Duties and Responsibilities of the AC

Question 1

AC is responsible to the PWO for……

Answer 1

1. Provision of appropriate safety service and/or mission control of aircraft assigned to them
2. To be conversant, current and compliant with the maritime procedures laid down in BRd 766/768
3. Keeping command informed of aircraft status and any other factors affecting aircraft safety and/ or the tactical situation
4. Compilation of the flying brief form under the direction of the responsible officer iaw BRd 766
5. Provision of appropriate aviation advice to command
6. Understand the capabilities and limitations of maritime ATM equipment used as detailed in CCUs.

Question 2

AC is to remain current in…..

Answer 2

1. Capabilities, performance and weapon system characteristics of all aircraft likely to be placed under his/her control, and the action to be taken in the event of a helicopter emergency or ditching
2. The current techniques in the employment of helicopters and their weapon systems
3. The capabilities and method of operation of those ship equipments used for aircraft control

Question 3

What is the AC currency for every 90 days

Answer 3

6 ships controlled approaches (SCA)
3 Emergency Low Visibility Approaches
6 Simulated emergencies
1 CASEX/SURFEX

Question 4

What are the alcohol allowances for AC controllers

Answer 4

Breath - 9 micrograms in 100ml
Blood - 20 milligrams in 100ml
Urine - 27 milligram in 100ml