The Federal Aviation Administration Presented By: Rick Baker

1. ATS Incident Prevention Programs The Federal Aviation Administration Presented By: Rick Baker

2. ATS Incident Prevention Program • Communication • Phraseology • Supervision • ATC Proficiency Training • Teamwork • Runway Incursion Prevention

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

4. Phraseology • Recorded Reviews • Standardized communication between controllers • Standardized communication between controllers and pilots

5. 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)

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

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

8. 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

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

10. Runway Incursion Prevention • Education of non-ATC airport personnel • Education of pilots • Clear written procedures between ATC and airport operators • Airport markings