ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY

-19.04.2012-

Chart Of An Airline And Responsibilities of Engineers And Postholders

By Turul YILDIRIM 11011003

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Table Of Contents
Organizational Chart Of An Airline ....................................................................................... 3

Responsibilities Of Postholders .........................................................................................4-6

Organizational Chart Of Airline Maintenance Management Department .......................... 7

Responsibilities Of Engineers ...............................................................................................7-

Organisational Chart Of An Airline

Responsibilities Of Postholders
Ground Operations Ground Operations involves all aspects of aircraft handling at the airport as well as aircraft movement around the aerodrome except when on active runways. The nominated post holder should have a thorough knowledge of the AOC holders ground operations concept. Ground Operations Postholder is responsible fort he followings: Establishment of the ground handling agreements at all destinations Management and amendment of the Ground Operations Manual Acting as Head of Security and developing the airlines responses to various threat scenarios Management of the Ops Room and flight planning support functions Response to safety management system violations Ensuring that aircraft are not involved in collisions with other aicraft when moving and that the jet efflux from large aircraft does not hazard small ones Ensuring that aircraft are not damaged by debris left on the aircraft manoeuvring areas Minimising impact damage to parked aircraft and ensuring that any such impact, however apparently minor, is reported and subject to maintenance inspection as appropriate prior to any further flight operation Maintaining adequate surface friction on maoeuvring areas Periodical data evaluation Responsibility for the content of ground handling documents Responsible for storage and checks of flight related documents and files and other documentation Ensures that difficulties encountered in ground handling processes are solved and dealt through corrective actions

Flight Training Head of Flight Training Postholder should be an experienced training captain and examiner(The nominated post holder or his deputy should be a current Type Rating Instructor on at least one type/class operated under the AOC.). His responsibilities are: The training syllabus Part D of the Ops Manual, the Training Manual Supervision of all operational checks required by captains and first officers Response to safety management system violations Crew training Establishes the Training and Checking Programme according the training goals set by the postholder flight operations and in compliance with EU-OPS, JAR-FCL 1 and national regulations Responsible for procedures and administrative matters concerning training and checking Analyses and verifies training records for completeness and correctness Collection and storage of training records, files and documents Plans, organises, monitors and schedules training and checking in accordance with OM D 4

Periodical data evaluation Is responsible for the compilation and content of the Operations Manual Part D Ensures adequate qualifications Ensures the use of adequately qualified training devices Selection and supervision of training and checking personnel Assesses and analyses the feedback from training and checking. If operations personnel do not achieve or maintain the required standard of performance, he performs immediate corrective action, either in crew retraining or adjustment of training and checking program and/or re-evaluation of procedures. Monitors the effectiveness of corrective action taken. Monitors services and standards of the subcontracted training and checking

Flight Operations Flight Operations Postholder is responsible for:

Ensures and is responsible that the operation is carried out according to the valid legal rules and regulations such
as EU-OPS 1, JAR-FCL 1 and national regulations and observes changes, amendments and/or revisions in national and/or international air legislation Ensures and is responsible for the safe operation of aeroplanes Manages, supports and is in charge of the pilots as superior and is responsible for their standard of performance Is responsible for the supervision of the licenses, medicals and ratings of all employed pilots. Is responsible for the compilation and content of the Operations Manual Part A, B and C Supervises and ensures that crewmembers apply procedures, performance and flight safety standards in accordance with the OM. In case of ineffectiveness and/or non-compliance takes corrective action. Development and implementation of standard operating procedures Ensures sufficient crew available for the scope of operation by developing planning guidelines and compilation in coordination with Ground Operations, controls the pilots schedules on a regular basis Is responsible for the crew scheduling, in compliance with the Duty Time Limitations Informs the AM about irregularities and occurrences of personnel and operative matters Organises the recruitment of new pilots and is member of the selection board Is responsible for the coordination and the regulatory reporting (in time) to the authorities within his field of competence (approvals, occurrence reporting). Sets the training objectives, compiles the annual qualification and administers the confidential pilot files, thus ensures the compliance with the regulations of FOCA/EU-OPS Feedback to the Postholder Crew Training regarding standard of performance, qualification and competence Defines together with the AM the intended routes and aerodromes to be serviced, and is responsible for the safe implementation Periodical data evaluation Designs a feed-back-system including closed loop principles and processes

Postholder Maintanence A Postholder Maintanence is responsible for: A Postholder Maintanence has the overall responsibilities for airworthiness of airplanes and serviceability of operational and emergency equipment. Manage effectively the Engineering and Maintenance Control Team Define and implement processes and procedures to ensure a sustainable Continuous Airworthiness Management Ensure that highest standards of Airworthiness and Safety are maintained according to EUOPS Ensure that contractual requirements between Comlux and contracted agencies are met as required by EU- OPS Subpart M and Company Procedures. Manage audits and reviews and take relevant corrective actions. Control down time and cost of aircraft maintenance; Manage effectively maintenance/service providers by negotiating appropriate terms&conditions; Assure warranty commitments/terms from the suppliers are applied and enforced; Establishes maintenance budgets

Organisational Chart Of Airline Maintenance Management Department

Responsibilities Of Engineers
Chapter Engineering Preperation of Engineering Budget Control of Engineering expenditures Scheduling of Engineering Maintenance Activities Cabin Interior Maintenance Wheels and Brake Maintenance Agreement Process Landing Gear & Engine & APU Overhaul Agreement Process Landing Gear & Engine & APU Overhaul Landing Gear & Engine & APU Overhaul Scheduling Workscope Planning LLP Replacement Planning LLP Procurement Support Shop Visit on-site Representation Shop Visit Process Control Ensuring proper Shop Visit Documentation Landing Gear & Engine & APU Maintenance Reserve Process Control Maintenance Reserve Payment Process Support to Finance Department Structural Damage Repair Process Fuselage Painting Process IFE Maintenance

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http://www.skybrary.aero/index.php/Category:Ground_Operations http://www.mackenzie-morgan.com/index.php/airworthiness-and-other-operational-post-holders/ http://www.ccaa.hr/UserDocsImages/dokumenti/68/Guidance%20for%20nominated%20AOC%20post%20holder s.pdf Company Operations Manual with integrated (EEC) 3922/91 Annex III EU OPS1 for VFR A to A/B Air Operators in Switzerland Introduction to Aviation Management,Andreas Wald, pg.70 http://www.aeronauticonsult.com/Limited/JAR-OPS%201%20AMC%20and%20IEM.pdf http://www.comluxaviation.com/library/media/other/Technical%20Director_PH%20Maintenance.pdf http://paginas.fe.up.pt/~niadr/PUBLICATIONS/2010/ITSC2010_nm_ajmc_eco.pdf Aviation Maintenance Management, Harry Kinnison, pg.80 ITU Aviation Maintenance Management Course Lectures, Cemil SAYAR