Civil Aviation Authority hereby informs, that International Civil Aviation Organisation has established the ICAO Programme for Aviation Volunteers (IPAV). The programme provides a framework for the deployment of aviation professionals, working as volunteers to, among others, respond to emergencies affecting the aviation system in a State, develop capabilities in the implementation of ICAO SARPs, resolve deficiencies in the State’s fulfilment of its civil aviation oversight responsibilities and foster self-reliance and growth.
In support of the Organization’s “No Country Left Behind” initiative, the IPAV will provide short-term assistance to States in addressing shortcomings identified during audits in order to achieve high levels of effective implementation of ICAO SARPs. Assistance could also be provided in non-audit areas in response to requests from States, subject to availability of experts with the required skill sets.
Skilled and experienced volunteers will be engaged through ICAO to provide short-term assistance to States in the performance of specified tasks related to their field of expertise. The volunteer on the other hand will have the opportunity to maintain and possibly update his/her skills and make valuable contributions to the development of civil aviation.
Participation in the IPAV is open to all aviation professionals from ICAO, the aviation industry, States and private sector, subject to review of their credentials by ICAO. A minimum of seven years of experience in their field of specialization will be required. Eligible individuals would be requested to indicate their interest or readiness to participate in the IPAV. The principal factors in the selection of volunteers for assignment shall be educational/professional qualifications, knowledge, expertise and competence in the desired field, proficiency in the required working language and an expressed interest to serve under the IPAV.
States are urged to give wide publicity to the IPAV within their aviation community with a view to attracting eligible aviation professionals to participate in the IPAV. ICAO will maintain a specific roster for the programme. Interested persons should submit their CVs to the Technical Cooperation Bureau by email at . States may also submit their request for assistance under the programme to the same address.