Core Competencies for ATS

Question 1

What are the ten competencies?

Answer 1

• Situational awareness
• Traffic and capacity management
• Separation and conflict resolution
• Communication
• Coordination
• Manage of non-routine situations
• Problem solving and decision making
• Self-management and continuous development
• Workload management
• Teamwork

Question 2

Situational awareness

Answer 2

Comprehend the current operational situation and anticipate future events

Question 3

Traffic and capacity management

Answer 3

Ensure a safe, orderly and efficient traffic flow and provide essential information on environment and potentially hazardous situations

Question 4

Separation and conflict resolution

Answer 4

Manage potential conflicts and maintain separation

Question 5

Communication

Answer 5

Communicate effectively in all operational situations

Question 6

Coordination

Answer 6

Coordinate with other operational positions to find a solution to situations outside the ordinary

Question 9

Manage of non-routine situations

Answer 9

Detect and respond to emergency and unusual situations related to aircraft operations and manage degraded modes of ATS operation

Question 9

Problem solving and decision making

Answer 9

Find and implement solutions for identified hazards and associated risks

Question 10

Self-management and continuous development

Answer 10

Demonstrate personal attributes that improve performance and maintain an active involvement in self-learning and self-development

Question 11

Workload management

Answer 11

Use available resources to prioritize and perform tasks in an efficient and timely manner

Question 12

Teamwork

Answer 12

Operates as a team member