Civil Aviation
Our Vision
“To be a Global Leader in the Sustainable Development of Civil Aviation“
The Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority (hereinafter referred to as “the Authority”) was established by the Civil Aviation Act, 2001 (Act 11 of 2001). The principal function of the Authority is to regulate and administer a safe civil aviation system whilst ensuring that Trinidad and Tobago properly discharges its obligations under international civil aviation agreements and treaties, in particular, the Convention on International Civil Aviation commonly known as “the Chicago Convention”.
Corporate Statement
The Board has developed a corporate statement for the Authority defining the Authority’s Mission, Guiding Principles and Core Values.
Our core values: Honesty, Integrity, Respect and Equity
Mission : “To ensure a safe, secure and sustainable civil aviation system, through the provision of the highest quality services in accordance with national and international standards.”
Guiding Principles: Safety, Performance, Professionalism, Teamwork, Accountability, Quality and Diversity
Air Navigation Services
Within the ANS, four (4) primary lines of operations work together to ensure that the Authority meets its responsibility of providing and delivering a safe, efficient and responsive aviation system. ANS is responsible for four (4) sub-sections, highlighted below.
ANS provides a bundle of services to aircraft to enable safe and efficient flight from one destination to another.
• The ANS Planning and Development (P&D) is a key support and enabler to the Division’s decision making responsibilities in implementing policies, procedures and technologies for achieving ANS operational improvements.
• Air Traffic Control (ATC) services prevent collisions between aircraft, and on the manoeuvring area between aircraft and obstructions; and expediting and maintaining an orderly flow of air traffic.
• The Communication, Navigation and Surveillance (CNS) service is the technical backbone of the Air Traffic Management system. It is responsible for planning, installing and maintaining the technical systems used by ATCs and Aeronautical Information Management (AIM) Officers.
• AIM ensures the flow of aeronautical information/data necessary for safety, regularity and efficiency of international air navigation. AIM is responsible for collating/assembling, editing, formatting, publishing and distributing aeronautical data to pilots, Air Traffic Control units and other stakeholders.