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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 9.2.1 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

ATS 3.42 HELICOPTER OPERATIONS

The integration of fixed wing aircraft and helicopters on an airfield can present considerable difficulties to airfield ATC. IFATCA Policy is: Procedures should be developed in order to integrate fixed and rotary-winged operations at airfields. In developing these procedures cognisance … Continued

AAS 1.23 SYSTEM-BASED AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL LICENCE CONCEPT

IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA does not support ATC licensing concepts under which ATCOs are authorised to provide an ATC service based solely on the automation, equipment and/or systems utilised, because the contribution of ATCO skills and knowledge to the safe … Continued

AAS 1.08 4D TRAJECTORY CONCEPTS/MANAGEMENT

IFATCA Policy is: Implementation of 4D trajectory management requires appropriately designed airspace. See: Resolution B8, B9 – WP 91 – Toronto 2017, Resolution B7 – WP58 – Virtual 2022 See also: WP 86 – Arusha 2008

AAS 1.14 SPACE-BASED AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE – BROADCAST

Aireon LLC proposes to use satellites to relay Automatic Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast (ADSB) data from suitably equipped aircraft to Air Traffic Service Units (ATSUs) and provide surveillance coverage in what the consortium calls ‘near real-time’ across 100% of the … Continued

ADME 2.12 RED STOP BAR CROSSING PROCEDURES

Guidelines for aerodrome planning without taxiways crossing runways shall be the future aim to eliminate one of the main contributors to runway incursion. In particular when existing aerodromes are expanded strict guidelines to avoid construction of critical areas should become … Continued

WC 10.1.4 CIVIL MOBILISATION OR REQUISITION MEASURES

IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA strongly condemns the actions of governments in resorting to the use of civil mobilisation or requisition measures for the purpose of preventing or ending national disputes. Only negotiation or arbitration procedures shall be used to … Continued

ATS 3.18 SHORT TERM CONFLICT ALERT

STCA is a ground based system that relies on surveillance data processing to predict proximity between two or more targets. The program utilises radar information on both the vertical and horizontal planes and predicts the future position of those targets, … Continued