WC 10.2.11 ATM SAFETY MONITORING TOOL

WC 10.2.11 ATM SAFETY MONITORING TOOL

IFATCA considers ASMT to denote a generic ATM Safety Monitoring Tool that extracts ATM system data to detect infringements to parameters predefined within the system itself. The evolution of ASMT and the legal requirement to implement it in an increasing … Continued
WC 10.7.3 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

WC 10.7.3 SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

  IFATCA Policy is: Air NavigationService Providers (ANSPs) should be encouraged from the outset to utilise the available and current operational expertise already existing within their organisations when developing SMS. Human Factor issues shall be accounted for in each phase … Continued
LM 7.1.5 PROVISION OF ATS OVER FOREIGN TERRITORY

LM 7.1.5 PROVISION OF ATS OVER FOREIGN TERRITORY

For several reasons ATC is sometimes responsible for airspace of two or more countries. For ATCOs working this airspace, it is essential to be aware of all regulations and in particular differences in procedures and legal liabilities between the neighbouring … Continued
TRNG 9.3.1 ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING (OJT)

TRNG 9.3.1 ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING (OJT)

  IFATCA Policy is: A period of consolidation should follow a validation. The previous experience of the student shall be taken into account. Apart from being validated on the sector concerned, controllers should not be engaged in training student controllers … Continued
TPM Review – MED

TPM Review – MED

DISCLAIMER The draft recommendations contained herein were preliminary drafts submitted for discussion purposes only and do not constitute final determinations. They have been subject to modification, substitution, or rejection and may not reflect the adopted positions of IFATCA. For the … Continued
COM 4.12 AUTOLAND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PILOTS AND CONTROLLERS

COM 4.12 AUTOLAND COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PILOTS AND CONTROLLERS

Autoland is a procedure performed by pilots all over the world and its use is expected to become more common in the future. There are no international standards that require pilots to notify controllers when they are performing an Autoland. … Continued
ATS 3.51 GLOBAL HARMONISATION IN THE INTERACTION BETWEEN ATM STAKEHOLDERS IN A TBO MIXED-MODE OPERATIONS

ATS 3.51 GLOBAL HARMONISATION IN THE INTERACTION BETWEEN ATM STAKEHOLDERS IN A TBO MIXED-MODE OPERATIONS

IFATCA Policy is: Before implementing TBO, there shall be a clear delineation of roles and responsibilities with regard to processing and  interacting with the different flight plan formats, including during mixed mode operations. Examples include the following: Updating revised trajectories … Continued
INFO 6.1.1 INTRODUCTION

INFO 6.1.1 INTRODUCTION

As early as 1966 SC4 (now PLC) “Human and Environmental Factors in ATC”, at that time formed by members of the Irish Association, produced an extensive questionnaire to be processed and made available to interested organisations. When, in 1969, responsibility … Continued
INFO 6.1.3 CONTENTS AND DISTRIBUTION

INFO 6.1.3 CONTENTS AND DISTRIBUTION

  IFATCA Policy is: The Information Handbook shall present the information by Member Association and contain at least the following elements: GENERAL INFORMATION: Information on the Association, Affiliation with Trade Unions, Information on the Employer WORKING CONDITIONS: Work and Rest, … Continued
ADME 2.5 PROVISION OF ATS AT AERODROMES

ADME 2.5 PROVISION OF ATS AT AERODROMES

  IFATCA Policy is: Air Traffic Control service shall be provided at aerodromes that: have published IFR approach, departure or holding procedures, and where control is required for the safety of air traffic. for VFR operations, where required to ensure … Continued