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
WC 10.2.3 WORKING ENVIRONMENTS

WC 10.2.3 WORKING ENVIRONMENTS

  IFATCA Policy is: When modifying airport infrastructure affecting ATM, local ATCOs shall be involved throughout its design, development and implementation. Existing knowledge of human factors should be incorporated in design for new operational rooms and new ATC working positions … Continued
WC 10.5.3 EXTENDED DUTY

WC 10.5.3 EXTENDED DUTY

  IFATCA Policy is: Individual air traffic controllers who wish to remain in active duty, once they have met the conditions to retire, should be allowed to do so provided they meet all medical and proficiency requirements. See: WP 138 … 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
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
WC 10.1.2 ORGANISATIONS

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
WC 10.2.6 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

WC 10.2.6 AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

  IFATCA Policy is: IFATCA recognises that Public Relations play an important role in the promotion of ATC services. However, unsupervised public access to actual radar and radiotelephony data can lead to misuse and misinterpretation. Therefore, use of live radar … Continued
WC 10.7.1 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN ATM

WC 10.7.1 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK IN ATM

  IFATCA Policy is: Regulation of ATM shall remain the responsibility of the State or of those supranational public entities mandated by the member States. Regulatory / oversight functions shall always be separated from Air Navigation Service Providers. Regulatory / … Continued