Review of ILO Conclusions

Review of ILO Conclusions

32ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Christchurch, NZ, 19-23 April 1993 WP No. 117 Review of ILO Conclusions   Introduction At the Bournemouth Conference in 1992 it was decided that SC4 and SC7 should review the conclusions reached by the International Labour Organisation … Continued
Information Handbook

Information Handbook

37TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Toulouse, France, 30 March – 3 April 1998 WP No. 166 Information Handbook Introduction In 1973, the Belgian Guild, as part of SC4, undertook the compilation of the Information Handbook. A first edition was accepted by the … Continued
The Use of Safety Nets in ATM

The Use of Safety Nets in ATM

41TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Cancun, Mexico, 15-19 April 2002 WP No. 88 The Use of Safety Nets in ATM Presented by SC1 Introduction 1.1  The concept of safety nets in ATM has become widely recognised and established as a major safety … Continued
ATCOs and Professionalism

ATCOs and Professionalism

53RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Gran Canaria, Spain, 5-9 May 2014 WP No. 160 ATCOs and Professionalism Presented by PLC Summary Professionalism is a common term used in the aviation community, especially in reference to air traffic controllers and pilots. The term … Continued
Report of the Remote Tower Standing Committee (ROSC)

Report of the Remote Tower Standing Committee (ROSC)

62ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 8-12 May 2023 WP No. 97 Report of the Remote Tower Standing Committee (ROSC) Presented by ROSC   Summary The ROSC has had 14 meetings and produced several documents on topics related to remote … Continued
WC 10.1.7 FOUR EYES PRINCIPLE (4EP)

WC 10.1.7 FOUR EYES PRINCIPLE (4EP)

  IFATCA Policy is: Implementation of 4EP shall be encouraged by MAs, both through their ANSP(s) and their regulator(s). An ATCO shall not be held liable for incidents or accidents resulting solely or in part from the non-implementation of the … Continued
WC 10.5.2 EARLY RETIREMENT

WC 10.5.2 EARLY RETIREMENT

  IFATCA Policy is: There should be a possibility to cease from active control before Controller retirement age. Air traffic controllers leaving active control, but staying in employ within the ATC environment should keep their controller retirement privilege. See: WP … Continued
Air Traffic Controllers’ Physical Fitness Programme

Air Traffic Controllers’ Physical Fitness Programme

22ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Split, Yugoslavia, 21-25 March 1983 WP No. 63 Air Traffic Controllers’ Physical Fitness Programme Introduction It is well known that the Air Traffic Controllers’ job is a very demanding one. The high standard of performance required to … Continued
Early Retirement

Early Retirement

33RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Ottawa, Canada, 18-22 April 1994 WP No. 138 Early Retirement Introduction Current IFATCA Policy on Early Retirement (Manual, Part IV, page 4.1.5.1, para 5.1.2): 5.1 Early Retirement 5.1.1 In view of the peculiarity and uniqueness of the … Continued
Performance Indicators in Context

Performance Indicators in Context

38TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Santiago, Chile, 15-19 March 1999 WP No. 171 Performance Indicators in Context Introduction It was decided at Toulouse that Performance Indicators should continue as an agenda item for SC4. The Irish association (IATCA) were tasked with developing … Continued