TRNG 9.3.1 ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING (OJT)

TRNG 9.3.1 ON-THE-JOB-TRAINING (OJT)

  IFATCA Policy is: A period of consolidation should follow a validation. The previous experience of the student shall be taken into account. Apart from being validated on the sector concerned, controllers should not be engaged in training student controllers … Continued
TRNG 9.4.1 A SYSTEM COMBINING ASSESSMENTS WITH EXAMINATIONS

TRNG 9.4.1 A SYSTEM COMBINING ASSESSMENTS WITH EXAMINATIONS

  IFATCA Policy is: During training at an Approved Training Organisation (ATO), assessments on all theoretical subjects should be carried out. Results should be analysed and discussed with the trainees. Multiple assessments and debriefings should take place consistently throughout the … Continued
TRNG 9.4.2 USE OF UNQUALIFIED PERSONNEL

TRNG 9.4.2 USE OF UNQUALIFIED PERSONNEL

  IFATCA Policy is: To guarantee safety, controllers shall not be replaced by personnel who do not hold ATC licences in accordance with ICAO Annex 1, with the ratings, recency and competency appropriate to the duties that they are expected … Continued
TRNG 9.4.3 AIR TRAFFIC FLOW MANAGEMENT (ATFM)

TRNG 9.4.3 AIR TRAFFIC FLOW MANAGEMENT (ATFM)

  IFATCA Policy is: ATFM staff not performing clerical or administrative functions, so called ATFM controllers, shall be qualified controllers with recent experience in control duties on entry to ATFM services. The responsibility for aircraft in flight remains solely with … Continued
TRNG 9.4.4 COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT

TRNG 9.4.4 COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT

  IFATCA Policy is: The results of competence assessments shall be treated confidentially. Member Associations should, together with their management, draw up a “code of conduct” which to the greatest possible extent will guarantee the objectivity and confidentiality of competence … Continued
TRNG 9.4.6 TRAINING AND LICENSING FOR DEDICATED FLIGHT INFORMATION SERVICE

TRNG 9.4.6 TRAINING AND LICENSING FOR DEDICATED FLIGHT INFORMATION SERVICE

  IFATCA Policy is: Where States have established or intend to establish dedicated FIS positions, persons working these positions shall be appropriately trained and licensed. Guidance material at the global level should be made available by regulators on requirements, procedures, … Continued
TRNG 9.5.1 REFRESHER COURSES

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
TRNG 9.5.2 ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING

TRNG 9.5.2 ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING

  IFATCA Policy is: Sufficient training shall be available for current ATCOs of all English language abilities so as to be able to meet the required ICAO level and subsequently retain (or improve) that competency. IFATCA strongly supports initiatives where … Continued
TRNG 9.5.3 SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT COURSES

TRNG 9.5.3 SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT COURSES

  IFATCA Policy is: ATCOs should be provided with suitable courses which will prepare them for employment in other duties, including management and supervisory positions. The courses should meet the requirements of the new position. See: WP 164 – Istanbul … Continued
TRNG 9.5.4 FLIGHT EXPERIENCE FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS

TRNG 9.5.4 FLIGHT EXPERIENCE FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS

  IFATCA Policy is: It is recommended that ANSPs: 1.          Provide the opportunity for familiarisation flights in the cockpit of aircraft; 2.          Provide the possibility to visit adjacent and distant air traffic control units; 3.          Provide the possibility to use flight simulators for … Continued