Interim Report - Introduction - EASA

INTERIM REPORT – OPTIONS FOR CHANGE – ATTACHMENT B
EASA.2009.OP.21
e) demonstrated to the operator knowledge and skills related to human performance relevant
to dispatch duties; and
f) demonstrated to the operator the ability to perform the duties specified in 4.6.
These SARPS do not adequately deal with the need for operations personnel to have a good
understanding of the operator’s de-icing / anti-icing programme, together with the necessary
coordination and communication procedures that may be required. They only require that
officers/dispatcher have knowledge of de-icing / anti-icing procedures as a content of the
OM. Whereas for example, a knowledge of the loading instructions must be “demonstrated”
to the operator. This inadequacy is also reflected in OPS 1.205, where no mention is made
concerning de-icing / anti-icing.
The only option would be for a review of OPS 1.25 and any related EASA Part Ops
regulations for the responsibilities and content of training programmes for operations
personnel and dispatch staff.
Ensuring that all operators employ and train operations personnel and dispatch staff
adequately in the procedures for de-icing / anti-icing operations – especially coordination and
communication, will impact positively on aircraft dispatch during winter operations by
ensuring that decision-making is based on sound knowledge.
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