CASA Annual Report 2013-2014 - Civil Aviation Safety Authority

ANNUAL REPORT2013–14

ABOUTABOUTTHISTHISREPORTREPORTThis reportThisprovidesreport providesa concisea overviewconcise overviewof the operationsof the operationsof the Civilof theAviationCivil AviationSafety AuthoritySafety Authority(CASA) and(CASA)reviewsand reviewsour performanceour performanceagainst theagainstcorporatethe corporategoals identifiedgoals identifiedin the CASAin theCorporateCASA CorporatePlan 2013–14Plan 2013–14to 2015–16,to 2015–16,for the yearfor theendingyear30endingJune 302014.June 2014.CASA is CASAaccountableis accountableto the Ministerto the Ministerfor Infrastructurefor Infrastructureand Regionaland RegionalDevelopmentDevelopmentand the Parliamentand the Parliamentof Australia.of Australia.The publicationThe publicationof this annualof thisreportannualalsoreportfulfilsalsoan fulfilsimportantan importantelementelementof CASA’sof reportingCASA’s reportingresponsibilitiesresponsibilitiesto the widerto theaviationwider community.aviation community.ThroughThroughthis report,this CASAreport,aimsCASAto provideaims to providereaders withreadersa detailedwith a detailedaccount accountof the organisation’sof the organisation’sperformanceperformancefor the 2013–14for the 2013–14reportingreportingperiod. period.As well asAsprovidingwell as providinga detaileda detaileddescriptiondescriptionof what CASAof ar,reportthe reportcontains containsfinancial financialstatementsstatementsfor 2013–14for 2013–14and identifiesand identifiesCASA’s plansCASA’sto plansmeet toexpectedmeet expectedchallengeschallengesin the yearin theahead.year ahead.The reportThewasreportpreparedwas preparedin accordancein accordancewith thewithCommonwealththe CommonwealthAuthoritiesAuthoritiesand Companiesand CompaniesAct 1997;Act 1997;the Civil theAviationCivil AviationAct 1988;Actthe1988;PublictheGovernance,Public Governance,PerformancePerformanceand Accountabilityand ansitionalTransitionalProvisions)Provisions)Act 2014;Actand2014;otherandrelevantother tiondetailsdetailsISSN: 1327-5968ISSN: 1327-5968ISBN: 978-1-921475-41-2ISBN: 978-1-921475-41-2 Commonwealth Commonwealthof Australiaof Australia2014 2014This workThisis copyright.work is copyright.Apart fromApartanyfromuse asanypermitteduse as permittedunder theunderCopyrightthe CopyrightAct 1968,Actno1968,part mayno partbe may bereproducedreproducedby any processby any processwithout withoutprior writtenprior permissionwritten permissionfrom thefromCommonwealth.the iesconcerningconcerningreproductionreproductionand rightsandshouldrightsbeshouldaddressedbe addressedto the Commonwealthto the Department,Department,NationalNationalCircuit, ed tionalerationaleThis reportThisdesignreportisdesignbased isonbasedthe heads-upon the heads-updisplay (HUD)display used(HUD)in modernused in modernaircraft. Theaircraft.HUDThe HUDnavigationnavigationfeature highlightsfeature highlightsthe precisethe informationprecise informationpilots receivepilots aboutreceivetheiraboutdirectiontheir directionand position.and position.CombiningCombiningthe HUDtheelementsHUD elementswith selectedwith selectedaviation images,aviation theimages,designthepromotesdesign promotesthe way thein whichway in whichCASA utilisesCASAstate-of-the-artutilises state-of-the-arttechnologytechnologyto achieveto theachievegoal theof Safegoalskiesof Safefor all.skiesInternally,for all. Internally,the HUDthe HUDelementelementacts as a actsnavigationas a navigationtool, givingtool,consistencygiving consistencyand positioning,and positioning,throughoutthroughoutthe report.the report.The EurostileThe Eurostilefont suitefontreinforcessuite reinforcesthe dynamicthe dynamicand futuristicand futuristiccharacteristicscharacteristicsof the report.of the report.1407.18841407.1884

CASA’S HIGHLIGHTS AGAINSTGOALS 2013–141GOALComprehensive, consistent and effective regulation to enhanceaviation safetyKey contributors to achieving this goal included:›› conducting 39 level 2 surveillance events on the sport and recreationalsectors, including surveillance at 21 fly-ins and events, 11 audits ofinstrument holders/recreational aviation administration organisations,and five audits of light sport aircraft manufacturers›› transitioning Air Operator’s Certificate holders under the new fatigue riskmanagement arrangements›› chairing meetings of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)Unmanned Aircraft Systems Study Group›› continuously improving the Sky Sentinel risk-based surveillance ssubstantiallycompleted005See pages 029 to 037 for detailed information outlining initiatives, measures and progress against this goal.2GOAL006001Good governance and continuous improvement of organisationalefficiency003002Key contributors to achieving this goal included:22%2%TargetssubstantiallycompletedSee pages 038 to 046 for detailed information outlining initiatives, measures and progress against this goal.3GOALEffective and appropriate relationships with the wider aviationcommunityKey contributors to achieving this goal included:›› increasing social media usage and coverage, to achieve 3,529 Twitterfollowers, 840 LinkedIn followers, 125,000 YouTube views and more than14,000 subscribers to The CASA Briefing by the year’s end›› conducting a coordinated campaign promoting awareness andunderstanding of regulatory compliance to the wider aviation community›› maintaining an active role on 53 ICAO panels and study groups›› signing memorandums of understanding with China and Singapore, onairworthiness certification and cooperation on aviation safety respectively›› maintaining broad consultation with industry groups through the RegionalAviation Safety Forum, Airspace Consultative Forum, Regional Airspace andProcedures Advisory Committee and Aircraft Separation Advisory Group.94%TargetsmetSee pages 047 to 054 for detailed information outlining initiatives, measures and progress against this 001ANNUAL REPORT 2013–2014INTRODUCTION›› achieving recognition as the Commonwealth’s best performing agency in 76%enterprise-wide risk management›› providing mobile devices in all operational areas of CASA›› developing an online payment facility for the majority of fixed-fee services›› introducing a new service management framework to improve ICT servicemanagement processesTargets›› completing a review of CASA’s core regulatory training and inductionmetprocesses.

LETTER OF TRANSMITTALPAGECHAIR – CASA BOARDTrim Ref: EF09/239700071 October 2014006005002003The Hon Warren Truss MPDeputy Prime MinisterMinister for Infrastructure and Regional DevelopmentParliament HouseCANBERRA ACT 2600002ANNUAL REPORT 2013–2014INTRODUCTION001Dear Deputy Prime MinisterOn behalf of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), I present to you the Annual Reportfor the reporting year 1 July 2013 to 30 June 2014.The report provides a detailed description of CASA’s operations during the year as well asfinancial statements and the Auditor-General’s report on those financial statements. Thereport has been prepared in accordance with the Commonwealth Authorities and CompaniesAct 1997, the Civil Aviation Act 1988; the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability(Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Act 2014; and other relevant legislation.The report is made in accordance with a resolution of the Directors who are responsible,under section 9 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997, for itspreparation and content in accordance with the Finance Minister’s Orders.Yours sincerelyAllan Hawke ACChair of the BoardGPO Box 2005 Canberra ACT 2601Telephone:(02) 6217 1001Facsimile: (02)6217 1555

INTERESTING FACTS 2013–1415,259 aircraft were registered on the Australian Civil Aircraft Register82 Foreign Aircraft Air Operator’s Certificates in Australia, with6 new certificate issues in the last year361 balloons, including 10 special shapes, were registered in Australia,with 24 registered balloons certified to carry more than 20 passengers845 Air Operator’s Certificates (a prerequisite for conducting commercialflying activities in Australia) and 654 Certificates of Approval were current8,041 aircraft maintenance engineers were licensed, and 4,340examinations for aircraft maintenance engineer licences were undertakendeclared for Australian airspace15 industry air shows, conferences and events were supported by CASA,and 236,459 in sponsorship support was given to 23 organisations47 aviation safety videos were available for viewing on CASA’sYouTube channel3,529 users followed CASA on Twitter1,506 orders were processed and 42,122 items were distributedvia CASA’s online store, www.casa.gov.au/onlinestore, with a catalogueofitems available6210 CASA employees received awards recognising 20 or more years ofservice, including 3 who received 40-year milestone awards007006005003003002001ANNUAL REPORT 2013–2014INTRODUCTION36,158 people held flight crew licences with a current medical, and33,355 flight crew licence applications were received26,226 medical certificates were issued or renewed5,820km were covered during a CASA surveillance sweep acrossthe North West region of Western Australia, with 9 aircraft ramp checked and4 transport category helicopter operators audited1,299 industry on-site visits were conducted by AviationSafety Advisors, who also conducted 217 AvSafety seminarsand addressed 7,729 attendees94 certified and 53 registered aerodromes were audited, from a totalof 191 certified and 136 registered aerodromes across Australia192 Airspace Change Proposals were received106 temporary restricted areas and 52 temporary danger areas werePAGE

THE CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY AUTHORITYCASA, Australia’s air safety regulator, was established on 6 July 1995 as anindependent statutory authority under the Civil Aviation Act 1988.PAGE007006005004003002ANNUAL REPORT 2013–2014INTRODUCTION001Key roleFinancial resultCASA’s key role is to conduct the safety regulationof civil air operations in Australian territory and theoperation of Australian aircraft outside Australianterritory.CASA recorded a deficit of 4.2 million in 2013–14,compared to an operating surplus of 12 million in2012–13 (see page 018).CASA is also responsible for ensuring thatAustralian-administered airspace is administeredand used safely.Portfolio outcomeCASA has a single portfolio outcome, which is setby the Australian Government:Maximise aviation safety through aregulatory regime, detailed technicalmaterial on safety standards,comprehensive aviation industryoversight, risk analysis, industryconsultation, education and training.PeopleAt 30 June 2014, CASA employed 871 ongoing andnon-ongoing employees in offices around Australia(see page 080).Key indicator2012–13 2013–14( m)( m)Change(%)Operating revenue184.4180.72Operating expenses172.4184.97Operating surplus(deficit)12.0(4.2)134Performance resultsAgainst the three corporate goals CASAset for 2013–14, over 84 per cent oftargets were met, and a small percentageexperienced a delay or external factorsaffected timing and completion.