Review of the IFATCA Initial Training Manual for Air Traffic Control

Review of the IFATCA Initial Training Manual for Air Traffic Control

57TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Accra, Ghana, 19-23 March 2018 WP No. 159 Review of the IFATCA Initial Training Manual for Air Traffic Control Presented by PLC Summary In the six years since the IFATCA Initial Training Manual for Air Traffic Control … Continued
Rating and Endorsement Policy

Rating and Endorsement Policy

38TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Santiago, Chile, 15-19 March 1999 WP No. 156 Rating and Endorsement Policy Introduction IFATCA has policy concerning the holding of licences and ratings by air traffic controllers: IFATCA Manual 4323 Para. 2.4.6: “All ATCO’s must be licensed … Continued
Update on English Language Proficiency

Update on English Language Proficiency

52ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Bali, Indonesia, 24-28 April 2013 WP No. L009 Update on English Language Proficiency Presented by Guadalupe Cortés Summary This paper will provide information about the ICAO ́s Aviation English Language Test E Service and the ICAO Test … Continued
Military to Civilian Licence Conversion

Military to Civilian Licence Conversion

61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 23-27 May 2022 WP No. 82 Military to Civilian Licence Conversion Presented by PLC   Summary Military air traffic controllers leaving the military service to commence work in civilian Air Traffic Control (ATC) often have no recognition … Continued
TRNG 9.2.01 GENERAL CURRICULUM FOR ATC TRAINING

TRNG 9.2.01 GENERAL CURRICULUM FOR ATC TRAINING

  IFATCA Policy is: ATC training should consist of at least the following: 1. A program of classroom and practical instruction which should include: a) Sufficient knowledge of the duties of an air traffic controller as well as pertinent information … Continued
TRNG 9.5.2 ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING

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
The Proficiency Checking of Air Traffic Controllers

The Proficiency Checking of Air Traffic Controllers

19TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Toronto, Canada, 05-09 May 1980 WP No. 39 The Proficiency Checking of Air Traffic Controllers Introduction Regular and formal checks on the proficiency of qualified air traffic controllers is not at present a widely accepted practice. Some … Continued
Provision of ATS over Foreign Territories

Provision of ATS over Foreign Territories

57TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Accra, Ghana, 19-23 March 2018 WP No. 163 Provision of ATS over Foreign Territories Presented by PLC Summary For several reasons ATC is sometimes responsible for airspace of two or more countries. For ATCOs working this airspace, … Continued
Continuation Training

Continuation Training

40TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Geneva, Switzerland, 19-23 March 2001 WP No. 163 Continuation Training Introduction On request of EGATS this item was put on the SC4 agenda. The high proficiency of our profession necessitates the organisation of a well-designed continuation training … Continued
Study Remote Towers Concept

Study Remote Towers Concept

53RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Gran Canaria, Spain, 5-9 May 2014 WP No. 92 Study Remote Towers Concept Presented by TOC Summary Technology has created the possibility to provide aerodrome control service from a location other than the aerodrome itself. This new … Continued