Licence Limitations

Question 1

What are the three reasons that may lead to action on ATCOs licence?

Answer 1

Competence
Deficiency in, or doubts about, competence to provide an ATC service

Maturity
Doubts about whether an individual is a fit person to hold a licence, in relation to their character or behaviour, including their integrity, reliability and self-control.

Medical
Inability to meet the appropriate medical standards

Question 2

What are some example grounds for provisional inability?

Answer 2

Under the influence

Medical
Unfit to perform the duties due to injury, fatigue, sickness, stress, including critical incident stress or other similar causes.

Competence
Not meeting all the competence-related requirements set out in the unit competence scheme.

Question 3

What are the mechanisms for licencing action?

Answer 3

Suspension
Revocation

Question 4

When should AME advice be sought?

Answer 4

Surgical Operation
New regular medication
Significant personal injury that may incapacitate
Significant illness that may incapacitate
Pregnancy
Hospital Admission
First requirement for corrective lenses

Question 5

For how long is a Class 3 medical valid?

Answer 5

Under 40 - 24 Months
Over 40 - 12 Months

A medical issued prior to reaching 40 will expire upon reaching 41.

Question 6

Describe Revalidation

Answer 6

The act taken WITHIN the period of validity of a rating, endorsement or certificate that allows the holder to continue to exercise the privileges of a rating, endorsement or certificate.

Question 7

Describe Renewal

Answer 7

The act taken AFTER a rating, endorsement or certificate has expired that renew the privileges of the rating, endorsement or certificate.

Question 8

What shall happen if your medical is revoked?

Answer 8

Upon revocation of the medical certificate, the holder shall immediately return the medical certificate to the licensing authority.

Question 9

What shall happen if your medical is suspended?

Answer 9

Upon suspension, the holder shall return the medical certificate on request of the authority

Question 10

What is the time parameter for mandatory reporting?

Answer 10

72 Hours

Question 11

What are some occurences require reporting?

Answer 11

A collision (inc CFIT)
A near collision
LOS
ACAS RA
Wildlife Strike
Taxiway/Runway Excursion
Taxiway/Runway Incursion
Aircraft deviation from ATC Clearance
Aircraft deviation from ATM regulation
Callsign Confusion
MAYDAY or PAN Call
Equipment Failure
Losscomm
Significant external interference
Bomb Threat/Hijack
Fatigue