ATC - Fundamentals

ATC - Fundamentals To be eligible for an ATC tower certification a person must ... - 1) Be at least 18 years of age 2) Good moral character 3) Be able to read, write, and speak English without impediment of speech. 4) Hold a second-class medical certificate 5) Comply with part 65.35, Knowledge Requirments Code number for knowledge requirements - 65.35 Flight Rules are in ... - Title 14 CFR Part 91 Each applicant for an ATC Tower Operator Certificate must pass a written test on ... - - The flight rules in Title 14 CFR Part 91 - Airport traffic control procedures - Enroute traffic control procedures - Communications operating procedures - Flight assistance service - Air navigation and aids to air navigation - Aviation weather How often will air traffic controllers receive a physical examination? - Annually Where are physical standards for air traffic control personnel specified? - Manual of Medical Department (MANMED) Chapter 15 Medical Examinations, Section IV Special Duty Examinations and Standards, Article 15-95 Aviation Duty Air Traffic Controllers shall report any physical indisposition to _____(a)_______ and assume operational duties only when _______(b)________ - a) Superiors b) Fit to do so Formal name for "Up-chit" - DD Form 2992 Civilians shall be examined in military medical treatment facilities by ... - a naval flight surgeon Section 1 of the ATC Certification/Qualification Record shall contain ... - signed original of the current DD Form 2992 What shall be retained in medical record? - - Those covering annual flight physical - Most current "up-chit" - Medical waivers as long as they are in effect True or False: A waiver recommendation from a local military flight surgeon board or a letter endorsement from Naval Aerospace Medical Institute (NAMI) constitute a permanent waiver approval. - False Who shall ensure that air traffic control personnel are adequately observed and appropriate grounding action is taken when necessary? - the air traffic control facility officer (ATCFO) When, in the judgment of supervisory personnel, a controller's physical or mental health appears questionable, the controller shall... - be relieved of ATC duties and referred to a military flight surgeon for evaluation and ruling. Personnel temporarily suspended or relieved from performing ATC duties shall not... - control or supervise the control of aircraft from any position in the facility. What is a prerequisite for all Air Traffic Controllers? - Physical qualification as certified by an appropriate physical examination. When shall military flight surgeons conduct interviews and/or physical examinations for air traffic personnel? - 1) Annual physical examination 2) Check in - Upon reporting (including TAD) to a new command 3) Postgrounding 4) Posthospitaliztion 5) Postaircraft mishap 6) As directed by higher authority Personnel may be assigned to their regular position of operation within facilities even though they are taking ________(a)________ medication such as ... - a) innocuous Such as... -asprin derivatives (including extra strength) -vitamin preparations -nose drops -skin ointments What is needed for personnel taking regular or prolonged