Effective Date
This amendment becomes effective on 1 September 2009.
Definitions and Abbreviations
Definitions
Aerodrome Control Service
Air traffic control service for aerodrome traffic.
Reference: ICAO Doc 9569 Definitions
Air Traffic
All aircraft in flight or operating on the manoeuvring area of an aerodrome.
Reference: ICAO Doc 9569 Definitions
Air Traffic Advisory Service
A service provided within advisory airspace to ensure separation, in so far as practical, between aircraft which are operating on IFR flight plans.
Reference: ICAO Doc 9569 Definitions
Air Traffic Controller Licence
A certificate, by whatever name it may be known, issued and endorsed in accordance with the Directive and entitling its lawful holder to provide air traffic control services in accordance with the ratings and endorsements contained therein.
Reference: EU Directive 2006/23/EC
Air Traffic Control Service
A service provided for the purpose of:
a) preventing collisions: i) between aircraft, and ii) on the manoeuvring area between aircraft and obstructions; and
b) expediting and maintaining an orderly flow of air traffic.
Reference: ICAO Doc 9569 Definitions
Air Traffic Service
A generic term meaning variously flight information service, alerting service, air traffic advisory service, air traffic control service (area control service, approach control service or aerodrome control service).
Reference: ICAO Doc 9569 Definitions
Air Traffic Services Unit
A generic term meaning variously air traffic control unit, flight information centre or air traffic services reporting office.
Reference: ICAO Doc 9569 Definitions
Approach Control Service
Air traffic control service for arriving, departing or transiting controlled flights.
Reference: European Manual.
Area Control Centre
A unit established to provide air traffic control service to controlled flights in control areas under its jurisdiction.
Reference: ICAO Doc 9569 Definitions
Area Control Service
Air traffic control service for controlled flights in control areas.
Reference: ICAO Doc 9569 Definitions
Assessor
An air traffic controller authorised by the CAA to make judgements about performance against the requirements of a course of training being undertaken and CAP 624 Air Traffic Controllers – Performance Objectives.
Reference: UK Definition
Competence
The appropriate knowledge, skills and experience to provide the valid air traffic control services stated in an air traffic controller’s licence.
Reference: European Manual
European Manual
European Manual of Personnel Licensing – Air Traffic Controllers
Reference: HUM.ET1.ST08.10000-STD-01
Examiner
A rated air traffic controller with an air traffic control licence endorsed with a current qualification that permits the holder to carry out examinations in the operational environment for which the rating is issued.
Reference: UK Definition
Extension Validation
The process by which a valid rating is endorsed for additional operational positions or sectors at the same unit.
Reference: European Manual
Flight Information Service
A service provided for the purpose of giving advice and information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of flights.
Reference: ICAO Doc 9569 Definitions
Initial Training
Training conducted by certified ATC Training Providers on courses approved by the CAA. Initial training comprises basic training and rating training. The object of initial training is to prepare a student for unit training.
Reference: UK Definition
Inspector of Air Traffic Services
An official of the CAA authorised to ensure that the level of competence of licensed air traffic service personnel at air traffic service units, and the operations of those units, meet and comply with the standards and requirements of the CAA.
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