Branch Chief
Each branch in the facility must have a Branch Chief assigned. The Branch Chief has
overall responsibility for that particular branch. The Branch Chief also ensures that
proper training is conducted and closely monitors each controller's progress.
Training Chief
The Training Chief must meet certain qualifications to hold this position. These
qualifications include the following:
Having all ATCS ratings for the facility assigned
Qualified as a Facility Watch Supervisor (FWS)
A minimum of 5 years experience in ATC
As a Training Chief, your function will be to plan, execute, and supervise the ATC facility
training, certification, and standardization programs.
Facility Watch Supervisor
During the hours of operation, each facility must have an FWS designated by the
commanding officer on duty at the ATCF. The FWS must be qualified on all operating
positions within the facility. The FWS is responsible to the commanding officer or their
designated representative for the operational performance of the watch crew on duty. At
the discretion of the ATCFO, the duties of the FWS can be combined with those of a
branch supervisor but should not normally be assigned to a control position. Duties,
responsibilities, and authority of the FWS include the following:
1. FWS equipment responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Ensuring an equipment checkout is performed at the beginning of each
shift
Reporting any equipment malfunction to the electronics maintenance
division
Reporting any derogation of essential services to appropriate agencies
such as Air Route Traffic Control Centers (ARTCC)
2. FWS watch duties include but are not limited to the following:
Assuring proper crew briefing and an orderly watch turnover
Preparing operating position assignments
Assuring controller currency
Accomplishing and documenting training
Ensuring use of proper control procedures and techniques
Ensuring effective coordination within the facility and interacting facilities
Ensuring corrective action taken whenever control deficiencies are found
3. FWS administrative duties include but are not limited to the following:
Receiving complaints from pilots and adjacent facilities regarding ATC
services or procedures provided by the ATCF and accumulating initial
data for forwarding to the ATCFO
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