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ATS 3.43 HELICOPTERS: DISCRETE IDENTIFICATION IN FLIGHT PLANS

There is no provision on the present flight plan form to differentiate a helicopter from a fixed wing aircraft, unless the type designator gives the information in order to prevent uncertainty. IFATCA Policy is: Procedures should be developed for Flight … Continued

ATS 3.42 HELICOPTER OPERATIONS

The integration of fixed wing aircraft and helicopters on an airfield can present considerable difficulties to airfield ATC. IFATCA Policy is: Procedures should be developed in order to integrate fixed and rotary-winged operations at airfields. In developing these procedures cognisance … Continued

TRNG 9.5.4 FLIGHT EXPERIENCE FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS

IFATCA Policy is: It is recommended that ANSPs: 1. Provide the opportunity for familiarisation flights in the cockpit of aircraft; 2. Provide the possibility to visit adjacent and distant air traffic control units; 3. Provide the possibility to use flight simulators for … Continued

TRNG 9.5.3 SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT COURSES

IFATCA Policy is: ATCOs should be provided with suitable courses which will prepare them for employment in other duties, including management and supervisory positions. The courses should meet the requirements of the new position. See: WP 164 – Istanbul … Continued

TRNG 9.5.2 ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING

IFATCA Policy is: Sufficient training shall be available for current ATCOs of all English language abilities so as to be able to meet the required ICAO level and subsequently retain (or improve) that competency. IFATCA strongly supports initiatives where … Continued

TRNG 9.5.1 REFRESHER COURSES

IFATCA Policy is: ATCOs shall participate in a refresher course at least every year. This course should not have a bearing on the validation of the controller. The training and simulation provided during the refresher course should be designed … Continued

TRNG 9.4.6 TRAINING AND LICENSING FOR DEDICATED FLIGHT INFORMATION SERVICE

IFATCA Policy is: Where States have established or intend to establish dedicated FIS positions, persons working these positions shall be appropriately trained and licensed. Guidance material at the global level should be made available by regulators on requirements, procedures, … Continued

TRNG 9.4.4 COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT

IFATCA Policy is: The results of competence assessments shall be treated confidentially. Member Associations should, together with their management, draw up a “code of conduct” which to the greatest possible extent will guarantee the objectivity and confidentiality of competence … Continued

TRNG 9.4.3 AIR TRAFFIC FLOW MANAGEMENT (ATFM)

IFATCA Policy is: ATFM personnel shall be subject to a competency based training and assessment framework, which amongst others will require the ATFM personnel to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge, skill and experience of all relevant ATC procedures and ATFM … Continued

TRNG 9.4.2 USE OF UNQUALIFIED PERSONNEL

IFATCA Policy is: To guarantee safety, controllers shall not be replaced by personnel who do not hold ATC licences in accordance with ICAO Annex 1, with the ratings, recency and competency appropriate to the duties that they are expected … Continued