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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

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

ATS 3.5 PROVISION OF OPERATIONAL AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION

An air navigation services system requires rapid access to correct current and conclusive data from a common source. In the air traffic control environment such data is often needed immediately in response to urgency or emergency situations. There is too … Continued

ATS 3.11 AVIATION RADIO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM PROTECTION

Spectrum Protection refers to the management of the radio-frequency spectrum in order to protect particular interests. The spectrum includes not only communications and datalink applications, but also navigation and other uses. Aviation is just one of the many users of … Continued

ATS 3.27 SID AND STAR NAMING

The use of SIDs and STARS has grown tremendously in the past decade. Unfortunately, there has been a noticeable lack of standardization and the result pilots face is a confusing mix of local practices. One of these is how the … Continued

COM 4.3 COMMUNICATIONS FAILURE

Some radios have a sleep mode that causes communication failures without being noticed. This results in serious security and cost issues for the military. Radio communication failure is a rare occurrence, but it can result in undesirable situations. Present ICAO … Continued

WC 10.3.1 DUTY ROSTERS

IFATCA Policy is: The duty roster should be based on at least 2 consecutive days off in every 7 days. Duty rosters should be agreed with the air traffic controllers involved. SPO shall be avoided. An optimal roster should … Continued

WC 10.7.4 INTRINSIC AND TACTICAL SAFETY

IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA recommends that all parties involved in airport and airspace design address intrinsic safety with the highest priority. See: WP 169 – Arusha 2008

LM 7.2.2 EXEMPTION FROM DUTY

IFATCA Policy is: In the event of an alleged occurrence, the ATCO(s) shall have the opportunity to be relieved from control duties. IFATCA recommends the ATCO(s) be relieved. The relief shall be without prejudice and non-disciplinary. When the ATCO(s) … Continued

TRNG 9.4.1 A SYSTEM COMBINING ASSESSMENTS WITH EXAMINATIONS

IFATCA Policy is: During training at an Approved Training Organisation (ATO), assessments on all theoretical subjects should be carried out. Results should be analysed and discussed with the trainees. Multiple assessments and debriefings should take place consistently throughout the … Continued