EASTERN REGIONAL HEADQUARTERS

परिचय

Eastern Region controls 20 Airports (including 12 Non Operational Airports) and 4 Aeronautical Communications Stations. Eastern Regional Headquarters coordinates and controls the entire activities of all the Airports and Aeronautical Communication Stations listed below.

Regional Executive Director (RED) of Airports Authority of India is the Executive Head of the Eastern Region. He is the overall in-charge of all activities (Operations, Security, Commercial, Safety, Finance& Administration) of the Eastern Region of the Airports Authority of India. The Eastern Region of Airports Authority of India is presently headed by Sh. Manoj Gangal, Regional Executive Director.

Functions & Responsibilities of Eastern Regional of AAI

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.

1. Co-ordinate safety matters with various departments of AAI.
2. 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.
3. Detect weakness in the functions and the practices in activities of all departments of AAI which may affect safety of the system.
4. 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.
5. Conduct Safety Performance Measurements of airports in eastern region through compilation of data on various Aerodrome Safety Indicators and CNS Facilities Performance Indicators.
6. 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.
7. Promote safety of Aerodromes and Air Navigation Services.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. Conduct periodic safety review of various Sections, Airports and safety communication.
11. 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:

1. Monitoring all court cases /arbitration matters pertaining to RHQ (ER) Kolkata
2. Attending the different High Courts, Distt. Courts /Tribunals for our cases of Eastern region along with the counsel
3. Vetting the replies/counter affidavits etc. to be filed in the court or before the Arbitral tribunal
4. Assisting in conducting the eviction Proceedings/recovery of licence fee etc. under the Airports Authority of India Act, 1994
5. Drafting the M.O.U/Agreement etc.