The Federal Aviation Administration

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ATS Incident Prevention Programs

• The Federal Aviation Administration
• Presented By
• Rick Baker

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ATS Incident Prevention Program

• Communication
• Phraseology
• Supervision
• ATC Proficiency Training
• Teamwork
• Runway Incursion Prevention

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Communication

• Complete
• Specific
• Timely
• Standardized in Letters of Agreement
• Procedures clearly defined, especially across
  national boundaries.

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Phraseology

• Recorded Reviews
• Standardized communication between controllers
• Standardized communication between controllers
  and pilots

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Supervision

• Performance Observation
• Identifies controller strengths and weaknesses
• On-the-spot corrections
• Additional training to improve controller skill
  level
• Supervisor leads by example
• Encourages teamwork
• Quality Assurance Review (QAR)

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ATC Proficiency Training

• Refresher training
• Annual review of LOAs and procedures
• Practice ATC scenarios
• Training on new procedures and equipment
• Remedial training
• Corrects specific deficiencies
• Serves as a follow-up to performance reviews

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Teamwork

• Team concept
• Shift crews
• Sector teams
• Team briefings
• Conducted regularly
• Promotes uniformity
• Provides opportunity for discussion of procedures

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Runway Incursion Prevention

• Clearly defined areas of control on airport
  surface
• Clearly defined responsibilities
• Clear communication between ground and local
  control
• Memory aids
• Identify specific locations, procedures or users
  that contribute to runway incursions

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Runway Incursion Prevention

• Taxi Into Position and Hold (TIPH)
• Convenience crossings
• Non-visible movement areas
• Runway hold short

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Runway Incursion Prevention

• Education of non-ATC airport personnel
• Education of pilots
• Clear written procedures between ATC and airport
  operators
• Airport markings

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