Response 661150587

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Last name?

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English

Issues and opportunities

1. In regard to general aviation, have you experienced issues and/or challenges in any of the following areas? (Select all that apply).

Please select all that apply
Ticked Maintenance organisation requirements
Ticked Independent licensed aircraft maintenance engineer (LAME) privileges
Generic inspection schedule
Maintenance certifications
Maintenance release
Pilot maintenance
Maintenance records and logbook requirements
Modifications and repairs
Other
(please specify)
The current regulations are very difficult to navigate and comprehend.

2. What kind of issues and/or challenges are you currently experiencing in regard to general aviation, and how have they impacted you?

Comments
I have difficulties understanding the rules outlining my duties as an engineer. I believe there must be an easier way to educate engineers and allow them to carry out their duties within the guidelines.

3. Can you think of any opportunities that would improve our regulatory system for general aviation maintenance? For example, ways to reduce costs and red tape while maintaining a high safety standard. Please provide detail.

Comments
Follow the American system. It works for them.

Benefits and limitations of international models

1. United States – FAA

a) What would you see as the main benefits in adopting the United States’ model for regulating general aviation maintenance? Please detail.
More streamlined and consistent approach to understanding the regulations as an industry equating to safer skies.
b) What could be some potential limitations if Australia adopted the United States’ model for regulating general aviation maintenance? Please detail.
I am unaware of any.

International regulations

Have you worked in general aviation maintenance under the rules of any of the international models mentioned in this consultation (i.e. United States, New Zealand, Europe or Canada)?

Have you worked in general aviation maintenance under the rules of any of the international models mentioned in this consultation?
Please select one item
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Yes
Ticked No

Final question to assist analysis

Which of the following best describes your current primary role in the aviation sector? (please select one)

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Aerial work
Private flying
Business aviation
Sport aviation (including self-administered organisations)
Flight training (including recreational, private and commercial pilot training organisations, and multi-crew training organisations)
Recreational pilot/private pilot
Maintenance authority
Aircraft design/engineering/building
Maintenance organisation
Maintenance training organisation
Ticked Licensed aircraft maintenance engineer
Aircraft maintenance engineer
Consultant & other professional services
Chief engineer
Government organisation
Safety manager
CASA officer
Other (Specify)