Single Spey
Originally Posted by SingleSpey
As an ATCO perhaps you could answer one of the point I posted earlier: how often are ATCOs at airports in the UK independently assessed for competence by the CA or SRG?
ATCO's are examined once every year by either SRG/Local Competency Examiner or both, in both the practical environment and an oral board, which must be passed to retain licence validity. We also have to complete TRUCE (Training In Unusual Circumstances & Emergencies) each year. This can & often and does include any emergency training and experiences, go arounds, SRA's, LVP's etc....etc...
Originally Posted by SingleSpey
You are not in quite the same vulnerable position, however if your decision does not work then you have got it wrong too. In other words maybe you are lacking the professional comptence required to do the job.
You are so quick to jump to a conclusion that our planning is wrong and question our competence at the slightest hint that things may not have fitted your plan and picture. You really do need to sit in on a busy App/Area sector and see how much is done to accomodate the GA community so it works out well for all. It's evident that you haven't a clue about the bigger picture and are keen to continue criticising the people that, at the end of the day are responsible for you and the many others that receive services from ourselves.