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The Federal Aviation Administration has renewed its Part 121 Certification Consultant Agreement with Bethesda, MD-based JDA Aviation Technology Solutions, extending through December 2013 its recognition of JDA as a firm qualified to help new entrant carriers obtain Part 121 certification. JDA received its initial Part 121 Consultant Agreement from FAA in October 2005. As part of the Certification Consultant Agreement renewal process, JDA was required to document its SMS training qualifications and SMS implementation methodology for assisting new Part 121 operators develop and employ SMS as part of their certificate program. “We had to undergo demanding training and over the years continuous scrutiny by FAA to earn and maintain our initial certification as a qualified consultant, To have that certification extended is certainly acknowledgement about the high quality of our team of seasoned experts and the successful results of our projects” said JDA President and CEO Joe Del Balzo. In addition to its team of highly experienced personnel, JDA uses a rigorous proprietary procedure, CertAssure™, to guide applicants through the certification process. By following the CertAssure™ process, both the carrier seeking Part 121 certification and the agency are assured that all aspects of the certification process have been met. CertAssure™ helps carriers expedite the process while maintaining high quality and cost effectiveness throughout the certification effort. The CertAssure™ process is also used by JDA to help existing air carriers implement FAA Air Transport Oversight System (ATOS) and Safety Management Systems (SMS) programs.
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