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IFATCA/ Eurocontrol Prosecutor Expert Course

52ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Bali, Indonesia, 24-28 April 2013 WP No. 164 IFATCA/ Eurocontrol Prosecutor Expert Course Presented by PLC Summary Following two years preparation, the first two pilot courses of the IFATCA/ EUROCONTROL expert training on just culture were delivered … Continued

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in ATC

61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 23-27 May 2022 WP No. 68 Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in ATC Presented by PLC & TOC Summary There are many sources and publications available on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML). The objective … Continued

Shortage of ATC Personnel

62ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Montego Bay, Jamaica, 8-12 May 2023 WP No. L166 Shortage of ATC Personnel Presented by the Dominican Republic Introduction 1.1. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the aviation industry, particularly in the reopening … Continued

Attracting New Air Traffic Controllers

64TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Abu Dhabi, 28 April – 2 May 2025 WP No. 154 Attracting New Air Traffic Controllers Presented by PLC Summary Since many ANSPs are dealing with staffing shortages, it is important to create and have a … Continued

INFO 6.1.3 CONTENTS AND DISTRIBUTION

IFATCA Policy is: The Information Handbook shall present the information by Member Association and contain at least the following elements: GENERAL INFORMATION: Information on the Association, Affiliation with Trade Unions, Information on the Employer WORKING CONDITIONS: Work and Rest, … Continued

WC 10.2.9 CO-OPERATIVE SEPARATION

IFATCA Policy is: From a human factor aspect IFATCA has strong concerns over the transfer of control responsibility to the cockpit for the following reasons: If separation functions are transferred to the cockpit the situation awareness and skills base … Continued

WC 10.3.7 AGEING ATCOS

IFATCA Policy is: ANSPs should offer career development plans as medium to long term alternatives to the operational job. Training courses for ATCOs regarding the issue of ageing should be made available. ATCOs with an age of 50 years … Continued

MED 8.2.4 FATIGUE IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

IFATCA Policy is: MAs should draw the attention of their members to the causes of Fatigue in ATC so that they can identify those to which they are most exposed. MAs should advise their members to seek professional psychological … Continued

TRNG 9.2.01 GENERAL CURRICULUM FOR ATC TRAINING

IFATCA Policy is: ATC training should consist of at least the following: 1. A program of classroom and practical instruction which should include: a) Sufficient knowledge of the duties of an air traffic controller as well as pertinent information … Continued

TRNG 9.5.2 ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING

IFATCA Policy is: Sufficient training shall be available for current ATCOs of all English language abilities so as to be able to meet the required ICAO level and subsequently retain (or improve) that competency. IFATCA strongly supports initiatives where … Continued