Article 1Subject matter and scope

1.

This Regulation lays down detailed rules for:

(a)

the conditions for issuing, suspending and revoking air traffic controllers and student air traffic controllers' licences, associated ratings and endorsements, and the privileges and responsibilities of those holding them;

(b)

the conditions for issuing, limiting, suspending and revoking air traffic controllers and student air traffic controllers' medical certificates, and the privileges and responsibilities of those holding them;

(c)

the certification of aero-medical examiners and aero-medical centres for air traffic controllers and student air traffic controllers;

(d)

the certification of air traffic controller training organisations;

(e)

the conditions for validating revalidating, renewing and using such licences, ratings, endorsements and certificates.

2.

This Regulation shall apply to:

(a)

student air traffic controllers and air traffic controllers exercising their functions within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008;

(b)

persons and organisations involved in the licensing, training, testing, checking and medical examination and assessment of applicants in accordance with this Regulation.