Brunei DCA signs consultancy contract with CAAi
The two-and-a-half year project will see CAAi review Brunei’s current aviation legislation and provide recommendations to transform the aviation regulatory framework into a world-class, ICAO compliant safety and security oversight system.
As a wholly owned subsidiary of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), CAAi will deploy a team of UK CAA Regulators and subject matter experts to Brunei, to work side-by-side the DCA. CAAi will provide best practice advice across a broad spectrum of regulatory activity. This will include aviation legislation, organisational design, regulation and technical procedures, development of a scheme of charges, aviation security, air accident investigation services, training and examinations.
To support DCA personnel on the newly adopted standards, CAAi will deliver a comprehensive capacity building training programme. The programme will feature a range of in-country theoretical, practical and on-the-job training to help underpin the implementation of new civil aviation regulations in Brunei.
CAAi will also implement electronic exams (e-Exams) for EASA Part-FCL and Part-66. Delivered via the internet, this cutting-edge technology will help streamline Brunei’s examination processes. The system features a bespoke question bank, variable question population and candidate performance monitoring to help identify areas of weakness or deficits in training.
H.A. Karim Wahab, Acting Director of Brunei DCA said: “This agreement gives us unparalleled access to the deep knowledge and expertise of the UK CAA and an experienced group of aviation consultants who can assist us across all areas of civil aviation.”
This landmark contract builds on a long and successful relationship between Brunei and the UK CAA. For many years, the UK CAA has stationed Airworthiness Surveyors in Brunei to support the DCA with technical and safety oversight. Most recently, UK CAA experts supported the DCA in the certification of Royal Brunei Airlines’ new fleet of Boeing 787-8 aircraft and the certification of Brunei Shell’s AugustaWestland AW139 helicopters.
Richard Ward, Managing Director of CAAi said, “We are delighted to be working with the Brunei DCA on this forward-looking project. Together, we are committed to strengthening Brunei’s aviation regulatory system for the future and raising the effectiveness of Brunei’s aviation regulation oversight”.
The project is due to commence on 01 December 2014.
