Interim Report - Introduction - EASA

INTERIM REPORT – OPTIONS FOR CHANGE
EASA.2009.OP.21
This option is partially used in a few Member States whereby service
providers of de-icing / anti-icing need to demonstrate to the Authority that they
have the financial, organisational, and managerial experience necessary to
conduct their operations (as per Clause 22 and Article 14 to the Directive),
and that their operating/procedures manual is fit for purpose. The Authority
then has the option to audit the service provider at regular intervals against
these criteria. To ensure a harmonised and fairly implemented application of
national regulations based on this Directive, EASA, NAAs and Industry would
need to initiate a process of review, agree on the outcomes, and lobby for
amendment to the Directive.
GHDSP1. Permit States to limit the number of de-icing / anti-icing service providers at
aerodromes.
The number of de-icing / anti-icing service providers operating at any single
aerodrome can directly influence the quality of service: space constraints and
difficulties in coordination are both hazards, and investment levels can be
affected. Amendment to Article 6 of Directive 96/97/EC would be necessary,
and this can linked to the provisions of Clauses 11, 12, 22 and 23. Any
decision to limit the number of service providers may be based on a sound
risk assessment conducted by the State, in addition to the conditions outlined
in Article 9.
GHDSP2. Require States to approve organisations for the supply of de-icing / anti-icing
services against a set of minimum administrative standards and technical
specifications.
Currently this is acceptable within the Directive: approval (Clause 22);
necessary technical specifications for use of infrastructure (Clause 23 and
Article 11); and administrative standards (Article 14). Such a policy can be inline
with acceptable minimum standards demanded by operators, but will
allow direct scrutiny of service providers by the State. An agreed
interpretation of the Directive amongst all Member States, facilitated by EASA
may be effective.
The Study revealed an example of an airline gaining a National Vocational Qualification for a
de-icing / anti-icing training course, allowing those participants who pass to gain an
appropriate vocational qualification. Maintaining a qualified status requires annual renewal
following recurrent training. The qualifying body, City & Guilds, is Europe-wide, and a
Europass Certificate Supplement can also be applied for. Other vocational qualification
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