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An independent review of aviation fatigue rules for operators and pilots (CAO 48.1 Instrument 2013)
Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Darwin, Hobart
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requires the services of a suitably qualified specialist or team of specialists independent of CASA to undertake a review of the latest fatigue rules for operators and pilots (CAO 48.1 Instrument 2013).
The fatigue rules for air operators and pilots have been updated as part of the CASA’s regulation reform program that seeks to align Australia with international standards, improve aviation safety, address known risks, and maintain our reputation for safety in aviation. The review will provide an informed basis on which CASA will complete the implementation of the new fatigue rules in the context of the current international and domestic regulatory environments.
The role of the specialist/s will be to:
- develop an appropriate methodology to fulfil the reivew Terms of Reference;
- implement all aspects of the required research and report on findings;
- make recommendations emerging from the findings including recommendations to support CASA to achieve the aim of the Terms of Reference.
Please see the Terms of Reference for the conduct of an independent review of aviation fatigue rules for operators and pilots (CAO 48.1 Instrument 2013) document for further detail on the requirements for review
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10 September 2017