The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGFT) on August 16, 2022, issued a draft notification to revise the authorization of instructors, examiners and boards for personnel of Air Traffic Services.
The following provisions have been revised:
• Examiner/ Instructor validity and Renewal
The authorization of examiner or instructor at ATSTO shall be valid for a period of five years from the date of approval unless suspended /withdrawn.
Authorization of Examiner/ Instructor of ATSTO may be renewed for a period not exceeding five years at a time provided Examiner/ Instructor has carried out functions in preceding 6 months.
• Record Keeping
All the records in respect of authorization of instructor/Examiner/ Board will be retained for a period of five years after expiry. All the records of functions carried out by individual instructor/examiner shall be maintained for at least five years. Record of examinations carried out by each examiner/ Board shall be kept for at least five years and should be readily available. Record of fee received due assessment shall also be kept for at least five years.
[File No. DGCA-21035(11)/96/2020-ATCO]
