Responding to Unlawful Interferences During Air Traffic Control Operations

Goal This course provides Air Traffic Controllers deployed on operational duties at Aerodrome Control Towers and Surveillance Control Centres; the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to effectively deal with situations arising from acts of unlawful interference to aircraft operations; in compliance with the National Air Traffic Services Regulations. Learning Objectives • After successful completion of this course, the participants will be able to • Detect possible cases of unlawful interference to a controlled flight by effectively monitoring the use of transponder codes, Automatic Dependent Surveillance, and Controller-Pilot Data Link Communication. • Respond to detected cases of unlawful interference to a controlled flight. • Respond to threatening calls and/or bomb threats received from a third party when the threat is either to or involves a controlled flight or a flight on ground in compliance with the "Manual of Air Traffic Services" Structure • Module 0 : Introduction • Module 1 : Detecting Unlawful Interferences • Module 2 : Responding to Unlawful Interferences • Module 3 : Responding to Intimations of Threats Primary Target Population Air Traffic Controllers who are either deployed or are likely to be deployed at Air Traffic Service Units. Secondary Audience: Unit Managers and supervisory staff deployed in Aerodrome Control Towers and Surveillance Control Centres. Entry Requirements • Should possess a valid ATC license issued by a regulatory authority • Should posses a good command of English Language