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LM 7.1.5 PROVISION OF ATS OVER FOREIGN TERRITORY

For several reasons ATC is sometimes responsible for airspace of two or more countries. For ATCOs working this airspace, it is essential to be aware of all regulations and in particular differences in procedures and legal liabilities between the neighbouring … Continued

LM 7.1.4 ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONTROLLER-IN-CHARGE (CIC) IN REGARD TO LIABILITY AND OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

The position of Controller-In-Charge (CIC) exists in many units in many different countries around the world. There are differences between the supervisor’s roles and those of the Controller-In-Charge, and questions exist regarding responsibilities and legality of this position. It is … Continued

LM 7.1.3 TRANSFER OF CONTROL FUNCTIONS – LEGAL ASPECTS

IFATCA Policy is: States shall have in place regulations detailing procedures to be followed before Separation Assurance can be transferred to the cockpit. The Initial and final points at which Separation Assurance are transferred from ATC to the pilot … Continued

LM 7.1.1 FOUNDATIONAL AND GENERAL POLICY ON THE LEGAL LIABILITY OF THE CONTROLLER

IFATCA is of the opinion that the criminal and civil prosecution of controllers following aviation accidents and incidents is not in the public interest. This is a matter of how and where laws are applied in a very technical area … Continued

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