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Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340 of 20 February 2015 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures relating to air traffic controllers' licences and certificates pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council, amending Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 805/2011 (Text with EEA relevance)

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ANNEX IIU.K.

PART ATCO.ARU.K.REQUIREMENTS FOR [F1the CAA]

SUBPART AGENERAL REQUIREMENTSU.K.

ATCO.AR.A.001ScopeU.K.

This Part, set out in this Annex, establishes the administrative requirements applicable to the [F2CAA in respect of] the issue, maintenance, suspension or revocation of licences, ratings, endorsements and medical certificates for air traffic controllers and certification and oversight of training organisations and aero-medical centres.

Textual Amendments

ATCO.AR.A.005PersonnelU.K.

(a)

[F3The CAA] shall produce and update every two years an assessment of the human resources needed to perform their oversight functions, based on the analysis of the processes required by this Regulation and their application.

(b)

Personnel authorised by the [F4CAA] to carry out certification and/or oversight tasks shall be empowered to perform as a minimum the following tasks:

(1)

examine documents, including licences, certificates, records, data, procedures and any other material relevant to the execution of the required task;

(2)

take copies of or extracts from such records, data, procedures and other material;

(3)

ask for an explanation;

(4)

enter relevant premises and operating sites;

(5)

perform audits and inspections, including unannounced inspections;

(6)

take or initiate enforcement measures as appropriate.

(c)

The [F5CAA] may authorise its personnel to conduct assessments leading to the issue, revalidation and renewal of a unit endorsement provided that they meet the requirements set out in ATCO.C.045, with the exception of point (d)(1). Familiarity with the current operational practices and procedures of the unit, where the assessment is taking place, shall however be ensured.

Textual Amendments

F5Word in Annex 2 point ATCO.AR.A.005(c) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 394(3)(b) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ATCO.AR.A.010Tasks of the [F6CAA]U.K.

(a)The tasks of the [F7CAA] shall include:U.K.
(1)

the issue, suspension and revocation of licences, ratings, endorsements and of medical certificates;

(2)

the issue of temporary OJTI authorisations according to ATCO.C.025;

(3)

the issue of temporary assessor authorisations according to ATCO.C.065;

(4)

the revalidation and renewal of endorsements;

(5)

the revalidation, renewal and limitation of medical certificates following referral by the AME or AeMC;

(6)

the issue, revalidation, renewal, suspension, revocation, limitation and change of aero-medical examiner certificates;

(7)

the issue, suspension, revocation and limitation of training organisation certificates and of the certificates of aero-medical centres;

(8)

the approval of training courses, plans and unit competence schemes, as well as assessment methods;

(9)

the approval of the assessment method for the demonstration of language proficiency and the establishment of requirements applicable to language assessment bodies according to ATCO.B.040;

(10)

the approval of the need for the extended level (level five) language proficiency in accordance with ATCO.B.030(d);

(11)

the monitoring of training organisations, including their training courses and plans;

(12)

the approval and monitoring of the unit competence schemes;

(13)

the establishment of appropriate appeal procedures and notification mechanisms;

(14)

F8...

(15)

facilitating the recognition of training organisation certificates and course approvals.

Textual Amendments

F8Annex 2 point ATCO.AR.A.010(a)(14) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 394(4)(b)(ii) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

Textual Amendments

Textual Amendments

F6Word in Annex 2 point ATCO.AR.A.010 heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 394(4)(a) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ATCO.AR.A.015Means of complianceU.K.

(a)

The [F9CAA] shall develop Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) that may be used to establish compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its implementing rules. When AMC are complied with, the related requirements of the implementing rules are met.

(b)

Alternative means of compliance may be used to establish compliance with the implementing rules.

(c)

The [F10CAA] shall establish a system to consistently evaluate that all alternative means of compliance used by itself or by organisations and persons under its oversight allow the establishment of compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its implementing rules.

(d)

The [F11CAA] shall evaluate all alternative means of compliance proposed by an organisation in accordance with ATCO.OR.B.005 by analysing the documentation provided and, if considered necessary, conducting an inspection of the organisation.

When the [F11CAA] finds that the alternative means of compliance are in accordance with the implementing rules, it shall without undue delay:

(1)

notify the applicant that the alternative means of compliance may be implemented and, if applicable, amend the approval or certificate of the applicant accordingly;

(2)

F12...

(3)

F12...

(e)

When the [F13CAA] itself uses alternative means of compliance to achieve compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its implementing rules it shall:

(1)

make them available to all organisations and persons under its oversight; F14...

(2)

F15...

F16...

Textual Amendments

F12Annex 2 point ATCO.AR.A.015(d)(2)(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 394(5)(c)(ii) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ATCO.AR.A.020F17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .U.K.

Textual Amendments

ATCO.AR.A.025Immediate reaction to a safety problemU.K.

(a)

Without prejudice to Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council(1), the [F18CAA] shall implement a system to appropriately collect, analyse and disseminate safety information.

(b)

F19...

(c)

Upon receiving the information referred to in [F20point (a)], the [F21CAA] shall take adequate measures to address the safety problem.

(d)

Measures taken in accordance with point (c) shall immediately be notified to all persons or organisations which need to comply with them under Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its implementing rules. F22....

Textual Amendments

SUBPART BMANAGEMENTU.K.

ATCO.AR.B.001Management systemU.K.

(a)

The [F23CAA] shall establish and maintain a management system, including as a minimum:

(1)

documented policies and procedures to describe its organisation, means and methods to achieve compliance with Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and this Regulation. The procedures shall be kept up to date and serve as the basic working documents within [F24the CAA] for all related tasks;

(2)

a sufficient number of personnel, including licensing and certification inspectors, to perform its tasks and discharge its responsibilities. Such personnel shall be qualified to perform their allocated tasks and have the necessary knowledge, experience, initial, on-the-job and recurrent training to ensure continuing competence. A system shall be in place to plan the availability of personnel in order to ensure the proper completion of all related tasks;

(3)

adequate facilities and office accommodation to perform the allocated tasks;

(4)

a function to monitor compliance of the management system with the relevant requirements and adequacy of the procedures, including the establishment of an internal audit process and a safety risk management process. Compliance monitoring shall include a feedback system of audit findings to the senior management of the [F25CAA] to ensure implementation of corrective actions as necessary; and

(5)

a person or group of persons ultimately responsible to the senior management of the [F25CAA] for the compliance monitoring function.

(b)

The [F26CAA] shall, for each field of activity included in the management system, appoint one or more persons with the overall responsibility for the management of the relevant task(s).

(c)

F27...

(d)

F27...

Textual Amendments

ATCO.AR.B.005Allocation of tasks to qualified entitiesU.K.

(a)

If the [F28CAA] allocates tasks related to the initial certification or continuous oversight of persons or organisations subject to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and its implementing rules, they shall only be allocated to qualified entities. When allocating tasks, the [F28CAA] shall ensure that it has:

(1)

a system in place to initially and continuously assess that the qualified entity complies with Annex V to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008.

This system and the results of the assessments shall be documented;

(2)

established a documented agreement with a qualified entity, approved by both parties at the appropriate management level, which clearly defines:

(i)

the tasks to be performed;

(ii)

the declarations, reports and records to be provided;

(iii)

the technical conditions to be met in performing such tasks;

(iv)

the related liability coverage; and

(v)

the protection given to information acquired in carrying out such tasks.

(b)

The [F28CAA] shall ensure that the internal audit process and a safety risk management process required by ATCO.AR.B.001(a)(4) cover all certification or oversight tasks performed on its behalf.

Textual Amendments

ATCO.AR.B.010Changes to the management systemU.K.

(a)

The [F29CAA] shall have a system in place to identify changes that affect its capability to perform its tasks and discharge its responsibilities as defined in Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and this Regulation. It shall enable it to take action, as appropriate, to ensure that the management system remains adequate and effective.

(b)

The [F30CAA] shall update its management system to reflect any change to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and this Regulation in a timely manner in order to ensure effective implementation.

(c)

F31...

Textual Amendments

F30Word in Annex 2 point ATCO.AR.B.010(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 395(4)(a) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

ATCO.AR.B.015Record keepingU.K.

(a)

[F32The CAA] shall maintain a list of all organisation certificates and personnel licences and certificates they issue.

(b)

The [F33CAA] shall establish a system of record keeping providing for adequate storage, accessibility and reliable traceability of:

(1)

the management system's documented policies and procedures;

(2)

training, qualification and authorisation of its personnel;

(3)

the allocation of tasks, covering the elements required by ATCO.AR.B.005 as well as the details of tasks allocated;

(4)

certification processes and continuing oversight of certified organisations;

(5)

details of courses provided by training organisations;

(6)

processes for the issue of licences, ratings, endorsements and certificates, and for the continuing oversight of the holders of those licences, ratings, endorsements and certificates;

(7)

F34...

(8)

findings, corrective actions and date of action closure;

(9)

enforcement measures taken;

(10)

safety information and follow-up measures;

(11)

the use of flexibility provisions in accordance with Article 14 of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008; and

(12)

the evaluation F35... of alternative means of compliance proposed by organisations and the assessment of alternative means of compliance used by the [F36CAA] itself.

(c)

Records shall be kept for a minimum period of 5 years and with regard to personnel licences for a minimum period of 10 years after the expiry of the last endorsement on the licence, subject to applicable data protection law.

Textual Amendments

SUBPART COVERSIGHT AND ENFORCEMENTU.K.

ATCO.AR.C.001OversightU.K.

(a)

The [F37CAA] shall verify:

(1)

compliance with requirements applicable to organisations or persons prior to the issue of an organisation certificate or personnel licence, certificate, rating or endorsement, as applicable;

(2)

the continued compliance with the applicable requirements and the conditions attached to the training organisation's certificate, as well as the applicable requirements for training courses, plans and schemes it has approved and requirements applicable to personnel;

(3)

implementation of appropriate safety measures mandated by the [F37CAA] as defined in ATCO.AR.A.025(c) and (d).

(b)

This verification shall:

(1)

be supported by documentation specifically intended to provide guidance to the personnel responsible for safety oversight in order to perform their functions;

(2)

provide persons and organisations concerned with the results of the safety oversight activity;

(3)

be based on audits and inspections including, as appropriate, unannounced inspections; and

(4)

provide the [F38CAA] with the evidence needed in case further action is required, including the measures foreseen in ATCO.AR.C.010 and ATCO.AR.E.015.

(c)

The scope of oversight shall be determined on the basis of the scope and results of past oversight activities and safety priorities.

(d)

F39...

(e)

F39...

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ATCO.AR.C.005Oversight programmeU.K.

(a)

The [F40CAA] shall establish and maintain an oversight programme covering the oversight activities required by ATCO.AR.C.001.

(b)

For organisations certified by the [F40CAA] the oversight programme shall be developed taking into account the specific nature of the organisation, the complexity of its activities and past certification and/or oversight activities. It shall include within each oversight planning cycle:

(1)

audits and inspections, if needed, including unannounced inspections as appropriate; and

(2)

meetings convened between the management of the training organisation and the [F40CAA] to ensure that both remain informed of significant issues.

(c)

For organisations certified by the [F40CAA] an oversight planning cycle not exceeding 24 months shall be applied.

The oversight planning cycle may be reduced if there is evidence that the safety performance of the organisation has decreased.

The oversight planning cycle may be extended to a maximum of 36 months if the [F40CAA] has established that during the previous 24 months:

(1)

the organisation has demonstrated an effective identification of aviation safety hazards and management of associated risks; and

(2)

the organisation has continuously demonstrated under ATCO.OR.B.015 that it has full control over all changes; and

(3)

no level 1 findings have been issued; and

(4)

all corrective actions have been implemented within the time period accepted or extended by the [F40CAA] as defined in ATCO.AR.E.015.

The oversight planning cycle may be further extended to a maximum of 48 months if, in addition to the above, the organisation has established, and the [F40CAA] has approved, an effective continuous reporting system to the [F40CAA] on the safety performance and regulatory compliance of the organisation itself.

(d)

The oversight programme for training organisations shall include the monitoring of training standards including the sampling of training delivery if appropriate.

(e)

For persons holding a licence, rating or endorsement issued by the [F40CAA] the oversight programme shall include inspections, including unannounced inspections, if appropriate.

Textual Amendments

ATCO.AR.C.010Findings and enforcement measures for personnelU.K.

(a)

If during oversight or by any other means evidence is found by the [F41CAA] responsible for the oversight in accordance with ATCO.AR.C.001 that shows non-compliance with the applicable requirements by a person holding a licence issued in accordance with this Regulation, the [F41CAA] shall raise a finding, record it and communicate it in writing to the licence holder, as well as communicate the finding to the employing organisation, if applicable.

(b)

[F42The CAA]:

(1)

F43... may suspend or revoke the licence, rating or endorsement, as applicable, when a safety issue has been identified; and

(2)

F43... shall take any further enforcement measures necessary to prevent the continuation of the non-compliance.

(c)

F44...

Textual Amendments

SUBPART DISSUE, REVALIDATION, RENEWAL, SUSPENSIONAND REVOCATION OF LICENCES, RATINGS AND ENDORSEMENTSU.K.

ATCO.AR.D.001Procedure for the issue, revalidation and renewal of licences, ratings, endorsements and authorisationsU.K.

(a)

The [F45CAA] shall establish procedures for the application [F46and issue] of licences, issue of ratings and endorsements, as well as the revalidation and renewal of endorsements. These procedures may include:

(1)

the issue of temporary OJTI authorisation and temporary assessor authorisation; and

(2)

if applicable, the authorisation for assessors to revalidate and renew unit endorsements in which case assessors shall submit all records, reports and any other information to the [F47CAA] as defined in such procedures.

(b)

Upon receiving an application and, if relevant, any supporting documentation, the [F48CAA] shall verify the application completeness and whether the applicant meets the requirements set out in Annex I.

(c)

If the applicant meets the applicable requirements, the [F49CAA] shall issue, revalidate or renew, when appropriate, the relevant licence, rating(s) and endorsement(s) using the format for licences established in Appendix 1 of Annex II. The temporary OJTI authorisation referred to in ATCO.C.025 and the temporary assessor authorisation referred to in ATCO.C.065 shall be issued as a separate document wherein the privileges of the holder as well as the validity of the authorisation shall be specified.

(d)

For the purpose of reducing unnecessary administrative burden, the [F50CAA] may establish procedures for establishing a unique date of validity for several endorsements. In any case, the validity periods of the endorsements concerned shall not be extended.

(e)

The [F51CAA] shall replace the air traffic controller licence if necessary for administrative reasons and when point (XIIa) of the licence is completed and no further space remains. The date of the first issue of the ratings and rating endorsements shall be transferred to the new licence.

Textual Amendments

ATCO.AR.D.005Revocation and suspension of licences, ratings and endorsementsU.K.

(a)

For the purpose of ATCO.A.020 the [F52CAA] shall establish administrative procedures for the suspension and revocation of licences, ratings and endorsements.

(b)

The [F52CAA] may suspend the licence in the case of provisional inability not being terminated according to the procedures referred to in ATCO.A.015(e).

(c)

The [F52CAA] shall suspend or revoke a licence, rating or endorsement in accordance with ATCO.AR.C.010 in particular in the following circumstances:

(1)

exercising the privileges of the licence when the licence holder no longer complies with the applicable requirements of this Regulation;

(2)

obtaining a student air traffic controller or an air traffic controller licence, rating, endorsement or certificate by falsification of submitted documentary evidence;

(3)

falsification of the licence or certificate records;

(4)

exercising the privileges of the licence, rating(s) or endorsement(s) under the influence of psychoactive substances.

(d)

In cases of suspension or revocation of licences, ratings and endorsements, the [F52CAA] shall inform the licence holder in writing of this decision and of their right of appeal in accordance with the procedures established in ATCO.AR.A.010(a)(14). The suspension or revocation of the assessor endorsement should be notified to the relevant air navigation service provider as well.

(e)

The [F52CAA] shall also suspend or revoke a licence, rating or endorsement upon written request of the licence holder.

Textual Amendments

SUBPART ECERTIFICATION PROCEDURE FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING ORGANISATIONS AND APPROVAL OF TRAINING COURSESU.K.

ATCO.AR.E.001Application and certification procedure for training organisationsU.K.

(a)

Upon receiving an application for the issue of a training organisation certificate, the [F53CAA] shall verify the training organisation's compliance with the requirements set out in Annex III.

(b)

If the applicant training organisation fulfils the applicable requirements, the [F54CAA] shall issue a certificate using the format established in Appendix 2 of Annex II.

(c)

To enable an organisation to implement changes [F55without the CAA’s prior approval] in accordance with ATCO.OR.B.015 and ATCO.AR.E.010(c), the [F56CAA] shall approve the procedure submitted by the training organisation defining the scope of such changes and describing how such changes will be managed and notified.

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ATCO.AR.E.005Approval of training courses and training plansU.K.

(a)

The [F57CAA] shall approve training courses and training plans developed in accordance with the requirements laid down in ATCO.OR.D.001.

(b)

F58...

Textual Amendments

ATCO.AR.E.010Changes to the training organisationsU.K.

(a)

Upon receiving an application for a change that requires prior approval in accordance with ATCO.OR.B.015, the [F59CAA] shall verify the training organisation's compliance with the requirements set out in Annex III before the issue of the approval.

The [F59CAA] shall approve the conditions under which the organisation may operate during the change, unless the [F59CAA] determines that the change cannot be implemented.

After having verified that the training organisation complies with the applicable requirements, the [F59CAA] shall approve the change.

(b)

Without prejudice to any additional enforcement measures in accordance with ATCO.AR.E.015, when the organisation implements changes requiring prior approval without having received the [F60CAA’s] approval as defined in point (a), the [F61CAA] shall take immediate and adequate action.

(c)

For changes not requiring prior approval, the [F62CAA] shall approve a procedure developed by the training organisation in accordance with ATCO.OR.B.015 defining the scope of such changes and its management and notification mechanism. In the continuous oversight process the [F62CAA] shall assess the information provided in the notification to verify whether actions taken comply with the approved procedures and applicable requirements.

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ATCO.AR.E.015Findings and corrective actionsU.K.

(a)

The [F63CAA] shall have a system to analyse findings for their safety significance.

(b)

A level 1 finding shall be issued by the [F63CAA] when any significant non-compliance is detected with the applicable requirements of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and this Regulation, with the training organisation's procedures and manuals, with the type(s) of training and/or service(s) provided or certificate(s) which lowers or seriously endangers safety and/or results in a significant degradation of the training provided.

A level 1 finding shall include, but shall not be limited to:

(1)

failure to give the [F63CAA] access to the training organisation's facilities as defined in ATCO.OR.B.025 during normal operating hours and after two written requests;

(2)

obtaining or maintaining the validity of the training organisation certificate by falsification of submitted documentary evidence;

(3)

evidence of malpractice or fraudulent use of the training organisation certificate; and

(4)

the lack of an accountable manager.

(c)

A level 2 finding shall be issued by the [F63CAA] when any non-compliance is detected with the applicable requirements of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and this Regulation, with the training organisation's procedures and manuals, with the type(s) of training and/or service(s) provided or certificate(s) which could lower or endanger safety and/or could result in a degradation of the training provided.

(d)

When a finding is detected during oversight or by any other means, the [F63CAA] shall, without prejudice to any additional action required by Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 and this Regulation, communicate the finding to the training organisation in writing and request corrective action to address the non-compliance(s) identified.

(1)

In the case of level 1 findings the [F63CAA] shall take immediate and appropriate action to prohibit or limit activities, and if appropriate, it shall take action to revoke the certificate or to limit or suspend it in whole or in part, depending upon the extent of the finding, until successful corrective action has been taken by the training organisation.

(2)

In the case of level 2 findings the [F63CAA] shall:

(i)

grant the training organisation a corrective action implementation period included in an action plan appropriate to the nature of the finding; and

(ii)

assess the corrective action and implementation plan proposed by the training organisation and, if the assessment concludes that they are sufficient to address the non-compliance(s), accept these.

(3)

Where a training organisation fails to submit an acceptable corrective action plan, or to perform the corrective action within the time period accepted or extended by the [F63CAA], the finding shall be raised to a level 1 finding, and action shall be taken as laid down in point (d)(1).

(e)

The [F63CAA] shall record all findings it has raised and, where applicable, the enforcement measures it has applied, as well as all corrective actions and the date of action closure for findings.

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SUBPART FSPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO AERO-MEDICAL CERTIFICATIONU.K.

SECTION 1U.K.General requirements

ATCO.AR.F.001Aero-medical centres and aero-medical certificationU.K.

By way of derogation from Subparts A, B and C, with regard to aero-medical centres (AeMCs) and aero-medical certification, the [F64CAA] shall apply the following provisions of Annex VI to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 (the Aircrew Regulation)(2), with the exclusion of all references to general medical practitioners (GMPs):

Textual Amendments

  • Subpart ARA.GEN,

  • Subpart ARA.AeMC,

  • ARA.MED.120 Medical assessors,

  • ARA.MED.125 Referral to the licensing authority,

  • ARA.MED.150 Record keeping,

  • ARA.MED.200 Procedure for the issue, revalidation, renewal or change of an AME certificate,

  • ARA.MED.245 Continuing oversight,

  • ARA.MED.250 Limitation, suspension or revocation of an AME certificate,

  • ARA.MED.255 Enforcement measures,

  • ARA.MED.315 Review of examination reports, and

  • ARA.MED.325 Review procedure.

SECTION 2U.K.Documentation

ATCO.AR.F.005Medical certificateU.K.

The medical certificate shall conform to the following specifications:

(a)

Content:

(1)

State in which the ATCO licence has been issued or applied for (I);

(2)

Class of medical certificate (II);

(3)

Certificate number commencing with the UN country code of the [F65United Kingdom] and followed by a code of numbers and/or letters in Arabic numerals and Latin script (III);

(4)

Name of the holder (IV);

(5)

Nationality of the holder (VI);

(6)

Date of birth of the holder (XIV);

(7)

Signature of the holder (VII);

(8)

Limitation(s) (XIII);

(9)

Expiry date of the class 3 medical certificate (IX);

(10)

Date of examination;

(11)

Date of last electrocardiogram;

(12)

Date of last audiogram;

(13)

Date of issue and signature of AME or medical assessor that issued the medical certificate (X);

(14)

Seal or stamp.

(b)

Material: The paper or other material used shall prevent or readily show any alterations or erasures. Any entries or deletions to the form shall be clearly authorised by the [F66CAA].

(c)

Language: Medical certificates shall be written in F67... English and in such a language that the [F68CAA] deems appropriate.

(d)

All dates on the medical certificate shall be written in a dd/mm/yyyy format.

Textual Amendments

ATCO.AR.F.010AME certificateU.K.

After having verified that the AME is in compliance with the applicable requirements, the [F69CAA] shall issue, revalidate, renew or change the AME certificate using the form established in Appendix 3 of Annex II.

Textual Amendments

ATCO.AR.F.015AeMC certificateU.K.

After having verified that the AeMC is in compliance with the applicable requirements, the [F70CAA] shall issue or change the AeMC certificate, using the form established in Appendix 4 of Annex II.

Textual Amendments

ATCO.AR.F.020Aero-medical formsU.K.

The [F71CAA] shall provide AMEs and AeMCs with the forms to be used for:

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(a)

the application form for a medical certificate; and

(b)

the examination report form for class 3 applicants.

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Appendix 1 of Annex II

Format for licenceAIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER LICENCEU.K.

The air traffic controller licence issued in accordance with this Regulation shall conform to the following specifications:

(a)

Content. The item number shall always be printed in association with the item heading. Items I to XI are the ‘permanent’ items, and items XII to XIV are the ‘variable’ items which may appear on a separate or detachable part of the main form as prescribed below. Any separate or detachable part shall be clearly identifiable as part of the licence.

(1.)

Permanent items:

(I)

State of licence issue;

(II)

title of licence;

(III)

serial number of the licence with the United Nations (UN) country code of the [F72United Kingdom] and followed by ‘(Student) ATCO Licence’ and a code of numbers and/or letters in Arabic numerals and in Latin script;

(IV)

name of holder in full (in Latin script, even if the script of the national language(s) is other than Latin);

(IVa)

date of birth;

(V)

holder's address, if required by the [F73CAA];

(VI)

nationality of holder;

(VII)

signature of holder;

(VIII)

[F73CAA];

(IX)

certification of validity and authorisation for the privileges granted, including the dates when they were first issued;

(X)

signature of officer issuing the licence and the date of such issue;

(XI)

seal or stamp of the [F73CAA].

(2.)

Variable items:

(XII)

ratings and endorsements with expiry dates;

(XIII)

remarks: language proficiency endorsements; and

(XIV)

any other details required by the [F74CAA] .

(b)

The licence shall be accompanied by a valid medical certificate, except when only STDI privileges are exercised.

(c)

Material. First quality paper and/or other suitable material, including plastic cards, shall be used to prevent or readily show any alterations or erasures. Any entries or deletions in the form will be clearly authorised by the [F75CAA].

(d)

Language. Licences shall be written in English F76....

Textual Amendments

F77

Textual Amendments

F77Annex 2 Appendix 1 EASA Form 152 amended as follows (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 400(2)(d) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1):

(i) for “Competent authority’s name and logo” substitute “Civil Aviation Authority”;

(ii) in the first place the words occur, for “determined by the competent authority” substitute “determined by the CAA”;

(iii) for “European Union” substitute “United Kingdom”;

(iv) in the second and third places the words occur, for “determined by the competent authority” substitute “determined by the CAA”;

(v) for “EASA Form 152” substitute “CAA Form 152”;

(vi) omit “‘European Union’ to be deleted for non-EU Member States.”;

(vii) in footnote (1), in each place the words occur, for “competent authority” substitute “CAA”;

(viii) in points (V), (VIII) and (IX), in each place the words occur, for “competent authority” substitute “CAA”;

(ix) in point (XI), for “issuing competent authority” substitute “CAA”.

Abbreviations

Air traffic controller ratingsRequirements: N/A
ADVAerodrome Control Visual
ADIAerodrome Control Instrument
APPApproach Control Procedural
APSApproach Control Surveillance
ACPArea Control Procedural
ACSArea Control Surveillance
Rating endorsements
AIRAir Control
GMCGround Movement Control
TWRTower Control
GMSGround Movement Surveillance
RADAerodrome Radar Control
PARPrecision Approach Radar
SRASurveillance Radar Approach
TCLTerminal Control
OCNOceanic Control
Licence endorsements
OJTIOn-the-job training instructor
STDISynthetic training device instructor
AssessorAssessor

Appendix 2 of Annex II

F78.U.K.

Textual Amendments

F78Annex 2 Appendix 2 EASA Form 153 amended as follows (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 400(3) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1):

(a) on the first page— (i) for “European Union (1)” substitute “United Kingdom”; (ii) in each place the words occur, for “competent authority” substitute “CAA”; (iii) for “EASA Form 153” substitute “CAA Form 153”; (iv) omit footnote (1);

(b) on the second page— (i) next to “Signed”, for “competent authority” substitute “CAA”; (ii) for “Member State/EASA” substitute “CAA”; (iii) for “EASA Form 153” substitute “CAA Form 153”; (iv) in footnotes (2), (4), (5) and (6), for “competent authority” substitute “CAA”.

Appendix 3 of Annex II

U.K.

F79.

Textual Amendments

F79Annex 2 Appendix 3 EASA Form 148 amended as follows (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 400(4) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1):

(a) On the first page— (i) for “European Union (2)” substitute “United Kingdom”; (ii) in each place the words occur, for “competent authority” substitute “CAA”; (iii) in footnote (1) for “EASA Form 148” substitute “CAA Form 148”; (iv) omit footnote (2);

(b) on the second page, for “competent authority” substitute “CAA”.

Appendix 4 of Annex II

U.K.

F80.

Textual Amendments

F80Annex 2 Appendix 4 EASA Form 146 amended as follows (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), regs. 1, 400(5) (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1):

(a) for “European Union (2)” substitute “United Kingdom”;

(b) in each place the words occur, for “competent authority” substitute “CAA”;

(c) in footnote (1), for “EASA Form 146” substitute “CAA Form 146”;

(d) omit footnote (2).

(1)

Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and follow-up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18–43).

(2)

Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 of 3 November 2011 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to civil aviation aircrew pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (OJ L 311, 25.11.2011, p. 1).

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