WC 10.5.3 EXTENDED DUTY

WC 10.5.3 EXTENDED DUTY

  IFATCA Policy is: Individual air traffic controllers who wish to remain in active duty, once they have met the conditions to retire, should be allowed to do so provided they meet all medical and proficiency requirements. See: WP 138 … Continued
MED 8.2.9 VIGILANCE DURING OPS SHIFTS

MED 8.2.9 VIGILANCE DURING OPS SHIFTS

There are times, especially during night shifts, where the traffic volume/demand is low. During periods with light stimulation, monotony can occur. Combine monotony with the fatigue that most will experience on a night shift and it can lead to less … Continued
TRNG 9.2.06 AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM (ACAS) TRAINING

TRNG 9.2.06 AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM (ACAS) TRAINING

  IFATCA Policy is: Comprehensive initial and refresher ACAS training should be provided and should consist of:  Definition of ACAS; Technical description and cockpit displays; Pilot reactions to Traffic Advisories and Resolution Advisories; Controller reactions and legal responsibilities; Phraseologies; Experience … Continued
Review of IFATCA Policy Regarding ATCO Recruitment & Selection

Review of IFATCA Policy Regarding ATCO Recruitment & Selection

58TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Conchal, Costa Rica, 20-24 May 2019 Agenda Item: C.6.6 – WP No. 157 Review of IFATCA Policy Regarding ATCO Recruitment & Selection Presented by PLC Summary Member Associations (MAs) in some regions are currently facing serious issues … Continued
Duty of Care Principles and Over Servicing

Duty of Care Principles and Over Servicing

57TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Accra, Ghana, 19-23 March 2018 WP No. 158 Duty of Care Principles and Over Servicing Presented by PLC Introduction 1.1. Committee (PLC) presented a paper titled ‘ATCO Duty of Care’ (PLC, ‘ATCO Duty of Care’ paper presented … Continued
Just Culture

Just Culture

55TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Las Vegas, USA, 14-18 March 2016 WP No. 315 Just Culture Presented by SESAR Coordinator Summary Just Culture has been at the forefront of IFATCA’s professional and legal debates for many years. This paper reviews the history … Continued
Review Policy on Interception of Civil Aircraft

Review Policy on Interception of Civil Aircraft

45TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 27-31 March 2006 WP No. 89 Review Policy on Interception of Civil Aircraft Presented by PLC and TOC Introduction 1.1.  Since the events of September 11th 2001, the number of civil aircraft being intercepted by … Continued
Review of the Legal Section Relating IFATCA’s Just Culture Policy

Review of the Legal Section Relating IFATCA’s Just Culture Policy

48TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 20-24 April 2009 WP No. 159 Review of the Legal Section Relating IFATCA’s Just Culture Policy Presented by PLC Summary This paper updates the legal chapter of the Professional and Legal Manual in a way … Continued
Study Civil/Military Cooperation

Study Civil/Military Cooperation

52ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Bali, Indonesia, 24-28 April 2013 WP No. 84 Study Civil/Military Cooperation Presented by PLC and TOC Summary The increase of air traffic, changed airspace requirements for military aviation, environmental driving forces, and a growing demand for airspace … Continued
The Operational Role of the OJTI

The Operational Role of the OJTI

54TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Sofia, Bulgaria, 20-24 April 2015 WP No. 157 The Operational Role of the OJTI Presented by PLC Summary This paper aims to present the role and the responsibilities of OJTIs and trainees, in everyday operations as well … Continued