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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

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

INFO 6.1.4 METHOD OF UPDATING

IFATCA Policy is: The Information Handbook shall be updated by means of an electronic form, made available on the IFATCA website. New and amended entries shall be sent to office@ifatca.org. An enquiry shall be done at least once every … Continued

WC 10.2.10 SHORT TERM CONFLICT ALERT (STCA): HUMAN FACTORS / LEGAL ASPECTS

IFATCA Policy is: The Short Term Conflict Alert (STCA) system should only alert the controllers at the specific radar sector concerned, and not at positions where controllers are not involved in the alert. The methods and procedures for the … 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

Competence Assessment

57TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Accra, Ghana, 19-23 March 2018 WP No. 156 Competence Assessment Presented by PLC Summary The competence of ATCOs should be assessed regularly. Most ANSP’s have a process in place for competence assessment, being observed while working on … Continued