AMC1 ORO.GEN.110(c);(e) Operator responsibilities

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 47

Text in magenta in force from 30 October 2025

PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES – OPERATIONAL CONTROL PERSONNEL THAT PERFORM TASKS RELATED TO FLIGHT MONITORING AND FLIGHT WATCH – TRAINING PROGRAMME

  1. When a CAT operator uses flight monitoring or flight watch as functions of a system for exercising operational control, FOOs/FDs should perform those functions.

  2. The CAT operator should develop a training programme, based on the relevant parts of ICAO Annex 1, ICAO Documents 10106 and 9868, for FOOs/FDs that perform those functions.

  3. The training programme specified above should be detailed in the OM of the CAT operator and should be delivered by an instructor for operational control personnel.

INITIAL TRAINING

  1. The initial training should include, where relevant to the intended operation, the following elements that should be tailored to the specific duties assigned to each person:

    1. air law: rules and regulations relevant to the task assignment, appropriate ATS practices and procedures;

    2. aircraft general knowledge:

      1. principles of operation of aeroplane engines/systems/instruments;

      2. operating limitations of aeroplanes and engines; and

      3. MEL and configuration deviation list (CDL);

    3. flight performance calculation, planning procedures, and loading:

      1. effects of loading and mass distribution on aircraft performance and flight characteristics; mass and balance calculations;

      2. operational flight planning; fuel consumption and endurance calculations; alternate aerodrome selection procedures; en-route cruising control; extended range operation;

      3. preparation and filing of ATS flight plans; and

      4. basic principles of computer-assisted planning systems;

    4. human performance: human performance related to operational control duties, including principles of threat and error management (TEM); guidance material on how to design training programmes on human performance, including on TEM, is provided in ICAO Doc 9683 Human Factors Training Manual;

    5. meteorology:

      1. aeronautical meteorology; movement of pressure systems; structure of fronts; origin and characteristics of significant weather phenomena that affect take-off, en-route, and landing conditions;

      2. interpretation and application of aeronautical meteorological reports, charts, and forecasts; codes and abbreviations; use of, and procedures for, obtaining meteorological information;

      3. effects of meteorological conditions on aircraft operation and on radio reception in the aircraft that is used by the operator; and

      4. all-weather operations;

    6. navigation:

      1. principles of air navigation with particular reference to IFR; and

      2. navigation and radio equipment in the aircraft that is used by the operator;

    7. operational procedures:

      1. use of aeronautical documentation and SOPs;

      2. procedures for operations beyond 60 minutes from an adequate aerodrome, including, if applicable, extended-diversion-time operations (EDTOs);

      3. operational procedures for the carriage of cargo and dangerous goods;

      4. de-icing/anti-icing;

      5. procedures related to aircraft accidents and incidents; emergency flight procedures; and

      6. security procedures related to unlawful interference and sabotage of aircraft;

    8. principles of flight: principles of flight related to the appropriate category of aircraft;

    9. radio communications: procedures for communicating with other aircraft and ground stations; and

    10. special aerodromes.

OPERATOR-SPECIFIC TRAINING

  1. In addition to the initial training, FOOs/FDs should receive training in the specific duties, responsibilities, and tools that are associated with the operational control system of the operator.

RECURRENT TRAINING

  1. When the recurrent training is conducted within the last 12 months of a 36‑month validity period, the next 36-month validity period should be calculated from the original expiry date of the previous assessment.

  2. Notwithstanding the 36-month interval of point (f), recurrent training may also be performed at shorter intervals and adjusted to the needs identified after an assessment of the training needs conducted by the operator.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR INSTRUCTORS OF OPERATIONAL CONTROL PERSONNEL

  1. Instructors for operational control personnel should:

    1. be able to prove that they are current in the subjects covered by the training programme for FOOs/FDs, including the operator-specific elements, or otherwise successfully complete an FOO/FD training programme;

    2. have adequate instructional skills or attend instructor training; if more than 24 months have passed since the delivery of the last FOO/FD course, they should attend recurrent instructor training before delivering the next course; and

    3. have relevant work experience in the areas of the training that they provide.

  2. The CAT operator should include in the OM the required knowledge, skills, and qualifications of the instructors for operational control personnel.