suspend controllers from ATC duties when notified by Counseling and Assistance
Center (CAAC) personnel of alcohol dependency.
The ATCFO must have the following entry made in the suspended controller's
certification/qualification record:
"(Type) rating suspended."
Revocation of ATCS Ratings
If the ATCFO decides to revoke a controller's ATCS rating, he or she must notify the
controller promptly in writing. The revocation of a rating must be reflected on the ATCS
certificate, in the Certification/Qualification Record, and in the controller's service record.
When an ATCS rating has been suspended but ATCS certificate revocation is not
contemplated, the ATCS rating can be reissued. Reissuance occurs once the controller
re-qualifies on all applicable positions in the time allotted in NATOPS Air Traffic Control
Facilities Manual, NAVAIR 00-80T-114.
When to Consider Revocation of the ATCS Certificate
ATCS certificate revocation should be considered in the following cases:
Negligence that has caused an incident/mishap
Alcohol or drug abuse in accordance with Substance Abuse Prevention and
Control, OPNAVINST 5350.4
Medically diagnosed physical, character, or behavior disorder or condition which
renders a controller Not Physically Qualified (NPQ) or not aeronautically
adaptable for ATC duties and for which a waiver of standards has not been
granted by CHNAVPERS
Failure to make satisfactory progress to obtain an ATCF rating within the time
frames established
Professed or diagnosed anxiety (fear of controlling)
Questionable moral character evidenced by documented recurrent antisocial
behavior
ATCS Reinstatement
Personnel who meet the requirements for reinstatement may apply to CNO (N8853) via
the chain of command. Reinstatement must not be considered in cases of:
Negligence that caused an incident/mishap
Professed or diagnosed anxiety (fear of controlling)
Failure to make satisfactory progress to obtain rating
Drug abuse
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