REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA

MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATION (CASR)

PART 69

AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES PERSONNEL LICENSING, RATING,

TRAINING AND PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

LAMPIRAN PERATURAN MENTERI PERHUBUNGAN

NOMOR
: KM 12 TAHUN 2009
TANGGAL
: 16 FEBRUARI 2009

CIVIL AVIATION SAFETY REGULATION

(C.A.S.R.)

PART 69

AIR TRAFFIC SERVICES PERSONNEL LICENSING,

RATING, TRAINING AND PROFICIENCY
REQUIREMENTS

REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA
MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION
TABLE OF CONTENT
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SUBPART 69.A GENERAL RULES CONCERNING

CONTROLLER LICENCE

TO

AIR

69.001

Applicability of this Part

69.002

Definitions

69.003

Licensing of Foreign Air Traffic Controller

69.004

Authority to act as an air traffic controller

69.005

Method of rendering a licence valid

69.006

Privileges of the holder of a licence

69.007

Medical fitness

69.008

Validity of licence and ratings

69.009

Decrease in medical fitness

69.010

Use of psychoactive substances

69.011

Approved training and approved training organization

69.012

Language proficiency

69.013

Requirements for Licences, ratings and authorization

69.014

Expired licences and Reissuance

69.015

Change of name

69.016

Replacement of lost or destroyed licences

69.017

Operations during Medical Deficiency

69.018

ATC Logbooks

69.020

Change of Address

69.021

Test and Re-test after failure

69.022

Control time limitation, duty periods and rest periods

69.023

Student Air Traffic Controller

69.024
69.025

Temporary ATS Personnel Certificate

Safety Oversight Audits

TRAFFIC

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69.026

ATS Personnel Licensing and Ratings Examiner

69.027

Navigational Equipment Technician

SUBPART 69.B AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER LICENCE

69.028

Age

69.029

Knowledge

69.030

Experience

69.031

Medical fitness

SUBPART 69.C AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER RATINGS

69.032

Categories of air traffic controller ratings

69.033

Requirements for air traffic controller ratings

69.034

Privileges of the holder of the air traffic controller rating(s) and the
conditions to be observed in exercising such privileges.

SUBPART 69.D AERONAUTICAL STATION OPERATOR LICENCE

69.035

General

69.036

Requirements for the issue of the licence

69.037

Privileges of the aeronautical station operator and the conditions to

be observed in exercising such privileges

SUBPART 69.E SPECIFICATIONS FOR PERSONNEL LICENCES

69.038

The following details of the Licence

69.039

Material

69.040

Language

69.041

Arrangement of items

SUBPART 69.F MEDICAL ASSESSMENT FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER

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69.042

General

69.043

Requirements for Class 3 Medical Assessment

SUBPART 69.G TRAINING AND PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

69.044

General

69.045

Formal Training

69.046

On-The-Job Training

69.047

Proficiency Training

69.048

Management Training

69.049

Familiarization Flights

60.050

ATC Simulators Training

69.051

Other ATC training requirements

APPENDIX 1

GUIDLINES USED FOR PROFICIENCY TRAINING ASSESSMENT

AND EVALUATION

APPENDIX 2

REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFICIENCY IN LANGUAGE USED FOR

RADIO TELEPHONY COMMUNICATION (Subpart A, 69.011, refers)

APPENDIX 3

APPENDIX C APPROVED TRAINING ORGANIZATION

ATTACHMENT A

ICAO LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY RATING SCALE

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Subpart 69.A
69.001

69.002

General Rules Concerning To Air Traffic Controller

Licence

Applicability of this Part

1.

This part prescribes the requirements for issuing Air Traffic Controller
Licence and Ratings, the conditions under which those licence and
ratings are necessary, and the privileges and limitations of those
licences and ratings.

2.

However, this Part does not apply to a person who is providing an air
traffic control services in the course of his or her duties for the
Defense Force.

Definitions
When the following terms are used in the Standards and Recommended
Practices for Licence and Ratings for Air Traffic Controller and
Aeronautical Station Operator Licence, they have the following meanings:
Accredited medical conclusion. The conclusion reached by one or more
medical experts acceptable to the Licensing Authority for the purposes of
the case concerned, in consultation with flight operations or other experts
as necessary.
Aeroplane. A power-driven heavier-than-air aircraft, deriving its lift in flight
chiefly from aerodynamic reactions on surfaces which remain fixed under
given conditions of flight.
Aircraft. Any machine that can derive support in the atmosphere from the
reactions of the air other than the reactions of the air against the earths
surface.
Airmanship. The consistent use of good judgement and well developed
knowledge, skills and attitudes to accomplish flight objectives.
Approved training. Training conducted under special curricula and
supervision approved by a Contracting State that, in the case of flight crew
members, is conducted within an approved training organization.
Approved training organization. An organization approved by DGCA in
accordance with the requirements of CASR Part 143 to perform flight crew
training and operating under the supervision of that State.
ATS surveillance service. A term used to indicate a service provided
directly by means of an ATS surveillance system.
ATS surveillance system. A generic term meaning variously, ADS-B,
PSR, SSR or any comparable ground-based system that enables the
identification of aircraft.
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Note. A comparable ground-based system is one that has been

demonstrated, by comparative assessment or other methodology, to have
a level of safety and performance equal to or better than monopulse SSR.
Competency. A combination of skills, knowledge and attitudes required to
perform a task to the prescribed standard.
Competency element. An action that constitutes a task that has a
triggering event and a terminating event that clearly defines its limits, and
an observable outcome.
Competency unit. A discrete function consisting of a number of
competency elements.
Credit. Recognition of alternative means or prior qualifications.
Error. An action or inaction by an operational person that leads to
deviations from organizational or the operational persons intentions or
expectations.
Error management. The process of detecting and responding to errors
with countermeasures that reduce or eliminate the consequences of errors
and mitigate the probability of further errors or undesired aircraft states.
Flight plan. Specified information provided to air traffic services units,
relative to an intended flight or portion of a flight of an aircraft.
Human performance. Human capabilities and limitations which have an
impact on the safety and efficiency of aeronautical operations.
Licensing Authority. Sub Directorate of Air Traffic Management, DGCA.
Note. In the provisions of this Part, the Licensing Authority is deemed to
have been given the following responsibilities by the DGCA:
a) assessment of an applicants qualifications to hold a licence or rating;
b) issue and endorsement of licences and ratings;
c) designation and authorization of approved persons;
d) approval of training courses;
e) approval of the use of flight simulation training devices and
authorization for their use in gaining the experience or in demonstrating
the skill required for the issue of a licence or rating; and
f) validation of licences issued by other DGCA.

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Likely. In the context of the medical provisions in Subpart 69.E, likely

means with a probability of occurring that is unacceptable to the medical
assessor.
Medical Assessment. The evidence issued by a DGCA that the licence
holder meets specific requirements of medical fitness.
Medical assessor. A physician qualified and experienced in the practice
of aviation medicine who evaluates medical reports submitted to the
Licensing Authority by medical examiners.
Medical examiner. A physician with training in aviation medicine and
practical knowledge and experience of the aviation environment, who is
designated by the Licensing Authority to conduct medical examinations of
fitness of applicants for licences or ratings for which medical requirements
are prescribed.
Night. The hours between the end of evening civil twilight and the
beginning of morning civil twilight or such other period between sunset and
sunrise, as may be prescribed by the appropriate authority.
Note. Civil twilight ends in the evening when the centre of the suns disc
is 6 degrees below the horizon and begins in the morning when the centre
of the suns disc is 6 degrees below the horizon.
Performance criteria. Simple, evaluative statements on the required
outcome of the competency element and a description of the criteria used
to judge whether the required level of performance has been achieved.
Problematic use of substances. The use of one or more psychoactive
substances by aviation personnel in a way that:
a) constitutes a direct hazard to the user or endangers the lives, health or
welfare of others; and/or
b) causes or worsens an occupational, social, mental or physical problem
or disorder.
Psychoactive substances. Alcohol, opioids, cannabinoids, sedatives and
hypnotics, cocaine, other psychostimulants, hallucinogens, and volatile
solvents, whereas coffee and tobacco are excluded.
Quality system. Documented organizational procedures and policies;
internal audit of those policies and procedures; management review and
recommendation for quality improvement.
Rated air traffic controller. An air traffic controller holding a licence and
valid ratings appropriate to the privileges to be exercised.

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Rating. An authorization entered on or associated with a licence and

forming part thereof, stating special conditions, privileges or limitations
pertaining to such licence.
Rendering (a licence) valid. The action taken by a DGCA, as an
alternative to issuing its own licence, in accepting a licence issued by any
other Contracting State as the equivalent of its own licence.
Significant. In the context of the medical provisions in Subpart 69.E,
significant means to a degree or of a nature that is likely to jeopardize
flight safety.
Threat. Events or errors that occur beyond the influence of an operational
person, increase operational complexity and must be managed to maintain
the margin of safety.
Threat management. The process of detecting and responding to threats
with countermeasures that reduce or eliminate the consequences of
threats and mitigate the probability of errors or undesired aircraft states.
69.003

Licensing of Foreign Air Traffic Controller.

A person who is not an Indonesian citizen shall be issued a licence under
this part, unless when the Director General finds that the air traffic
controller licence is needed for the ATS operations of an Indonesian FIR.

69.004

69.005

Authority to act as an air traffic controller.

1.

A person shall not act as an air traffic controller unless a valid licence
is held showing compliance with the specifications of this Part and
appropriate to the duties to be performed by that person.

2.

The holder of a valid licence shall maintains competency and meets

the requirements for recent experience established by Director
General.

3.

The licence shall have been issued by the Director General or by any
other Contracting State and rendered valid by Director General.

Method of rendering a licence valid.

1.

When a Directorate General of Civil Aviation renders valid a licence

issued by another Contracting State, as an alternative to the issuance
of its own licence, it shall establish validity by suitable authorization to
be carried with the former licence accepting it as the equivalent of the
latter.

2.

The validity of the authorization shall not extend beyond the period of
validity of the licence.

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69.006

Privileges of the holder of a licence.

Director General not permit the holder of licence to exercise privileges
other than those granted by that licence.

69.007

Medical fitness.
1.

An applicant for an air traffic controller licence shall, when applicable, hold
a medical assessment (class 3) issued in Subpart 69.F Medical
Assessment for Air Traffic Controller.

2.

The period of validity of a medical assessment has begin on the day

the medical examination is performed. The period of validity of a
medical assessment may be extended, at the discretion of the
Licensing Authority, up to 45 days.

3.

except as provided in 69.006, air traffic controller shall not exercise

the privileges of their licence unless they hold a current Medical
Assessment appropriate to the licence.

4.

Director General has designate medical examiners, qualified and

licensed in the practice of medicine, to conduct medical examinations
of fitness of applicants for the issue or renewal of the licence or
ratings.

5.

a.

Medical examiners shall have received training in aviation

medicine and shall receive refresher training at regular intervals.
Before designation, medical examiners shall demonstrate
adequate competency in aviation medicine.

b.

Medical examiners shall have practical knowledge and

experience of the conditions in which the holders of licences and
ratings carry out their duties.

Applicants for licence or ratings for which medical fitness is

prescribed shall sign and furnish to the medical examiner a
declaration stating whether they have previously undergone such an
examination and, if so, the date, place and result of the last
examination. They shall indicate to the examiner whether a Medical
Assessment has previously been refused, revoked or suspended
and, if so, the reason for such refusal, revocation or suspension.
a.

6.

Any false declaration to a medical examiner made by an

applicant for a licence or rating shall be reported to the Director
General for such action as may be considered appropriate.

Having completed the medical examination of the applicant in

accordance subpart 69.F, the medical examiner shall coordinate the
results of the examination and submit a signed report, or equivalent
to the Licensing Authority, in accordance with its requirements,
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detailing the results of the examination and evaluating the findings

with regard to medical fitness.

7.

a.

If the medical report is submitted to the Licensing Authority in

electronic format, adequate identification of the examiner shall
be established.

b.

If the medical examination is carried out by two or more medical

examiners, DGCA will appoint one of these to be responsible for
coordinating the results of the examination, evaluating the
findings with regard to medical fitness, and signing the report.

DGCA will use the services of medical assessors to evaluate reports

submitted to the Licensing Authority by medical examiners.
a.

8.

9.

69.008

The medical examiner shall required to submit sufficient medical

information to the Licensing Authority to enable the DGCA to
audit Medical Assessments.

If the medical Standards prescribed in subpart 69.F for a particular

licence are not met, the appropriate Medical Assessment shall not be
issued or renewed unless the following conditions are fulfilled:
a.

accredited medical conclusion indicates that in special

circumstances the applicants failure to meet any requirement,
whether numerical or otherwise, is such that exercise of the
privileges of the licence applied for is not likely to jeopardize
aviation safety;

b.

relevant ability, skill and experience of the applicant and

operational conditions have been given due consideration; and

c.

the licence is endorsed with any special limitation or limitations

when the safe performance of the licence holders duties is
dependent on compliance with such limitation or limitations.

Medical confidentiality shall be respected at all times.

a.

All medical reports and records shall be securely held with

accessibility restricted to authorized personnel.

b.

When justified by operational considerations, the medical

assessor shall determine to what extent pertinent medical
information is presented to relevant officials of the Licensing
Authority.

Validity of licence and ratings

1.

duration of licence for air traffic controller in this Part is 2 (two) years
and duration of ratings for air traffic controller in this Part is 6 (six)
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months. The holder shall maintains competency, current ATC

Simulator relating the ratings and meets the requirements for recent
experience established by DGCA.
2.

DGCA ensure that other Contracting States are enable to be satisfied

as to the validity of the licence.

3.

A medical assessment issued in accordance with 69.007.5, and 6. is

valid from the date of the medical examination for a period not greater
than 12 months.
a.

The period of validity of a medical assessment may be reduced

when clinically indicated.

b.

When the holder of air traffic controller licence have passed their
50th birthday, the period of validity specified in 3. shall be
reduced to 6 (six) months.

c.

When the holder of air traffic controller licence have passed their
60th birthday, the period of validity specified in 3. shall be
reduced to 3 (three) months.
Note. The period of validity listed above are based on the age
of the applicant at the time of undergoing the medical
examination.

69.009

69.010

Decrease in medical fitness

1.

Holder of licence provided for in this Part shall not exercise the
privileges of their licence and related ratings at any time when they
aware of any decrease in their medical fitness which might render
them unable to safely and properly exercise these privileges.

2.

Licence Holder should inform the Licensing Authority of confirmed

pregnancy or any decrease in medical fitness of a duration of more
than 20 days or which requires continued treatment with prescribed
medication or which has required hospital treatment.

Use of psychoactive substances

1.

Holder of licence provided for in this Part shall not exercise the
privileges of their licence and related ratings while under the influence
of any psychoactive substance which might render them unable to
safely and properly exercise these privileges.

2.

Holder of licence provide for in this Part shall not engage in any
problematic use of substances.

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69.011

69.012

Approved training and approved training organization

1.

Approved training shall provide a level of competency at least equal

to that provided by the minimum experience requirements for
personnel not receiving such approved training.

2.

The approval of a training organization by a State shall be dependent

upon the applicant demonstrating compliance with the requirements
of CASR Part 143.

Language proficiency
1.

Air traffic controllers and aeronautical station operators shall

demonstrate the ability to speak and understand the language used
for radiotelephony communications.

2.

As of 5 March 2008, air traffic controllers and aeronautical station

operators shall demonstrate the ability to speak and understand the
language used for radio telephony communications to the level
specified in the language proficiency requirements in Appendix 2.

3.

As of 5 March 2008, the language proficiency of air traffic controllers

and aeronautical station operators who demonstrate proficiency
below the Expert Level (Level 6) shall be formally evaluated at
intervals in accordance with an individuals demonstrated proficiency
level.

4.

The language proficiency of air traffic controllers and aeronautical

station operators who demonstrate proficiency below the Expert Level
(Level 6) should be formally evaluated at intervals in accordance with
an individuals demonstrated proficiency level, as follows:
a.

those demonstrating language proficiency at the Operational

Level (Level 4) should be evaluated at least once every three
years; and

b.

those demonstrating language proficiency at the Extended Level

(Level 5) should be evaluated at least once every six years.
1)

69.013

Formal evaluation is not required for applicants who

demonstrate expert language proficiency, e.g. native and
very proficient non-native speakers with a dialect or accent
intelligible to the international aeronautical community.

Requirements for Licences, ratings and authorization

1.

Air Traffic Controller Licence. No person may act as an air traffic

controller or in any other capacity as a required air traffic controller of
Republic of Indonesia unless he has in his personal possession a
current air traffic controller licence issued to him under this part.
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However, when the ATC personnel is working within a foreign country

a current air traffic controller licence issued by the country in which
their work.

69.014

69.015

2.

Air Traffic Controller Licence : Foreign people. No person may act as

an air traffic controller within the Republic of Indonesia or in any other
capacity as a required air traffic controller unless he has in his
personal possession a current air traffic controller licence issued to
him under this part, or an air traffic controller licence issued to him or
validated for him by the country in which their work.

3.

Medical certificate. No person may act as an air traffic controller or in

any other capacity as a required air traffic controller under a licence
issued to him under this part, unless he has in his personal
possession an appropriate, current medical certificate issued.

4.

Ratings. No person may act as an air traffic controller or in any other

capacity as a required air traffic controller unless he holds air traffic
control ratings issued under this Part.

5.

Inspection of licence. Each person who holds an air traffic controller

licence required by this part shall present it for inspection upon
request of the Director General or his authorized representative.

Expired licences and Reissuance

1.

No person who holds an expired air traffic controller licence or ratings

may exercise the privileges of that air traffic controller licence or
ratings.

2.

A licence without an expiration date is issued to the holder of the

expired licence only if he meets the requirements of subpart 69.B.

Change of name
An application for the change of a name on a licence issued under this
part must be accompanied by the applicants current licence and a copy of
the marriage licence, court order, or other document verifying the change,
and a check giro or post wesel for the cost of the revised licence, payable
to the DGAC. The accompanying documents will be returned to the
applicant after inspection.

69.016

Replacement of lost or destroyed licences

1.

An application for the replacement of a lost or destroyed licence

issued under this part is to be made to the DGCA, Directorate of Air
Navigation.
a.

State the name of the person to whom the licence was issued,
the permanent mailing address, date and place of birth of the
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licence holder, and any available information regarding the

grade, number, and date of issue of the licence, and the rating
on it; and
b.
2.

69.017

Police report from the local police office.

An application for the replacement of a lost or destroyed medical

certificate shall be made by letter to the DGCA and Aviation Medical
Center.

Operations during Medical Deficiency

No person may act as an air traffic controller, or in any other capacity as a
required air traffic controller while he has a known medical deficiency, or
increase of a known medical deficiency, that would make him unable to
meet the requirements for his current medical certificate.

69.018

Air Traffic Controller Logbooks

1.

The aeronautical training and experience used to meet the

requirements for a licence or rating, or the recent experience
requirements of this part must be shown by a reliable record. The
logging of other control time is not required.

2.

Logbook entries. Each air traffic controller shall enter the following
information for each duty or lesson logged:
a.

General.
1) Date
2) Total time of control
3) Air Traffic Control Unit
4) Sector or controller working position

b.

Type of ratings

c.

duty time
1) duty morning
2) duty noon
3) duty night

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3.

69.019

Presentation of logbook
a.

An air traffic controller must present his logbook ( or other record

required by this Part) for inspection upon reasonable request by
the Director General or his authorized representative.

b.

A student air traffic controller or ATC on the job training must

carry his logbook (or other record required by this Part), as
evidence of the required instructor clearances and
endorsements.

Change of Address
The holder of an air traffic controller licence who has made a change in his
permanent mailing adress may not after 30 days from the date he moved,
exercise the privileges of his licence unless he has notified in writing the
DGCA of his new address.

69.020

69.021

Test and Re-test after failure

1.

An applicant for a written or practical test who fails that test may not
apply for retesting until 30 days after the date the test was failed.
However, in the case of a first failure, the applicant may apply for
retesting before the 30 days have expired provided the applicant
presents a logbook or training record endorsement from an
authorized instructor who has given the applicant remedial instruction
and finds the applicant competent to pass the test.

2.

(Reserved)

Endorsement
(Reserved)

69.022

Control Time Limitation, Duty Periods and Rest Periods

(Reserved)

69.023

Student air traffic controller

1.

Student air traffic controllers when implement on the job training shall be
under supervision by OJT Instructor to ensure that not constitute a
hazards to air navigation.

2.

DGCA not permit a student air traffic controller to receive instruction in an

operational environment unless that student air traffic controller holds a
current Class 3 Medical Assessment.

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69.024

Temporary ATS Personnel Certificate

(Reserved)

69.025

Safety Oversight Audits

DGCA establish ATC Inspectors for the effective implementation and
maintenance of the safety management system and safety oversight audits
programme of air traffic services related to DGCA Civil Aviation Safety
Regulation (CASR), Advisory Circular (AC) and Staff Instruction (SI).

69.026

ATS Personnel Licensing and Ratings Examiner

DGCA establish ATS Licence Examineer and ATC Check Controller for conduct
examination for issuing / certification and renewal / validation of ATS licence
and ratings if he meets the requirements of Staff Instruction (SI) part 69.

69.027

Navigational Equipment Technician

1.

Each Navigational Equipment

Technicians for operational and/or
maintenance of flight navigation equipments and/or electricity of flight
navigation supporting unit shall have a valid license;

2.

Any requirements and provisions for licensing based on point 1, refer to

decision letter from the DGCA regarding to Sertifikasi Kecakapan Teknisi
Elektronika Penerbangan dan Teknisi Listrik Penerbangan;

3.

For gaining a license, personnel must complete a training regarding to the

speciality of subject. The provisions of training methode refer to decision
letter from the DGCA.

Subpart 69.B
69.028

Air Traffic Controller Licence

Age
The applicant shall be not less than 21 years of age.

69.029

Knowledge
The applicant shall have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to the
holder of an air traffic controller licence, in at least the following subjects:
1.

Air law
rules and regulations relevant to the air traffic controller.

2.

Air traffic control equipment

principles, use and limitations of equipment used in air traffic control.
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3.

General knowledge
Principles of flight; principles of operation and functioning of aircraft,
powerplants and systems; aircraft performance relevant to air traffic
control operations

4.

Human performance
Human performance including principles of threat and error management

5.

Meteorology
Aeronautical meteorology: use and appreciation of meteorological
documentation and information; origin and characteristic of weather
phenomena, affecting flight operations and safety; altimetry.

6.

Navigation
Principles of air navigation; principle, limitation and accuracy of navigation
systems and visual aids.

7.

Operational procedures
Air traffic control, communication, radio telephony and phraseology
procedures (routine, non-routine and emergency); use of the relevant
aeronautical documentation; safety practices associated with flight.

69.030

Experience
The applicant shall have completed an approved training course and not less
than three months of satisfactory service engaged in the actual control of air
traffic under the supervision of an appropriately rated air traffic controller. The
experience requirements specified for air traffic controller ratings in subpart
69.C may be credited as part of the experience specified in this part.

69.031

Medical fitness
The applicant shall hold a current Class 3 Medical Assessment.

Subpart 69.C
69.032

Air Traffic Controller Ratings

Categories of air traffic controller ratings

Directorate General of Civil Aviation of Indonesia has established ratings for air
traffic controller with following categories:
1. Aerodrome control rating;
2. Approach control procedural rating;
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3. Approach control surveillance rating;

4. Area control procedural rating;
5. Area control surveillance rating.
69.033

Requirements for air traffic controller ratings

1.

Knowledge
The applicant shall have demonstrated a level of knowledge appropriate to
the privileges granted, in at least the following subjects in so far as they
affect the area of responsibility:
a.

aerodrome control rating:

1) aerodrome layout; physical characteristics and visual aid;
2) airspace structure;
3) applicable rules, procedures and source of information;
4) air navigation facilities;
5) air traffic control equipment and its use;
6) terrain and prominent landmarks;
7) characteristic of air traffic;
8) weather phenomena;
9) emergency and search and rescue plans;

b.

approach control procedural and area control procedural ratings:

1) airspace structure;
2) applicable rules, procedures and sources of information;
3) air navigation facilities;
4) air traffic control equipment and its use;
5) terrain and prominent landmarks;
6) characteristic of air traffic and traffic flow;
7) weather phenomena;
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8) emergency and search and rescue plans.

c.

approach control surveillance and area control surveillance ratings:

The applicant shall meet the requirements specified in (b) in so far as
they affect the area of responsibility, and shall have demonstrated a
level of knowledge appropriate to the privileges granted, in at least
the following additional subjects:
1) principles use and limitations of applicable ATS surveillance
systems and associated equipment; and
2) procedures for the provision of ATS surveillance service, as
appropriate, including procedures to ensure appropriate terrain
clearance.

2.

Experience
The applicant shall have:

3.

a.

satisfactorily completed an approved training course;

b.

provided, satisfactorily, under the supervision of an appropriately

rated air traffic controller:
1)

aerodrome control rating: an aerodrome control service, for

a period of not less than 90 hours or one month, whichever
is greater, at the unit for which the rating is sought:

2)

approach control procedural, approach control surveillance,

area control procedural or area control surveillance rating:
the control service for which the rating is sought, for a
period of not less than 180 hours or three months,
whichever is greater, at the unit for which the rating is
sought.

c.

the experience specified in b. shall have been completed within the 6month period immediately preceding application;

d.

When the applicant already holds an air traffic controller rating in

another category, or the same rating for another unit, the Licensing
Authority shall determine whether the experience requirement of 2.
can be reduced, and if so, to what extent.

Skill.
The applicant shall have demonstrated, at a level appropriate to the
privileges being granted, the skill, judgment and performance required to
provide a safe, orderly and expeditious control service.

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4.

Concurrent issuance of two air traffic controller ratings.

When two air traffic controller ratings are sought concurrently, the
Licensing Authority shall determine the applicable requirements on the
basis of the requirements for each rating. These requirements shall not be
less than those of the more demanding rating.

69.034

Privileges of the holder of the air traffic controller rating(s) and the
conditions to be observed in exercising such privileges.
1.

Subject to compliance with the requirements specified in 69.006, 69.007,

69.008, 69.012, the privileges of the holder of an air traffic controller
licence endorsed with one or more of the undermentioned ratings shall be:
a.

aerodrome control rating: to provide or to supervise the provision of

aerodrome control service for the aerodrome for which the licence
holder is rated;

b.

approach control procedural rating: to provide or to supervise the

provision of approach control service for the aerodrome or
aerodromes for which the licence holder is rated, within the airspace
or portion thereof, under the jurisdiction of the unit providing
approach control;

c.

approach control surveillance rating: to provide and/or supervise the

provision of approach control service with the use of applicable ATS
surveillance systems for the aerodrome or aerodromes for which the
licence holder is rated, within the airspace or portion thereof, under
the jurisdiction of the unit providing approach control service;
area control procedural rating: to provide and/or supervise the
provision of area control service within the control area or portion
thereof, for which the licence holder is rated; and

d.

e.

area control surveillance rating: to provide and/or supervise the

provision of area control service with the use of an ATS surveillance
system, within the control area or portion thereof, for which the
licence holder is rated.

2.

Before exercising the privileges indicated in 1, the licence holder shall be

familiar with all pertinent and current information.

3.

DGCA having issued an air traffic controller licence shall not permit the
holder thereof to carry out instruction in an operational environment unless
such holder has received proper authorization from such contracting state.

4.

Validity of ratings
A rating shall become invalid when an air traffic controller has creased to
exercise the privileges of the rating for a period determine by the

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Licensing Authority. That period shall remain invalid until the controllers
ability to exercise the privileges of the rating has been re-established.

Subpart 69.D
69.035

69.036

Aeronautical Station Operator Licence

General
1.

This licence only used for person who provides air traffic services
within High Frequency (HF) radio;

2.

This licence is not intended for personnel providing Aerodrome

Flight Information Service (AFIS). Guidance on the qualifications
to be met by these personnel can be found in AC 69-02,
Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS).

Requirements for the issue of the licence

1.

Before issuing an aeronautical station operator licence, a

Contracting State shall require the applicant to meet the
requirements of 69.038 Unlicensed individuals may operate as
aeronautical station operators on the condition that the State from
which they operate ensures that they meet the same
requirements.

2.

The applicant shall be not less than 18 years of age.

3.

Knowledge, The applicant shall have demonstrated a level of

knowledge appropriate to the holder of an aeronautical station
operator, in at least the following subjects:

4.

a)

General knowledge, air traffic services provided within the

State;

b)

Operational
procedures,
radiotelephony
phraseology; telecommunication network;

c)

Rules and regulations, rules and regulations applicable to the

aeronautical station operator; and

d)

Telecommunication equipment, principles, use and

limitations of telecommunication equipment in an
aeronautical station.

procedures;

Experience, The applicant shall have:

a)

satisfactorily completed an approved training course within

the 12-month period immediately preceding application, and
have served satisfactorily under a qualified aeronautical
station operator for not less than two months; or
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b)

5.

69.037

satisfactorily served under a qualified aeronautical station

operator for not less than six months during the 12-month
period immediately preceding application.

Skill, The applicant shall demonstrate, or have demonstrated,

competency in:
a)

operating the telecommunication equipment in use; and

b)

transmitting and receiving radiotelephony messages with

efficiency and accuracy.

Privileges of the aeronautical station operator and the conditions

to be observed in exercising such privileges
Subject to compliance with the requirements specified in 69.007 and
69.011, the privileges of the holder of an aeronautical station operator
licence shall be to act as an operator in an aeronautical station. Before
exercising the privileges of the licence, the holder shall be familiar with
all pertinent and current information regarding the types of equipment
and operating procedures used at that aeronautical station.

Subpart 69.E
69.038

Specifications for Personnel Licences

The following details of the Licence

1.

Name of State (in bold type);

2.

Title of licence (in very bold type);

3.

Serial number of the licence;

4.

Name of holder in full (in Roman alphabet also if script of national

language is other than Roman);

5.

Date of birth

6.

Address of holder if desired by the State;

7.

Nationality of holder;

8.

Signature of holder;

9.

Authority and, where necessary, conditions under which the licence is

issued;

10. Certification concerning validity and authorization for holder to exercise

privileges appropriate to licence;
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11. Signature of officer issuing the licence and the date of such issue
12. Seal or stamp of authority issuing the licence;
13. Ratings, e.g. aerodrome control, etc
14. Remarks, i.e. special endorsements relating to limitations and
endorsements for privileges, including from 5 March 2008 an
endorsement of language proficiency, and other information required in
pursuance to Article 39 of the Chicago Convention;
15. Any other details desired by the State issuing the licence.
69.039

Material
First quality paper or other suitable material, including plastic cards, shall be
used and the items mentioned in 69.038 shown clearly thereon.

69.040

Language
When licences are issued a language other than English, the
include an English translation of at least items 1, 2, 6, 9, 12, 13
include an English translation of the name of the State
authorization, the limit of validity of the authorization and any
limitation that may be established.

69.041

licence shall
and 14. shall
issuing the
restriction or

Arrangement of items
Item headings on the licence shall be uniformly numbered in roman numerals
as indicated in 69.038, so that on any licence the number will, under any
arrangement, refer to the same item heading.

Subpart 69.F
69.042

Medical Assessment for Air Traffic Controller

General
1.

Class 3 Medical Assessment applies to applicants for, and holders of air

traffic controller licences;

2.

The applicant for a Medical Assessment shall provide the medical

examiner with a personally certified statement of medical facts concerning
personal, familial and hereditary history. The applicant shall be made
aware of the necessity for giving a statement that is as complete and
accurate as the applicants knowledge permits, and any false statement
shall be dealt with accordance with 69.007

3.

The medical examiner shall report to the Licensing Authority any individual
case where, in the examiners judgement, an applicants failure to meet
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any requirement, whether numerical or otherwise, is such that exercise of

the privileges of the licence being applied for, or held, is not likely to
jeopardize flight safety (69.007).
4.

69.043

The requirements to be met for the renewal of a Medical Assessment are

the same as those for the initial assessment except where otherwise
specifically stated.

Requirements for Class 3 Medical Assessment

1.

General
An applicant for a Medical Assessment issued in accordance with the
terms of 69.007 shall undergo a medical examination based on the
following requirements:

2.

a.

physical and mental;

b.

visual and colour perception; and

c.

hearing.

Physical and mental requirements

An applicant for any class of Medical Assessment shall be required to be
free from:
a.

any abnormality, congenital or acquired; or

b.

any active, latent, acute or chronic disability; or

c.

any wound, injury or sequelae from operation; or

d.

any effect or side-effect of any prescribed or nonprescribed

therapeutic, diagnostic or preventive medication taken;

such as would entail a degree of functional incapacity which is likely

to interfere with the safe operation of an aircraft or with the safe
performance of duties. Use of herbal medication and alternative
treatment modalities requires particular attention to possible sideeffects.
3.

Visual acuity test requirements

a.

The methods in use for the measurement of visual acuity are

likely to lead to differing evaluations. To achieve uniformity,
therefore, Contracting States shall ensure that equivalence in
the methods of evaluation be obtained.

b.

The following should be adopted for tests of visual acuity:

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4.

1)

Visual acuity tests should be conducted in an environment

with a level of illumination that corresponds to ordinary
office illumination (30-60 cd/m2).

2)

Visual acuity should be measured by means of a series of

Landolt rings or similar optotypes, placed at a distance
from the applicant appropriate to the method of testing
adopted.

Colour perception requirements

a.

Contracting States shall use such methods of examination as

will guarantee reliable testing of colour perception.

b.

The applicant shall be required to demonstrate the ability to

perceive readily those colours the perception of which is
necessary for the safe performance of duties.

c.

The applicant shall be tested for the ability to correctly identify a

series of pseudoisochromatic plates in daylight or in artificial
light of the same colour temperature such as that provided by
CIE standard illuminants C or D65 as specified by the
International Commission on Illumination (CIE).

d.

An applicant obtaining a satisfactory result as prescribed by the

Licensing Authority shall be assessed as fit. An applicant failing
to obtain a satisfactory result in such a test shall be assessed as
unfit unless able to readily distinguish the colours used in air
navigation and correctly identify aviation coloured lights.
Applicants who fail to meet these criteria shall be assessed as
unfit with the following restriction: valid daytime only.
1)

5.

Sunglasses worn during the exercise of the privileges of

the licence or rating held should be non-polarizing and of a
neutral grey tint.

Hearing test requirements

a.

Contracting States shall use such methods of examination as

will guarantee reliable testing of hearing.

b.

Applicants shall be required to demonstrate a hearing

performance sufficient for the safe exercise of their licence and
rating privileges.

c.

Applicants for Class 3 Medical Assessments shall be tested by

pure-tone audiometry at first issue of the Assessment, not less
than once every four years up to the age of 40 years, and

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thereafter not less than once every two years. Alternatively,

other methods providing equivalent results may be used.
d.

Subpart 69.G
69.044

At medical examinations, other than those mentioned in c), d)

and e), where audiometry is not performed, applicants shall be
tested in a quiet room by whispered and spoken voice tests.

Training and Proficiency Requirements

General
1.

ICAO has devoted much time to the study of practices adopted in

the training of technical personnel employed in civil aviation.
Detailed information in respect of air traffic services (ATS) training
is provided in ICAO Doc 7192, Training Manual, Part A-l General considerations and Part D-2 - Air traffic controller.

2.

Formal training of ATS personnel is usually carried out in an

aviation training school established by the State or in a regional
training centre established by ICAO. Advantages of a centralized
establishment, where training courses are provided in a number of
disciplines, is that much of the technical training space and many
training aids can be more fully utilized by judicious course
scheduling and specialist instructors can be used to greater
advantage by time sharing, e.g. meteorological (MET) instructors
can lecture to ATS, ATS can lecture to aeronautical information
service (AIS) and search and rescue (SAR), and communications
(COM) can lecture to all schools. The ATS curriculum should
include the following:
a. basic training;
b. advanced training;
c. refresher training;
d. specialized training (radar, computer, management).

3.

It is desirable that the syllabus used for training controllers be

identical for civil and military personnel; the use of a common
training school is also desirable.

4.

A training school can also serve as an evaluation unit for

development of ATS working methods, airspace organization,
route structures and equipment.

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69.045

Formal Training
1.

A curriculum for initial training of air traffic control (ATC) personnel

may consist of the following:
Unit

Curriculum

Formal training
school
ATC unit (tower /
approach / area
control
Specialized training
school

Basic controller
training
Familiarization and
initial on the job
training
Control tower and
approach control
training
Area control
training
On the job training
Air traffic control
system training
Further on the job
training for local
rating

ATC unit
Additional training
school
Assigned ATS unit

2.

69.046

Training Period
(approximate number
of weeks)
16
24

16

12
12
Max 24

Synthetic training devices, mock ups and, where necessary, radar

simulators for aerodrome control, approach control (APP) and
area control centre (ACC), are useful training aids. Their use
makes it possible to render training more realistic and reduces onthe-job training time.

On-The-Job Training
1.

On-the-job training is aimed at permitting the new employee to

integrate his basic knowledge with actual practice. It should
concentrate on specific local conditions and offer opportunities to
perform the functions of each operating or duty position under
actual conditions and with adequate supervision.

2.

Training of individuals should be a continuing process. Wherever

possible, supervisors of shifts should arrange the duties of their
personnel in such a manner as to enable a maximum amount of
on-the-job training to be accomplished. It is desirable that as soon
as an individual has obtained a rating for one position, training for
the next higher grade should begin. By this means, a supply of
adequately rated staff to fill vacancies at all controller positions
can best be assured.

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69.047

3.

On-the-job training is arranged by attaching the individual

concerned, whether a basic trainee or otherwise, as a
supernumerary to the operating position for which he will later be
rated. He is then trained by the assigned occupant of that position,
or by attachment to a training officer especially appointed for this
purpose. Training is continued until the trainee has reached the
standard necessary for the issue of the licence and appropriate
rating. The training officer should certify the competence of the
trainee before the licensing authority issues the licence and rating.
The level of competence expected is that where the trainee will be
able to operate without supervision.

4.

Personnel who are transferred to units (other than to ACCs

handling important traffic demands) are normally considered to
have acquired the necessary ability to perform their duties after a
minimum time of familiarization. Their need for on-the-job-training
may therefore be significantly less than that required by staff
assigned to a major ATC unit.

Proficiency Training
1.

It is the responsibility of the unit chief controller to establish and

maintain unit proficiency standards. Guidelines specifying the
required level of knowledge both theoretical and practical should
be formulated by the ATS authority. Guidelines for proficiency
training assessment and evaluation are provided in Appendix A.

2.

All operational personnel at a unit should be required to

periodically demonstrate that their on-the-job performance meets
the required proficiency standards.

3.

At larger units, ATS personnel specially trained in on-the-job

supervision and personnel training and assessment (evaluation
officers), should be employed to carry out this task for a unit.
Evaluation officers should prepare proficiency check rosters so
that all staff are screened on a regular basis. Operating personnel
should be given advanced notice of a proficiency check so that
adequate preparation, mentally and functionally, can be made.

4.

At smaller units, the unit chief controller or his deputy should

personally perform these duties. Where arrangements are less
formal, by virtue of the size of the unit and number of staff, it
should nevertheless be ensured that proficiency checks are
complete and thorough.

5.

Should it be found in the course of a performance check that a

controller is assessed as unsatisfactory, his rating should be
suspended and an appropriate refresher and re-rating course
arranged for him. Under no circumstances should any person
assessed as unsatisfactory be permitted to continue on the job
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without supervision. If, after a reasonable period, a person is

unable to pass the proficiency check, all details pertaining to the
unsatisfactory assessments should be assembled and sent to the
administering authority.
6.

69.048

Unit chief controllers and evaluation officers should, at all times,

be alert for signs of stress in a staff member and should not
hesitate to provide relief. At this stage, an informal discussion by a
supervisor with an employee can often avoid a progressive loss of
confidence and ultimate loss of proficiency. It may also enhance
safety of the operation of the unit concerned.

Management Training
1.

Management and other advanced training for ATS personnel are

part of a continuing training system designed to prepare suitable
personnel for higher level appointment. It is unrealistic to expect
that an individual controller who, by the nature of his job, is not
exposed to management, organizational or administrative duties,
will be able to assume these responsibilities successfully without
adequate specialized training.

2.

Previous knowledge requirements and suggested target groups

for advanced and management training are as shown in Table:
No
1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Type of course

Previous Knowledge
Target Group
Requirements
Periodic
ATS Practical experience Practising
refresher training in ATS for up to five controllers who
course
years
are on duty in
ATS system
Operational
Advanced
Controllers due
management
knowledge in ATS
for promotion
course
Potential
Supervisory
Extensive
for
course
experience in a wide candidates
range
of
ATC supervisory
positions
function
Specialist course Known experience Controllers
to
and
inclination intended
towards the special assume special
function in ATS
field in question
Management
Practical experience Unit chiefs and
chiefs,
course
in directing on ATC deputy
teachers, etc
unit or in training

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69.049

Familiarization Flights
1.

The objective of familiarization flights is to provide an opportunity

for controllers, supervisors and ATS management personnel to
observe, at first hand, the working environment of pilots of large
commercial aircraft and the methods and procedures used in the
departure, en-route and arrival phase, including navigation
techniques used. Familiarization flights also provide the
opportunity to listen to air-ground communications and to assess
how they affect a pilots workload as well as the opportunity to
monitor how well ATS units are performing.

2.

Subject to economic and staffing considerations and agreement

by operators concerned, ATS authorities should make
arrangements for controllers to undertake familiarization flights
aboard both scheduled and nonscheduled commercial aircraft. As
these flights require entry into the cockpit of the aircraft,
permission to do so should be obtained from the operator
concerned prior to the flight.

3.

Where familiarization flights are considered an operational

requirement, they should be carried out in duty hours and taken
as part of on-the-job training. Their frequency should be dictated
by operational considerations. For administrative purposes flights
should include operations both during day and night; however,
such flights should be completed normally within one day. A
written report should be submitted on the completion of a
familiarization flight.

4.

A familiarization flight programme for ATC operating personnel

may be as follows:

5.

a.

aerodrome controller or approach controller Familiarization

with the geographical features, significant points of his area
of responsibility and standard instrument approaches to the
aerodrome located in the area of responsibility. Liaison visits
to neighbouring aerodromes;

b.

area controller - Flight on a controlled ATS route in the area

for which his ACC is providing service; familiarization with
geographical features and significant points. Liaison visits to
important aerodromes located in this area of responsibilities.

A familiarization flight programme for supervisory personnel may

be as follows:
a.

directors of air traffic control - Flight along ATS routes or

areas where special requirements exist or may exist;

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60.050

69.051

b.

headquarters chiefs and supervisors; ATC instructors at a

training school - Flight along ATS routes or in areas where
special requirements exist;

c.

regional senior supervisors, training and evaluation specialists Flight along at least one main domestic ATS route of operational
concern to the FIR should be made every 12 months. In addition a
flight should be made on any ATS route on which a major change
occurs in the route structure, including a flight on the flight deck of
any new type of aircraft introduced on that route.

ATC Simulators Training

1.

A person who hold an air traffic controller licence and ratings shall current
ATC simulators Training before provided practical test of ratings;

2.

ATC Simulators Training for person who hold an air traffic controller
licence and ratings shall conduct or covered by ATS provider one a year
and checked by ATC Inspector or ATC Check Controller.

Other ATC training requirements

1. ATS refresher training course;
2. ATC Automation course;
3. Aviation Enforcement course;
4. Team Resources Management course;
5. Safety Audit of Air Traffic Services training;
6. Human Factor in ATS course;
7. Air Traffic Services Resources Management Training;
8. On The Job (OJT) Instructor;
9. General Instructor Course;
10. ATS Safety Management and Investigation Course;
11. ATS Training Evaluation Training;
12. CNS/ATM course;
13. Windshear course;
14. ICAO Language Proficiency Training;
15. Approach control surveillance;
16. Area control surveillance;
17. ATS Operational management course;
18. Supervisory course;
19. Safety Management System Training;
20. Safety Oversight Manager Course;
21. ICAO PANS OPS Training;
22. Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigation;
23. ATC Check Controller Course;
24. ATS Safety Officer Course;
25. ATC Simulator Evaluation Training;
26. RVSM Operations Course;
27. ADS-C/CPDLC course;
28. ADS-B course;
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APPENDIX A
GUIDLINES USED FOR PROFICIENCY TRAINING ASSESSMENT AND
EVALUATION
69xA.1

INTRODUCTION

a.

To determine whether a controller has achieved the required level of

competence at the operating position for which the rating is being sought,
assessments are made prior to the rating assessment or prior to the
validation examination.

b.

To determine whether a controller is maintaining the required level of

competence at the operating position for which a rating is held, an
assessment should be made at specified intervals for each operating
position. These routine assessments should be conducted on an on-going
basis during duty assignment. In addition, special assessments may be
carried out on such other occasions and for such other periods as may be
decided by a unit chief, or by regional or headquarters direction.

69xA.2

SCOPE OF ASSESSMENT

a.

Personnel are assessed in key elements of the performance areas

detailed on an assessment form and in accordance with an assessment
guide.

b.

An assessment should be made of both the quality of work and the level of
knowledge of the elements assessed.

c.

The person conducting the assessment should record the assessment on

an appropriate form, together with relevant remarks and any discrepancies
noted. Assessments should be retained on the controllers unit training
record.

69xA.3
a.

Proficiency Checks and Routine Assessments

General Principles
1).

2).

3).

4).

Proficiency checks are part of the process of assessing efficiency of

personnel and should be conducted progressively throughout the
year.
The assessment system should not be directed at fault finding, but
should be an objective and constructive means through which
individual controllers are encouraged and led towards higher personal
achievement.
For each controller, a proficiency assessment record should be
maintained and each record should record the objective and impartial
judgement of an individuals ability based on regular checks and
continuous observation.
The acceptance of proficiency checks as a process of personnel
assessment and development is determined to a large degree by the
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objectivity, honesty and integrity with which the checks are

administered and the degree of participation and protection afforded
the individual controller. Counselling is an important feature in
controller development and therefore controllers undergoing the
assessment should be made aware, by formal and informal
counselling, of the assessments and remarks made by the assessing
officer on the proficiency assessment record. Strengths as well as
weaknesses should be discussed with the controller.
b.

69.xA.4

System Operation
1).

Should a controller perform his duties in a manner which causes

doubt as to the acceptable standard of his performance, an
assessment may be made at any time irrespective of the period of
time that has elapsed since the completion of the last preceding
assessment. This assessment should require the controller to
demonstrate an acceptable standard of performance and knowledge
in each of the key elements in his performance which are being
checked.

2).

When corrective training is indicated, the assessing officer should

record on the assessment record whether the controller is competent
to continue performing operational duties while he is under training.
Should the assessing officer consider that the controller being
assessed is not competent, the unit chief controller should be notified
immediately.

3).

An oral examination conducted by the assessing officer may be used

to determine the level of knowledge in the key aspects of the rating
which is being assessed. The oral examination should be conducted
separately from the practical assessment.

Check / Assessment Guide

The following points should be considered when assessing the individual

performance of a controller:
a.

aerodrome/approach/area procedures:
1).
2).

3).
4).
5).

knowledge of separation standards and their application;

recognition of aircraft capabilities, i.e. differences in speed, climb,
descent, altitude requirements, take off/landing requirement, engine
failure performance, and other differences of performance;
awareness and analysis of traffic situations;
planning, sequencing and expedition of the traffic flow;
adjusting traffic to changing conditions in case of radar failure, radio
aid failure, changes in flight rules, aerodrome closures and
diversions;

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6).

7).
8).
9).

b.

Flight information procedures:

1).
2).
3).

4).
5).
6).
c.

receipt, recording and checking of flight plans;

issuance of essential flight information including meteorological
information and information on collision hazards;
passing of clearances and flight information to aircraft, including their
correctness, identification of originators and, where necessary, time
limitations;
recognition of aircraft capabilities;
knowledge of local procedures;
co-ordination procedures with other ATS units.

Radar procedures:
1).

2).
3).
4).
5).
6).
7).
8).

9).
10).
11).
12).
13).
d.

use of local procedures such as selection of runways, noise

abatement procedures, departure and instrument approach
procedures;
co-ordination with other sectors/units, including methods of transfers
and updating of information;
utilization of radar;
composition of clearance in respect of contents, clarity, conciseness
and expedition.

methods of identification of targets including those used in case of

misidentification, re-identification after fade area, blind velocity and
merging of targets;
adherence to prescribed separation standards;
recognition of aircraft capabilities;
composition of clearances when using radar;
radar control -of arriving traffic, its sequencing, vectoring and
provision of adequate terrain clearance;
radar control of departing traffic including radar releases and traffic
expedition;
radar control of overflying traffic including vectoring;
methods of transfer of radar control including instructions to aircraft,
transfer of control to final radar controller and transfer of control to
aerodrome control;
provision of radar position information to aircraft;
provision of radar-derived navigation assistance to aircraft;
provision of radar-derived traffic information including the use of such
information, its necessity and need for unambiguity;
provision of radar-derived assistance to aircraft in emergency;
co-ordination with other sectors/units.

Radar Approach / Area:

1).

conduct of surveillance radar approaches / areas, their accuracy and

positioning, their sequencing and issue of advice on minimum
altitudes;

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2).

e.

Radar equipment:
1).

2).
3).

f.

2).
3).
4).
5).

use of correct procedures and phraseology, knowledge of coverage

limitations, call signs, abbreviated procedures, phraseologies,
unnecessary repetitions, and use of correct position identifier;
clarity, modulation, speed, diction and evenness of voice
communications;
promptness of response, confidence and avoidance of uncertainties;
adequacy of monitoring of air-ground communication channels;
courtesy,
attitude,
and
co-operativeness
in
telephone
communications.

Data display:
1).
2).
3).

h.

equipment operation and alignment including setting up and check

procedures, level of brilliance, video map, range rings, and checking
accuracy of map;
recognition of types of interference including those caused by terrain
and weather, blind velocity, tangential velocity, etc.;
recognition of fade areas and application of possible counter
measures.

Radio and telephone:

1).

g.

conduct of precision radar approaches, their accuracy and positioning

on prescribed glide path, coordination with tower and radiotelephony
(RTF).

posting and updating of flight data and other relevant information;

acceptance and use of meteorological reports;
dissemination of meteorological reports to aircraft.

Loss of communication and alerting service procedures:

1).
2).
3).
4).
5).
6).

recognition and response to loss of communication situation and

promptness of action;
response to likely emergency situations;
use of correct emergency procedures - type of emergency,
appropriateness of procedures;
declaration of alerting phases and co-operation with SAR services;
action in performance of local operating procedures;
response to cases of unlawful interference with aircraft.

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APPENDIX B
REQUIREMENTS FOR PROFICIENCY IN LANGUAGE USED FOR RADIO
TELEPHONY COMMUNICATION (Subpart A, 69.012, refers)
69xB.I

69xB.II

General
1)

The ICAO language proficiency requirements include the holistic

descriptors and the ICAO Operational Level (Level 4) of the ICAO
Language Proficiency Rating Scale in Attachment A. The
language proficiency requirements are applicable to the use of
both phraseologies and plain language;

2)

To meet the language proficiency requirements contained in

Subpart 69.A, 69.011, an applicant for a licence or a licence
holder shall demonstrate, in a manner acceptable to the licensing
authority, compliance with the holistic descriptors and with the
ICAO Operational Level (Level 4) of the ICAO Language
Proficiency Rating Scale in Attachment A.

Holistic descriptors
1)

Proficient speakers shall:

a)

communicate
effectively
in
voice-only
(telephone/radiotelephone) and in face-to-face situations;

b)

communicate on common, concrete and work-related topics

with accuracy and clarity;

c)

use appropriate communicative strategies to exchange

messages and to recognize and resolve misunderstandings
(e.g. to check, confirm, or clarify information) in a general or
work-related context;

d)

handle successfully and with relative ease the linguistic

challenges presented by a complication or unexpected turn
of events that occurs within the context of a routine work
situation or communicative task with which they are
otherwise familiar; and

e)

use a dialect or accent which is intelligible to the aeronautical

community.

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