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This section of the Civil Aviation Department is responsible for safety oversight in the areas of operations of aircraft and the regulation of: . Aviation Security; . Air Traffic Services and Aerodromes; . Airworthiness; and . Personnel Licensing. Safety oversight is defined as a function by means of which States ensure effective implementation of the safety-related Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and the associated procedures contained in the Annexes to the Convention on International Civil Aviation and related ICAO documents. Barbados' responsibility under the Convention includes the licensing of operational personnel such as pilots and air traffic controllers, certification of aircraft, air operators, airports and maintenance organizations as well as control and supervision of licensed personnel, certified products and approved organizations This section of the department is manned by appropriately trained professionals.