MED 8.2.6 SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

MED 8.2.6 SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

  IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA views substance abuse with concern and cautions MAs against it. A programme of education of substance abuse should be made available to air traffic controllers by their employer in consultation with the MA. All appropriate … Continued
Intimidation of the Air Traffic Controller

Intimidation of the Air Traffic Controller

DISCLAIMER The draft recommendations contained herein were preliminary drafts submitted for discussion purposes only and do not constitute final determinations. They have been subject to modification, substitution, or rejection and may not reflect the adopted positions of IFATCA. For the … Continued
Vigilance During OPS Shift

Vigilance During OPS Shift

DISCLAIMER The draft recommendations contained herein were preliminary drafts submitted for discussion purposes only and do not constitute final determinations. They have been subject to modification, substitution, or rejection and may not reflect the adopted positions of IFATCA. For the … Continued
Study Hypoxia Warning

Study Hypoxia Warning

DISCLAIMER The draft recommendations contained herein were preliminary drafts submitted for discussion purposes only and do not constitute final determinations. They have been subject to modification, substitution, or rejection and may not reflect the adopted positions of IFATCA. For the … Continued
MED 8.2.7 HIV AND AIDS IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

MED 8.2.7 HIV AND AIDS IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

  IFATCA Policy is: ATCOs diagnosed HIV positive should be treated by their employer as fit for work unless declared unfit by the appropriate medical authority. ATS personnel should be educated on HIV and AIDS.
 Counselling service on HIV should … Continued
Annual Report of Sub-Committee Medical

Annual Report of Sub-Committee Medical

DISCLAIMER The draft recommendations contained herein were preliminary drafts submitted for discussion purposes only and do not constitute final determinations. They have been subject to modification, substitution, or rejection and may not reflect the adopted positions of IFATCA. For the … Continued
Guidelines on Mental Fitness

Guidelines on Mental Fitness

DISCLAIMER The draft recommendations contained herein were preliminary drafts submitted for discussion purposes only and do not constitute final determinations. They have been subject to modification, substitution, or rejection and may not reflect the adopted positions of IFATCA. For the … Continued
ATCOs with Disabilities

ATCOs with Disabilities

DISCLAIMER The draft recommendations contained herein were preliminary drafts submitted for discussion purposes only and do not constitute final determinations. They have been subject to modification, substitution, or rejection and may not reflect the adopted positions of IFATCA. For the … Continued
MED 8.2.8 ATCOS WITH DISABILITIES

MED 8.2.8 ATCOS WITH DISABILITIES

Every day people are exposed to certain dangers or can suffer from various diseases, which could cause a loss of licence either temporarily or permanently. There are some disabilities, which are compatible with ATC work. Unfortunately, others are not. IFATCA … Continued
Counselling as a Means of Reducing Stress Among Air Traffic Controllers

Counselling as a Means of Reducing Stress Among Air Traffic Controllers

DISCLAIMER The draft recommendations contained herein were preliminary drafts submitted for discussion purposes only and do not constitute final determinations. They have been subject to modification, substitution, or rejection and may not reflect the adopted positions of IFATCA. For the … Continued