5 Nov ’15. Template attached to Peter’s email to industry.
To CASA from operator.
Intention to withdraw from Part 142/145 certificate application
In light of the difficulties experienced by our industry to have applications effectively processed under this part we consider that it would be more prudent to withdraw our application at this stage and focus on our core responsibilities of operating our business.
In the future should CASA be able to demonstrate that a process has been established that will create a way forward which includes minimum disruption to our day-to-day affairs then we shall reconsider our position.
In creating an effective pathway it would be our expectation that CASA provides such assistance in the form of templates in lieu of guidelines and moves away from the burden of the current bureaucratic process.
Our three core priorities are;
1. Maintaining a safe operation.
2. Provide our clients with the service they expect.
3. Maintain a financially viable company.
We have no objection to government regulatory reform as long as it is in the best interests of the aviation community and is based on sound principles of need and safety, not just the desire to align with other international bureaucratic doctrine.
Our desire to co-operate in regulatory change is limited by our ability to firstly maintain our three core priorities as listed above then to ensure that we have the financial wherewithal to participate.
We look forward to further contact with CASA when the appropriate environment exists.
Yours faithfully,