License Requirements Flashcards
List the 6 types of Ratings
ADV-Aerodrome Control Visual ADI- Aerodrome Control Instrument APP - Approach Control Procedural APS - Approach Control Surveillance ACP - Area Control Procedural ACS - Area Control Surveillance
List the 9 endorsements
TWR-Tower Control AIR-Air Control GMC-Ground Movement Control GMS-Ground Movement Surveillance RAD-Radar Control *Aerodrome Control Endorsements*
PAR- Precision Approach Radar
SAR-Surveillance Approach Radar
TCL-Terminal Control
APS endorsements
TCL-Terminal Control
OCN-Oceanic Control
List the 4 criteria for obtaining a student ATCO license:
1) 18 years or older
2) passed the initial training and rating endorsement of applicable
3) hold valid medical
4) demonstrate language proficiency (level 4=adequate)
Criteria for first ATCO license
1) hold student license
2) completed endorsement training n passed exams
3) Hold valid Medical
4) proficiency in language
List the 8 details on an ATCO Licence
1) State of issue
2) Title of Licence
3) Serial Number
4) Name/DOB/address/nationality/signature of holder
5) Competent Authority
6) Certification of validity +date of first issue
7) Signature of issuing officer and date
8) seal/stamp of competent authority
How long can you not exercise your privileges before requiring and APC
12 months
What keeps a license valid?
Valid for 12 months
Extended if ATCO HAS COMPLETED MINIMUM hours
Competence assessed by assessor
Valid medical
How long is level 4 language proficiency valid for?
3 years
How long is level 5 language proficiency valid for?
6 years
How long is level 6 language proficiency valid for?
9 years (English) Unlimited any other language.
List the 3 reasons that may lead to suspensions/revoking
1) Deficiency in competence
2) doubt if individual is a fit person to hold a license (mental health/alcoholism)
3) inability to meet medical standards
Mechanisms for licensing actions are:
Suspension: license or ratings in abeyance
Revocation: Act of withdrawing a license or associated ratings
What is the time parameter for mandatory reporting?
72 hours
Give 3 examples of an incident you would report
Collision related occurrence
Fuel-related occurrences
Security related occurrences
If an ATCO is less than 40 how long is their medical valid for?
24 months
If an ATCO is older than 40 how long is their medical valid for?
12 months
How many days prior to a medical expiring can it be undertaken?
45 days
What equipment is needed to have a GMS endorsement?
Surface movement Radar (SMR)
What equipment needed for RAD
ATM
Aerodrome Traffic Monitor
