Manual of Standards for Licensing/Rating of ATC Personnel

MOS-Licensing/ Rating of ATC PersonnelChapter 1 - IntroductionCHAPTER - 11. INTRODUCTION1.1. General Provisions1.1.1. This Manual of Standards – Licensing/ Rating of Air Traffic Control Personnel contains the standards,requirements and procedures pertaining to the licensing and rating requirements of air traffic controlpersonnel. In this Manual, the term service provider refers to the air navigation service provider (ANSP).1.1.2. This Manual is mainly based on compliance with ICAO Annex 1 – and PELR.1.1.3. The service provider shall adhere to the provisions of this Manual.1.1.4. Where there is a difference between a standard in this Manual and that of ICAO Annex 1, the standard inthis Manual shall prevail.1.1.5. When the service provider is not able to comply with any standards specified or referenced in this Manual,the service provider shall apply to DGCA for exemption or deviation from the relevant standards.Applications shall be supported in writing with the reasons for such exemption or deviation including anysafety assessment of other studies undertaken.1.1.6. Any exemption or deviation granted to the service provider shall also be recorded in the appropriate serviceprovider’s operations manual. These manuals shall also contain the details of the exemption or deviation,such as the reason that the exemption or deviation was requested and any resultant limitations or conditionsimposed.1.2. General rules concerning licenses1.2.1. Air traffic controller license1.2.1.1. An air traffic controller license shall be issued in accordance with the requirements of PELR and thisManual of Standards – Licensing of ATC Personnel.1.2.1.2. All rated ATCOs shall be in possession of a valid air traffic controller license before they can provideany air traffic service. Unlicensed ATCOs shall work only under the supervision of OJTI/ rated ATCO.1.2.1.3. ATC license shall not be issued unless the applicant fulfills the requirements mentioned in para 1.2.2,1.2.8 and 2.1.11.2.2. Medical fitness1.2.2.1. Unlicensed ATCOs shall not be permitted to receive instruction in an operational environment unlesss/he holds a current Class 3 Medical Assessment.1.2.2.2. The applicant for an air traffic controller license shall hold a Class 3 Medical Assessment issued inaccordance with the provisions contained in Section 4.1 of this manual.1.2.3. Privileges of the holder of a license1.2.3.1. An air traffic control license authorizes the holder to exercise the privileges of any current air trafficcontroller ratings and validations held.1.2.3.2. The air traffic controller license shall be retained by the person to whom it has been issued and beavailable for presentation on demand whenever the privileges of the license are being exercised.Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal First Edition – April 20134