PART 19Licensing of air traffic controllers
Validation of air traffic controller’s licences122
1
An application by the holder of an air traffic controller’s or a student air traffic controller’s licence issued by the national supervisory authority of a Member State to have the licence, rating, endorsement or medical certificate validated by the Department must be made in writing to the Department.
2
The Department must validate a —
a
licence and any associated rating;
b
rating endorsement;
c
language endorsement; and
d
medical certificate,
issued in accordance with the provisions of the air traffic controllers’ directive by the national supervisory authority of a Member State if it is satisfied that the holder meets the requirements of the air traffic controllers’ directive.
3
The Department must issue a certificate of validation to the air traffic controller upon being satisfied as set out in paragraph (2).
4
An air traffic controller whose licence has been validated by the Department must make an application in writing to the Department for approval of a unit training plan.
5
The Department must inform the applicant within six weeks of receipt of the application whether it approves the plan.
6
When establishing the unit training plan referred to in paragraph (4), the training provider must take account of the competencies and experience of the licence holder.