PLC |

WC 10.5.1 RETIREMENT

IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA recommends that for active air traffic controllers the age of retirement should be closer to 50 than 55. In view of the peculiarity and uniqueness of the profession of Air Traffic Control, and in the … Continued

MED 8.2.7 HIV AND AIDS IN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL

IFATCA Policy is: ATCOs diagnosed HIV positive should be treated by their employer as fit for work unless declared unfit by the appropriate medical authority. ATS personnel should be educated on HIV and AIDS.  Counselling service on HIV should … Continued

TRNG 9.2.04 REASONS FOR FAILURE IN ATC TRAINING

IFATCA Policy is: Training organisations should be encouraged to research the reasons for failure. See: WP 164 – Istanbul 2007

Human Factor Considerations on “New Working Methods”

58TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Conchal, Costa Rica, 20-24 May 2019 Agenda Item: C.6.2 – WP No. 155 Human Factor Considerations on “New Working Methods” Presented by PLC Summary New technologies, tools and the possibilities to have ATM data available not only … Continued

Vigilance During OPS Shift

57TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Accra, Ghana, 19-23 March 2018 WP No. 160 Vigilance During OPS Shift Presented by PLC Summary Monotony, vigilance and complacency are sometimes underestimated hazards in the ATC environment. This paper will highlight these hazards and the risks … Continued

Moving to a New Facility

56TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Toronto, Canada, 15-19 May 2017 WP No. 85 Moving to a New Facility Presented by PLC and TOC Summary Moving to a new facility is a very demanding and lengthy process. It not only affects ATM as … Continued

Single Person Operations – Four Eyes Principle (4EP)

44TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Melbourne, Australia, 17-22 April 2005 WP No. 162 Single Person Operations – Four Eyes Principle (4EP) Presented by PLC Introduction 1.1. Discussions on Single Person Operations at the Hong Kong Conference 2004 brought up another aspect of … Continued

Review of ICAO’s Global Performance Manual

48TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Dubrovnik, Croatia, 20-24 April 2009 WP No. 161 Review of ICAO’s Global Performance Manual Presented by PLC Summary The WP looks into part I of the “Manual on Global Performance of the Air Navigation System”, with a … Continued

Review of Single Person Operations Policy and Four Eyes Principle

52ND ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Bali, Indonesia, 24-28 April 2013 WP No. 158 Review of Single Person Operations Policy and Four Eyes Principle Presented by PLC Summary This paper will review the existing Single Person Operations policy and the Four Eyes Principle. … Continued

Protection of Safety Information Sources

54TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Sofia, Bulgaria, 20-24 April 2015 WP No. 153 Protection of Safety Information Sources Presented by PLC Summary Aviation system safety relies on the constant flow of safety data provided on a voluntary or mandatory basis by front … Continued