WC 10.2.2.1 MONITORING PRIVATISATION / COMMERCIALISATION IN ATC

WC 10.2.2.1 MONITORING PRIVATISATION / COMMERCIALISATION IN ATC

Privatisation of Air Traffic Control refers to the process by which the functions and/or assets of Air Traffic Control are transferred from a government department to either the private sector or to a Company or Corporation owned either partly or … Continued
WC 10.5.2 EARLY RETIREMENT

WC 10.5.2 EARLY RETIREMENT

  IFATCA Policy is: There should be a possibility to cease from active control before Controller retirement age. Air traffic controllers leaving active control, but staying in employ within the ATC environment should keep their controller retirement privilege. See: WP … Continued
MED 8.2.8 ATCOS WITH DISABILITIES

MED 8.2.8 ATCOS WITH DISABILITIES

Every day people are exposed to certain dangers or can suffer from various diseases, which could cause a loss of licence either temporarily or permanently. There are some disabilities, which are compatible with ATC work. Unfortunately, others are not. IFATCA … Continued
TRNG 9.2.05 AUTOMATION CONTROLLER TRAINING

TRNG 9.2.05 AUTOMATION CONTROLLER TRAINING

  IFATCA Policy is: Controllers operating with automation as part of the ATM system shall receive relevant training in automatic data processing for ATC. Relevant training shall be provided for all ATC personnel in the theoretical and practical procedure associated … Continued
TPM Review – ADME

TPM Review – ADME

61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 23-27 May 2022 WP No. 59 TPM Review – ADME Presented by TOC   Summary Over the past few years, TOC came to the conclusion that the TPM was in need of a significant overhaul in order … Continued
WC 10.2.4 ATC SYSTEMS

WC 10.2.4 ATC SYSTEMS

  IFATCA Policy is: Research should be carried out in each country to determine the capacity of the ATC system and the workload to be carried by each air traffic controller. Air traffic controllers should be provided with ATC equipment … Continued
COM 4.1 ALPHA – NUMERIC CALLSIGNS

COM 4.1 ALPHA – NUMERIC CALLSIGNS

The concept of call sign confusion and particularly the use of alphanumeric call signs are investigated by IFATCA. IFATCA Policy is: To reduce the possibility of call sign confusion: Call signs that correspond to the last two designators of both … Continued
AAS 1.12 AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

AAS 1.12 AIRCRAFT FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Aircraft Flight Management Systems are in place on almost all transport aircraft in use today. These systems have been developed in order to assist the operation of the aircraft and to improve safety. ATM considerations have generally been a by-product … Continued
AAS 1.18 MULTIPLE DELAY ABSORPTION PROGRAMS

AAS 1.18 MULTIPLE DELAY ABSORPTION PROGRAMS

As air traffic counts around the world increase, the demand on airports is growing exponentially. In order to facilitate safe and orderly operations at aerodromes, ANSPs are applying spacing methods deeper and deeper into the en route environment. The application … Continued
LM 7.2.1 JUST CULTURE, TRUST AND MUTUAL RESPECT

LM 7.2.1 JUST CULTURE, TRUST AND MUTUAL RESPECT

Accidents and incidents in aviation have been used to enhance aviation safety. Safety information is a main source for the permanent enhancement of safety in aviation, but there are many risks to its inappropriate use. As a result, safety information … Continued