The European Commission published today a new regulation on licenses and medical certification for air traffic controllers (ATCO).
The new regulation, drafted by the European Aviation Safety Agency, establishes mutual recognition of the certificates issued by ATCO training organisations across the European Union and harmonises the medical requirements for pilots and controllers. This will facilitate the mobility of Air Traffic Controllers in Europe.
The rule will become applicable on 30 June 2015. A smooth transition period will enable the EU Member States and the training organisations to gradually adapt to the new regulation until 31 December 2016.
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is the centerpiece of the European Union's strategy for aviation safety. Our mission is to promote and achieve the highest common standards of safety and environmental protection in civil aviation. Based in Cologne, the Agency currently employs more than 650 experts and administrators from all over Europe.
Dominique Fouda, Head of Communication Department
Tel.: + 49 (221) 89990 2007 - dominique.fouda [at] easa.europa.eu
Ilias Maragakis, External Communication Officer
Tel.: + 49 (221) 89990 2030 - ilias.maragakis [at] easa.europa.eu (ilias[dot]maragakis[at]easa[dot]europa[dot]eu)