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The Minister of Transport, Equipment, Tourism and the Sea and the Minister of Overseas,
In view of the Convention on International Civil Aviation of 7 December 1944, published by Decree No. 47-974 of 31 May 1947, together with the protocols that amended it, including the Protocol of 24 September 1968 concerning the authentic trilingual text of the said Convention published by Decree No. 69-1158 of 18 December 1969;
Given the Civil Aviation Code, including articles L. 211-2, L. 211-3 and R. 211-10,
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This Order sets out the general principles to be met by the security management systems provided for in Article R. 211-10 of the Civil Aviation Code.
It applies to airfield operators affected by section L. 211-3.
For the purposes of this Order, "security management system" means a structured and organized set of means, procedures and processes designed to improve security within the meaning of Article L. 211-3.
The security management system provides a formalized and explicit approach to security management that:
- is based on a general safety policy statement, which defines the basic approach of the airfield operator in this area;
- actively and continuously anticipates the safety-related events, by implementing potential hazard identification processes, risk management techniques and appropriate monitoring.
The safety management system allows the airfield operator to ensure that the highest priority is given to reducing the risk that the aerodrome facilities, services and equipment, as well as operating procedures, contribute to an aircraft accident, or cause, or aggravate its consequences.
The aerodrome operator shall designate an officer responsible for the aerodrome who has the authority to ensure that all operations and activities related to the operation of the aerodrome may be financed and implemented according to regulatory requirements.
The airfield operator identifies a function within its organization specifically responsible for developing and maintaining the safety management system and reporting directly to the responsible officer. This function is independent of operational supervision. In the case of an organization whose size does not permit, the airfield operator ensures that the safety insurance provisions are supplemented by independent and external means.
The airfield operator ensures that a training plan is put in place, which identifies and prioritizes training actions for personnel who may have a security impact.
The aerodrome operator clearly defines, for its employees and structures, security missions and lines of responsibility.
It ensures that its employees are fully aware of their roles in this area.
The airfield operator ensures that all its personnel are involved in the management and promotion of aerodrome safety. It organizes awareness-raising activities on the safety of the airfield operation.
The aerodrome operator ensures that its personnel, for all purposes, have up-to-date documentation for the operation of the aerodrome.
The aerodrome operator shall make available to third parties involved in the aerodrome updated documentation concerning the operation of the aerodrome for all matters affecting them.
The aerodrome operator defines criteria with the objective of improving safety for its aerodrome. It defines and monitors indicators to verify compliance with these criteria and to detect any negative security developments. It takes appropriate corrective action.
The aerodrome operator ensures that the modifications related to the operation of the aerodrome are assessed against the impact they may have on safety, and that appropriate measures are taken.
The aerodrome operator sets up a system for collecting and analyzing events that may have a security impact.
The airfield operator ensures that all events that it considers likely to have significant security implications are reviewed without delay and that any corrective actions that are required are taken.
The aerodrome operator shall, at any level of its organization and to the concerned third parties, disseminate lessons learned from feedback, including investigations into safety-related events.
The activities of third parties acting on behalf of the airfield operator are subject to the provisions of the operator's safety management system on the airfield. The operator ensures that this is expressly provided for in contractual documents.
The safety management system incorporates a coordination of the action of the airfield operator with those of third parties involved in the airport, with the exception of those referred to in section 16, with a view to improving safety.
It is coordinated, where appropriate, with other existing safety management systems established by third parties on the aerodrome.
The aerodrome operator has established a safety committee that reviews all aspects of aerodrome safety and proposes the necessary measures. This committee is composed of representatives of various stakeholders who may have an impact on the safety of the aerodrome.
The airfield operator regularly conducts internal audits and security reviews to ensure that the elements of the safety management system are implemented, and to recommend improvements as required.
The airfield operator ensures that its safety management system is systematically documented.
It records all information to ensure the proper operation of the security management system.
This Order shall apply effective 1 April 2008.
This Order applies to Mayotte, Wallis and Futuna, French Polynesia and New Caledonia.
The Director General of Civil Aviation and the Director of Economic, Social and Cultural Affairs of the Overseas are responsible, each with respect to it, for the execution of this Order, which will be published in the Official Journal of the French Republic.
Done in Paris, 30 November 2006.
Minister of Transport, Equipment,
tourism and the sea,
For the Minister and by delegation:
Director of Strategic Affairs
and technical,
P. Schwach
The overseas minister,
For the Minister and by delegation:
The Director of Economic Affairs,
social and cultural life of the overseas,
P. Leyssene
