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ADME 2.10 NEW TECHNOLOGY APPROACH & LANDING AIDS

ICAO has developed a transition plan allowing the introduction of new technology approach and landing aids (currently MLS and GNSS). IFATCA is concerned that the more complex environment created by the use of a number of new approach aids will … Continued

WC 10.1.2 ORGANISATIONS

IFATCA Policy is: Controllers should have the right to establish and join organisations including unions of their own choosing and for those organisations to affiliate with international organisations. Those organisations should be free from interference from employers or governments. … Continued

ATS 3.16 THE USE OF SAFETY NETS IN ATM

The use of safety nets within the ATM system has been established for many years. The scope of safety nets has extended to be not only airborne based but ground based as well. There is a move to extend their … Continued

ATS 3.32 RECATEGORIZATION OF AIRCRAFT FOR WAKE TURBULENCE

In recent years, there have been a number of initiatives to review and update the wake turbulence categories defined by ICAO and the corresponding state variations. IFATCA Policy is: Any aircraft wake turbulence recategorisation shall: Conduct appropriate safety assessments, including … Continued

COM 4.8 RTF PHRASEOLOGY IN CIVIL/MILITARY INTEGRATION

In the interests of safety and knowledge that everyone can understand exactly what is being asked of them it is important for military aircrew and civil controllers to be sure of others’ intentions. This is particularly true when the military … Continued

WC 10.3.6 STAFFING

IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA recommends that MAs establish a specific task force to work with the employer to identify and achieve the required staffing targets for each individual facility. These minimum staffing levels must take into consideration the following: … Continued

MED 8.2.3 CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT

Stress prevention at the work place has proved particularly effective in combating stress, by attacking its roots and causes, rather than merely treating its effects. Critical incident stress management (CISM) is a wide range of programmes and intervention strategies which … Continued

TRNG 9.1.3 TEAM RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA recognises the importance of TRM as defined by ICAO. TRM shall be universally implemented, continuously throughout an ATCO’s career. Competencies relevant to TRM such as teamwork, problem-solving,decision-making, and self-management should be considered in the recruitment … Continued

TRNG 9.5.1 REFRESHER COURSES

IFATCA Policy is: ATCOs shall participate in a refresher course at least every year. This course should not have a bearing on the validation of the controller. The training and simulation provided during the refresher course should be designed … Continued

TPM Review – TRNG

61ST ANNUAL CONFERENCE, 23-27 May 2022 WP No. 76 TPM Review – TRNG 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