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1. Communication, Navigation and Surveillance
1.1 Communication
(AERONAUTICAL FIXED SERVICE) - Aeronautical Fixed
Telecommunication service has been established as a unique worldwide network
through dedicated landline/satellite media. The end equipment is fully
computerized and compatible system switching all types of ICAO formatted
messages pertaining to flight operation , Meteorological , NOTAM and
Administrative type messages.
AERONAUTICAL MOBILE SERVICE (AMS) - Aeronautical Mobile
Service is provided to establish communication between aircraft and ground
stations on designated VHF and HF frequencies. While VHF frequencies have
limited range, the HF communication can be established up to a range of 5000nm
depending on weather condition. high frequency radio telephony at Kolkata form
a part of ICAO network and operate on the designated family of frequencies.
Kolkata Radio serves the requirement of Kolkata FIC with ATC messages to and
from aircrafts flying in Kolkata FIR and even beyond it. This service is
provided by executives who are thoroughly trained at CATC Allahabad as per ICAO
standard and recommended practices .
AUTOMATIC SELF BRIEFING SYSTEM (ASBS) - Automatic Self
Briefing system is established at Kolkata airport. This facility provides
pre-flight information service to the users. Information pertaining to status
of Nav-aids and other Aerodrome related facilities are available in the system
which are solely required for safe and efficient flight operation .this system
can also be accessed from a remote position like airlines office and even by
another aeronautical station through data sharing technology. Timely
information can be achieved by interacting with the system which is
user-friendly with its on-screen guidance .
1.2 Navigation
Navigation services for over flying and terminal air-traffic are provided as
per the ICAO norms at different airports and station. The services provide the
direction and range information to the aircrafts through installation of
various Navigational Aids such as Doppler Very High frequency Omni Range (DVOR)
and distance Measuring Equipments (DME). Landing aids like instrumental Landing
system (ILS) a system consists Localizer, Glidepath, Markers, Locatorbecons,
DME etc. are installed at Kolkata airport .Kolkata is already having two ILS on
reciprocal basis on RWY19L and 01R ,ILS RWY 19R is also in the process of
calibration and will commission within short period of time .the systems are
installed by the dedicated specialized AAI installation unit and maintained by
highly skilled AAI professionals. Periodic Air Calibration is done by the
Flight Inspection unit to confirm the performance of these sophisticated system
as per the ICAO standards
1.3 Surveillance
Radar surveillance is provided for Kolkata FIR by placing MSSR (Monopulse
Secondary Surveillance Radar) and ASR (Airport Surveillance Radar) at the
following places:
- Kolkata: ASR co-located with MSSR.
- Berhampur: MSSR (En-route) for South bound traffic. In order to have
complete surveillance, it is planned to install three new MSSR at the following
places by AAI:
- Badu (Kolkata): MSSR
- Jharsuguda: MSSR
- Kathihar: MSSR
These facilities will provide seamless radar coverage for Air-traffic
Control Services at Kolkata which will enhance air safety and efficient
airspace utilization.
The ASMGCS (Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System) meant for
surface surveillance, is also under installation.
In addition to radar facility, ADS/CPDLC presently operational at Kolkata is
also used for Oceanic Control as well as non-radar space coverage.
2. Dedicated Satellite Communication Network(DSCN)
Kolkata DSCN is a part of AAI dedicated satellite based communication
network connecting 80 AAI stations throughout India ,having 2 redundant
satellite channels with voting facility for selecting the best reception
signals. The Kolkata DSCN consists of two 6.3 m antenna , Linkway modem,
Memotec multiplexer along with other RF units and interfacing equipments. Since
it is commissioning on second march 2009, the Kolkata DSCN is successfully
working as a main /alternate means of communication for important CNS
facilities like RADAR,RCAG,AFTN,DSC,SAT-NAV etc. At present DSCN is working on
satellite INSAT-3C only due non availability of second satellite from ISRO
3. AVIATION SAFTEY
The following are the key functions of the Aviation Safety Directorate in
the region:
- Guide the various departments for SMS documentation.
- Co-ordinate safety matters with various departments of AAI.
- Monitor that ATS, Communication, Navigation and Landing Aids, GFS and Fire
Services at AAI aerodromes are provided and maintained in conformity with ICAO
Standards and Recommended Practices and CARs issued from time to time.
- Detect weakness in the functions and the practices in activities of all
departments of AAI which may affect safety of the system.
- Carry out annual safety audits of AAI airports, civil enclaves and other
facilities in the eastern region with the objective of identifying operational
and system deficiencies and hazards at ground level.
- Conduct Safety Performance Measurements of airports in eastern region
through compilation of data on various Aerodrome Safety Indicators and CNS
Facilities Performance Indicators.
- Promote and develop activities that increase knowledge and safety awareness
amongst all personnel of AAI and, to the extent possible, amongst all personnel
working at airports.
- Promote safety of Aerodromes and Air Navigation Services.
- Undertake Safety Assessments of various changes in the aerodrome
configuration, operating procedures, equipment acquisition/installation,
CNS/ATM system etc. in order to control the processes that could lead to
hazardous events and ensure that the risk of harm or damage is limited to an
acceptable level by adoption of required mitigation measures and an acceptable
level of safety will be maintained.
- Convene quarterly meetings of RSC, discuss various safety related issues,
review and evaluate safety performance of all airports in the region and advise
all concerned to take required suitable remedial measures for meeting the
target level of safety.
- Conduct periodic safety review of various Sections, Airports and safety
communication.
- Co-ordinate with CHQ on various safety matters of RHQ and airports in the
region and communicate actions.
4. Engineering
Planning and Execution of various civil and electrical works to provide the
infrastructural facilities required for ATC/NAV-AIDS as per user requirement,
proper Monitoring and control of construction and maintenance of runways /
Taxiways /Apron and other buildings and offices as per the requirement.
5. Human Resource Department
Eastern Region has a total employees strength of 1689 consisting of 700
Executives and 989 non-executives. The total manpower consists of various
disciplines viz: ATC, Fire and Rescue Services, Engineering, Civil and
Electrical, Finance, Commercial and Land Management and Human Resource
Management. SC/ST representation is 289 and 120 respectively. Similarly, male
and female representation is 1556 and 133 respectively. In addition a separate
ANS Cell is also being made operational as per CHQ’s directives. ANS Cell will
broadly deal with matters concerning ATM and CNS discipline establishment
matters.
Human Resource Department, Eastern Region regularly conducts training
programmes for the development of the employees through various programmes
conducted departmentally in Indian Aviation Academy and through outside
Agencies. Fire personnel are regularly trained at FSTC, Kolkata. FSTC, Kolkata
also conducts training programme for outsiders including foreign participants.
RHQ, Eastern Region, is also having a Regional Training Centre for ATCOs and
Regional Training Centre for CNS.
For security purposes at various airports in the region, CISF personnel have
been deployed, whose pay and allowances is reimbursed to CISF.
6. Industrial Relations
The Industrial Relations in Eastern Region, AAI is generally cordial. Union
representing majority of employees is recognized for 5 years by Corporate
Headquarters. In addition there are also Associations representing executives
in various cadres.
7. Law
The following are the key functions of the LAW DEPT:
- Monitoring all court cases /arbitration matters pertaining to RHQ (ER)
Kolkata
- Attending the different High Courts, Distt. Courts /Tribunals for our cases
of Eastern region along with the counsel
- Vetting the replies/counter affidavits etc. to be filed in the court or
before the Arbitral tribunal
- Assisting in conducting the eviction Proceedings/recovery of licence fee
etc. under the public Premises (eviction of unauthorized occupants Act)
1791
- Drafting the M.O.U/Agreement etc.
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