1. The Federal Aviation Administration Presented By: Rick Baker
ATS Incident Prevention Programs
The Federal Aviation Administration
Presented By:
Rick Baker

2. ATS Incident Prevention Program
Communication
Phraseology
Supervision
ATC Proficiency Training
Teamwork
Runway Incursion Prevention

3. Communication Complete Specific Timely
Standardized in Letters of Agreement
Procedures clearly defined, especially across national boundaries.

4. Phraseology Recorded Reviews
Standardized communication between controllers
Standardized communication between controllers and pilots

5. Supervision Performance Observation
Identifies controller strengths and weaknesses
On-the-spot corrections
Additional training to improve controller skill level
Supervisor leads by example
Encourages teamwork
Quality Assurance Review (QAR)

6. ATC Proficiency Training
Refresher training
Annual review of LOA’s and procedures
Practice ATC scenarios
Training on new procedures and equipment
Remedial training
Corrects specific deficiencies
Serves as a follow-up to performance reviews

7. Teamwork Team concept Shift crews Sector teams Team briefings
Conducted regularly
Promotes uniformity
Provides opportunity for discussion of procedures

8. Runway Incursion Prevention
Clearly defined areas of control on airport surface
Clearly defined responsibilities
Clear communication between ground and local control
Memory aids
Identify specific locations, procedures or users that contribute to runway incursions

9. Runway Incursion Prevention
Taxi Into Position and Hold (TIPH)
Convenience crossings
Non-visible movement areas
Runway hold short

10. Runway Incursion Prevention
Education of non-ATC airport personnel
Education of pilots
Clear written procedures between ATC and airport operators
Airport markings