ATS 3.23 INSTRUMENT DEPARTURES AND ARRIVALS

ATS 3.23 INSTRUMENT DEPARTURES AND ARRIVALS

Standard Instrument Departures (SIDs) and Standard Instrument Arrivals (STARs) are published procedures which include route information and may include tracking, level, speed and other requirements and restrictions. SIDs and STARs are becoming increasingly complex and differences in design and phraseologies … Continued
ATS 3.39 CRISIS MANAGEMENT

ATS 3.39 CRISIS MANAGEMENT

Crisis management is an important present-day issue, with many global and regional initiatives to help the aviation industry cope with major disruptions. To effectively manage a crisis situation, an up-to-date crisis and contingency plan is an important first step. IFATCA … Continued
WC 10.2.5 AUTOMATION / HUMAN FACTORS

WC 10.2.5 AUTOMATION / HUMAN FACTORS

  IFATCA Policy is: Automation shall improve and enhance the data exchange for controllers. Automated systems shall be fail-safe and provide accurate and incorruptible data. These systems shall be built with an integrity factor to review and crosscheck the information … Continued
WC 10.6.1 LOSS OF LICENCE

WC 10.6.1 LOSS OF LICENCE

Throughout their careers, air traffic controllers are exposed to the constant risk of losing their licence and/or qualifications on grounds of medical or technical incapacity. To avoid the risk of loss of licence and/or qualifications, air traffic controllers should be … Continued
LM 7.1.2 THIRD PARTY RISK

LM 7.1.2 THIRD PARTY RISK

  IFATCA Policy is:   Procedures to reduce third party risk should clearly describe the responsibility of the ATCO providing ATS to the emergency aircraft. ATCO’s providing ATS to aircraft in an emergency situation should not be held liable for … Continued
TRNG 9.2.07 BASIC DOCUMENTATION FOR USE BY TRAINING OFFICERS / INSTRUCTORS

TRNG 9.2.07 BASIC DOCUMENTATION FOR USE BY TRAINING OFFICERS / INSTRUCTORS

  IFATCA Policy is: ATC OJTIs and course developers should use ICAO Annex 1, PANS-TRG, Doc 10056 and other guidance material as appropriate to assist them in developing their training and assessment programmes. Variations dictated by local conditions should be … Continued
TPM Review – ATS (Major Edits)

TPM Review – ATS (Major Edits)

61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 23-27 May 2022 WP No. 61 TPM Review – ATS (Major Edits) Presented by TOC   Summary The ATS section of the Technical Professional Manual is robust in policies and some of them need updating. These updates … Continued
WC 10.1.1 IFATCA’s ROLE IN THE AREA OF PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL ISSUES

WC 10.1.1 IFATCA’s ROLE IN THE AREA OF PROFESSIONAL AND INDUSTRIAL ISSUES

  IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA has the right to develop policy on all matters associated with the provision of air traffic services. The terms ‘industrial’ and ‘professional’ refer to the approach to and implementation of such policies rather than the … Continued