Chapter 9: Annotation of Flight Service Licences

Section 9.1: General

9.1.1 Ratings

9.1.1.1 The class of ratings that may be annotated on Flight Service Licences is defined below. A rating may be granted by CASA when a person has:

(a) met the competency requirements, as required by Chapter 11 (Endorsements), for at least one endorsement under that rating; and

(b) successfully completed a written examination relevant to that rating and being of a type required by Chapter 12 (Training), and (Ratings and Endorsements), as appropriate.

9.1.2 Traffic Information Service Rating

9.1.2.1 A traffic information service rating authorises the holder of the rating to provide, or supervise the provision of, such traffic and flight information and alerting services, for such flight information areas, as are specified for endorsements also annotated on the licence.

9.1.2.2 The holder of an traffic information service rating must have:

(a) demonstrated a level of knowledge in at least the following subjects in so far as they affect the area of responsibility:

(i) airspace structure;

(ii) applicable rules, procedures and source of information;

(iii) air navigation facilities;

(iv) flight service equipment and its use;

(v) terrain and prominent landmarks;

(vi) characteristics of air traffic;

(vii) weather phenomena; and

(viii) emergency and search and rescue plans;

(b) achieved a level of experience, under the supervision of an appropriately qualified flight service officer, equivalent to not less than six weeks, at the unit for which accreditation is sought.

9.1.3 Endorsements

9.1.3.1 Endorsements that may be annotated on Flight Service Licences must be defined and administered by the relevant ATS Certificate holder, and must relate to a discrete operational position or function.

9.1.3.2 An endorsement may be granted by the relevant ATS Certificate holder when a person has been assessed as being competent in the provision of services pertaining to a discrete operational position or function.