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1
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Which EU Regulation covers ATCO Licencing?

A

(EU) No 2015/340 Retained EU LAW

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What is the criteria for ATC Licensing?

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Persons who wish to undertake air traffic controller training at a training organisation satisfying the requirements laid down in Annex III (Part ATCO.OR) should be;
educationally,
physically and
mentally sufficiently mature.

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What criteria must be met first the issue of a student ATCO licence?

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  • be at least 18 years old;
  • have successfully completed initial training at an ITO satisfying the requirements relevant to the rating, and if applicable, to the rating endorsement.
  • hold a valid medical certificate;
  • have demonstrated an adequate level of language proficiency (ICAO level 4)
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How may a STUDENT ATCO exercise the privileges of their license?

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Able to provide ATC services under;
- the supervision of an on-the-job-training instructor
(OJTI)
- and in accordance with the rating(s) and rating
endorsement(s) contained in their licence.

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WHEN can a student ATCO exercise the privilege of their license?

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The student air traffic controller licence shall contain
the language endorsement(s) and
- at least one rating
- and, if applicable, one rating endorsement.

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Any issues with a Student ATCO License?

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Use within ONE YEAR from date of issue

If a year has elapsed, you must do an APC

The holder of a student air traffic controller licence
who has not started exercising the privileges of that
licence within ONE YEAR from the date of its issue or has interrupted exercising those privileges for a period of more than one year may only start or continue unit training in that rating after an assessment of his/her previous competence and after satisfying any training requirements resulting from this assessment. (APC)

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What is the criteria for the INITIAL issue of an ATCO license?

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  • hold a student air traffic controller licence;
  • have completed a unit endorsement course
  • assessments in accordance with the requirements set out in Part ATCO, Subpart D, Section 3;
  • hold a valid medical certificate;
  • adequate level of language proficiency
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How is an ATCO Licence Validated?

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validated by the inclusion of;
- one or more ratings and the relevant rating,
- unit endorsements
- language proficiency endorsements

The holder of an air traffic controller licence who has
not started exercising the privileges of any rating
within one year from the date of its issue may only
start unit training in that rating after an assessment of
his/her previous competence, and after satisfying any
training requirements resulting from this assessment.

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What items MUST appear on an ATCO License?

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  • State of licence issue;
  • title of licence;
  • serial number of the licence;
  • name of holder in full;
  • date of birth;
  • holder’s address, if required by the competent authority;
  • nationality of holder;
  • signature of holder;
  • competent authority;
  • certification of validity and authorisation for the privileges granted, including the dates when they were first issued;
  • signature of officer issuing the licence and the
  • date of such issue;
  • seal or stamp of the competent authority.
  • The licence shall be accompanied by a valid medical certificate.
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What is a rating?

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An indication of which type of SERVICE the Licence holder has been trained to deliver

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What is ADV?

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ADV - Aerodrome Control Visual Rating
- provide an air traffic control service to aerodrome traffic at an aerodrome that has NO PUBLISHED INSTRUMENT APPROACH OR DEPARTURE PROCEDURES

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What is ADI?

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ADI - Aerodrome Control Instrument Rating
- Provide an air traffic control service to aerodrome traffic at an aerodrome that HAS published instrument approach or departure procedures

and shall be accompanied by at least one of the rating endorsements described in ATCO.B.015(a);

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What is APP?

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APP - Approach Control Procedural
- Provide an air traffic control service to arriving, departing or transiting aircraft WITHOUT the use of surveillance equipment;

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What is APS?

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APS - Approach Control Surveillance
- Provide an air traffic control service to arriving, departing or transiting aircraft WITH the use of surveillance equipment;

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What is ACP?

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ACP – Area Control Procedural
- Provide an air traffic control service to airways and enroute aircraft WITHOUT the use of surveillance equipment;

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What is ACS?

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ACS – Area Control Surveillance
- Provide an air traffic control service to airways and enroute aircraft WITH the use of surveillance equipment;

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What are the 3 types of endorsements?

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Rating Endorsements
Licence Endorsements
Unit Endorsements

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What is a rating endorsements?

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Associated with a particular rating, they indicate the
task/type of equipment used in the provision of an
ATC service.
Also used to indicate SPECIALIST SKILL areas within
particular rating disciplines.

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What are the Aerodrome Endorsements?

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AIR
GMC
TWR
GMS
RAD

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What are the APS Endorsements?

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PAR
SRA
TCL

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What are the ACS Endorsements?

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TCL
OCN

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What is the AIR Endorsement?

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AIR - Air Control Endorsement
- provide air control to traffic flying in the vicinity of an aerodrome and on the runway;

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What is the GMC Endorsement?

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GMC - Ground Movement Control Endorsement
- Indicating that the licence holder is competent to provide ground movement control;

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What is the TWR Endorsement?

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TWR - Tower Control Endorsement
- Provide aerodrome control service.
The TWR endorsement includes the privileges of the AIR and GMC endorsements

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What is the GMS Endorsement?

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GMS - Ground Movement Surveillance
- Provide ground movement control with the help of aerodrome surface movement guidance systems;

Granted in addition to the (GMC) Ground Movement Control endorsement or (TWR) Tower Control endorsement,

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What is the RAD Endorsement?

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RAD - Aerodrome Radar Control Endorsement
- Provide aerodrome control with the help of surveillance radar equipment.

Granted in addition to the (AIR) Air Control endorsement or (TWR) Tower Control endorsement,

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What endorsements come hand in hand?

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TWR — AIR and GMC
GMS — GMC
RAD — AIR and TWR

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What is the PAR Endorsement?

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PAR - Precision Approach Radar Endorsement
- Provide ground-controlled precision approaches with the use of PRECISION APPROACH RADAR EQUIPMENT to aircraft on the final approach to the runway;

29
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What is the SRA Endorsement?

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SRA - Surveillance Radar Approach Endorsement
- Provide ground-controlled NON-PRECISION approaches with the USE OF SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT to aircraft on the final approach to the runway;

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What is the TCL Endorsement?

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TCL - Terminal Control Endorsement
- Provide air traffic control services with the use of any surveillance equipment to aircraft operating in a SPECIFEID TERMINAL AREA AND/OR ADJACENT SECTORS

31
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What is the OCN Endorsement?

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OCN - Oceanic Control endorsement
- Provide air traffic control services to aircraft operating in an Oceanic Control Area.

32
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What is a license Endorsements?

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Generic, not associated with any rating

33
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What are the 3 Licence Endorsements?

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OJTI - On Job Training Instructor
STDI - Synthetic Training Device Instructor
Assessor

34
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What is an OJTI?

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On Job Training Instructor
Authorised to provide practical training and
supervision on operational working positions for which a valid unit endorsement is held and on synthetic training devices in the ratings held.

35
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What is an STDI?

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Synthetic Training Device Instructor
Holders of an STDI endorsement are authorised to
provide practical training on synthetic training devices:

36
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What is an Assessor?

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Competent authorities shall approve the licence
holders who are entitled to act as assessors for
college, unit and continuation training.

  • valid for a renewable period of three years.
37
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What is a Unit Endorsement?

A

These indicate that the licence holder is competent
to provide air traffic control services for a particular
sector, group of sectors or working positions under
the responsibility of an air traffic services unit.

Unit Specific

38
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What is a rating?

A

A valid rating is a rating, including any associated
rating endorsement and/or unit endorsement(s), in
which the controller is currently competent to
provide an ATC service.

39
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What is the sequence for unit licensing?

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  • valid for at least 12 months – generally.
    Defined in the Unit Competence Scheme (UCS)
  • Extended as long as ATCO completed minimum
    hours as per Unit Training Plan (UTP).
  • Competence is assessed by Assessor.
  • ATCO still holds valid medical.

This leads to a VALID RATING

40
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What are the CAA powers regarding Licencing?

A

EU COMMISION REGULATION 2015/340 ART 6
ALLOWS THE NATIONAL AUTHORITY TO

REVOKE, SUSPEND, OR VARY ANY CERTIFICATE,
LICENCE, OR OTHER DOCUMENTS.

41
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What reasons that may lead to action to be taken with regard to an ATCOs ratings and endorsements?

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  • Competence to provide an ATC service;
  • fit person to hold a licence,
  • in relation to their; character
  • behaviour, including their integrity, reliability and self-control;
  • inability to meet the appropriate medical standards.
42
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Examples of grounds for provisional inability

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  • Under the influence of psychoactive substances.
  • Unfit to perform the duties due to injury, fatigue, sickness, stress, including critical incident stress or other similar causes.
  • Not meeting all the competence-related requirements set out in the unit competence scheme
43
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The mechanisms for licensing action?

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  • Suspension: to place a licence, or its rating(s), in
    abeyance, with conditions set.
  • Revocation: the act of withdrawing a licence, or its
    associated rating(s).
44
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Who may suspend or revoke a licence?

A

CAA
(The Competent Authority)

45
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Medical validity?

A

valid for 24 months.
Reduces to 12 months for licence holders who have reached the age of 40.

46
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What is a renewal?

A

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

47
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What is revalidation?

A

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

48
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When may you re validate your medical?

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may be undertaken up to 45 days prior to the expiry date of the medical certificate.

49
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What action must an ATCO take in the event of revocation?

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  • he/she shall immediately RETURN the licence to the competent authority
50
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What should an ATCO do if he experiences a decrease in medical fitness?

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  • Shall not exercise the privileges of their licence at any time when they:
  • Are aware of any decrease in their medical
    fitness
  • Take or use any prescribed or non-prescribed
    medication
  • Receive any medical, surgical or other treatment
51
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When should an ATCO seek advice from a AME?

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  • Undergone a surgical operation or invasive procedure.
  • Have commenced the regular use of any medication.
  • Have suffered any significant personal injury
  • Have been suffering from any significant illness
  • Are pregnant.
  • Admitted to hospital or medical clinic.
  • First require correcting lenses.
52
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What are the criteria for renewal?

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  • If LESS than 2 years, a routine revalidation.
  • If MORE than 2 years, the AME shall assess the
    medical records.
  • If MORE than 5 years, full revalidation required.
53
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What should an ATCO do upon Revocation or Suspension of a medical?

A

Return the medical certificate on request of the authority

BTC 3-24 - Law 1 - JC (7 decks)

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