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2. Quality of Service Improvement Program. Provides methods to exceed standards in the areas of safety and efficiencySuggested elements of a Quality of Service Improvement Program are:ATS performance measurement toolsRandom recorded reviewsPilot Readback programsIncentives for error free perfor
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1. 1 The Federal Aviation Administration
Presented By:
Rick Baker
2. 2 Quality of Service Improvement Program Provides methods to exceed standards in the areas of safety and efficiency
Suggested elements of a Quality of Service Improvement Program are:
ATS performance measurement tools
Random recorded reviews
Pilot Readback programs
Incentives for error free performance
3. 3 Quality of Service Improvement Program (cont.) Familiarization training
ATS customer service feedback
Pilot/controller forums
Operation Raincheck
Pilot visits during pilot recurrent training
4. 4 ATS Performance Measurement Tools Taxi In/Out time
Airport Acceptance Rate (AAR)
Meeting AAR?
Exceeding AAR?
System Capacity
Airport
Sector
Equipment
5. 5 Random Recorded Reviews Accomplished without controller awareness
All errors noted and addressed with controller by supervisor
Training
Performance Observation
Follow-up by QA department
6. 6 Pilot Readback Programs Controller recognition for catching incorrect clearance readbacks
Readback training tapes
Educate pilots of importance of full and correct readbacks
Use “Say Again” when in doubt
Readback full clearance
7. 7 Incentives for Error Free Performance Letters of commendation
Time-off awards
For individual controllers
For teams of controllers
Public recognition
8. 8 Familiarization Training Provides controllers with a pilot’s viewpoint
Educates controllers in aircraft characteristics
Performance limitations
Navigation features and limitations
Promotes pilot/controller dialogue
9. 9 ATS Customer Service Feedback Demonstrates effective of QA program from user standpoint
Highlights problem areas in ATC system
Identifies facilities that are safe and efficient
Positive feedback builds controller pride
10. 10 Pilot/Controller Forums Builds face to face relationships
Provides opportunity for creative solutions to surface
Promotes understanding of pilot needs and controller needs
11. 11 Operation Raincheck Educates non-professional pilots
Services available
Equipment capabilities
Controller responsibilities
Allows live ATC position monitoring
Promotes aviation
12. 12 Pilot Visits During Pilot Recurrent Training All professional pilots have annual recurrent training
Promotes a partnership instead of an adversarial relationship
Controllers are educated on:
Pilot needs
Aircraft characteristics
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