The AFI-CIS program includes AIR/OPS/AGA/ANS - Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) who are qualified to offer specific and detailed technical assistance in the audit area of “AIG.” Technical assistance is available in the following critical elements of a safety oversight system:-

• CE 1 (Legislation- (limited to recommended legislative text only));
• CE 2 (Specific Operating Regulations-(limited to recommended regulatory text only));
• CE 4 (OJT to national inspectors);
• CE 5 (limited to Technical guidance material);
• CE 8 (Resolution of Safety Concerns).

Specific assistance in “AIG” is conducted consistent with the AFI-CIS MOU and it includes the following tasks:-

1. Recommend amendments to Legislation and Specific Operating Regulations;
2. Conduct audits of past certification and surveillance activities;
3. Resolution of Safety Concerns;
4. Assist Member States during the preparation of Compliance Checklist for ICAO Annexes and CMA Protocol Questions including uploading of compliance data on the CMA online framework;