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The New ATCO Training Requirements

Air traffic controller (ATCO) training is strictly regulated since air traffic controllers provide air traffic control service and influence safety. During their training, air traffic controllers (ATCOs) have to acquire competences with specific rating and endorsement. This enables them to gain ATCO license for independent provision of air traffic control service. The paper will analyze the current ATCO training requirements and licensing procedures as well as the new European regulation that has entered into force in March 2015 and shall apply from 30 June 2015. The new regulation reinforces the procedures for ATCOs training and certification in three major fields: requirements for the licensing of air traffic controllers, requirements for competent authorities and requirements for air traffic controller training organizations and aero-medical centers. Major differences between the current and the new regulations regarding the initial part of ATCO training and training organizations will be defined and analyzed.

Air traffic controller; training; requirements; regulation; licensing; training organizations

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