Principles of Operation Flashcards
According to MATS 1, what are the principles upon which the method of operation will be based at an ACC? (10 marks)
An ACC is divided into sectors, which work in close liaison. The method of operation differs at each centre but will always be based on the following principles:
1) Each controller shall be responsible only for the efficient performance of those tasks that are specifically allocated in the task description. Tasks are detailed in MATS Part 2.
2) Controllers are to monitor the actions of other members of the sector team to the extent that prime duties permit.
3) Sectors must have a defined prime flight data display for the purpose of conflict detection, which should at all times reflect the clearance instructions issued and communications received.
4) Inter-sector co-ordination purposes require laid down criteria which enable to the co-ordinator, when authorised by the CAA, to use surveillance derived information for the transfer of traffic between sectors without reference to the controller.
