CHALLENGES AND RESPONSES THE AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCE Peter Travers Air Ag Goondiwindi Qld Australia
CHALLENGES AND RESPONSES
THE AUSTRALIAN EXPERIENCE
Peter Travers
Air Ag
Goondiwindi Qld
Australia
Work Place Health & Safety
ISSUES:
• National & State Laws in force
• Operator compliance
• Agriculture is a high risk area
Work Place Health & Safety
Responses:
• AIMS
• AAAA training & programs
Chemical & Drift Management
ISSUES:
• Keeping Aerial on label
• Reforming pesticide labels
• Differing State legislation and licencing
Chemical & Drift Management
Responses:
• Lobbying APVMA
• Supporting NWPPA Drift task force
• Encouraging COAG
• AIMS
CASA – Flying Operations
Issues:
• CASA – AAAA Relations
• Regulatory Reform
• Part 61 – Licencing & training
• CAO 48 Flight and Duty
CASA – Flying Operations
Responses:
• Political pressure via ASRR
• Proactive involvement with CASA staff & Board
• Putting AAAA forward as industry expert
• Maintain membership and strength
• AIMS
Professional Development
Issues:
• Industry Reputation
• Association relevance
• Member engagement
• Pilot continuing learning
Professional Development
Response:
• Member support / increased field staff
• Conferences / training courses
• Promotion of professionalism
• Encourage learning culture
Integrated Management System
• Internal solution
• Needs external support
• Strength in numbers
• Small operator uptake
A STRONG AAAA DEPENDS ON YOU!
THANK YOU AND HAVE A GREAT CONVENTION!
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