Aerodrome Control Rating

If an aerodrome control rating is included in an air traffic control licence, the holder of the licence is entitled to provide or to supervise the provision of aerodrome control services for the aerodrome for which the licence holder is rated.

Approach Control Procedural Rating

If an approach control procedural rating is included in an air traffic control licence, the holder of the licence is entitled to provide or to supervise the provision of approach control service for the aerodrome or aerodromes for which the licence holder is rated, within the airspace or portion of airspace under the jurisdiction of the unit providing approach control service.

Approach Control Surveillance Rating

If an approach control surveillance rating is included in an air traffic control licence, the holder of the licence is entitled to provide and/or supervise the provision of approach control service with the use of radar or other surveillance systems for the aerodrome or aerodromes for which the licence holder is rated, within the airspace or portion of airspace under the jurisdiction of the unit providing approach control service.

Approach Precision Radar Control Rating

If an approach precision radar control rating is included in an air traffic control licence, the holder of the licence is entitled to provide and/or supervise the provision of precision approach radar service at the aerodrome for which the licence holder is rate

Area Control Procedural Rating

If an area control procedural rating is included in an air traffic control licence, the holder of the licence is entitled to provide and/or supervise the provision of area control service within the control area or portion of a control area for which the licence holder is rated

Area Control Surveillance Rating

If an area control surveillance rating is included in an air traffic control licence, the holder of the licence is entitled to provide and/or supervise the provision of area control service with the use of radar or other surveillance systems within the control area or portion of a control area for which the licence holder is rated.

For the purposes of maintaining the ratings of a licence, CAAF may specify –

  • entry qualifications for the commencement of training;
  • course content and duration;
  • graduation standards;
  • recency provisions;
  • validity periods;
  • privileges; and
  • renewal requirements.