Magic Buff
The argument you put does make a lot of sense. However, I'm afraid it will never happen, for a myriad of reasons. There are other ways forward...................
Opssys
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.
Some of this is actually in place..(I know, I know) However individual airports tend to be lax in implementing it.
We carry out periodic inspections of equipment and have recently removed several items for disposal or repair. Inspections carried out with qualified mechanics and the Airfield Safety Unit. The Safety Unit are authorised to have any unfit equipment removed at any time.
Inspections and visits to ensure compliance with Safety and other Standards are carried out. Turnaround plan inspections are now carried out also.
Ramp trainers are trained by the Airport Safety and Compliance team.
All of this is in it's infancy but is beginning to take effect. It will never be perfect, but, we believe that big strides can be made.