4.4.1.Supervision

4.4.1. Supervision When operating an RTC with more than one RTM, organisational and operational issues of more managerial nature may surface, similar to the ones in other larger operational units. In the same way that an ACC/approach/tower operational supervisor is responsible for the supervision of operations, a supervisor role could be introduced in the RTC in order to lead, supervise and assist the operations at the RTC. The aim is that the supervisor can collaborate during planning, problem-solving and decision-making processes, leading to an optimum performance in the RTC. The tasks of an RTC supervisor can include, for example: planning the allocation and combination of aerodromes and staff to modules in the RTC; monitoring the traffic and weather situations to anticipate any potential overload or underload; reallocating aerodromes and staff by opening/closing modules or splitting/merging aerodromes as necessary, particularly in case of unexpected situations (e.g. overload at an RTM, abnormal or unusual situation at an aerodrome, technical problem at an RTM, etc.). supporting RTM operators in case of unexpected situations; coordinating with the technical supervision in case of technical failure occurring at the RTC/RTM or at an aerodrome; coordinating with adjacent units supervisor(s), when necessary; coordinating in emergency situations with other stakeholders involved. The supervisor – if employed – should have the appropriate training and certification to fulfill his or her duties in line with AMC1 ATM/ANS.OR.B.005(a)(6) to Regulation (EU) 2017/373[4].