European Aviation Safety Agency: Name: Erum Amanullah Student ID: 10103
European Aviation Safety Agency: Name: Erum Amanullah Student ID: 10103
European Aviation Safety Agency: Name: Erum Amanullah Student ID: 10103
Student ID : 10103
Establishment
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is an agency of the European Union established in 2002
by the European parliament and the Council in order to ensure a high and uniform level of safety in
civil aviation, by the implementation of common safety rules and measures.
Mission
EASA states that their mission is to promote the highest common standards of safety and
Environmental protection in civil aviation.
Responsibilities
The agency’s responsibilities include:
Expert advice to the EU on the drafting new legislation;
Developing, implementing and monitoring safety rules, including inspections in the Member States;
Type-certification of aircraft and components, as well as the approval of organizations involved in
the design, manufacture and maintenance of aeronautical products;
Certification of personnel and organizations involved in the operation of aircraft;
Authorization of third-country (non EU) operators;
Tasks
Help the Community legislature draw up common standards to ensure the highest possible levels
of safety and environmental protection;
Ensure that they are applied uniformly in Europe and that any necessary safeguard measures are
implemented
Promote the spread of standards worldwide.
Structure
Executive directorate – includes chief engineer, communication & quality department, legal
department
Strategy & safety management – safety intelligence & performance, strategy & programmers,
international cooperation
Certification – certification, validation & airworthiness directives for aircraft, environment, parts &
appliances, safety oversight for aeronautical design companies
Flight standards directorate – responsible for standardization (national oversight) & rulemaking for
maintenance, air operations, aircrew & medical, air traffic management/air navigation services,
aerodromes
Resources & support directorate – finance & procurement, human resources, IT, applicant services,
corporate services