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Sri Lanka's Experience with ICAO TCB Projects
Sri Lanka's Experience with ICAO TCB Projects
Presented by Chandrasena Nimalsiri
Director-General of Civil Aviation and Chief Executive Officer,
Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka
Evolution of civil aviation management in Sri LankaEvolution of civil aviation management in Sri Lanka
1946 – Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) was responsible for– Administration & Enforcement of Air Navigation Regulations– Provision of Air Navigation Facilities & Services– Development & Maintenance of Aerodromes – Operation of the national carrier, Air Ceylon
1952 – National carrier was separated from the DCA
1979 – Development & Maintenance of aerodromes, entrusted to the Airports Authority.(subsequently abolished)
1983 – Provision of Air Navigation Facilities and Services, entrusted to the Airport & Aviation Services (Pvt) Ltd. & DCA was reduced only to a regulator – (controlled & financed by the Government)
2002 - Abolished the DCA and established a CAA ( autonomous & self-financed)
Sri Lanka’s participation with TCB ProjectsSri Lanka’s participation with TCB Projects
Regional Projects under UNDP Assistance forHuman Resources Development Establishment of Civil Aviation Training Centre Sartorial ReviewsTechnical Assistance
Regional Projects under cost sharing basis COSCAP-SA
Country Specific Project under a Trust Fund Development of safety oversight capabilities of the DCA
Summery of events leading to the launch of a country specific project by TCB
Summery of events leading to the launch of a country specific project by TCB
ICAO assessed DCA-Sri Lanka in Feb. 1997Series of deficiencies were reported.ICAO called for a remedial action plan.Government sought assistance from TCB.TCB proposed a country specific project.The Government approved the Project (SRL/97/901) in April 1998.The Project started in August 1998
Project GoalsProject Goals
Major Objectives– Redrafting Aviation legislation– Restructuring of the DCA– Employment of skilled staff for safety
oversight duties– Development of written procedures /
manuals for staff & industry guidance– Training of the DCA Technical Staff
Performance Against SchedulePerformance Against Schedule
Plan: To complete the Project within two years from the date of commencement (10.08.2000)
Actual: The Project was terminated on 31st December 2002
Performance Against QualityPerformance Against QualityActual:– Civil Aviation Act was drafted– CAA was established with
administrative and financial flexibility
– International Experts were employed
– Manuals/ Inspector handbook developed & published
– Training - on going
Goals planned:– Updating aviation
legislations– Creation of a Flexible and
effective administration– Employment of Competent
& Professional staff– Development of Written
procedures & Guidance Material
– training of local staff under international experts
Performance Against BudgetPerformance Against Budget
Budget:– Initial estimate
USD 3.47 million– Revised estimate
USD 1.871 million– Approved budget
USD 1.871 million
Actual cost/expenditures: – At the end of two
years USD 1.2 million– At the end of the
project USD 1.6 million
– Savings USD 0.3 million (including interests)
Post-Mortem By DepartmentPost-Mortem By Department
SRL/97/901 Project
Project Planning How Was the Project Planned?Project Planning How Was the Project Planned?
Who was responsible for original plans?– DGCA from Sri Lanka– TCB from ICAO
Was project well defined from beginning?– Project objectives defined in the Action
Plan– Action Plan modified whilst in execution
through mutual consultations
Project Planning Was the Plan the Right One?Project Planning Was the Plan the Right One?
Action Plan was realisticTime lines proposed were subject to government inputs, approvals etc.Project was steered by TCB through a Project Co-ordinator (PC).PC was selected by Sri Lanka from TCB nomineesDGCA was appointed National Project Manager
How Was the Project Managed?How Was the Project Managed?Project was assisted by International experts in– Airworthiness (02) – 24 months– Operations (01) – 24 months– Personnel Licensing (01) – 03 months– Organizational & Manpower Consultant (06- months)– Aviation legislation Consultant (06 months)
Project Progress was monitored through Technical Policy Review (TPR) Meeting held fortnightly DGCA chaired the TPR MeetingICAO monitored the Progress of the Project closely– President, ICAO Council wrote to the Minister when matters were no
moving at the required pace– Bipartite meetings– ICAO regional office
How Was the Project Managed?…..How Was the Project Managed?…..
Project recruited NPPPs (Nationally recruited Professional Project Personnel) locally in – Airworthiness (01) – 24 months– Operations (01) – 24 months– Cabin Safety (01) – 24 months– Personnel Licensing (01) – 24 months– Aviation legislation (01) – 12 months
NPPP understudied the International Experts
Project DeliveriesProject DeliveriesOrganization– Legislation for establishment of the CAA (Civil
Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka Act)– Development of Vision, Mission & Motto for the
CAA– Development of objectives– Defining Duties & Functions of the CAA– Organizational Structure– Duties and functions of key post holders– Development of outcomes & outputs– Setting the CAA values– Setting a Training Policy for CAA Staff– Vehicles, office furniture & equipment purchased
Project DeliveriesProject DeliveriesOperations– NPPP in Flight Operations was trained– Manuals/Guidance Material produced
Flight Operations Inspector Handbook *Designated Check Pilot Manual * Cabin crewmember standard Manual * Cabin crewmember training standards Manual *Dangerous Goods Manual * “How to obtain an airline licence” guidelines *Checklist for initial certification of aircraft operatorsAudit Procedures Manual *
– Air operators were inspected & audited with NPPPs– Operations Regulations were drafted
* Customization of COSCAP – SA Generic Manuals
Project DeliveriesProject Deliveries
Airworthiness– NPPP in Airworthiness was trained– DCA Airworthiness Inspectors were trained– Manuals/Guidance Material produced
Airworthiness Inspector Handbook Audit Procedures Manual
– Air operators were inspected & audited with NPPPs
– Airworthiness Regulations were drafted
Project DeliveriesProject Deliveries
Personnel Licensing – NPPP in Personnel Licensing was trained– Manuals/Guidance Material produced
Licensing Regulations drafted Licensing Procedures developed
– Flying Training School Certification requirements drafted
– Medical Examination Procedures developed– Board of Designated Civil Aviation Medical
Examiners appointed
Direct Benefits of the ProjectDirect Benefits of the ProjectGovernment’s attention & recognitionFlexible Administrative Set upFollow-up ICAO Audit Report was satisfactory– No major deficiencies– Only a few recommendations
Good acceptance, higher respect & better co-operation by the Industry Application of high level of safety standardSystematic approach for safety oversightTrained Staff
Projects in pipe line Projects in pipe line Development of Civil Aviation Master Plan for Sri Lanka - with CAARe-assessment of runway surface condition – with AASLAviation Security Project – with CAA