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LM 7.2.1 JUST CULTURE, TRUST AND MUTUAL RESPECT

Accidents and incidents in aviation have been used to enhance aviation safety. Safety information is a main source for the permanent enhancement of safety in aviation, but there are many risks to its inappropriate use. As a result, safety information … Continued

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

INFO 6.1.1 INTRODUCTION

As early as 1966 SC4 (now PLC) “Human and Environmental Factors in ATC”, at that time formed by members of the Irish Association, produced an extensive questionnaire to be processed and made available to interested organisations. When, in 1969, responsibility … 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 7.1.2 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

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

MED 8.1.1 GENERAL

IFATCA Policy is: Local medical centres should be established for the examination of the ATC personnel. A National Medical Body should be established as the General Authority for determining questions of fitness of controllers whose fitness is questioned by … Continued

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

SEP 5.1 USE OF 1000FT VERTICAL SEPARATION ABOVE FL290

When considering system changes it is necessary to assess their impact on the entire ATC operational environment, and to endorse that the introduction of such changes into one air traffic system does not adversely affect, not only that system, but … Continued