Manual of Standards for Licensing/Rating of ATC Personnel

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MOS-Licensing/ Rating of ATC PersonnelChapter 2 - Air Traffic Controller Licence/ RatingsCHAPTER – 22. AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER LICENCE/ RATINGS2.1. Air Traffic Controller Licence2.1.1. Requirements for the issue of the licence2.1.1.1. To be eligible for an air traffic controller licence, a person shall:a. Be at least 21 years of age,b. Graduate in any discipline,c. Have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the holder of an air traffic controllerlicence, in at least the following subjects,i) Air law: Rules and regulations relevant to the air traffic controllerii) Air traffic control equipment: Principles, use and limitations of equipment used inair traffic controliii) General aircraft knowledge: Principles of flight; principles of operation andfunctioning of aircraft, power plants and systems; aircraft performances relevant toair traffic control operationsiv)Human performance and limitations: Human performance including principles ofthreat and error managementv) Language: The language nationally designated for use in air traffic control andability to speak such language without accent or impediment which wouldadversely affect radio communication.vi)vii)viii)Meteorology: Aeronautical meteorology; use and appreciation of meteorologicaldocumentation and information; origin and characteristics of weather phenomenaaffecting flight operations and safety; altimetryNavigation: Principles of air navigation; principle, limitation and accuracy ofnavigation systems and visual aidsOperational procedures: Air traffic control, communication, radiotelephony andphraseology procedures (routine, non-routine and emergency); use of the relevantaeronautical documentation; safety practices associated with flightd. Have met the training, experience, and assessment requirements for at least one air trafficcontroller rating issued under paragraph 2.2; ande. Hold a current Class 3 Medical Assessment.2.1.1.2. Unlicenced employee may operate as air traffic controller on condition that they meet the requirement ofpara 1.2.2, 2.1.1 of this manual and shall have completed an approved training course and not less thanthree months of satisfactory service engaged in the actual control of air traffic under the supervision of anappropriately rated air traffic controller.2.1.2. Signature required2.1.2.1. An air traffic controller licence shall be signed by the successful applicant upon the grant, or replacementof the licence in the presence of an authorized officer from the ANSSSD.2.1.3. Grant, renewal and validity of an air traffic controller licence2.1.3.1. An air traffic controller licence may be granted or renewed for a period of:a. 48 months from the date the licence is granted or renewed, if the applicant is below 40 years ofage on that date;b. 24 months from the date the licence is granted or renewed, if the applicant is 40 years of age ormore but less than 50 years of age on that date; orc. 12 months from the date the licence is granted or renewed, if the applicant is 50 years of age ormore on that date.2.1.3.2. The maintenance of an air traffic controller licence shall be the responsibility of the licence holder.2.1.4. Issue of duplicate air traffic controller licenceCivil Aviation Authority of Nepal First Edition – April 20136
MOS-Licensing/ Rating of ATC PersonnelChapter 2 - Air Traffic Controller Licence/ Ratings2.1.4.1. When an air traffic controller licence has been lost or defaced before its expiry, the holder of the licencemay apply to Licencing & Rating Division for the issue of a replacement air traffic controller licence.2.1.4.2. An annotation will be stamped on first page on the duplicate licence issued as under "DUPLICATE"2.1.4.3. A person found guilty of having intentionally mutilating, altering or misplacing a licence is guilty of anoffence under the civil aviation regulations, and is liable for a disciplinary action under the regulations.2.1.5. Revocation and suspension of an air traffic controller licence2.1.5.1. An Air traffic controller licence may be provisionally suspended pending an investigation into the case.2.1.5.2. On sufficient ground being shown after due inquiry, an air traffic controller licence may be revoked orsuspended. The holder of the air traffic controller licence shall surrender it to Air Navigation ServicesSafety Standards Department within a reasonable time after being required to do so.2.1.6. Licencing Examinations –2.1.6.1. A theory written test shall be conducted for the purpose of evaluating personnel qualificationrequirements for ATC Licence. Detail of the test and syllabus is on Appendix-A.2.1.6.2. Failure to obtain at least 70% marks in the written exam shall necessitate supplementary writtenexamination. The supplementary examination shall not be conducted within 30 days of the firstexamination.2.1.6.3. If a person fails on supplementary written examination, the application shall be forwarded to flightoperation director/ airport manager who shall be responsible for deciding if further training should begranted prior to conducting a further written examination.2.1.6.4. The written examination shall be a closed book examination.2.2. Air Traffic Control Ratings2.2.1. Categories of air traffic controller ratings2.2.1.1. Air traffic controller ratings shall comprise the following categories:a. Aerodrome control rating;b. Approach control procedural rating;c. Approach control surveillance rating; andd. Area control rating.2.2.2. Requirements for air traffic controller ratings2.2.2.1. Knowledge - The applicant shall have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the privilegegranted, in at least the following subjects, in so far as they affect the area of responsibility.a. Aerodrome control ratingi. Aerodrome layout: physical characteristic and visual aids.ii. Airspace structure.iii. Applicable rules, procedures and source of information.iv. Air navigation facilities.v. Air traffic control equipment and its usevi. Terrain and prominent landmarks.vii. Characteristics of air traffic.viii. weather phenomena; andix. Emergency and search and rescue plans.b. Approach Control and Area Control Ratingsi. Airspace structure.ii. Applicable rules, procedures and source of information.iii. Air navigation facilities.Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal First Edition – April 20137
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