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ATM and the Handling of RPAS

54TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Sofia, Bulgaria, 20-24 April 2015 WP No. 160 ATM and the Handling of RPAS Presented by PLC Summary Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) have been in general military use for many years. The major discussion about commercial … Continued

Fatigue Risk Management Systems

52ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Bali, Indonesia, 24-28 April 2013 WP No. 159 Fatigue Risk Management Systems Presented by PLC Summary This paper provides an analysis of (recent) scientific findings on fatigue (without taking individual situations in consideration) and the risks resulting … Continued

AAS 1.21 UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEM (UAS) TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT (UTM)

The relationship between UTM and ATM warrants attention, especially with regard to the issues created by the simultaneous management of both unmanned and manned traffic. The absence of a complete and comprehensive international regulatory system does not permit for the … Continued

Rescinding Resolution C14 From Costa Rica Conference

62ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 8-12 May 2023 WP No. 167 Rescinding Resolution C14 From Costa Rica Conference Presented by EVPP Summary During the conference in Costa Rica committee C adopted resolution C.15 “IFATCA should, within the next five … 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

WC 10.7.6 COGNITIVE PROCESSES IN ATC

For more than 35 years, IFATCA has been drawing attention to the human in the ATM system. With the ATCO not being a line worker, but the highly skilled centre of the system, this apprehension is fully justified. It is … Continued

WC 10.4.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

IFATCA Policy is: Remuneration for the profession of air traffic controller shall be commensurate with the requirements and responsibilities of the profession, not limited by the practices of other organisations. Equal remuneration shall be granted for equal work with … Continued

MED 8.2.5 WORK AS ATCO WHEN PREGNANT

IFATCA Policy is: Pregnancy is a normal female human condition which shall not result in automatic suspension of an ATCO’s licence. When considering the design of the workplace and working conditions, employers should also take into account the requirement … Continued

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

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