COMMISSION FOR AERONAUTICAL METEOROLOGY / 26.XI.2015
Joint Meeting of ET-ETC and ET-GOV
Wellington, New Zealand
30 November – 3 December 2015 / ITEM 5
English only
EXPECTED KEY DELIVERABLES
Global Survey of Institutional and Organizational Matters in the Provision of MET Service for International Air Navigation
(Submitted by the Secretariat)
Summary and Purpose of DocumentThis is an information document providing information of the MET-component in the ICAO USOAP and the current continuous monitoring approach (CMA)
ACTION PROPOSED
The meeting is invited to consider using the ICAO experience in the preparation of the global survey in order to ensure consistency and alignment with the States’ information available through relevant ICAO programmes.
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Joint ET-ETC/ET-GOV/Doc. 5.2 (1). APPENDIX, p.
1.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The meeting was informed about …
2.PROGRESS/ACTIVITY REPORT
2.1The meeting will recall Action 2 defined by the CAeM MG/1 meeting (Cape Town, 2015):
In order to collect background material as a base line for the assessment of Members’ governance issues, a global survey should be conducted in collaboration with the Regional Associations.
The task for preparing such a survey was assigned to ET-GOV.
2.2In addition to the survey that should take place, it will be important to collect information from other relevant sources. One of these sources is the results from the ICAO USOAP audits, which have been conducted over the last 5 to 10 years. ICAO further developed to Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA) through which State report on the resolution of the audit findings. During the recent training on Technical Regulations in the Secretariat, ICAO made a presentation of the database built to hold the results of the USOAP audits and the CMA information. ICAO expressed readiness to share the information on MET in the database in order to help WMO in building our own repository of institutional and compliance data.
2.3 The set of MET-related questions in the ICAO USOAP protocol questionnaire are provided in Appendix to this document. We should keep in mind that the questions are formulated based on the main objective of the ICAO USOAP, namely, to assess the ability of the State to exercise effectively its safety oversight functions. Thus, the MET part is covered mostly at the level of national institutional and oversight functions required.
2.4It should also be noted that the USOAP included also a Compliance Check List through which States were making their self-assessment of compliance with the full range of ICAO regulations, including Annex 3. WMO Secretariat also plans similar approach as part of the enhanced “culture of compliance” action endorsed by Cg-17.
3.ACTION/PLANS/RESPONSIBILITIES WITH DELIVERABLES
ET-GOV is invited to consider using the ICAO experience in the preparation of the global survey in order to ensure consistency and alignment with the States’ information available through relevant ICAO programmes.
Joint ET-ETC/ET-GOV/Doc. 5.2 (1). APPENDIX, p. 1
7 .135 / Has theStateestablished and implementedproceduresto ensurethatMET informationis suppliedpromptlytoflightinformationcentres,
areacontrolcentres,approach controlunits, aerodromecontroltowers,and communication
stations? / - Reviewmechanismestablishedtoensure
effective implementation.
- Reviewdocumented evidenceof proceduresto ensuresupplyofMET
information. / STD
A3
App. 9
1.1, 1.2, 1.3 &1.4
A11
7.1 / CE-6
7 .412 / Has the State designated a meteorologicalauthority
to provide ormade arrangements forthe provision of MET services by a non-governmental agency or another State ? / - Revieworganizationalchartand evidence
of theestablishedservice.
- Verifyhow the responsibilityorauthority hasbeen delegated toanotherStateor agency.
-Ensure that thedelegation is identified in the AIP, GEN1.1.
- Review theagreementsbetween the State and theentityproviding theservice. / STD
A3
2.1.4 / CE-3
7 .415 / Does the State ensure that an agreement has been
established between air traffic service (ATS)
authorities and MET authorities forthe provision of
MET services? / - Review mechanismestablished toensure
effective implementation.
- Verifyexistenceof anyagreements between the twoauthorities.
- Verify whether theagreement includes the calibration ofMET equipment used by ATS. / RP
A3
4.2 & GM
Doc9377 App.2 / CE-3
7 .417 / Does the State ensure that the MET authority
employs a sufficient number of qualified MET staff
in the inspectorate? / - Review mechanismestablished toensure
effective implementation.
- Review methodologyestablished for determiningstaffingneeds.
- Reviewability toattract new inspectorsas wellasexisting vacancies and level of turnover in past years.
- Reviewability tocarryoutall safety oversight related tasks, including reviewand revision of regulations, trainingof technical staff, developmentof guidance material, issuanceofapprovals, conductingof surveillanceand resolutionof identified safetyconcerns. / STD
A3
2.1.5
GM
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3.4
A19
Att A, 3.3
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4.2.36, 4.2.37, 4.4.17 / CE-3
7 .419 / Are allthe functions and responsibilities of the
MET inspectorate staff clearly defined? / - Reviewdocumentdetailing functions and
responsibilities of theMET inspectorate staff. / GM
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3.4 / CE-3
7 .421 / Have job descriptions been developed forMET
inspectorate staff? / - Review jobdescriptions forMET
inspectoratestaff. / GM
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PartA
3.4 / CE-3
7 .423 / Has the State established minimum qualifications
and experience requirements for MET inspectorate personnel? / - Reviewqualificationsandexperience
criteriaestablished for technicaland managerialposts. / GM
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3.5 / CE-4
7 .424 / Does the State ensure that the established minimum
qualification and experience requirements are met by all MET inspectorate personnel? / -Sample recruitment files.
- Cross-check with established requirements. / GM
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3.5 / CE-4
7 .425 / Has the State developed a formal training
programme detailing the type oftraining to be
provided to its MET inspectorate staff? / - Reviewcontents of trainingprogramme.
- Confirm inclusion of initial, on-the-job,
recurrentand specialized training, including timelines to be provided, asapplicable. / GM
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PartA
3.5 / CE-4
7 .427 / Does the MET authority develop a periodic training
plan detailing and prioritizing the type oftraining to be provided during specified period? / - Review most recent trainingplan. / GM
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PartA
3.5 / CE-4
7 .429 / Is the training programme appropriately
implemented for MET inspectorate staff? / - Verify that the typeand frequencyof
trainingprovided (initial, recurrentand specialized) issufficient toacquire/maintain
the required levelof knowledge, skills,
competenceand qualifications inaccordance with the dutiesand responsibilities assigned to each technicalstaff. / GM
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3.5 / CE-4
7 .431 / Are MET inspectorate staffrequired to
satisfactorily complete OJT before being assigned theirtasks and responsibilities? / - Review requirement for theprovision of
OJT.
- Verify that OJT is provided byan experienced,senior inspector. / GM
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3.5.2 / CE-4
7 .433 / Does the MET inspectorate have a system forthe
maintenance of training records forits technical staff? / - Review instructionor requirement for the
establishmentand maintenance of training records.
- Verify training recordsaresystematically
retained. / GM
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3.5 / CE-4
7 .435 / Does the State effectively conductsafety oversight
over the entity providing the MET service? / - Confirm inspection proceduresand
inspection reports.
- Reviewchecklistused by inspectorate staff.
- Review inspection schedules. / GM
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3.8 / CE-7
7 .437 / Has the State established a mechanism/system with
time frame for elimination of deficiencies identified
by MET inspectorate staff? / - Review listof deficiencies whichhave
been identified by inspection and remedial
actionplanned/taken.
- Reviewproblemsencountered. / GM
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3.9 / CE-8
7 .451 / Does the State ensure that the entity providing the
MET service has established a properly organized quality system? / - Review mechanismestablished toensure
effective implementation.
- Reviewdocumented evidence of established qualitysystem including procedures, processesand resources. / STD
A3
2.2.1
2.2.2
RP
2.2.3 / CE-7
7 .453 / Does the State ensure that the entity providing the
MET service has developed job descriptions forits technicalstaff? / - Review mechanismestablished toensure
effective implementation.
- Review jobdescriptions and confirm rational application. / STD
A3
2.1.5
GM
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3.7 / CE-6
7 .455 / Does the State ensure that the entity providing the
MET service has established a training programme forits technical staff? / - Review mechanismestablished toensure
effective implementation.
- Reviewdocumented trainingprogramme and verify if it includes, when applicable,
initial, recurrentorspecialized training. / STD
A3
2.1.5
GM
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PartA
3.7 / CE-6
7 .457 / Does the State ensure that the entity providing the
MET service maintains training records for its technicalstaff? / - Review method used byState toconfirm
that training records are maintained. / GM
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3.7 / CE-7
7 .459 / Does the State ensure that the wind sensors for
local routine reports are appropriately sited to give the bestpracticable indication of conditions along the runway/touchdown zone? / - Review mechanismestablished toensure
effective implementation.
- Also see AIP GEN3.5.3.
- Verifyon industry visit. / RP
A3
4.6.1.2 / CE-6
7 .461 / Do MET watch offices issue SIGMET messages,
giving a concise description in abbreviated plain
language about the occurrence of weather phenomena which may affect aircraftoperations? / - Review the three most recentSIGMET
messages issued.
-Whereapplicable, reviewan extract of staff instructions whichcover the issuance of SIGMET messages for volcanicashand tropicalcyclones. / STD
A3
7.1.1 / CE-6
7 .463 / Does the State ensure that provisions related to
specialair-reports, including those for volcanic ash, are followed with respectto theirrelay to the relevant MET offices? / - Review mechanismestablished toensure
effective implementation.
- Verify theexistenceofstaff instructionsat the air trafficservices (ATS)andMETunits regulating the issuance of specialair-reports.
- Asapplicable, makesure that the specific caseof volcanicash iscovered therein. / STD
A3
5.8
STD A11
2.20
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4.12 / CE-6
7 .465 / Does the State ensure thatMET offices issue wind
shearwarnings for aerodromes where wind shear is considered as a safety factor? / - Review mechanismestablished toensure
effective implementation.
- Verify theexistenceofstaff instructions concerning the issuanceof wind shear warnings. / STD
A3
7.1
7.4.1 / CE-6
7 .467 / Does the State ensure that the MET authority, in
coordination with the airtraffic service (ATS)
authority, has promulgated regulations for special observations? / - Review mechanismestablished toensure
effective implementation.
- Verify regulations. / STD
A3
4.4.1 / CE-2
7 .469 / Does the State ensure that the MET offices issue
local routine and special reports? / - Review mechanismestablished toensure
effective implementation.
- Reviewexamplesof the most recent local routineand special reports. / STD
A3
4.1.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.2 &4.4.2 / CE-6
7 .471 / Does the State ensure that the MET offices issue
METAR, SPECI and TAF? / - Review mechanismestablished toensure
effective implementation.
- Requestexamples ofMETAR, SPECIand
TAF issued over the lastseven days. / STD
A3
4.1.3, 4.3.1, 4.3.2,4.4.2
6.2.1 / CE-6
7 .473 / Are MET offices readily accessible so that briefing,
consultation and flight documentation can be provided to flight crewmembers and/or other flight
operations personnel? / - Review the locationand accessibilityof the
facility forprovisionof the flight documentation. / STD
A3
3.3.2 d) / CE-6
7 .475 / Does the State ensure that the following reports are
issued in accordance with the format in Annex 3:
1. Local routine and local specialreports
2. METARand SPECI
3. TAF
4. SIGMET and AIRMET
5. Aerodrome warning and wind shear warning? / - Review mechanismestablished toensure
effective implementation.
- Compare with templates in Tables A3-1, A3-2, A3-4, A3-5, A5-1, A6 1, A6-2, A6-3 and A6-4 of Annex 3.
- Checkavailabilityof reliable aeronautical fixed service (AFS) communications means. / STD
A3
App. 3 2.1.1 &2.1.2
App. 5 1.1.1
App. 6 1.1.1,2,1,1, 5.1.1
6.2.1 / CE-6