EU Aviation Safety Agency Completes Successful Inspection Mission in Montenegro
Image from the meeting between CAA and EASA representatives, Credit: CAA
This week, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) carried out a standardization audit focusing on flight and cabin crew licensing as well as medical certification (FCL & MED) in Montenegro, as reported by the Civil Aviation Agency (CAA).
This marked the first audit under EASA standards in these sectors and is crucial for Montenegro’s EU accession process.
“It can be noted that the audit was conducted successfully, considering that the CAA’s teams and management were proactive in enhancing this area within a short timeframe and acknowledged the additional work needed, aligning with the EASA experts’ feedback,” the CAA stated.
The CAA emphasized its ongoing commitment to applying European aviation regulations in Montenegro.
“The EASA expert team positively highlighted that the CAA has augmented its staff with experienced aviation professionals, the management’s dedication to ongoing system improvements, and collaboration with other aviation authorities,” the statement indicated.
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The CAA noted the importance of continuing the processes initiated by the Agency, which include harmonization of procedures, enhancement of employee training, and intensification of digitalization as outlined in their work program.
According to the announcement, the inspection occurred at the CAA facilities, where the EASA team also evaluated the practical application of regulations at the Medical Examination Center for Aviation Personnel and two training organizations.
CAA Director Ivan Šćekić remarked that previous audits have contributed to their operational improvements.
“The evaluation of FCL and MED serves as an excellent opportunity to gauge our current status and enhance our work. We have already initiated several measures to bolster resources and improve functions in flight and cabin crew licensing,” Šćekić stated.
He acknowledged the correctness of reinforcing the team with experienced aviation personnel, particularly in the FCL realm.
The announcement also mentioned that EASA had conducted a standardization audit for ATM/ANS last February.
“Control missions from European and international partners, which the Agency undertakes nearly every year, assess Montenegro’s compliance with pertinent EU aviation regulations, highlighting areas for further enhancement,” the statement concluded.
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