Definition of an ATCO

Definition of an ATCO

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
Contingency Preparedness

Contingency Preparedness

  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 … Continued
LM 7.2.6 USE OF RECORDED DATA

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
WC 10.2.5 AUTOMATION / HUMAN FACTORS

WC 10.2.5 AUTOMATION / HUMAN FACTORS

  IFATCA Policy is: Automation shall improve and enhance the data exchange for controllers. Automated systems shall be fail-safe and provide accurate and incorruptible data. These systems shall be built with an integrity factor to review and crosscheck the information … Continued
WC 10.6.1 LOSS OF LICENCE

WC 10.6.1 LOSS OF LICENCE

Throughout their careers, air traffic controllers are exposed to the constant risk of losing their licence and/or qualifications on grounds of medical or technical incapacity. To avoid the risk of loss of licence and/or qualifications, air traffic controllers should be … Continued
LM 7.1.2 THIRD PARTY RISK

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
TRNG 9.2.7 BASIC DOCUMENTATION FOR USE BY TRAINING OFFICERS / INSTRUCTORS

TRNG 9.2.7 BASIC DOCUMENTATION FOR USE BY TRAINING OFFICERS / INSTRUCTORS

  IFATCA Policy is: ATC OJTIs and course developers should use ICAO Annex 1, PANS-TRG, Doc 10056 and other guidance material as appropriate to assist them in developing their training and assessment programmes. Variations dictated by local conditions should be … Continued
Performance-based Endorsements

Performance-based Endorsements

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
HF Considerations when Operating Multiple Operational Positions/Sectors

HF Considerations when Operating Multiple Operational Positions/Sectors

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
Cognitive Processes in Air Traffic Control

Cognitive Processes in Air Traffic Control

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