echo.mike.india
23rd Aug 2011, 13:57
Recommendation 1:
The Committee considers that examination conducted by CEO is part of the licensing process and should have the responsibility to initiate some of the processes which are presently being undertaken by the Licensing Directorate. Processes involving verification of basic qualification should therefore be initiated by CEO at the time of issue of Computer No. so that the same is completed by the time the candidate becomes eligible for issue of licence.
Recommendation 2:
In this regard, the Committee makes the following recommendations:
1. DGCA should adopt computerization of all the activities related to the examination including online registration for examination, allotment of roll number, scheduling of examination dates, conduct of online/ computer*based examination, processing and declaration of result.
2. DGCA has already taken initiative for recommendation at S. No. 1 above, should therefore go in examination in a phased manner starting with ATPL exam.
3. In order to avoid instances of impersonation during conduct of examination, verification of the candidate’s identity by use of biometrics is suggested.
Recommendation 3:
The Committee reviewed the preparation of software application by NIC in this regard and makes the following recommendations:
1. In ideal situation, the best option would be to have an end*to*end solution wherein software application and infrastructure for conduct of computer based examination is provided by one agency.
2. Since at present NIC is already in advanced stages of preparing the software application, DGCA should opt for hiring of infrastructure of an agency for conducting examination using the software application prepared by NIC.
3. In future, DGCA should consider outsourcing the entire examination system, subject to all security precautions being ensured. In this regard, DGCA should review the examination system being followed internationally by various regulatory authorities.
Recommendation 4:
The above validity of two and a half years and five years was considered to be adequate, however, the Committee observed that a candidate should be given the flexibility to appear for examination as per dates of his choice as is done in most of other countries. To be able to do this, the present system of paper examination needs to be discontinued and online computer based examination introduced. Further, DGCA should consider placing restrictions on the number of attempts for appearing in the pilot examination.
Recommendation 5:
DGCA should also make available the list of study material for the students.
Recommendation 6:
1. The Committee recommends that the question bank needs to be enhanced.
2. While framing questions, DGCA should ensure that they are strictly as per the
laid down syllabus.
3. DGCA should prepare a question bank containing large number of questions. An ideal ratio of 1:10 is suggested.
4. The questions should be properly vetted to prevent subsequent objections from examinees.
Recommendation 7:
In consideration of the above, the Committee recommends that the result processed in CEO is electronically merged with the DTL records.
Recommendation 8:
In order to speed up the process, the Committee, considering that the examination by CEO is part of the license process recommends that such verification is initiated at the time of allotment of Computer No.
Recommendation 9:
The Committee considering that only such persons who have an aptitude for flying, come into the profession recommends that an entry level examination is taken prior to giving admission. Further the committee recommends that such examination should cover an aptitude and a psychometric test. These tests may be conducted by the proposed agency who would conduct the examination on behalf of DGCA in future (Recommendation 3) and till such an agency is setup/ identified, by IGRUA.
Recommendation 10:
The Committee considering the above limitations recommends that provision for acquiring/obtaining flying experience directly from the flying institutes is considered. Further, DGCA should explore the possibility of bringing the movements of training aircraft of various flying clubs online. Such monitoring of the aircraft of all the flying clubs will minimize manipulation of log books.


Recommendation 11:
The Committee considered that the root cause of unfair means adopted by pilots was their repeated failures in the written examinations. The Committee felt that there is a need to create state*of*the*art training facilities in the country for pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers.
Recommendation 12:
The Committee based on the above factors and after detailed deliberations recommends that a unified data base for licensing of personnel (pilots, AME and ATCOs) should be developed. The comprehensive licensing system should include:
a) Minimum human interface;
b) Interface with examination and medical;
c) Interface with other agencies vis*à*vis flying training institutes and airlines
for obtaining information pertaining to movement of aircraft, their maintenance, actual time flown and other related data directly.
d) Use of digitized pilot log book. Introduction of bio*metric identification systems.
e) Introduction of smart card license with a microchip, having all details of the license holders.
The complete document can be found at the following link
http://dgca.nic.in/reports/Report_Lic.pdf
Thank you
The Committee considers that examination conducted by CEO is part of the licensing process and should have the responsibility to initiate some of the processes which are presently being undertaken by the Licensing Directorate. Processes involving verification of basic qualification should therefore be initiated by CEO at the time of issue of Computer No. so that the same is completed by the time the candidate becomes eligible for issue of licence.
Recommendation 2:
In this regard, the Committee makes the following recommendations:
1. DGCA should adopt computerization of all the activities related to the examination including online registration for examination, allotment of roll number, scheduling of examination dates, conduct of online/ computer*based examination, processing and declaration of result.
2. DGCA has already taken initiative for recommendation at S. No. 1 above, should therefore go in examination in a phased manner starting with ATPL exam.
3. In order to avoid instances of impersonation during conduct of examination, verification of the candidate’s identity by use of biometrics is suggested.
Recommendation 3:
The Committee reviewed the preparation of software application by NIC in this regard and makes the following recommendations:
1. In ideal situation, the best option would be to have an end*to*end solution wherein software application and infrastructure for conduct of computer based examination is provided by one agency.
2. Since at present NIC is already in advanced stages of preparing the software application, DGCA should opt for hiring of infrastructure of an agency for conducting examination using the software application prepared by NIC.
3. In future, DGCA should consider outsourcing the entire examination system, subject to all security precautions being ensured. In this regard, DGCA should review the examination system being followed internationally by various regulatory authorities.
Recommendation 4:
The above validity of two and a half years and five years was considered to be adequate, however, the Committee observed that a candidate should be given the flexibility to appear for examination as per dates of his choice as is done in most of other countries. To be able to do this, the present system of paper examination needs to be discontinued and online computer based examination introduced. Further, DGCA should consider placing restrictions on the number of attempts for appearing in the pilot examination.
Recommendation 5:
DGCA should also make available the list of study material for the students.
Recommendation 6:
1. The Committee recommends that the question bank needs to be enhanced.
2. While framing questions, DGCA should ensure that they are strictly as per the
laid down syllabus.
3. DGCA should prepare a question bank containing large number of questions. An ideal ratio of 1:10 is suggested.
4. The questions should be properly vetted to prevent subsequent objections from examinees.
Recommendation 7:
In consideration of the above, the Committee recommends that the result processed in CEO is electronically merged with the DTL records.
Recommendation 8:
In order to speed up the process, the Committee, considering that the examination by CEO is part of the license process recommends that such verification is initiated at the time of allotment of Computer No.
Recommendation 9:
The Committee considering that only such persons who have an aptitude for flying, come into the profession recommends that an entry level examination is taken prior to giving admission. Further the committee recommends that such examination should cover an aptitude and a psychometric test. These tests may be conducted by the proposed agency who would conduct the examination on behalf of DGCA in future (Recommendation 3) and till such an agency is setup/ identified, by IGRUA.
Recommendation 10:
The Committee considering the above limitations recommends that provision for acquiring/obtaining flying experience directly from the flying institutes is considered. Further, DGCA should explore the possibility of bringing the movements of training aircraft of various flying clubs online. Such monitoring of the aircraft of all the flying clubs will minimize manipulation of log books.


Recommendation 11:
The Committee considered that the root cause of unfair means adopted by pilots was their repeated failures in the written examinations. The Committee felt that there is a need to create state*of*the*art training facilities in the country for pilots and aircraft maintenance engineers.
Recommendation 12:
The Committee based on the above factors and after detailed deliberations recommends that a unified data base for licensing of personnel (pilots, AME and ATCOs) should be developed. The comprehensive licensing system should include:
a) Minimum human interface;
b) Interface with examination and medical;
c) Interface with other agencies vis*à*vis flying training institutes and airlines
for obtaining information pertaining to movement of aircraft, their maintenance, actual time flown and other related data directly.
d) Use of digitized pilot log book. Introduction of bio*metric identification systems.
e) Introduction of smart card license with a microchip, having all details of the license holders.
The complete document can be found at the following link
http://dgca.nic.in/reports/Report_Lic.pdf
Thank you