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AAS 1.22 RPAS ASSUMPTIONS

IFATCA Policy is: The RPAS Operator or the Remote Pilot shall notify ATS only that the RPAS has entered the Lost C2 Link state or that the nominal state has been re-established after a C2 Link Lost. ATCOs shall … Continued

LM 7.2.7 USE OF ATS SURVEILLANCE DATA IN THE PROVISION OF NON-SURVEILLANCE SERVICES

ICAO has defined air traffic controller ratings that identify what service(s) the holder is authorised to perform. ICAO also defines some additional training required for surveillance ratings. ICAO also provides guidance as to the role of surveillance data in relation … Continued

WC 10.2.2.1 MONITORING PRIVATISATION / COMMERCIALISATION IN ATC

Privatisation of Air Traffic Control refers to the process by which the functions and/or assets of Air Traffic Control are transferred from a government department to either the private sector or to a Company or Corporation owned either partly or … Continued

WC 10.5.2 EARLY RETIREMENT

IFATCA Policy is: There should be a possibility to cease from active control before Controller retirement age. Air traffic controllers leaving active control, but staying in employ within the ATC environment should keep their controller retirement privilege. See: WP … Continued

MED 8.2.8 ATCOS WITH DISABILITIES

Every day people are exposed to certain dangers or can suffer from various diseases, which could cause a loss of licence either temporarily or permanently. There are some disabilities, which are compatible with ATC work. Unfortunately, others are not. IFATCA … Continued

TRNG 9.2.05 AUTOMATION CONTROLLER TRAINING

IFATCA Policy is: Controllers operating with automation as part of the ATM system shall receive relevant training in automatic data processing for ATC. Relevant training shall be provided for all ATC personnel in the theoretical and practical procedure associated … Continued

Flight Information Service

58TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Conchal, Costa Rica, 20-24 May 2019 Agenda Item: B.6.3 – WP No. 156 Flight Information Service Presented by PLC Summary The aim of this paper is to call attention to Flight Information Service (FIS) in aviation. FIS … Continued

Performance Measurement in ATC

57TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Accra, Ghana, 19-23 March 2018 WP No. 155 Performance Measurement in ATC Presented by PLC Summary Performance Measurement in ATC continues to be an issue in several parts of the world. Existing IFATCA policy is strongly against … Continued

Relationship Between the ATC Trainee and the Instructor

56TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Toronto, Canada, 15-19 May 2017 WP No. 155 Relationship Between the ATC Trainee and the Instructor Presented by PLC Summary The Learning/training process is a major and important phase in the professional career of every ATCO and … Continued

Protection of the Identity of ATM Staff Involved in Serious Incidents / Accidents

44TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Melbourne, Australia, 17-22 April 2005 WP No. 165 Protection of the Identity of ATM Staff Involved in Serious Incidents / Accidents Presented by PLC Introduction 1.1. This paper proposes that the identity of Air Traffic Management (ATM) … Continued