The Canadian Federal Pilots Association

1. The Canadian Federal Pilots Association Presentation to Conciliation Board Ottawa, ON - May 30 - June 2, 2002

2. Outline • Aviation Industry • Departments / Positions • Duties / Job Profiles • Demographics • Summary

3. The Canadian Aviation Industry • Second largest fleet of registered aircraft • Second largest population of licencees • Second largest commercial helicopter fleet

4. Canadian Aviation Industry- cont’d • Fourth largest aviation manufacturing industry • 60 -75% of world market for aircraft environmental systems, large aircraft landing gear, and commercial simulators.

5. Aviation Activity in Canada • Increase in aviation activity in all sectors • Unprecedented demand for pilots • Airline activity expected to double over next 15 years.

6. Departments with CFPA Members • Transport Canada (TC) • Canadian Coast Guard • Transportation Safety Board (TSB) • NAV CANADA

7. CFPA Members (as of December 2000) • TC • Civil Aviation Inspectors (CAI) 356 • Helicopter Pilots (HPS) 40 • Engineering Test Pilots (ETP) 7 • Transportation Safety Board • CAI 22 • NAV CANADA • SDP, FIP 40 • Total 465

8. Mission Statements • TC Mission Statement: • “To develop and administer policies, regulations and services for the best possible transportation system” • TSB • “advance transportation safety through the investigation of transportation occurrences in the … aviation modes”

9. Mission Statements (cont’d) • NAV CANADA • “Safety will be the #1 priority across the system” • Coast Guard • "Leading the way in marine safety, service, and protection of the marine environment."

10. Mission Statements - Summary All of these organizations rely on the skills and dedication of CFPA members to carry out their duty to ensure the safety of the Canadian public.

11. Investigate / Report Major Air Carrier Audit / Monitor Regional Carriers Check / Regulate Air Taxi Educate / Test Flight Instructors / General Aviation Design / Standardize Operational Situation

12. Entry Qualifications • Air Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) • min requirement for ATPL 1500 hours • additional requirements to meet SOQ for specific position • i.e. Flight Instructor

13. Flight Training Standards Pilot Licencing Airline Pilot Flight Checks Flight Tests for Pilot Licences Accident Investigation Certification Test Flying International Liaison (ICAO) Monitor Airline Restructuring Airspace Standards Design and Monitoring Flight Safety Aviation Enforcement Air Navigation Checks Oversight of Airports Corporate Transport Aviation Company Audits Simulator Approval Environmental Monitoring Search & Rescue 3rd World Assistance CFPA Members Jobs Include

14. TC CAI Duties • Conduct: • Regulatory Inspections • Pilot Flying Proficiency Evaluations • Audits of Air Carriers • Identify Discrepancies • Recommend Rectification • Develop Policies, Procedures and Standards • Professionals that oversee and monitor the aviation system

15. TC CAI Duties (continued) • Oversight of entire aviation safety program • Maintain flying currency and proficiency • Presentations to public and industry • Foster development and growth of system • Focus and implementation of safety issues • Advise and direct managers of aviation industry

16. TSB CAI • Trained and Qualified Aircraft Accident Investigators • Duty to ensure: • safety deficiencies are correctly identified • corrective action recommended • Conduct and Participate in International Investigations

17. Coast Guard Pilots • Provided by Transport Canada • Pollution Patrols • designated Pollution Prevention Officers

18. Coast Guard Pilots - cont’d • Search and Rescue • Ice Reconnaissance • Re-supply of Arctic Communities • Helicopter operations from Coast Guard ships

19. TC Engineering Test Pilots • Engineering Degree • Graduates of Test Pilot Course • one year, $1+ million course • More than 5 yrs experience in flight testing • Conduct certification flight tests • Bombardier, Bell Helicopter, British Aerospace Systems Canada, etc. • modifications to existing aircraft • help Cdn industry to maintain # 4 in the world

20. Demographics - Age Analysis • Age Distribution • majority between 40 and 60 yrs old • 88% are older than 40 • 44% could retire by 2004 • 69% can retire within 9 years • Average Age on entry to PS is 35 • Most never get to a full pension

21. Demographics - Flying Time • Average 8,300 hours • Maximum 23,000 • (10 years of working days airborne) • Total flying experience of our members is over 3 million hours

22. Demographics - Types Flown • Ultra-lights through balloons and helicopters to jumbo jets • Average number of types is 43 • Maximum is 123 Different types • Most Airline pilots have flown 15-20 types

23. Demographics - Years Experience • In Aviation • Average 27 Years • Within Government • Average 11 Years

24. Experience Beyond the Cockpit • Our members have: • significant experience in senior management • civilian industry or military • Variety of positions : Operations Managers, Chief Pilot, Safety Managers, Check Pilot • More than just pilots.

25. Demographics -Miscellaneous • Only government employees who: • must have annual medical • technical re-qualification every year • Currently 70% civil background, 30% military • used to be the other way around • no more supply of military pilots • salary now well below military equivalent

26. CFPA Members Are: • Highly qualified professionals • Experienced across the aviation industry • Deeply concerned with aviation safety • In touch with industry on a daily basis • The guardians of the system’s design and standards • Overall managers of the aviation system.

27. Summary • CFPA members are critical to the government’s responsibility to develop and maintain a safe, efficient and sustainable aviation transportation system on behalf of the Canadian public.