Whilst Nationalisation in a British context is not the answer, much better oversight and introduction of standards where required would force improvements:
- Yearly inspection of all Airside Equipment. The inspector should work for the CAA and be Authorised to have failed equipment removed from service.
- Training Syllabus for each discipline to be submitted to and approved by the CAA.
- Training Instructors to have been on and passed a Techniques of Instruction Course.
- Inspection visits to ensure compliance with Safety and other Standards.
In the current general financial climate one of the first places Companies look to save costs is the Training Department. In the specific case of Ground Handling Agencies, some companies have, prior to the current crisis reduced training to below any reasonable level, so the only way to ensure adequate Training and Standards is regulatory enforcement.