AIRWORTHINESS
This section is responsible for ensuring that all aircraft on the Jamaican aircraft registry are maintained to the standards established under the Civil Aviation Regulations and ICAO Annex 6. |
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It is staffed by a cadre of Airworthiness Safety Inspectors (ASI) who are all licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. Their main functions are to: | ||
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Ensure that aircraft inspection programmes are assessed and approved and then satisfactorily accomplished by qualified and competent personnel. |
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Inspect Jamaican registered aircraft, and the documentation relating to the maintenance performed on those aircraft, on an annual, as well as an on-going basis and to inspect other operators on an ad hoc basis. |
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Conduct accident/incident investigations |
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Assess the competence of applicants for AME Licences by setting and grading written examinations and by administering oral examinations when required. |
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Carry out routine ramp inspections and surveillance on foriegn registered aircraft operating in Jamaica. |
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Inspect local and overseas maintenance facilities used by Jamaican operators. |
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Assess and approve maintenance training programs. |
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Flight Safety Emergency Contact # 881 - JCAA (5222) |