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NEPAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS' ASSOCIATION
The
international professional organization," International
Federation of Air Traffic Controllers' Association (IFATCA)"
was established in 1961 in a view to unite air traffic
controllers' worldwide. After the establishment of IFATCA more
and more countries established their air traffic controllers'
association and joined hand with IFATCA, became its member. A need of co-operation and affiliation with IFATCA was deemed necessary in Nepal for which a meeting was
called among air traffic controllers in year 1990 and
discussion was held for the formation of air traffic
controllers' association. Finally Nepal air traffic
controllers' association was formed and established in year
1991. NATCA then affiliated with IFATCA and became member
association in 1992. Till then NATCA has been participating in
the annual and regional conferences of IFATCA and supporting
its various initiatives and activities. Due to certain
circumstances and lack of proper policies NATCA remained
inactive for several years. Then in 1998 NATCA was
restructured and reactivated with the spirit of
professionalism of air traffic controllers. NATCA is the only
national professional organization of Nepalese Air Traffic
Controllers. It is dedicated towards protecting and
safe-guarding the interests and rights of ATC professionals
for the enhancement of standard, effective and efficient
conduct of air traffic service. Out of 200 general members of
NATCA there consists 11 member executive committee is elected
from them. Member Air traffic controllers of NATCA are
working in different airports ranging from remote high
altitude to international airport within Nepalese territory
working with the theme to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious
flow of air traffic.
Objective
of Nepal Air Traffic Controller's Association
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To
protect and safe-guard the interest of air traffic control
profession.
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To
promote safety, efficiency and regularity in air
navigation.
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To
promote and uphold a high standard of knowledge and
professional efficiency among air traffic controllers.
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To
assist and advise in the development of safe and reliable
air transportation.
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To
affiliate with other international professional
organizations for the mutual co-operation.
In
order to accomplish above objectives the Association will do
the following activities:
a)
Organize and participate in various national and international
meetings, seminars and workshops etc. related to different
aspects of civil aviation.
b)
Assist and advise concerned authorities in various contextual
problems associated with air traffic service in particular and
civil aviation in general.
c)
Promote and assist research and development oriented
activities among ATCs.
d)
Publish official journal of the Association,
"Horizon".
e)
Organize recreational activities for its members as a part of
its program to create friendliness and healthy working
environment.
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