Title: Control of subcontracting in the aviation sector: a step towards better regulation
Introduction :
The control of subcontracting in the civil aviation sector is a major challenge to ensure compliance with the regulations in force. Recently, the Director General of the Private Sector Subcontracting Regulatory Authority (ARSP), Miguel Kashal Katemb, met with the Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority (AAC), Jean Ntshiumba Mpunga, to discuss the conditions of this control. This meeting enabled misunderstandings to be cleared up and the importance of this regulatory control to be reaffirmed. In this article, we will explore the reasons why the control of subcontracting in the aviation sector is crucial, as well as the actions underway to ensure its application.
The challenge of controlling subcontracting in the aviation sector:
Outsourcing in the aviation sector involves various aspects such as ticket sales, catering and handling. Controlling these activities is essential to ensure compliance with the law and passenger safety. Indeed, some airlines go through ticket sales agencies or use service providers for on-board catering or baggage management. Without adequate control, there could be breaches of the regulations, thus endangering flight safety.
Current actions to ensure control:
The ARSP has already started checks in several companies operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Recently, the ARSP launched its activities in North Kivu and plans to extend them to other provinces. The objective is to identify subcontractors and ensure that they comply with the law on subcontracting. This approach aims to enhance transparency and promote fair business practices. Controlling subcontracting in the aviation sector is therefore an essential step in preventing abuse and guaranteeing compliance with safety standards.
The benefits of rigorous control:
Rigorous control of subcontracting in the aviation sector has several advantages. First of all, it guarantees the safety of passengers by ensuring that subcontractors comply with the safety standards and regulations in force. Then, it promotes fair competition between the different companies in the sector. By identifying sub-contractors and ensuring that they operate within the law, it avoids unfair practices and ensures a level playing field for all players in the sector. Finally, it strengthens the confidence of travelers in airlines and thus contributes to the development of tourism and air transport in the DRC..
Conclusion :
The control of subcontracting in the aviation sector is essential to guarantee safety and transparency. The actions undertaken by the ARSP bear witness to the Congolese authorities’ commitment to improving regulations and promoting fair trade practices. Ensuring that subcontractors comply with safety standards and regulations helps to build passenger confidence and foster the development of the aviation sector in the DRC. Rigorous control of subcontracting is therefore an essential step forward to guarantee the proper functioning of the sector and ensure a safe and pleasant travel experience for passengers