The Air Navigation Order 2009

Grant of student air traffic controller’s licences

181.—(1) The CAA must grant a student air traffic controller’s licence authorising the holder to act as a student air traffic controller in the United Kingdom if it is satisfied that the applicant fulfils the requirements set out in paragraphs (2) and (3).

(2) The requirements are that the applicant—

(a) subject to article 183, can speak and understand English to at least level 4 on the language proficiency rating scale;

(b) is the holder of a valid medical certificate;

(c) is at least 18 years of age;

(d) meets the educational standards specified in paragraph (3);

(e) has successfully completed approved initial training set out in Part A of Annex II of the air traffic controllers’ directive; and

(f) is a competent person to act in the capacity to which the licence relates (and competency shall be assessed in accordance with paragraph (5)).

(3) The educational standards are that the applicant—

(a) is the holder of a General Certificate of Secondary Education or an equivalent educational qualification;

(b) is the holder of any educational qualification which would enable the applicant to gain access to university or a similar educational institution; or

(c) has sufficient experience and education to give the applicant a reasonable prospect of completing air traffic control training.

(4) A licence may be granted subject to such conditions as the CAA thinks fit.

(5) Competency must be assessed by reference to the applicant’s knowledge, experience and skills to act in the capacity to which the licence relates and for that purpose an applicant must provide such evidence and undergo such examinations, assessments and tests and undertake such courses of training as the CAA may require.