IFATSEA – General Assembly November 16, 2015 Licensing IFATSEA – General Assembly November 16, 2015

Table of contents Definition. Problems & Issues. Proposed Model. ICAO, Annex 1. Approach Methodology. Alternatives. Licensing Sub-committee Update. Accomplishments. Challenges. Actions.

Definition Definition: to grant a license to (a person or an object) to permit the use of something or to allow an activity to take place. give permission to (a person or an organisation) to do something.

Problems & issues Why are there two different definitions? What do they mean? License to Operate… And License to Practice….

Problems & issues Which one do we want?

Licensed ATSEPs Worldwide Problems & issues Licensed ATSEPs Worldwide

What about the rest of the ANSPs where their ATSEPs are not licensed? Problems & issues What about the rest of the ANSPs where their ATSEPs are not licensed?

What’s the number one question or comment from these ANSPs? Problems & issues What’s the number one question or comment from these ANSPs?

Problems & issues Benefits?

Problems & issues We could argue the following: Symmetry between air and ground. Continuing growth of decision making tools for ATCO. Continuing automation of ATCO functions. Modern management principles (delegation of responsibility). Defines personal responsibilities. Assure associated competencies. Assures harmonised safety standards. Facilitates and rationalises procedures. Auditing requirements.

Problems & issues Flying Public Pilot ATCO Aircraft Mechanic ATSEP Impact: Single A/C. Several A/C.

Proposed Model ICAO, Annex 1. Method of Rending. Age. Knowledge. Experience. Skills. Medical Fitness. Ratings. Privileges & Conditions.

Proposed Model Approach Methodology. License to practice. Lobby: Safety Awareness. Who? ANSPs Contracting States When & Where? ATM Conventions Private Functions (States, Organisations, and etc.) ICAO General Assembly, September 26 – October 7, 2016.

Is licensing the right approach? AlterNatives Is licensing the right approach?

What about “Competency”? AlterNatives What about “Competency”?

Alternatives What does competency mean? License definition: a cluster of related abilities, commitments, knowledge, and skills that enable a person (or an organisation) to act effectively in a job or situation. License definition: give permission to (a person or an organisation) to do something.

Alternatives Why competency? NGAP ATM Sub-group: NGAP Outreach Group: New competency framework. Updated ICAO PANS Training document. NGAP Outreach Group: Delivery of competency based training. Partnerships.

AlterNatives ANSPs ICAO Contracting State ATSEP Competency ANNEX 1 License

AlterNatives TEASER…

Licensing Sub-committee Over the past 12 months: Formation of two working groups: ATSEP Standards Workgroup. ATSEP Recognition Workgroup. Challenges: Global communication. Waiting on official ICAO documentation. Concept of licensing and its approach.

Licensing Sub-committee Actions for break-out sessions: Partnership with the ICAO Sub-committee. Finalise our concept about licensing / competency. Develop a new road map. Set mile-stones / targets. Acquire necessary resources. Report to the General Assembly.

Questions

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