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
Conversion of Military ATCO Licences

Conversion of Military ATCO Licences

62ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 8-12 May 2023 WP No. 155 Conversion of Military ATCO Licences Presented by PLC   Summary Military Air Traffic Controllers (ATCOs) leaving the military service to commence work in civilian Air Traffic Control (ATC) … Continued
TRNG 9.2.02 GRADUATION

TRNG 9.2.02 GRADUATION

  IFATCA Policy is: Air traffic control students who successfully complete the training should be considered to have fulfilled the requirements for graduating from a post-secondary educational institution. See: WP 164 – Istanbul 2007, WP 154 – Singapore 2024 See … Continued
TRNG 9.5.3 SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT COURSES

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
Virtual Centres – Review ATS 3.15 Functional Blocks of Airspace

Virtual Centres – Review ATS 3.15 Functional Blocks of Airspace

56TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Toronto, Canada, 15-19 May 2017 WP No. 84 Virtual Centres – Review ATS 3.15 Functional Blocks of Airspace Presented by PLC and TOC Summary The worldwide patchwork of FIRs and associated ANSPs is a cause of operational … Continued
Policy Review on Validity of Controller Licence

Policy Review on Validity of Controller Licence

40TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Geneva, Switzerland, 19-23 March 2001 WP No. 176 Policy Review on Validity of Controller Licence Introduction This policy was included for review at the Marrakech 2000 conference. The policy is in the IFATCA Manual at Page 4342; … Continued