Mandate

The Policy, Technology and Special Projects Division provides technical support for special projects and information management & technology within the Aircraft Certification Branch and manages Branch-wide projects.

Mission

The Policy, Technology and Special Projects Division mission is to fulfill its mandate through the effective use of skilled resources and positive working relationships with clients.

The Policy, Technology and Special Projects Division (AARDB) of the Aircraft Certification Branch is responsible for Branch/Directorate support in the following areas within the Aircraft Certification Branch:

Activities

• Aircraft Certification Management Team (ACMT) Issues
• Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Requests
• Activity Reporting and Standards System (ARASS)
  • Reporting from SCRAM
  • Resource Planning
  • Task Descriptions
• Branch Projects
• Branch Promotions
• Coordination of Inter Branch Projects
• Fixed Fees Development (CAR 104)
• Integrated Management Systems (IMS)
• Regional Enquiries
• Website Administration/Development

Branch Business Applications

• Aircraft Certification Tracking System (ACTS)
  • Software Development/Maintenance
  • System Administration/Requirements
• Delegations Information System (DIS)
  • Software Development/Maintenance
  • System Administration/Requirements
• Standardized Cost Recovery and Activity Monitoring (SCRAM)
  • Software Development/Maintenance
  • System Administration/Requirements

Computer Systems

• Acquisition and Maintenance of Hardware and Software
• Computer Security/Administration
• Hardware Lifecycle Management
• Information Management
• Network Security/Administration

Executive Documents

• Briefing Notes
• Question Period Notes (anticipated oral question)

Reports/Manuals

• Branch Annual Report
• Branch Office Procedures Manual