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VFR Flights and Airspace Capacity Model Analyses

63RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Singapore, 15-19 April 2024 WP No. 99 VFR Flights and Airspace Capacity Model Analyses Presented by TOC & PLC Summary This working paper examines various methodologies to determine controller workload, aerodrome and airspace capacity and analyses … Continued

ATCO skills with the use of Artificial Intelligence and legal liability

64TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Abu Dhabi, 28 April – 2 May 2025 WP No. 157 ATCO skills with the use of Artificial Intelligence and legal liability Presented by PLC Summary Air traffic management is not exempt from the rapid evolution … 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 10.2.3 WORKING ENVIRONMENTS

IFATCA Policy is: When modifying airport infrastructure affecting ATM, local ATCOs shall be involved throughout its design, development and implementation. Existing knowledge of human factors should be incorporated in design for new operational rooms and new ATC working positions … Continued

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

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

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

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

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

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