We are seeking your feedback about introducing fatigue management standards for air traffic service (ATS) personnel.
We propose to adopt one of the standards for fatigue management specified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), specifically a fatigue risk management system (FRMS).
Fatigue management is a core aviation safety requirement, and we believe it is important to address this matter in legislation.
We anticipate the changes being in place by the end of August 2023.
Proposed new rule set/standards
To implement fatigue management legislation, we are proposing and amendment to:
The proposed standards are based on the standards in Annex 11 (Air traffic services) to the Chicago Convention, but with administrative requirements and terminologies consistent with the existing legislation for flight crew specified in Civil Aviation Order (CAO) 48.1.
Principal changes
Under the proposed legislation, the system, and processes for an ATS provider’s FRMS are as follows:
For ATS personnel, the proposed legislation will apply a condition on all air traffic controller and flight service licences, to the effect the holder must not begin to perform an ATS function if, due to fatigue, the holder is, or is likely to be, unfit to perform a task required for that function.
Previous consultations
Prior to the release of this summary of proposed change, we consulted on fatigue management standards within Policy Proposal 2207AS, which was open for public comment from 9 June 2022 to 8 July 2022. Alterations and additions have been made to the original proposals as a result of this consultation.
Your feedback will help us make sure the final standards are clear and will work as intended.
Please submit your comments using the survey link on this page.
If you are unable to provide feedback via the survey link, please email regulatoryconsultation@casa.gov.au for advice.
Documents for review
All documents related to this consultation are attached in the ‘Related’ section at the bottom of the overview page. They are:
What happens next
At the end of the response period, we will:
Feedback that improves the proposed change will be incorporated into the final policy.
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