ISAGO is a standardized and structured audit program of Ground Service Providers. ISAGO target Fewer audits per GSP -Fewer audits -Audit sharing 13 June 11 IATA Montreal Regulatory Oversight Minimal direct regulatory oversight over GSPs Selection and Licensing Systems Implementation Training and Development Auditing, Reporting and Compliance Regulators hold airlines responsible for oversight of GSPs airlines struggle to obtain consistent results.
ISAGO is a standardized and structured audit program of Ground Service Providers. ISAGO target Fewer audits per GSP -Fewer audits -Audit sharing 13 June 11 IATA Montreal Regulatory Oversight Minimal direct regulatory oversight over GSPs Selection and Licensing Systems Implementation Training and Development Auditing, Reporting and Compliance Regulators hold airlines responsible for oversight of GSPs airlines struggle to obtain consistent results.
ISAGO is a standardized and structured audit program of Ground Service Providers. ISAGO target Fewer audits per GSP -Fewer audits -Audit sharing 13 June 11 IATA Montreal Regulatory Oversight Minimal direct regulatory oversight over GSPs Selection and Licensing Systems Implementation Training and Development Auditing, Reporting and Compliance Regulators hold airlines responsible for oversight of GSPs airlines struggle to obtain consistent results.
Ground Operations Presented by: Gabriel Acosta C. Safety Manager for LATAM/CAR IATA Miami 2 June 11 IATA Montreal ISAGO Introduction Introduction ISAGO Model ISAGO Documentation System IOSA & ISAGO ISAGO Benefits ISAGO Audit Pool ISAGO Training Program Status ISAGO Costs ISAGO Insurance Program How to schedule an ISAGO Audit Conclusion 3 June 11 IATA Montreal IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations What is it? A standardized and structured audit program of Ground Service Providers Internationally recognized operational standards Highly trained and experienced auditors A model for operational risk & safety management A system for registration and sharing of audits 4 June 11 IATA Montreal IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations Why are we doing it? To reduce ground hazards that affect flight safety To reduce aircraft ground damage To reduce personnel injuries To prevent acts of unlawful interference To avoid redundant audits Because nobody else can 5 June 11 IATA Montreal Evolution of Ramp Handling 6 June 11 IATA Montreal Ground damage Direct costs Damage to Aircraft: 4 Billion US $ a Year (Flight Safety Foundation 2005 Study) Indirect costs Measured in multiples Personnel injuries / deaths Loss of revenues and crew costs Hotel, meals, re-protection of affected and delayed passengers Airline reputation 7 June 11 IATA Montreal Flight Safety Foundation 2005 Study 8 June 11 IATA Montreal 9 June 11 IATA Montreal 10 June 11 IATA Montreal 11 June 11 IATA Montreal 12 June 11 IATA Montreal Current situation Redundant audits -Multiple Audits ISAGO Target Fewer Audits per GSP -Fewer Audits -Audit sharing 13 June 11 IATA Montreal 13 Regulatory Oversight Minimal direct regulatory oversight over Ground Service Providers (GSPs) in: Selection and Licensing Systems Implementation Training & Development Auditing, Reporting & Compliance Regulators hold airlines responsible for oversight of GSPs Airlines struggle to obtain consistent results 14 June 11 IATA Montreal ISAGO Model Introduction ISAGO Model ISAGO Documentation System IOSA & ISAGO ISAGO Benefits ISAGO Audit Pool ISAGO Training Program Status ISAGO Costs ISAGO Insurance Program How to schedule an ISAGO Audit Conclusion 15 June 11 IATA Montreal Key Elements All GSPs are not alike! Full service, multi-role companies vs. limited role (e.g. cargo handlers) Corporate operations, plus station operations Main emphasis today is on the station audits ISAGO cover both elements ISAGO Audits are tailored to the entity being audited ISAGO Audits are conducted at Corporate and Station Levels 16 June 11 IATA Montreal 16 Corporate Audits Station Audits ISAGO Audits Two-level audits Conducted by an auditor from an Audit Organization (A.O.) First audit activity for initial registration Two-year audit cycle Typically 1 day audit Conducted by auditors from Pool Airlines Accomplished after the Corporate Audit for initial registration Two-year audit cycle for all stations Typically 3 days audit Who When Cycle Duration 17 June 11 IATA Montreal GSP Registration Audit Sharing Upon completion of the Corporate Audit and one Station Audit (i.e. all findings closed), the GSP is placed on the ISAGO Registry Corporate Audit will be conducted first, followed by Station Audits GSP and Airlines consult the ISAGO Registry and, upon request and in line with agreed protocol, IATA provides access to audit reports ensures audit reports are kept in a secure environment 1 CorporateAudit + 1 StationAudit = Registration 18 June 11 IATA Montreal ISAGO Registry ISAGO Registry page on www.iata.org/isago 19 June 11 IATA Montreal ISAGO Registry ISAGO Registry page on http://www.iata.org/isago 02 03 01 20 June 11 IATA Montreal ISAGO Documentation System Introduction ISAGO Model ISAGO Documentation System IOSA & ISAGO ISAGO Benefits ISAGO Audit Pool ISAGO Training Program Status ISAGO Costs ISAGO Insurance Program How to schedule an ISAGO Audit Conclusion 21 June 11 IATA Montreal 21 ISAGO Documentation System ISAGO Standards Manual (GOSM) ISAGO Program Manual (GOPM) ISAGO Audit Handbook (GOAH) ISAGO Q5 Auditor Manual ISAGO Q5 Auditee Manual IATA Reference Manual for Audit Programs (IRM) Common Glossary for IOSA and ISAGO Available at www.iata.org/ISAGO 22 June 11 IATA Montreal 22 ISAGO Standards & Recommended Practices (GOSARPs) Philosophy Contain the specifications necessary to audit a ground handling service provider Generally based on the IOSA standards model Focus on compliance with: requirements of customer airlines and relevant regulations Address continuity of a Providers management system from the corporate level to front line ground operations Provide technical specifications for the various types of ground operations that may be conducted at any station 23 June 11 IATA Montreal 23 ISAGO Standards & Recommended Practices (GOSARPs) Source References IATA Airport Handling Manual (AHM) Other relevant IATA Manuals: Dangerous Goods, Live Animals, Security, Airports Relevant Industry Source Documents: e.g. ISO 9001/14001, ACI Airside Safety Handbook Relevant ICAO Annexes Relevant J AA/EASA and/or FAA Regulations Industry-proven best practices 24 June 11 IATA Montreal ISAGO Standards Manual (GOSM) GOSM 2 nd Edition - May 2010 Reduce number of standards Combine previous OMS and STM Sections Reduce number of man days necessary to perform audits Facilitate corporate audits by Airlines (versus by AOs) If the company provides services on a single station co-located with the headquarters, Corporate and Station operations will be audited simultaneously Harmonization with IOSA Standards Manual (ISM) Enhance understanding of ISAGO Standards 25 June 11 IATA Montreal 25 ISAGO Standards Manual (GOSM) GOSM 2 nd Edition - May 2010 Section 1 ORM Organization and Management System Section 2 LOD Load Control Section 3 PAX Passenger Handling Section 4 BAG Baggage Handling Section 5 HDL Aircraft Handling and Loading Section 6 AGM Aircraft Ground Movement Section 7 CGM Cargo and Mail Handling Section 1 (ORM) applies to all corporate and station audits Section 2 to 7 apply to station audits, depending on range of services offered 26 June 11 IATA Montreal 26 Headquarters ORM GSP Activity Applicable Sections Regional Office ORM Country Office ORM Passenger Handling PAX Legend: ( If applicable ) ( If applicable ) Station Management ORM ISAGO Corporate Audit ISAGO Audit Level ISAGO Station Audit Baggage Handling BAG Cargo&Mail Handling CGM Aircraft Ground Movement AGM Load Control LOD Aircraft Catering HDL Aircraft Servicing HDL Aircraft Handling & Loading HDL 27 June 11 IATA Montreal 27 IOSA & ISAGO Introduction ISAGO Model ISAGO Documentation System IOSA & ISAGO ISAGO Benefits ISAGO Audit Pool ISAGO Training Program Status ISAGO Costs ISAGO Insurance Program How to schedule an ISAGO Audit Conclusion 28 June 11 IATA Montreal 28 IOSA & ISAGO IOSA ISAGO An audit of Air Operators (passenger and cargo) An audit of Ground Service Providers Common elements Safety and security of flight operations ISAGO includes safety of ground ops personnel Audit based on internationally recognized operational standards and recommended practices Highly trained and experienced auditors conduct audits Audit sharing A system of registration 29 June 11 IATA Montreal IOSA & ISAGO Audit scope ORG Org& Mgmt System FLT Flight Operations DSP Flight Dispatch MNT A/C Eng.&Maintenance CAB Cabin Operations GRH A/C Ground Handling CGO Cargo Operations SEC Operational Security IOSA Standards Manual ISAGO Standards are significantly more numerous and more operationally detailed than the IOSA GRH and CGO standards Ground Ops Ground Ops ISAGO Standards Manual ORM Org & Mgmt System LOD Load Control BAG Baggage Handling HDL A/C Handling & Loading CGM Cargo & Mail Handling PAX Passenger Handling AGM A/C Ground Movement 30 June 11 IATA Montreal 30 IOSA & ISAGO Audit scope IOSA Ground Handling Section : Direct application to the airline Operator (not GSP) Few standards, addressing high level requirements only Outsourcing: requires airline Operator to have monitoring system of service providers ISAGO is applicable to both independent GSP companies and airline-owned ground handling subsidiaries 31 June 11 IATA Montreal IATAs Role Development and maintenance of the standards Development and delivery of training programs Management of data and information Application of system Quality Assurance Audit operations Auditor training Program management and oversight Nomination of Auditors Steering Groups and Task Forces Administration of the registration process Program promotion with Regulators and others 32 June 11 IATA Montreal ISAGO Benefits Introduction ISAGO Model ISAGO Documentation System IOSA & ISAGO ISAGO Benefits ISAGO Audit Pool ISAGO Training Program Status ISAGO Costs ISAGO Insurance Program How to schedule an ISAGO Audit Conclusion 33 June 11 IATA Montreal Benefits from ISAGO For Airlines & Ground Service Providers Airlines Ground Service Providers Reduction in ground ops incidents, accidents and injuries Audit sharing and system of registration Cost savings: Less ground damage and fewer audits Supports outsourcing decisions (e.g. new stations) Reduction of incidents in ground ops Reduction of personnel injuries Standardization across multiple operations Reduction in number of audits; lower costs Lower costs = focus resources on operations Enhanced company image/reputation 34 June 11 IATA Montreal 34 Benefits from ISAGO For Regulators and Airports Uniform standards for ground handlers Potential to complement regulatory oversight Improve control by airport authorities Pre-requisite for issuing a ground handling concession at an airport ? 35 June 11 IATA Montreal 35 ISAGO Audit Pool Introduction ISAGO Model ISAGO Documentation System IOSA & ISAGO ISAGO Benefits ISAGO Audit Pool ISAGO Training Program Status ISAGO Costs ISAGO Insurance Program How to schedule an ISAGO Audit Conclusion 36 June 11 IATA Montreal 36 ISAGO Airline Audit Pool Concept Airline EU Airline MENA Airline US
GSP in ASPAC GSP in MENA GSP in EU GSP in NAM ISAGO Audit Pool
ISAGO Audit Pool Membership
- For now, membership is reserved to IATA members - Pool members conduct an allocated number of station audits each year - Pool members have unconditional access to audit reports through audit reports sharing Pool members are responsible for nominating experienced and qualified airline auditors that conduct ISAGO Station Audits - Airline auditors undergo an ISAGO training for auditors IATA is responsible for: - Pool management and administration - Audit allocations 37 June 11 IATA Montreal North America Europe Middle East / North Africa Africa Russia / CIS 5 3 6 Latin America & The Caribbean 3 China / North Asia 3 15 Asia Pacific 2 4 ISAGO Audit Pool : 41 member airlines (As of April 2011) 38 June 11 IATA Montreal 38 North America Europe Middle East / North Africa Africa Russia / CIS -Air Canada -Air Transat -Delta -United -Continental -Aeroflot -Aerosvit -Air Astana -Egyptair -Iran Air -Qatar Airways -Royal Air Maroc -Royal Jordanian -Saudi Arabian -Air Zimbabwe -Ethiopian -Kenya Airways -South African Airways Latin America & The Caribbean -COPA -LAN -Avianca TACA China / North Asia -Air China -Cathay Pacific -China Eastern -Adria -Air France -Alitalia -Austrian -BA -BMI -Brussels -CSA -KLM -LOT -Lufthansa -Malev -TAP -TAROM -Turkish Asia Pacific -Air India -Korean Air ISAGO Audit Pool : 41 member airlines As of April 2011 39 June 11 IATA Montreal ISAGO Training Introduction ISAGO Model ISAGO Documentation System IOSA & ISAGO ISAGO Benefits ISAGO Audit Pool ISAGO Training Program Status ISAGO Costs Ground Damage Data How to schedule an ISAGO Audit Conclusion 40 June 11 IATA Montreal ISAGO Training ISAGO Auditor Training Course Course contents Training schedule Requirements for operation management systems Requirements for areas that will be audited (e.g. ORM, LOD, PAX, BAG, HDL, AGM, CGM) Relevance and meaning of programs, processes and procedures Consistent and standardized ISAGO auditing techniques Q5 Electronic Audits System Consult the entire calendar at: www.iata.org/training Developed and delivered by IATA Designed for Pool Airline Auditors Every candidate for ISAGO Auditor is required to complete the Training (as specified in the Program Manual Section 3) 41 June 11 IATA Montreal ISAGO Training ISAGO Training for Ground Service Providers (GSPs) Course contents Training schedule Gain knowledge about ISAGO from a GSPs viewpoint ISAGO Standards and GOSARPS that will be audited Q5 Electronic Audits System Preparing for an ISAGO audit ISAGO registration, data management Audit sharing, program administration Consult the entire calendar at: www.iata.org/training Developed and delivered by IATA Designed for Ground Handlers to assist in the preparation for an ISAGO Audit 42 June 11 IATA Montreal ISAGO Program Status Introduction ISAGO Model ISAGO Documentation System IOSA & ISAGO ISAGO Benefits ISAGO Audit Pool ISAGO Training Program Status ISAGO Costs ISAGO Insurance Program How to schedule an ISAGO Audit Conclusion 43 June 11 IATA Montreal 43 0 0 3 ISAGO AUDITS SINCE 2008 ISAGO Program Status As of April 2011 0 7 2 ISAGO TRAINED AUDITORS 1 4 0 ISAGO AUDIT POOL MEMBERS 0 5 0 REGULATORS / AIRPORT AUTHORITIES SUPPORTING ISAGO 44 June 11 IATA Montreal 44 ISAGO Pool and Registrations North America Europe North Asia 30% 5.3% 15 RUS/CIS ASPAC MENA AFI LATAM 4.6% 10% 7.2% 26% 3.3% 14.5% 2 3 5 3 6 3 4 # of Pool Members Registration distribution (total of 103 registrations) 45 June 11 IATA Montreal 45 North America Africa North Asia Regulatory Support LATAM Europe RUS/CIS Asia Pacific MENA -GYE -LIM -ESR -MBJ -BOG -UIO -Inter Airports Honduras -CAA UK -CAA NL -CAA BE -CAA LV -DGAC FR -DGAC TR -HSE (UK) -AMS -VCE -CPH -FINAVIA -Ministry of Transport Austria -CAA ET -CAA NG -ACSA ZA -CARC Jordan -DGAC Lebanon -DGAC Kuwait -Ministry of Transport Oman -KBP -DME -SVX -Basel Aero -MEL -PER -ADL -Australian Airport Association -MLE -BOM -FAA -Transport Canada -SEA -YUL -YYC -CAA Taiwan -CAA Macau -CAD Hong Kong -Capital Airport Holding -HKG -SJW -CTU In red: Mandates or AMC 46 June 11 IATA Montreal ISAGO Costs Introduction ISAGO Model ISAGO Documentation System IOSA & ISAGO ISAGO Benefits ISAGO Audit Pool ISAGO Training Program Status ISAGO Costs ISAGO Insurance Program How to schedule an ISAGO Audit Conclusion 47 June 11 IATA Montreal Audit Costs Corporate Audit Corporate audits are conducted by independent Audit Organizations (AOs) accredited by IATA; GSPs cover the costs of the corporate audits; The corporate audit usually takes place at the HQ of the company. In some cases, a corporate audit might be also required at the Regional and/or Country offices. Corporate Audit Cycle Amount (US $) Headquarters/Regional/Country 2 years 5 000 $ + travel/hotac expenses IATA will be covering the HQ Audit costs for 2011 (5000$) 48 June 11 IATA Montreal Audit Costs Corporate Audit In 2011, IATA is covering the cost of the HQ audits on a first come, first served basis; Priority has been given to GSPs undergoing renewal audits and those that have submitted audit requests in 2010 but due to resource limitations were moved in 2011; Travel and hotel accommodation expenses are still to be covered by the GSPs 49 June 11 IATA Montreal Audit Costs Station and Combined Audits Auditing Airlines cover their own costs inherent to station audits (at airports), including auditors travel & accommodation. Station/Combined Audit Cycle Amount (US $) Audit at Airport 2 years 0 $ (existing resources) Audit Management Software Licence Fee (Q5 Systems) 1 year 250 $ Waived 50 June 11 IATA Montreal 50 50 Corporate Audits Station and Combined Audits Cost structure 2011 US$ 5000 To be covered by IATA in 2011 Fist come, first served basis GSP to cover AOs travel and accommodation GSP to cover accommodation in case of revisit for follow-up purposes Corporate Stations and Combined 51 June 11 IATA Montreal ISAGO Insurance Program Introduction ISAGO Model ISAGO Documentation System IOSA & ISAGO ISAGO Benefits ISAGO Audit Pool ISAGO Training Program Status ISAGO Costs ISAGO Insurance Program IGOM Ground Damage Data How to schedule an ISAGO Audit Conclusion 52 June 11 IATA Montreal ISAGO Insurance Program More benefits for ISAGO Registered GSPs ISAGO provides a unique opportunity for the industry to bundle its aviation insurance buying via an insurance program Ground Service Providers (GSPs) that are ISAGO registered are eligible for the program Participants are eligible for: Increased market presence Lower premiums Better coverage Better claims handling 53 June 11 IATA Montreal ISAGO Insurance Program Whats in it for insurers? Individual risks are attractive because they are selectively bundled This increases competition and certainty of capacity Contact details: Elizabeth Holton Consultant, Risk Management & Insurance IATA Tel: +44-77-9877-1720 E-mail: E.holton@btinternet.com Carole Gates Director, Risk Management & Insurance IATA Tel: +1-514-874-0202 ext.3598 E-mail: gatesc@iata.org 54 June 11 IATA Montreal 54 How to schedule an ISAGO audit Introduction ISAGO Model ISAGO Documentation System IOSA & ISAGO ISAGO Benefits ISAGO Audit Pool ISAGO Training Program Status ISAGO Costs ISAGO Insurance Program How to schedule an ISAGO Audit Conclusion 55 June 11 IATA Montreal 01 Download the ISAGO Standards Manual 02 Familiarize the Corporate Managers with the ORM Standards 03 Familiarize the Operations Personnel with the Standards applicable to the scope of your services (e.g. Load Control (LOD), Passenger Handling (PAX), Aircraft Ground Movement (AGM) and others) 04 Register for the ISAGO extranet page at www.iata.org/isago 05 Complete the online form on Extranet Any questions: isago@iata.org How to schedule an ISAGO Audit On the ISAGO Website www.iata.org/isago 56 June 11 IATA Montreal 56 How to schedule an ISAGO Audit On the ISAGO Website www.iata.org/isago 57 June 11 IATA Montreal Conclusion IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Two fundamental aims: Improving operational safety Driving down number of redundant audits Modelled on IOSAs structure ISAGO will establish a worldwide benchmark and standard for ground operations. 58 June 11 IATA Montreal >> www.iata.org/isago >> isago@iata.org