Propuesta de una guía para la certificación de las organizaciones de mantenimiento de transporte aéreo en Ecuador

Abstract

The objective of this study was to prepare a guide to obtain the Certification of Air Transport Maintenance Organizations in Ecuador in order to guarantee the approval of national organizations without complex and time consuming procedures according to the ICAO, DGAC and RDAC-145 regulations. In addition, the information was collected through the application of interviews, surveys and observation cheklists to the General Director of Civil Aviation and maintenance organizations. During an interview with the Coordinator of Airworthiness Management, it was possible to identify that he is responsible to plan, regulate and control all the airport activities carried out within the Ecuadorian territory. Also, it can be said that this guide will be useful to reduce delay times to obtain maintenance manuals from each of the organizations. Through the observation, it was known that the organizations are made up with qualified employees, necessary tools, hangars with proper dimensions and a waste management system due to specialized companies which are hired to take care of the staff. It is concluded that this guide contains all the requirements and necessary parameters established in RDAC-145 to contribute to maintenance organizations that require to be approved in order to provide their operational service. The institutions are recommended to use this guide in maintenance and air operation areas as a technical support to guarantee its approval and certification by the General Department of Civil Aviation of Ecuador.