6. Management of change
Formal title · Remote Aerodrome Air Traffic Services (GM) · GM to Regulation (EU) 2017/373 · 6.2 – 10.3
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6.1.1.Prior to making the decision: assessing the impact
6.1.1. Prior to making the decision: assessing the impact Within the process of deciding to implement a remote aerodrome ATS operation, usually an impact…
6.1.2.After making the decision: checking the relevance of the initial assessment
6.1.2. After making the decision: checking the relevance of the initial assessment The impact assessment made prior to making the decision to implement…
6.2 Safety assessment
Implementation of remote aerodrome ATS is to be managed as a change to the functional system.
6.2.1 Scope of the safety assessment
The safety assessment should cover every aerodrome, every operational mode and — in the case of multiple mode of operation — every aerodrome…
6.2.2 Dependencies and interfaces
In the case of ATS provision to several aerodromes from one RTC, the safety assessment should additionally cover interdependency aspects between the…
6.2.3 Identification of hazards
As stipulated in Regulation (EU) 2017/373 [4], ATS.OR.200(2) and ATS.OR.205(b)(1), complemented by EASA ED Decision 2017/001/R [10], AMC1 and AMC2…
6.3 Human factors assessment
The introduction into service of the remote aerodrome ATS has direct human factors implications.
6.3.1 Remote-aerodrome-ATS-related human factors elements/aspects
The aspects listed in this section are applicable when implementing remote aerodrome ATS, regardless of single or multiple mode of operation.
6.3.2 Additional human factors elements/aspects related to multiple mode of operation
In reference to the introductory paragraph of Section 6.2.1, when considering the implementation of the multiple mode of operation, the elements listed…
6.4.Involvement of users
6.4. Involvement of users During implementation of remote aerodrome ATS operations, it is important to ensure a continuous interaction with the affected…
6.5 Transition/implementation plan
The ATS provider should, in coordination with the aerodrome operator and other affected stakeholders, establish a transition/implementation plan, as…
6.5.1 Transitioning from a conventional tower to a remote tower
For the case when the service is migrated from a conventional tower to a remote tower, a transition plan should be developed and should define the…
6.5.2.Migration from a conventional tower to a remote contingency tower
6.5.2. Migration from a conventional tower to a remote contingency tower When the remote aerodrome ATS have been implemented for contingency purposes as…
6.5.3 Setting up a new ATS unit
When the introduction into service of remote aerodrome ATS is performed at an aerodrome where no conventional tower exists (and therefore no associated…
6.5.4 Common aspects for a transition/implementation plan
Airspace users, relevant ATS units (e.g. those in charge of adjacent sectors), and respective aerodrome operators should be notified without undue delay…
6.6 Information and cybersecurity
As stipulated in Regulation (EU) 2017/373 [4], ATM/ANS.OR.D.010, ANSPs — and therefore also ATS providers — shall ‘establish a security management system…
6.7 Contingency planning and degraded mode procedures
As stipulated by point 5.1. recital (f) in Annex VIII to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, an ATS provider — ‘shall establish and implement a contingency plan…
6.7.1 Contingency and degraded mode procedures for multiple mode of operations
In the case of multiple mode of operation, contingency and degraded mode procedures should take into account the effect of any event on all aerodromes…
6.7.2 Contingency and degraded mode procedures for RTC operations
In the case of operations to several aerodromes from one RTC, appropriate contingency plans for the RTC need to be developed, including, for example…
6.8 Remote tower system constituents
In relation to the demonstration of compliance with the applicable articles of and annexes to Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 [1], the split of the technical…
7.1.1 Documentation to be provided by the applicant for the initial aerodrome certification
The documentation for the initial certification of the aerodrome should include information regarding the provision of ATM/ANS at the aerodrome, including:
7.1.2 Aerodrome manual
In the case of remote aerodrome ATS, the aerodrome manual should additionally contain relevant information, including but not limited to:
7.1.3 Local agreement between aerodrome and ATM/ANS providers
In accordance with Regulation (EU) 2017/373 [4], ATS.OR.110, ‘An ATS provider shall establish arrangements with the operator of the aerodrome at which it…
7.1.4.Equipment placement constraints
7.1.4. Equipment placement constraints System design may require placing remote tower elements, especially cameras and their holding fixtures at the…
7.2.1 Coordination between the aerodrome operator and the ATM/ANS providers in the event of system failure
In the event of failure of any of the facilities, installations and equipment enabling and supporting remote aerodrome ATS (locally or remotely), timely…
7.2.2 Aerodrome safeguarding
In the case of remote aerodrome ATS, although no additional impacts on aerodrome safeguarding procedures (as prescribed by ADR.OPS.B.075 of Regulation…
7.2.3 Maintenance of the remote tower system facilities
Where remote aerodrome ATS is provided, the maintenance programme of the remote tower systems at the aerodrome should cover the maintenance needs of the…
7.2.4 Management of the change to remote aerodrome ATS — aerodrome operator
At aerodromes where ATS is provided from a conventional tower and the introduction of remote aerodrome ATS is planned, or at aerodromes where no ATS is…
7.2.5 Power supply at aerodromes
Apart from the applicable power supply infrastructure requirements, aerodromes provided with remote aerodromes ATS should also meet the power supply…
7.2.5.1 Electrical power supply systems for the remote aerodrome ATS
Cameras and related facilities enabling and supporting the remote aerodrome ATS and located at an aerodrome should be provided with adequate primary…
7.2.6 Cameras at aerodromes when apron management services is provided by the ATS unit
For aerodromes (provided) with remote aerodrome ATS and where the respective ATS unit is also responsible for the provision of apron management services…
8. Possible impact on airspace users
In principle, and as confirmed by recent operational experience and validation activities, remote aerodrome ATS should not negatively impact airspace…
9. Aeronautical information products and services
The ATS provider should, together with the aerodrome operator, perform an analysis of the aeronautical information affected by the introduction of remote…
10. Qualification, training and licensing considerations
[4], ATM/ANS.OR.B.001 stipulates: ‘A service provider shall ensure that it is able to provide its services in a safe, efficient, continuous and…
10.1 Qualification and training of ATCOs
The specificities concerning the qualification and training of ATCOs providing remote aerodrome ATS are presented in the AMC and GM to Regulation (EU)…
10.2 Qualification and training of AFISOs
Although, at the time of publication of this document, the EU legislation does not include a detailed regulatory framework with regard to the…
10.3 Qualification and training of ATSEP
ATSEP involved in the operation and maintenance of equipment, facilities and installations enabling and supporting the remote aerodrome ATS, are to be…
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