Main Role and Functions
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The Civil Aviation Authority is a statutory Organization within the Ministry of Transport and Works and regulates the Jamaican aviation industry. |
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Formerly the Civil Aviation Department, (CAD) the Authority was established by the Civil Aviation (Amendment) Act 1995 and became operational on May 1996.
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The Auhtority regulates Air Navigation and all matters relating to safety and security in civil aviation. Jamaica as a member of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is required to comply with the standards of the Chicago Convention on International Civil Aviation.
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Headed by a Director General and guided by a Nine (9) member Board the Authority's main functions include: | |
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Ensuring the safe and orderly conduct of all aviation activities in Jamaica and those conducted overseas by Jamaican Operators |
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Providing efficient and user responsive Air Navigation Services to the national and international aviation community |
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Cooperating with other agencies in the facilitation, provision and regulation of a reliable and safe Air Transport System. |
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Providing a conducive environment for the development of its staff |