Lieutenant-General
Commander of Air Command and Chief of the Air Staff
The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) is responsible
for flight safety policy in the Canadian Forces (CF). This
policy is implemented by the Chain of Command through wings,
bases and units. Supervisors at all levels are responsible
for establishing their own Flight Safety Programs. This policy
also applies to technical services agencies and detachments
at contractors' facilities where CF aircraft are being manufactured,
overhauled, inspected or repaired.
On behalf of the CAS, DFS shall:
- provide advice on all flight safety
matters;
- devise, implement and monitor the
Flight Safety Program (A-GA-135);
- investigate aviation accidents and
incidents when required;
- monitor and facilitate follow-up
action to all aviation accidents and incidents;
- act as a staff agency for all flight
safety matters at NDHQ, including acting as SOFS to the
Senior Assistant Deputy Minister (Materiel) [Sr ADM (Mat)]
in his capacity as commander of a command;
- collect, maintain and analyze flight
safety statistics for prevention purposes;
- conduct an educational program, including
the advanced training of flight safety personnel and the
production and distribution of educational and promotional
material;
- monitor the Flight Safety Program
for Air Cadet glider and tow plane operations;
- approve nominations for FS awards;
- represent the Canadian Forces at
international flight safety conferences;
- conduct annual Flight Safety briefings
at wings, units and contractor facilities; and
- conduct formal and informal assessments
of wings, units and contractor facilities.
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