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CNS/ATM Systems

The CNS/ATM Systems Section in Headquarters has the mandate to provide regulatory and safety oversight of air navigation service providers, specifically providers of CNS/ATM services. Such oversight is conducted through scheduled and non-scheduled audits and inspections of CNS/ATM service providers. Additionally, this section is responsible for the following:

  • monitoring of the national CNS/ATM services safety oversight;
  • risk management processes; and
  • contributing to the development of national/international CNS/ATM regulations, standards, policies and practices.

Responsibilities include:

  • Evaluating requests from service providers such as NAV CANADA, Serco Aviation Services Inc., and others for exemptions from prescribed CNS/ATM standards;
  • Providing operational guidance and interpretations regarding the application of CARs and ICAO ANNEX 10 standards;
  • Contribute to AIP/AIM Canada;
  • Establishing and conducting the audit and inspection program for CNS/ATM systems to verify compliance with CAR 802;
  • Providing technical advice in the review and evaluation of aeronautical studies developed by air navigation service providers;
  • Studying aviation occurrence data, analyzing trends, identifying risk indicators, assessing risk and recommending control measures for the provision of safe CNS/ATM systems;
  • Monitoring the ANS Provider operations;
  • Monitoring the training and certification of technical staff hired by service providers to install, maintain and operate aeronautical telecommunication systems;
  • Contributing to the development of international CNS/ATM standards and practices;
  • Providing subject matter expertise to HQ and Regional organizations, in addition to outside agencies, organizations and Canadian stakeholders in general;
  • Studying aviation occurrence data, analysing trends, identifying risk indicators, assessing risk and recommending control measures for the provision of safe aeronautical information service systems/products;
  • Ensuring availability of protected aeronautical radio spectrum free from harmful interference for the safe operation of civil aviation; and
  • Providing technical support for emergency preparedness programs and in response to accidents, incidents, emergencies and crises.

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Date modified:
2010-06-22