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Support the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) to

strengthen its capabilities in line with the EU norms, legislation and

standards.

Table of Contents

1 BASIC INFORMATION..................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Programme: ......................................................................................................................... 4 1.2 Twinning Number: .............................................................................................................. 4 1.3 Title:.................................................................................................................................... 4 1.4 Sector: ................................................................................................................................. 4 1.5 Beneficiary country: ............................................................................................................ 4

2 OBJECTIVES ..................................................................................................................... 5

2.1 Overall Objective................................................................................................................. 5 2.2 Project Purpose.................................................................................................................... 5 2.3 Contribution to National Development Plan/Cooperation agreement with EU/Association

Agreement/Action Plan........................................................................................................ 5

3 DESCRIPTION OF THE TWINNING PROJECT............................................................... 8

3.1 Background and justification ............................................................................................... 8 3.2 Linked activities - other international and national initiatives............................................. 11 3.3 Results............................................................................................................................... 13 3.4 Activities ........................................................................................................................... 14

3.5 Means/Input from the MS Partner Administration 17

4 INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEWORK................................................................................... 21

5 BUDGET .......................................................................................................................... 22

6 IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS....................................................................... 22

6.1 Implementing Agency ....................................................................................................... 22 6.2 Counterparts in the Beneficiary Country (BC) ............................................................. 22 6.3 Contract(s)......................................................................................................................... 23

7 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE DATES (INDICATIVE) ........................................... 23

8 SUSTAINABILITY .......................................................................................................... 24

9 CROSSCUTTING ISSUES ............................................................................................... 24

10 CONDITIONALITY AND SEQUENCING ......................................................................24

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ABBREVIATIONS DEVCO Europe Aid Cooperation Office AMC Acceptable Means of Compliance AOC Air Operator Certificate ATP/ATPL Air Transport Pilot Licence AVS Aviation Safety BC Beneficiary Country BC PL Beneficiary Country Project Leader CARC Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission of Jordan CPL Commercial Pilot Licence CS Certification Specifications CSP Country Strategy Paper DFDR Digital Flight Data Recorder DGR Dangerous goods regulations EASA European Aviation Safety Agency EC European Community ECAA European Common Aviation Area ECAC European Civil Aviation Conference ECCAIRSECD European Commission Delegation EEC European Economic Community ELTC English Language Teaching Centre ENP European Neighbourhood Policy ENP AP European Neighbourhood Policy Action Plan ENPI European Neighbourhood and Partnership Instrument ENP(I) European Neighbourhood Policy (Instrument) ETOPS (EROPS) Extended-range Twin-engine Operations (also Extended Range

Operation with Two-engine Airplanes” EU European Union FCL Flight Crew Licences FDTL Flight and Duty time Limitation FEO Flight Engineer Officer FFS Full Flight Simulator Flt Flight FNPT Flight and Navigation Procedures Trainer FSTD Flight Simulation Training Device FTO Flight Training Organisations HoD Head(s) of Department(s) IATA International Air Transport Association ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation IOSA IATA Operational Safety Audit JAA Joint Aviation Authorities JAA/T (JAA-T) Joint Aviation Authorities in Transition - now inexistent JAA TO Joint Aviation Authorities Training Organisation JAR Joint Aviation Requirement(s) JAROPS JAR for the operation of commercial air transport JCAR Jordanian Civil Aviation Regulations MNPS Minimum Navigation Performance Specification MoPIC Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation

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MOs Maintenance Organisations MoT Ministry of Transport MoU Memorandum of Understanding MS EU Member State MS PL The MS-Project Leader MTOs Maintenance Training Organisations NGO Non-governmental organisation OGM Operational Guidance Material OJT On the Job Training OPS Operations PAO Programme Administration Office PCA Partnership and Cooperation Agreement PPL Private Pilot Licence PSC Project Steering Committee Reg(s) Regulation(s) RNAV Area navigation RVSM Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum RTA Resident Twinning Adviser SAFA The Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft Programme SARPs The ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices SMS Safety Management System SOP Standard Operating Procedure STE Short Term Expert(s) TA Technical Assistance TF Twinning Fiche ToR Terms of Reference TRTO Type Rating Training Organisation USOAP Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (of ICAO) WD Workday/Workdays

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TWINNING FICHE

1 BASIC INFORMATION

1.1 Programme:

SAPP-II (Support to the Implementation of the Action Plan Programme)

1.2 Twinning Number:

JO12/ENP/TP/19

1.3 Title:

Support the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) to strengthen its capabilities in line with the EU norms, legislation and standards.

1.4 Sector:

Transport

1.5 Beneficiary country:

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

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2 OBJECTIVES

2.1 Overall Objective

The overall objective of the Twinning Fiche (TF) is to promote the development of Civil Aviation safety, security and environmental regulatory conformance while ensuring the economic soundness of a liberalized industry which is in line with EU standards and as set out in Annex 3 of the Comprehensive Aviation Agreement between Jordan and the EU.

2.2 Project Purpose

The specific purpose of this Twinning project is to strengthen the capacity of the Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission (CARC) to implement the relevant EU regulations, and support CARC to develop its institutional capacity by providing any relevant recommendation on organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities in order to be prepared for the separation of the Air Navigation Service Provider.

2.3 Contribution to National Development Plan/Cooperation agreement with EU/Association Agreement/Action Plan

In 2002 the EU and Jordan signed the first Support to the Association Agreement Programme (SAAP). The agreement aimed at upgrading the Jordanian administration’s institutional capacities so it could deal with all aspects of the Association Agreement. A second support programme to the Association Agreement was concluded in 2005. The newer central element of the ENP is the bilateral ENP Action Plans agreed between the EU and each partner. The EU-Jordan ENP Action Plan (AP) was adopted in 2005, and has been implemented over a 5 year period. The AP defined a set of priorities covering a number of key areas for specific action, the implementation of which would facilitate the fulfilment of the provisions of EU-Jordan Association Agreement and consequently the Barcelona Process. The 6 priorities of the AP are: enhancing political dialogue and reform; economic and social reform and development; trade related issues, market and regulatory reform; cooperation in justice and home affairs; transport, energy, information society and environments, and people to people contacts, including education.

In November 2008, Jordan requested for advancing relations with the EU, with the aim of bringing Jordan closer to the EU by reinforcing the current Partnership and creating new avenues of cooperation in areas of mutual interest. The request was officially submitted to the Seventh Association Committee meeting held in Brussels in June 2009, which included the Government’s views on how to enhance bilateral relations in the political, economic, trade, and social spheres, as well as deepen cooperation in key sectors such as energy, water, transport , agriculture, and science and technology. The EU approved Jordan’s advanced status Action Plan in November 2010.

This increased level of co-operation has changed the structure of Civil Aviation in Jordan. In particular Article 50 of the EU-Jordan action plan, which includes a wide number of projects for implementation across the aviation spectrum, seeks to encourage further investment in air transport services and related/linked facilities. Perhaps the most significant of these

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achievements was the separation of previously combined regulatory and operational functions of the CAA, which was replaced by the CARC and service providers. This development follows the general world trend and increases the credibility and efficiency of the CARC. Many other changes, structural (in terms of organising and roles and defined responsibilities) and legal changes were introduced, to conform to contemporary practice in the international aviation sector. One of the specific objectives of priority area two of the Country Strategy Paper between Jordan and the EU; Trade, Enterprise and Investment Development, refers specifically to "increased air traffic between Jordan and the EU, at lower cost", with the expected result of "…a common aviation area based on common standards and opening up of market access." The Civil Aviation Sector is also mentioned in Jordan's Executive Development Program (the national development plan) under the transportation sector. Moreover, there is already a National Air Transport Strategy (NATS) 2012-2014 which includes the following objectives:

- Implementation of the liberalization policies in the Air Transport sector in Jordan in a

manner that achieves the national economic interests, through negotiating and concluding open skies agreements by CARC with targeted countries.

- Harmonization of Jordan Regulations with the European Aviation legislations.

- The establishment of Regulations Department.

- Completing the Jordanian airports' certification program.

- Implementing consumer protection regulations.

- Continuing to license airlines in conformity with the market demand.

- Developing a data bank to enhance CARC's abilities and efficiency in performing its

regulatory functions.

- Developing programs to control noise levels and plane emissions in coordination with airport operators and relevant governmental entities;

- Development of air navigation services infrastructure.

- Increasing Jordan’s competitive position in the air navigation sector “Flexible and efficient use of Jordanian Airspace”.

- Promoting Jordan as a regional Professional training centre for aviation activities

- Promoting CARC as a house of expertise in the field of civil aviation in order to provide regional consultancy services in the field of Civil Aviation.

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- Enhancing and updating the level of specialized knowledge by CARC's personnel. And the level of awareness, knowledge and cooperation among the stakeholders in the aviation sector.

- Development and updating of CARC computers Networks and systems.

- Promoting the interests of Jordanian Air Carriers

- Enhancing the infrastructures and services at Jordanian Airports

In November 2007 the Council authorised the Commission to enter into negotiations on an aviation agreement with Jordan which was signed on 15th December 2010. The Euro Mediterranean Aviation agreement Agreement between Jordan and the EU aims at bringing together the EU and Jordan in aviation matters, through two elements:

- a strengthened process of regulatory convergence : the objective is to ensure that all the operators ( airlines, airports, navigation providers..) get the same rules and apply the highest standards notably in the field of safety, air transport management and security;

- a gradual market opening between the EU and Jordan : (i) in a first phase, the air

carriers of both sides will be entitled to ensure direct flights between any points in Europe towards any points in Jordan without any limitations regarding to capacities (no more flight quotas), fares or nationality. In addition, the cross investments between EU and Jordan airlines will be now possible. (ii) in a second phase, all the European and Jordanian airlines will be entitled to fly between any airports in the whole Euro Mediterranean region included between two EU countries. The second phase will begin once the regulatory convergence will have been accomplished and verified.

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3 DESCRIPTION

3.1 Background and justification

The aviation sector in Jordan has traditionally been strong, both in terms of the civil and the military arms and has been maintained at a high level of activity for many years. Within the context of the Euro-Med regional Aviation Road Map a specific action plan was established for Jordan, in full cooperation with the International Organizations (ACAC, EASA, ECAC, and ICAO). These are fully in line with the Regional Transport Action Plan (RTAP) actions (14, 15, 16, and 17), where through action 17, the development of logistic platforms is a high priority. The ultimate objective of the Aviation Project Road Map is to implement the Euro-Mediterranean Common Aviation Area (EMCAA) as decided by the Euro-Mediterranean Transport Ministers in Marrakech (December 2005). The result will be the creation of a common market between the EU and the Mediterranean partner countries with harmonized operational rules: 1. Full market opening in terms of access, capacity and fares (excluding domestic market). 2. Alignment with European legislation on aviation safety, security, environment and Air

Traffic Management. The costs of the actions defined in the Road Map are estimated at 120 M€ for the period 2010-2015 and then at 16 M€ yearly. Many benefits are also expected, including, reductions in aviation fares, improvements in the levels of services, increase of passengers resulting from the open up of the aviation markets, more fuel savings resulting from enhanced ATM/airport capacities, reductions in aviation accidents and in terrorism incidents, etc … The strategy adopted for implementation is two pronged. 1. The conclusion between now and 2015 of:

1) bilateral Euro Mediterranean Aviation Agreements between the EU and the beneficiary countries ensuring the opening up of air transport market between the Parties and the convergence of the regulatory systems in all domains of civil aviation;

2) bilateral air services agreements between the beneficiary countries ensuring the opening up of air transport market.

2. The conclusion in the future – beyond 2015 of a multilateral aviation agreement between the EU and all Mediterranean partner countries ensuring mutual recognition of the regulatory systems, which will be based on the above bilateral agreements. This multilateral agreement will supersede bilateral agreements and come into force country by country through individual protocols, which shall specify the necessary conditions. Taking into account the current state of play and assuming similar progresses under the “political and security” pillar of the Barcelona process, it was considered that it would not be possible to conclude a multilateral aviation agreement between the European Community, its associated members and most MEDA countries before 2018 at best.

Present-day Jordanian airlines include:

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− Royal Jordanian, which is the National carrier and the pre-eminent airline − Arab Wings − Jordan Aviation − Jordan International Air Cargo − Petra Airlines − Raya Jet − Royal Falcon. − Prestige Jet − TRAFIC ( Trans world Air Cargo Company) − Royal wings − Solitaire Airline Many international destinations are served by Royal Jordanian (over 70 destinations worldwide) and a large number of foreign operators operate to Amman, the international gateway. Other Jordanian operators provide charters and freight flights. Jordan has three airports: − Queen Alia International Airport , Amman (OJAI), is the prime gateway for international

air traffic. After renovation and modernisation it is now operated by the Airport International Group Company under supervision by the Ministry of Transport. Intensive development work was in evidence in 2011 during the period of this project.

− Amman (Marka) Civil Airport , managed and operated by the Jordanian Airports Company (JAC), is used mainly for charter (tourist) flights.

− The Aqaba Company for Airports operates King Hussein International Airport at Aqaba (a prime tourist destination) under supervision by the Aqaba Development Company.

Civil Aviation A selection of current (May 2012) data illustrating overall performance in the civil aviation sector is given below: − There are 5 978 362 annual passenger movements − There are 2 034 freight movements and 32 786 tonnes of pure cargo is carried (annualised) − The total cargo volume for 2011 was 90 197 tonnes on all the types of aircraft movements

( mixed pax and belly cargo) − There are 77 411 movements at State airports (annualised) − There are 11 commercial air operators − There are 11 approved Air Operator Certificate (AOC) holders − There are 12 Approved Maintenance Organisations (AMOs) − No aircraft design organisations are approved − No aircraft manufacturing organisations are approved − No aircraft parts or equipment manufacturing organisations are approved − Three flight training organisations are approved − One aircraft type rating training organisation is approved − 119 aircraft are registered in Jordan, including aircraft used for sporting purposes − There are 5 approved maintenance basic training organizations

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− No special aircraft are registered for sporting purposes − There are 31 bilateral open air service agreements. − 400 PPL licences are held − 1255 CPL licenses including 75 CPL-H (helicopter pilots licences) are held − ATPL 75 licenses (including 7 ATP -H licences) are held − Two Flight Navigators licences are held − 118 Flight Engineer licences are held − One Free balloon licence is held − 9667 Cabin crew licences are held − 3 700 Maintenance personnel licences are held − 173 Air Traffic Controller licences are held. One of the most important training centre, Queen Noor Technical College, Provide Training for ATC, MET, AIS, communication engineering, aviation security and Computer networking, not only for Jordan, but also for neighbouring countries and enjoys an excellent reputation throughout the Middle East and elsewhere. Changes from an Authority to CARC have resulted in capacity improvement in order to harmonise with EU regulations and a common standard of AVS which is seen as absolutely essential. In this respect, the Jordanian authorities have identified an unambiguous, specific and urgent requirement for improved efficiency in the civil aviation safety oversight process in Jordan. The requirement is partially the result of internal expert analyses of the present situation by the CARC and departmental heads, determining outstanding needs and wants in various departments of the CARC which combine to inhibit proper performance of regulatory oversight and other AVS-related tasks. A well-defined and detailed twinning project, with a EU Member State (MS) providing specified assistance in the form of dedicated training to plug perceived gaps in the CARC structure, procedures and systems is deemed by far the most effective and convenient way to fulfil that requirement. It should also prove to be the most cost-effective approach. Properly carried out, by means of continuous 2-way inter-state co-operation and good communications throughout the project, it will raise the CARC capacity building and will enable the CARC to align with EU best practices and, hence, will inevitably deliver much higher levels of AVS. In the same way, the MS will profit from exposure to and collaboration with a State with an acknowledged long and successful record in Civil Aviation. The need to provide key CARC personnel with theoretical and practical training - closely followed by maximum OJT - is paramount. Indicators in this respect are to have specific, well-defined objectives during inspection, audit and other regulatory processes and other opportunities which must be fully understood and appreciated before their application. Rigorous, clear and detailed definitions of SOPs, specified and systematic methods of accomplishing proper audits, routines, techniques and practices must be developed from a sound basis of experience. This basis is best provided with dedicated training modules provided by expertise from within a suitably experienced NCAA within an EU State. The implementation of harmonised legislative requirements and associated SOPs will be supported by particularised training modules, as detailed in the Log frame (logical framework). Training should, wherever possible, be maximised by including OJT modules for the identified CARC auditors and inspectors and other training module participants. These other

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participants may be specific personnel from the aviation industry who would benefit from specialised training. This type of mutual participation, with industry and the CARC personnel working together, will certainly pay individual dividends for each participant, as well as providing synergistic benefits inside and outside the CARC. A better understanding of individual and mutual responsibilities of all actors in Aviation Safety (AVS) will result in the widening of safety horizons and a greater shared accountability. The indispensable model of all players participating and sharing in AVS should be emphasised and become entrenched. The training process, from start to finish, will require the dedication and commitment of all and is expected to take place throughout the twinning fiche. The high learning curve to be experienced in this exchange of experience through training will encourage the CARC and industry to be open to the possibility of structural change which might be suggested by this mutual cooperation as well as being open to other inputs. Again, it is very important that the fruits of collaboration should include greater communication between all the parties and a general realisation of the importance of and obligation for sharing responsibility for AVS. A major area requiring urgent improvement is in the SOPs used when performing audits and inspections. Proper, relevant and controlled audit systems must be developed soon for whenever inspections or audits are performed, for whatever purpose; they should follow the same standardised general system. Successful inspections and audits rely intrinsically on mutual respect between auditor and auditee with the clear understanding by both parties that evidence of meeting defined objective standards is the prime aim of an audit. This means the audit aim is to confirm or discover compliance, as opposed to “searching for non-compliance” i.e., fault-finding. The attainment of the necessary skills, knowledge and capabilities in this process will have been acquired only after dedicated hard work and effort, as well as long years spent acquiring relevant practical experience. The same observation can be applied to the auditees, illustrating the unambiguous point that AVS is a mutual responsibility, shared in equal measure by all who participate. Based on the responses received from a brief “Needs analysis” performed in November 2011, most departments in the CARC are considered candidates for additional training, including the Aviation Security, Strategic Planning, Competition and Corporate and Air Transport Licensing departments and ANS Safety & Standard, which can also contribute to better AVS.

3.2 Linked activities - other international and national initiatives

Through a successful 5-year technical assistance (2005-2009) programme, the EU actively supported the re-structuring of the Civil Aviation Sector in Jordan. This included the establishment of an independent Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission, of a Jordan Airports Company to manage the public aviation assets, and setting the ground for the future establishment of an Air Navigation Services entity, that would complete the separation of operational and air navigation services from regulatory functions. As part of the EuroMed Aviation programme, a Road Map for the implementation of the Euro-Mediterranean Common Aviation Area (EMCAA) has been developed, covering the five technical domains of civil aviation: air transport, aviation safety, aviation security,

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environmental friendliness and air traffic management. Jordan has agreed to an Action Plan (2010-2015) to achieve the objectives indicated in the Road Map. Further support to CARC has recently been provided through the following EU funded projects: Support to the CARC – DG Move (Framework Contract from 2010 to 2011) Three specific missions have been organised, with the overall objective to support the implementation of the Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement, These missions intended to: 1) Provide on-site training to the personal licensing Department in the Jordanian CAR and to

assist CARC to ensure a full and efficient application of the JAR-FCL. 2) Provide a technical assistance to modernize the current safety procedures in order to allow

the CARC to monitor the implementation of the safety rules established in accordance with the EU rules. In particular, to support CARC in aligning their ramp inspection regime with the common European procedures as established under the EC SAFA programme; including procedures for the preparation, conduct, reporting and follow-up of ramp inspections and for the training and qualification of SAFA ramp inspectors, as provided under Annex II of Directive 2004/36/EC on the safety of third-country aircraft using Community airports.

3) Determine the fulfilment and / or deficiencies of the Jordanian Air Traffic Services Units

in the three main airports compared to the EU and international standards, namely: ground control, departure, approach, arrival, radar vectoring, separation of IFR and VFR, effective use of airspace and general procedures; and to analyse the applicable manuals of procedures and the station standing instructions.

Technical Support to the Jordan Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission – DEVCO (Framework Contract from 2011 to 2012) The activities under this framework contract included:

a. Draft/Update aviation safety and economic regulations in accordance with ICAO annex’s, and harmonize with European Regulations: 1) Review and update the drafted Air Navigation Services Regulations. 2) Draft and harmonize Part -147 maintenance Training Organizations. 3) Draft and harmonize Part - 66 Aircraft Maintenance Licence. 4) Draft and harmonize JAR-FCL 4. 5) Draft and harmonize JAR-FSTD H. 6) Draft Air Navigation Economic Regulations. 7) Review and update Airport Economic Regulations. 8) Draft SLOT Management directives.

b. Draft Jordan Aviation Industry Databank specifications

To draft the Information System and Business Specifications of the Jordan Aviation Industry Data bank that could be used by CARC, particularly in a later tendering process to acquire the services of external solutions developers and providers. This activity could not be completed as the project was not mature enough within CARC.

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Euromed Aviation II – DEVCO regional programme (2011 – 2014) The overall objective of this new 3-year project is to support the beneficiary countries with the implementation of the adopted Road Map for establishing the Euro-Mediterranean Common Aviation Area (EMCAA) during the Euromed Aviation Working Group of December 2009. The Project will continue the technical assistance initiated under the Euromed Aviation I project but more directed towards the actions of the Road Map and most specifically: • Promote the liberalization of the air transport market and the gradual removal of

competition distortive measures • Enhance regional cooperation in the field of air traffic management and the participation • of the countries into the Single European Sky initiative (notably Functional Airspace

Blocks initiatives) • Enhance security awareness and implementation of effective measures Mediterranean Aviation Safety Cell (MASC) – EASA (2011-2014) The MASC project follows previous initiatives to enhance co-operation in the field of aviation safety between the EU and interested Mediterranean partners. The project will look to: • Set-up a team to support the development of common safety standards and procedures in

line with EU civil aviation safety rules • Conduct assessment visits to provide feedback on the level of implementation of these

rules • Establish and co-operate on systems compatible with EU procedures for the collection,

exchange and analysis of safety data The project is funded by the European Commission and managed by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

3.3 Results

The project purpose will be achieved through eight (8) results.

Result 1: JCARS are harmonised with the relevant EU legislation listed in Annex 3 of the comprehensive agreement between Jordan and EU and its member States. Result 2: All EU regulation listed in Annexe 3 can be correctly applied through the harmonised JCARs by the CARC and commercial operators using existing and developed technical guidance material and tools: e.g. certification specifications, airworthiness codes and Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC), as well as other guidance material (GM).

Result 3: All the tools (internal procedures, inspector’s guidance materials, check-lists, databases and other material or equipment) considered by the MS and the CARC necessary for the implementation of EU aviation safety regulations specified in Annex 3 of the Comprehensive Aviation Agreement shall have been developed. Result 4: Technical guidance and those tools necessary for a proper implementation of the EU Regulations, in particular: AOC operations procedures, FTO/TRTO operations

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procedures, FSTDA, MTO certification and surveillance procedures, and Aircraft maintenance licensing procedures, inspector handbooks and checklists, approval specifications, including airworthiness codes and Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC), as well as operational Guidance Material (GM), have been elaborated and developed. Result 5: SOPs for the effective implementation and enforcement of safety oversight mechanisms have been developed.

Result 6: Training through agreed instructional training modules and On the Job Training (OJT) as well as in Workshops in Jordan and Study Tours to the MS, have been organised and provided for selected CARC personnel and other relevant industry personnel.

Result 7: Proposals for implementation and enforcement of safety oversight mechanisms have been developed

Result 8: The institutional structure has been reviewed and the responsibilities and authority for implementing new legislation and procedures clearly set out.

3.4 Activities

All the following activities are indicative.

0.1 Kick-off meeting

The implementation of the project will start with the arrival of the Resident Twinning Adviser (RTA) in Jordan. The RTA will have to be placed in his/her office at the CARC. He/she will be introduced to the BC stakeholders of the project and to his counterparts and staff. He/She will finalize the hiring of the project assistant.

A one-day kick-off meeting will be organized in the first month of the project, aiming at launching and presenting the project to the stakeholders, the media and the public at large. In order to guarantee large public information and visibility about the start of the project, the meeting will be concluded with a press conference and a press release.

0.2 Steering Committee meetings

On a quarterly basis, regular Steering Committee meetings will be held to promote the effective management and monitoring of project activities. Progress in the areas of the project’s interventions will be discussed with the beneficiaries and Steering Committee members.

0.3 Closing conference

A closing conference (wrap-up meeting) will be held during the last months of the project at which the results and impact of the project will be presented to the beneficiary, the Jordanian Government, the civil society and other donors. The conference will present recommendations for possible follow-up and lessons learned for and from similar projects.

The 8 results are divided into four different components, the legal component (result 1 & 2), the technical component (result 3, 4 &5), the training component (result 6) and the institution building component (result 7 & 8)

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The Legal Component Activity 1.1 Carry out a detailed needs analysis of the legal framework and in particular the JCARs. Activity 1.2 Review the status of the promulgation and implementation into JCARs of the EU acquis listed in Annexe 3 and their application by the CARC and by the Jordanian aviation industry. The outcome must be presented in the form of a table (available on-line) which can be updated regularly during the project. Activity 2.1 Analyse existing guidance material and tools e.g. certification specifications, airworthiness codes and Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC), as well as other guidance material (GM). Activity 2.2 Assist CARC to develop new guidance material and tools as per above finding e.g. certification specifications, airworthiness codes and Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC), as well as other guidance material (GM). The Technical Component Activity 3.1 Assist CARC to develop all the tools (internal procedures, inspector’s guidance materials, check-lists, databases and other material or equipment) considered by the MS and the CARC necessary for the implementation of EU aviation safety regulations specified in Annexe 3.1 Activity 4.1 With CARC, develop inspectors' handbooks and checklists, approval specifications and operational guidance material. Activity 4.2 Review and update all relevant operations procedures, including, but not limited to AOC, FTO/TRTO, FSTD A and flight crew licensing procedures. Activity 5.1 Review the coherence between the CARC SOPs, working procedures, manuals, check lists, instructions and promulgated advice and the requirements of EU legislation listed in Annexe 3 and SARPs and EASA/ICAO USOAP reports with a review of coordination with related projects. Activity 5.2 With CARC, prepare new SOPs as per the findings above. Activity 5.3

1 The purchase of equipment/software essential for this activity can only reach a maximum of 5000 Euro.

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Contribute to the CARC activities for adopting and implementing mechanisms to ensure the correct use of the newly-developed procedures and manuals and to have them fully applied by the CARC. The Training Component Activity 6.1 Help carry out a comprehensive training needs assessment and identify staff in need of training, including potential ToT candidates. Activity 6.2 Assist in the preparation of training modules in line with identified training needs and as per the relevant EU norms and standards. Activity 6.3 Assist in the preparation of a detailed training programme, including topics, timing and target groups. Activity 6.4 With CARC, roll out training programme. Activity 6.5 Help CARC, train all inspectors to ensure better quality audits and inspections. Activity 6.6 Prepare ToT training programme and train identified TOTs Activity 6.7 Organise two study visits for CARC staff to the relevant institution in the EUMS. The Institution Building Component Activity 7.1 Support CARC to develop proposal for safety oversight mechanisms Activity 7.2 Identify and help CARC prepare for additional actions required in order to join the ECAA, as per the revised Action Plan Activity 7.3 Assess the EASA and ICAO Safety Oversight Audit Programme reports, SAFA reports or other relevant documents and coordination with the CARC on required corrective actions to be taken and the results of recommendations made. Activity 8.1 Review organisational structure of CARC, ensuring that there is a clear definition of tasks and relationships, roles and responsibilities. Activity 8.2

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Review the CARC organisation in terms of its ability to meet requirements of European approvals, licensing and civil aviation operational standards. It should contain appropriate targets and benchmarks should be established. Activity 8.3 Analyse the relationships, roles and responsibilities shared between the project actors: the Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation, the CARC, Airlines, Charter Companies, Aviation Training Establishments, Airports and Industry stakeholders and other bodies or persons with a capability or interest or implied duty to enhance AVS in Jordan. 3.5. Means/Input from the MS Partner Administration 3.5.1. Profile and Tasks of the Project Leader (MS PL) The MS-project Leader (MS PL) will be a high-ranking civil servant of a Public Administration in the MS, operating in the civil aviation field. He/she should be a senior officer with sufficient availability during the project to ensure MS public administration support to the project and the RTA. The MS PL will devote at least 3 days per month to the project from the MS. He/she will participate in Project Steering Committee meetings every 3 months in the BC and will be available in Jordan in post, should problems greater than those at implementation level be encountered. Member State - Project Leader (MS PL) - Main Tasks The main tasks of the MS PL are: − To exercise overall authority and coordination of the project − To ensure the proper direction of project work − To ensure achievement and efficiency of the mandatory project results on time − To ensure the availability of MS-Short Term Experts − Produce interim Quarterly Reports and a Final Report as per article 6.4. of the Twinning

Manual. Desired Qualification Profile of the MS PL The Project Leader should: − be a long-term civil servant from the MS Civil Aviation Administration with suitably

appropriate experience in a leading position in civil aviation who has acquired a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of civil aviation matters

− have a very good command of written and spoken English, with excellent communication skills

− have a university degree, preferably in an aviation discipline or have equivalent qualifications and matching experience suited to this Project

− have had a minimum of 10 years of experience working in the aviation field − have an excellent knowledge of EU aviation legislation

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− have educational and or professional qualifications and experience in Project Management, institutional issues and the organisation and administration of Regulation & Safety Oversight in Civil Aviation

− have a good understanding of safety oversight systems, including the eight critical elements as defined by ICAO

− have good leadership skills. In addition, he/she should have: − a broad knowledge of current EU aviation policies and existing structures and procedures

in the aviation sector − specific expertise in his/her field of activity, such as AVS, regulations, enforcement, safety

oversight, organisation and administration − expertise from applying AVS and security policies − aviation administration set-up and institutional framework experience. 3.5.2 Profile and tasks of the RTA The Resident Twinning Adviser (RTA) will provide 18 months input while based in Amman. The main tasks of the RTA are: − to ensure the timely start and continuity of the project, monitoring continuously for project

slippage − to supervise programming and coordination of the whole project, in particular the tasks of

the STEs − to schedule, organise and evaluate study tours to MS countries. − to provide guidance to the CARC to identify suitable STEs − to prepare Terms of Reference (ToR) for STE missions − to handle all organisational matters relevant to STE assignments − to ensure the proper quality of outputs of STEs − to liaise with the BC-Project Leader (BC PL) and RTA-Counterpart − to report to the MS-Project Leader (MS PL) − to provide technical expertise and high level advice − to ensure visibility of the project according to EU visibility guidelines − to manage the day-to-day coordination and progress of the project activities in Amman

operating from − to deliver practical advice to the CARC throughout the entire project. Desired Qualification Profile of the RTA The RTA shall: − have at least 7 years of experience working in Civil Aviation − be a long-term civil servant from the Member State Administration with suitable

experience in the civil aviation field − have educational and or professional qualifications and experience in Project Management,

institutional issues and of Regulation & Safety Oversight in Civil Aviation − have an excellent knowledge of EU aviation legislation

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− have a good understanding of safety oversight systems, including the 8 critical elements as defined by ICAO

− have an excellent command of written and spoken English, with good communication skills

− have a university degree, preferably in an aviation discipline or have equivalent qualifications and matching experience suited to this project

− have excellent leadership skills − have good management skills Support to the RTA The RTA will be supported in Amman by a full time project assistant at his/her disposal for the purposes of translation and interpretation on a daily basis and general project duties. S/he will be recruited in line with Article 5.9 of the Common Twinning Manual. 3.5.3. Profile and tasks of the Short-Term Experts (STE) The following profiles are indicative. General professional experience − task-specific professional experience − a minimum of 7 years of experience in aviation or aviation-related fields − extensive task-specific knowledge − a working knowledge of English NOTE: All STEs must be fully computer literate in Windows, MS Word, PowerPoint and MS Excel STE 1- Air Navigation Safety Standards Expert(s) Qualified ATCO with at least 7 years ATC experience; Excellent knowledge of and experience in air navigation CNS/ATM procedures; AIS etc; Ability to develop guidance tools: procedures, manuals etc. Detailed knowledge of all pertinent EASA regulations. Must have a sound knowledge of the Single European Sky (SES) programme. Expertise in Air Navigation Safety Standards with respect to ANSPs for CNS/ATM services. Experienced in European law, aviation law and ATM issues STE 2 - Flight Operations Safety Expert(s) Must have held an ATP licence from an EASA state for 7 years continuously; Must possess appropriate Flight Instructor rating on large aircraft, but which need not be current; 7500 flight hours with 3000 in command; Detailed knowledge of all pertinent EASA regulations; Excellent and current knowledge of CAAs/NSAs/ANSPs, JARs/EASA and ICAO regulations and ICAO SARPS; Must have a sound working knowledge of the SES programme. Excellent and current knowledge of licensing regulations and respective CAA/NSA/ANSP working procedures, the assessment, revision & development of inspection manuals against EU OPS 1& JAROPS 3 requirements. Excellent and current knowledge of flight operations; Excellent and current knowledge of OJT training of CAA/NSA/ANSP flight operations experts. STE 3 - Aviation Medicine Expert(s)

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Medical doctor qualified in Aviation Medicine with 7 years continuous experience in the role in an active aviation-related discipline; Preferably holder of an aircrew licence; Detailed knowledge of all pertinent EASA and ICAO regulations. STE 4 - Transport & International Relations Expert(s) At least 7 years of relevant experience and qualification in the Air Transport field; a suitable qualification in economics; suitable experience in the fields of economic regulations and International Air Transport Agreement - the "Five Freedoms Agreement"; Detailed knowledge of all pertinent EASA and ICAO regulations; Sound knowledge of relevant IATA agreements and ICAO Annexes; Must have sound knowledge of the SES programme. STE 5 - Strategic Planning Expert(s) A suitable business qualification; at least 7 years of relevant experience. Suitable economic and business experience; Detailed knowledge of all pertinent EASA and ICAO regulations; Experience in the aviation regulatory field; STE 6 - Suitable qualification as an Accident Investigator; Suitable qualification as an Accident Investigator; At least 7 years of experience as an Accident Investigator; University degree or the equivalent; Detailed knowledge of all pertinent EASA and ICAO regulations STE 7 - Aviation Security Expert(s) Detailed knowledge of all pertinent EASA and ICAO regulations and audit requirements and procedures; solid knowledge and at least 7 years of experience of/with security organisations. STE 8 – Competition and Corporate Control Expert(s) Suitable professional qualifications; Suitable professional work experience; University degree or the equivalent; Detailed knowledge of all pertinent EASA and ICAO regulations; STE 9 - Airworthiness Expert(s) Suitable air engineering qualification; Suitable air engineering experience Detailed knowledge of all pertinent EASA and ICAO regulations; STE 10 – Airport / Airside Planning, Design and Operations Expert(s) An Airside Planning, Design and Operations Expert with relevant and sound experience in providing practical solutions and full demonstration using the applicable software to: Analyze aircraft and vehicles movements on complicated aprons layout jointly used by military and civilian aircraft; Simulate complex push-back maneuvers; Design ground markings; Assess aircraft parking stands designs and Modelling jet blast impacts.

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4 INSTITUTIONAL FRAMEW ORK

The beneficiary institution is the CARC of Jordan. It is expected that all departments of the CARC will participate in the project. CARC is an autonomous agency but subject to transport policies driven by the Ministry of Transport.

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5 BUDGET

The budget available for this twinning is 1.3 M Euro.

6 IMPLEMENTATION ARRANGEMENTS

6.1 Implementing Agency

The Implementing Agency responsible for tendering, contracting and accounting is the Programme Administration Office (PAO) The Programme Administration Office (PAO) at the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation (MoPIC) is responsible for coordination of the preparation of Twinning projects and support for their implementation as well as the provision of advisory and methodological support to public authorities in preparation and implementation of twinning projects. The contact person is: Mr Marwan Al-Refai Programme Director EU Programme Administration Office Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation Tel: +962 6 4611667 Fax: +962 6 4611669 E-Mail: marwan.r@mop.gov.jo The person in charge on behalf of the EU Delegation to Jordan is: Mr. Bertrand Jolas, Attaché - Trade and Transport Affairs , Trade, Economic Affairs and Private Sector Development, Delegation of the European Union to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan Tel. +962-6-4607000 Ext. 257; Fax. +962-6-4607001 ; Bertrand.jolas@ec.europa.eu

6.2 Counterparts in the Beneficiary Country (BC)

The main counterpart in Jordan will be the CARC. BC Project Leader The Jordanian Project Leader (BC PL) will be the direct counterpart to the Member State Project Leader PL (MS PL) and will operate in close cooperation with him, ensuring the overall steering and co-ordination of the project, the operational dialogue and the backing at political level. The BC PL's seniority will ensure his ability and skills in mobilising the necessary staff in support of the efficient implementation of the project, which is of vital importance. He will also coordinate the Project Steering Committee (PSC) on the Jordanian side. The identified MS PL counterpart is:

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Ziad eid alshadifat Director Air Navigation Safety Standard Civil Aviation Regulatory Commission tel + 962 64 799 127 mobile + 962 79 71 331 79 E.mail: ziadaubi@carc.gov.JO Counterpart to the RTA The RTA Counterpart will be sufficiently experienced on the subject of the twinning project. She will work with the RTA on a daily basis to ensure proper coordination and implementation of all activities of the project and achieve an efficient transfer of knowledge. She will be responsible, together with the RTA, for finalising the reports to be submitted to the BC PL and the MS PL for the Project Steering Committee. The identified RTA counterpart is: Mrs. Ibtisam Abu Al sameed E-mail: dspi@carc.gov.jo Contact Person The general contact point nominated by Beneficiary Institution for the implementation of the project is: Mrs. Diana Al Sabbagh E-mail: diana.sabbagh@carc.gov.jo

6.3 Contract(s)

The project will be implemented in the form of a twinning contract.

7 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE DATES (INDICATIVE)

7.1. Launch of call for proposals : October 2012 7.2. Start of project activities : May 2013 7.3. Project Completion: November 2014 7.4. Duration of the execution period (number of months) : 18 + 3 months

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8 SUSTAINABILITY

The project will have a long-lasting beneficial impact on civil aviation in Jordan. The Kingdom will be ready for acceptance by EASA as an associated member and an important step towards accepting the acquis communautaire in aviation will have been taken. All Jordanian airlines will be deemed to be safe and will benefit from easier access to the market, in particular to the European market, an objective which is of the utmost importance. At the end of the project the Jordan CARC will be in a position to master and to perform the necessary tasks independently. Because the project focuses very much on OJT the CARC will “own” the results of the project. The project will lead to improved aviation legislation and better methods of safety oversight. Furthermore, CARC experts will benefit from a professional understanding and appreciation for implementing the newly adapted regulations. Aviation safety awareness in all sectors of Jordanian civil aviation will have been greatly enhanced. The project is conditional on the continuing present excellent cooperation by the Ministry of Transport, and the Ministry of Planning & International Cooperation of The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

9 CROSSCUTTING ISSUES

Each Twinning partner is required to comply with the equal opportunities requirements of the EU, but cross-cutting issue are unlikely to be encountered in Jordan. Whilst environmental requirements are not immediately applicable to the implementation of the project, if any such situation does arise both partners are required to meet the environmental requirements of the EU.

10 CONDITIONALITY AND SEQUENCING

This project will be implemented through a twinning arrangement. Consequently, the CARC will be required to allocate sufficient, suitable experienced staff and all necessary material resources for the implementation and maintenance of the Twinning Project, including translations into Arabic where necessary, as the BC contribution to the partnership.

The commitment and participation of Senior Management of the CARC is thus indispensable, both qualities are intrinsically involved in developing and implementing the policies as well as facilitating any institutional changes required in delivering the project results and ensuring the sustainability of project actions after the completion of the project activities. Staff Inputs Significant and sufficient staff availability shall be made for the various components of the project: − At the broadest and most senior level, political commitment must be visible and support

within the CARC must be evident for the Twinning Project as a whole

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− The current Twinning Project has a nominated Beneficiary Country Project Leader (BC PL) who has sufficient authority in practice to administer and implement the project properly. This person will also be named in and will sign the Twinning Work Plan and the Project Budget, as the person ultimately responsible for its implementation

− The CARC should designate a relevant counterpart for each MS expert (STE), but a counterpart (and, indeed, a STE) may be assigned more than one role. Staff inputs should be detailed as far as possible within the Twinning Work Plan to ensure full recognition of both the practical and political commitments necessary to achieve the desired results.

− The CARC should ensure co-ordination between departments/divisions connected with the project and provide access to all necessary information and documents.

Commitments and Infrastructure Inputs The success of the project depends on Jordan in general - and the CARC in particular - maintaining their present excellent co-operation (for this project) with the EU and with the MS. This commitment requires that the CARC fully accepts the binding conditions of signing a Twinning Agreement with the EU. The CARC will make available the necessary infrastructure for the MS Twinning Partner(s) to carry out their tasks as part of its in-kind contribution for the Project. The BC commits itself to cover the costs of such important aspects as: − the provision of a permanent office for the RTA on the CARC premises, fully equipped

with standard MS office facilities (such as a telephone with access to an outside line, Skype, high speed internet with sufficient connection points and IT support, a photocopier, scanner, in-office printer, colour printing facilities, security arrangements etc). The provision of a large open-plan office for STEs is also required, to be fully equipped with the usual MS office facilities (such as a telephone with access to an outside line, Skype, high speed internet with sufficient connection points and IT support, a photocopier, scanner, in-office printer, colour printing facilities, etc.) with sufficient working space for visiting experts and :

− Suitable premises are provided for holding meetings, training, seminars or lectures, presentations and workshops, equipped with standard display facilities with the costs of catering (if any)

− Jordanian staff cooperating with the MS personnel must be fluent in written and spoken English (as far as possible) to allow for swift daily work and cooperation which will not need the services of an interpreter.

− The complete translation of all required EC legislation into Arabic by the CARC where necessary.

− The CARC continues to maintain the commitment of Jordan to the specific aviation aspects of the EU-Jordan ENP Action Plan.

− Sufficient data, co-operation and communication facilities are made available by the CARC to the MS experts.

− Sufficient aspects of all necessary legal tools have been foreseen in the Twinning Project. − The culture of the CARC and the aviation organisations which are overseen merge easily

into the requirements of a new safety culture. − The good cooperation on safety matters between all the organisations involved in the

aviation sector continues. − All necessary activities can be achieved within the period of the project and within the

allocated budget.

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− Addressing possible difficulties caused by the language barrier, the CARC will provide the MS experts with sufficient data, co-operation and communication wherever required.