with aviation safety and security rules

Intermediate Outcomes

Compliance with regulations

Willingness of industry to maintain compliance

Effective management of safety and security risks

Confidence in competencies

Harmonization of expectations between Civil Aviation and stakeholders

Ultimate Outcomes

Continued improvement on the high level of aviation safety and security

High level of public confidence in the WHTI Civil Aviation Program

Activity Areas

Education/Promotion/Evaluation

Key Outputs

• Promotional materials

• Seminars and workshops

• Campaigns

• Guidance (Advice)

• Safety and Security Intelligence

Indicators

1. Actions taken by Civil Aviation as a result of Safety and Security Intelligence

2. Impact of evaluation/education/promotional activities on targeted trends

Immediate Outcomes

Improved level of understanding of hazards/risks/counter measures

Intermediate Outcomes

Compliance with regulations

Willingness of industry to maintain compliance

Effective management of safety and security risks

Confidence in competencies

Harmonization of expectations between Civil Aviation and stakeholders

Ultimate Outcomes

Continued improvement on the high level of aviation safety and security

High level of public confidence in the WHTI Civil Aviation Program

Activity Areas

Program Management

Key Outputs

• Good management practices (4Ps -philosophy, policy, procedures and practices)

• Plans and priorities

• Ministerials/ Parliamentary briefings

• Resource management services (Hum.Res, $, Info.Mgmt/ Info.Tech)

• Training courses

• Accountability Framework

Indicators

1. Consistency of interpretation of policies (e.g., Financial Directives, Civil Aviation Directives, staff instructions)

2. Employee acceptance of management practices

3. Management initiatives aimed at program improvement (e.g., parallel findings addressed, internal assessments, information systems)

Immediate Outcomes

Continuing efficient and effective service delivery

Intermediate Outcomes

Compliance with regulations

Willingness of industry to maintain compliance

Effective management of safety and security risks

Confidence in competencies

Harmonization of expectations between Civil Aviation and stakeholders

Ultimate Outcomes

Continued improvement on the high level of aviation safety and security

High level of public confidence in the WHTI Civil Aviation Program

Activity Areas

Rule-Making

Key Outputs

• Regulations, standards and accompanying guidance material

• Recommendations (Advisory bodies)

• Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RIAS)

• Notice of Proposed Amendments (NPAs)

• Exemptions

• Bi-lateral Agreements

• Directives

Indicators

1. Proportion of rules requiring amendment (ratio of shortcomings in rule to other reasons for amendment)

2. Degree of acceptance of rules (e.g., regulations, standards, guidance materials, bi-lateral agreements)

3. Effectiveness of rule-making process

   • Level of acceptance of rule-making process

   • Timeliness

Immediate Outcomes

Modern, primarily risk-based regulations and standards

Intermediate Outcomes

Compliance with regulations

Willingness of industry to maintain compliance

Effective management of safety and security risks

Confidence in competencies

Harmonization of expectations between Civil Aviation and stakeholders

Ultimate Outcomes

Continued improvement on the high level of aviation safety and security

High level of public confidence in the WHTI Civil Aviation Program

Activity Areas

Qualifying Aeronautical Products, Individuals and Organizations

Oversight

Education/
Promotion/
Evaluation

Program Management

Rule-Making

Immediate Outcomes

Reasonable expectation that individuals, organizations and products can operate safely and securely.

Determination of whether the aviation system continues to remain in compliance with aviation safety and security rules

Improved level of understanding of hazards/risks/counter measures

Continuing efficient and effective service delivery

Modern, primarily risk-based regulations and standards

Indicators

1. Number and severity of non-conformances

Intermediate Outcomes

Compliance with regulations

Ultimate Outcomes

Continued improvement on the high level of aviation safety and security

High level of public confidence in the WHTI Civil Aviation Program

Activity Areas

Qualifying Aeronautical Products, Individuals and Organizations

Oversight

Education/
Promotion/
Evaluation

Program Management

Rule-Making

Immediate Outcomes

Reasonable expectation that individuals, organizations and products can operate safely and securely.

Determination of whether the aviation system continues to remain in compliance with aviation safety and security rules

Improved level of understanding of hazards/risks/counter measures

Continuing efficient and effective service delivery

Modern, primarily risk-based regulations and standards

Indicators

1. Voluntary incorporation of safety and security into management systems

2. Repeat offenders

3. Industry-driven safety and security initiatives

Intermediate Outcomes

Willingness of industry to maintain compliance

Ultimate Outcomes

Continued improvement on the high level of aviation safety and security

High level of public confidence in the WHTI Civil Aviation Program

Activity Areas

Qualifying Aeronautical Products, Individuals and Organizations

Oversight

Education/
Promotion/
Evaluation

Program Management

Rule-Making

Immediate Outcomes

Reasonable expectation that individuals, organizations and products can operate safely and securely.

Determination of whether the aviation system continues to remain in compliance with aviation safety and security rules

Improved level of understanding of hazards/risks/counter measures

Continuing efficient and effective service delivery

Modern, primarily risk-based regulations and standards

Indicators

1. Effectiveness of self-evaluation processes

2. Voluntary information sharing on hazards

3. Industry responses to occurrences

Intermediate Outcomes

Effective management of safety and security risks

Ultimate Outcomes

Continued improvement on the high level of aviation safety and security

High level of public confidence in the WHTI Civil Aviation Program

Activity Areas

Qualifying Aeronautical Products, Individuals and Organizations

Oversight

Education/
Promotion/
Evaluation

Program Management

Rule-Making

Immediate Outcomes

Reasonable expectation that individuals, organizations and products can operate safely and securely.

Determination of whether the aviation system continues to remain in compliance with aviation safety and security rules

Improved level of understanding of hazards/risks/counter measures

Continuing efficient and effective service delivery

Modern, primarily risk-based regulations and standards

Indicators

1. International recognition

   1. Acceptance of Canadian products and services

   2. Positive IACO oversight/audits

   3. CAAs adoption of Civil Aviation practices and policies

   4. Requests for placement of Canadians by ICAO in foreign countries

2. Inclusion of Civil Aviation in otherwise closed meetings (e.g., industry, international working groups)

3. Willingness of stakeholders to engage in activities/partnerships

Intermediate Outcomes

Confidence in competencies

Ultimate Outcomes

Continued improvement on the high level of aviation safety and security

High level of public confidence in the WHTI Civil Aviation Program

Activity Areas

Qualifying Aeronautical Products, Individuals and Organizations

Oversight

Education/
Promotion/
Evaluation

Program Management

Rule-Making

Immediate Outcomes

Reasonable expectation that individuals, organizations and products can operate safely and securely.

Determination of whether the aviation system continues to remain in compliance with aviation safety and security rules

Improved level of understanding of hazards/risks/counter measures

Continuing efficient and effective service delivery

Modern, primarily risk-based regulations and standards

Indicators

1. Requests for exemptions

2. Acceptance/understanding on processes

   • Initiatives involving partnerships

   • Early adoption of regulations by industry

   • Recognition of requirements throughout qualification

   • Agreed levels of service

3. Use and outcome of dispute resolution mechanisms

Intermediate Outcomes

Harmonization of expectations between Civil Aviation and stakeholders

Ultimate Outcomes

Continued improvement on the high level of aviation safety and security

High level of public confidence in the WHTI Civil Aviation Program