About ICASC

ICASC OVERVIEW:

The idea for an International Committee for Airspace Standards and Calibration (ICASC) was discussed at the Eighth International Flight Inspection Symposium (8th IFIS), held in June 1994, in Denver, Colorado.

Many delegates recognized a need to form an organization to serve the flight inspection community on a continuing basis because, the two-year gap between symposiums left a void in the exchange of technical information. In addition to the void in exchange of information, there was no official method to provide updates on what is happening globally to the flight inspection family.

Therefore, a few of the delegates met in Brussels, Belgium in May 1995 and agreed to establish an International Committee to serve in the interim of each biennial International Flight Inspection Symposium. The Committee presented the draft charter at the 9th IFIS, June 1996, in Braunschweig, Germany and the charter was approved. The following persons make up the founding members:

ICASC CHARTER:

This charter is a result of the thirteen representatives meeting in Brussels, Belgium, on May 24-25, 1995 and revised October, 2000 to more fully take into account the global aspects of aviation and flight inspection and related activities.

THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE FOR AIRSPACE STANDARDS AND CALIBRATION (ICASC) was officially established at the Brussels meeting. The ICASC is an extension of the International Flight Inspection Symposiums (IFIS) and is established to eliminate the void in the exchange of technical information during the two-year gap between symposiums. The ICASC consists of representatives from industry, academia, and government representing various countries.

The ICASC exists to supplement the biennial formal International Flight Inspection Symposiums by promoting continuity in the exchange of regulatory, technical, and commercial information in flight inspection.

Membership of the committee is intended to represent the worldwide flight inspection community, the reflection of industry, academia, and government interests.

THE PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THIS COMMITTEE ARE:

o To promote universally the interests of the global flight inspection family by:

• Aiming for a universal approach to safety and standards.
• Sharing technical information.
• Enhancing collaboration.
• Serving as a forum.
• Acting as a clearing house.
• Promoting the interaction of academia, industry, and government.
• Identifying and promoting cost effective solutions.

o To promote optimisation of professional standards and value to the customer

• Improving safety standards and promoting the best safety and business practices.
• Providing input to the ICAO technical working groups.
• Encouraging and communicating technical research and every day operational experiences.
  

o To serve as a bridge between "IFIS GAP" by:

• Maintaining a forum.
• Assisting in the selection of a symposium location.
• Assisting in planning organizing and conducting IFIS.
• Sharing experiences in symposium management.
  

o The structure of the ICASC includes:

• The ICASC will consist of up to 20 members representing the flight inspection community. This number includes the Chairperson and the Vice-Chairperson, and does not include the ICASC Executive Secretariat and Honorary Members.
• Host of current International Flight Inspection Symposium will be a member of committee for the two years prior to symposium. Host of the outgoing symposium will be a member of the committee for the following two years.
• The Executive Secretariat is a non-acting ex-officio member appointed by the Chairperson.
• Honorary Members may be designated as appropriate.
  

The Chairperson of the ICASC is elected by the membership for a term of 4 years, may be re-elected, and is responsible for:

• Officiating at the official meetings.
• Establishing a date and place for the official meetings.
• Informing ICASC members of Working Groups' progress.
• Appointing ad hoc ICASC members from the flight inspection community.
• Providing a point-of-contact for the ICASC.

The Vice-Chairperson is elected by the membership for a term of 4 years, may be re-elected, and is responsible for:

• Acting as Chairperson when the Chairperson is not available.
• Representing the ICASC at selected seminars, conferences, etc.
• Serving on the Steering Committee.

Members:

Members will be selected by the ICASC based on his/her expertise; the committees' requirements; geographic location; availability of the potential member to attend and participate in two meetings during the year; communicate and participate in the future International Flight Inspection Symposium. Members are expected to have access to e-mail.

Members are responsible for:

• Actively participating on Working Groups.
• Providing input relating to purpose and objectives of committee.
• Participating and representing the ICASC at selected seminars, conferences, etc.
• Serving as panel members in their areas of expertise.
• Attending ICASC meetings. May send an alternate with the approval and consent of the Chairperson.
• Ensuring that flight inspection database is established and maintained.
• Assisting with symposium planning, if requested.
  

Term of ICASC Members: The term for committee members is indefinite as long as the member is involved in flight inspection or related activities. Members may resign or their membership terminated for lack of participation as recommended by the ICASC. Filling vacant positions will be at the discretion of the ICASC.

ICASC Working Groups are formed and dissolved as needed.

Condition of Membership:

• Membership appointment to ICASC will be provisional for the first year.
  

In addition, there is a Steering Committee consisting of the following members:

• Chairperson
• Vice Chairperson
• In-Coming IFIS Coordinator
• Out-Going IFIS Coordinator

ICASC meetings will be conducted by the Chairperson according to Robert's Rules of Order.


London, 27 October 2000

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