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WC 10.7.2 NORMAL OPERATIONS SAFETY SURVEY

IFATCA Policy is: Monitoring Safety in Normal Operations shall be seen as an integral element of a Safety Management System. A safety tool such as NOSS, shall meet the following conditions: Joint management/controller sponsorship; Voluntary participation; Trained observers; Set … Continued

LM 7.1.4 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTROLLER-IN-CHARGE (CIC) IN REGARD TO LIABILITY AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

The position of Controller-In-Charge (CIC) exists in many units in many different countries around the world. There are differences between the supervisor’s roles and those of the Controller-In-Charge, and questions exist regarding responsibilities and legality of this position. It is … Continued

TRNG 9.2.9 E-LEARNING

IFATCA Policy is: E-learning should be supported as a learning tool provided that: The quality and scope of the training shall not be diminished by introducing E- learning; E-learning serves the interest and the need of the ATCO or … Continued

TPM Review – LM

61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 23-27 May 2022 WP No. 77 TPM Review – LM Presented by PLC Summary Over the past few years, PLC came to the conclusion that the TPM was in need of a significant overhaul in order … Continued

COM 4.11 RADIO MANDATORY ZONES / TRANSPONDER MANDATORY ZONES

Traffic density is constantly increasing and due to specific airspace classification, controlled IFR traffic can be mixed up with uncontrolled VFR traffic. With the intention to improve safety, additional SSR transponder and radio equipment carriage requirements have been implemented. This … Continued

AAS 1.25 GNSS RFI

IFATCA Provisional Policy is: Globally harmonised phraseology shall be developed to report both GNSS RFI and false EGPWS alerts. See: WP 98 – Abu Dhabi 2025

LM 7.1.1 FOUNDATIONAL AND GENERAL POLICY ON THE LEGAL LIABILITY OF THE CONTROLLER

IFATCA is of the opinion that the criminal and civil prosecution of controllers following aviation accidents and incidents is not in the public interest. This is a matter of how and where laws are applied in a very technical area … Continued

INFO 6.1.2 PURPOSE OF THE IHB

IFATCA Policy is: The Information Handbook should contain current information on aspects relating to professional and legal matters in ATC in the countries represented in the Federation. It should be drafted in such a way as to enable its … Continued

ADME 2.4 SURFACE MOVEMENT GUIDANCE & CONTROL SYSTEMS

At their simplest these may consist of ground markings and stop & go lights. More sophisticated systems will incorporate taxiway centre line lighting and stopbars which can delineate the cleared route of aircraft. Where a need exists, surface movement radar … Continued

ATS 3.4 STANDARDISATION OF REGIONAL TRANSITION ALTITUDES

Problems can arise if transition altitudes vary between adjacent FIRs. IFATCA Policy is: Standardisation of transition altitudes on a region wide basis shall be implemented where applicable. See: WP 35 – Nairobi 1987, Resolution B17 – WP 60 – Virtual … Continued