LM 7.2.4 PROTECTION OF IDENTITY
IFATCA Policy is: Protection of the identity(ies) of ATM staff involved in incidents or accidents shall be guaranteed. See: WP 159 – Istanbul 2007, WP 165 – Melbourne 2005
LM 7.2.5 REFERENCE CARD
IFATCA Policy is: Member Associations should provide their members with information containing the basic rights and the rules that will be applied in case of incident/ accident investigations. This should include guidance on the reporting process, Just Culture, the … Continued
LM 7.1.1 FOUNDATIONAL AND GENERAL POLICY ON THE LEGAL LIABILITY OF THE CONTROLLER
IFATCA is of the opinion that the criminal and civil prosecution of controllers following aviation accidents and incidents is not in the public interest. This is a matter of how and where laws are applied in a very technical area … Continued
LM 7.4 UNLAWFUL INTERFERENCE WITH INTERNATIONAL CIVIL AVIATION FACILITIES
IFATCA Policy is: ATC personnel are entitled to maximum security with respect to the safeguarding of personal life, operational environment and the safety of aircraft under their control. IFATCA considers cyber-attacks to be a form of unlawful interference. If, … Continued
LM 7.3.1 LEGAL ASSISTANCE FROM IFATCA
IFATCA Policy is: When accidents or incidents involving air traffic controllers are brought before an investigation board or court of law, IFATCA shall endeavour to provide legal assistance, if so requested in a timely manner by the concerned MA … Continued
LM 7.3.2 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY LEGISLATION
IFATCA Policy is: Member Associations should bring to the notice of the Executive Board any evidence of anomalies caused by equal opportunity legislation which the Federation to study. IFATCA accepts the ILO declaration concerning discrimination and equal opportunities. MAs … Continued
LM 7.2.7 USE OF ATS SURVEILLANCE DATA IN THE PROVISION OF NON-SURVEILLANCE SERVICES
ICAO has defined air traffic controller ratings that identify what service(s) the holder is authorised to perform. ICAO also defines some additional training required for surveillance ratings. ICAO also provides guidance as to the role of surveillance data in relation … Continued
LM 7.2.6 USE OF RECORDED DATA
IFATCA Policy is: Audio and visual recordings and AWR are confidential and shall not be released to the public. Audio and visual recordings and AWR shall not be used to provide direct evidence, such as in disciplinary cases, or … Continued
LM 7.2.1 JUST CULTURE, TRUST AND MUTUAL RESPECT
Accidents and incidents in aviation have been used to enhance aviation safety. Safety information is a main source for the permanent enhancement of safety in aviation, but there are many risks to its inappropriate use. As a result, safety information … Continued
LM 7.1.2 THIRD PARTY RISK
IFATCA Policy is: Procedures to reduce third party risk should clearly describe the responsibility of the ATCO providing ATS to the emergency aircraft. ATCO’s providing ATS to aircraft in an emergency situation should not be held liable for … Continued