Curaçao

Curaçao

1 – GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 – CONTACT INFORMATION

Last update: 2024-10-02 18:12:44

1.1.1 – Name of your association:
CURATCA

1.1.2 – Postal address:
P.O. Box 4491

1.1.3 – Telephone number(s):                   (599-9) 685-5417 / (599-9) 513-2792

1.1.4 – Email address(es):                         curatca@hotmail.com

1.1.5 – Website URL:                                 https://www.facebook.com/CURATCA

1.2 – MEMBERSHIP

1.2.1 – Total number of members in the association:                                                55

1.2.2 – Total number of female members in the association:                                    18

1.2.3 – Total number of male members in the association:                                       37

1.2.4 – Percentage of ATCOs who are members of the association:                          91

1.3 – OTHER ATCO ASSOCIATION(S)

1.3.1 – Are there any other ATCO association(s) in your State?                                 No

1.4 – ASSOCIATION / AFFILIATION TO TRADE UNION(S)

1.4.1 – Is your association also a trade union?                                                           Yes

1.4.2 – If not, is your association affiliated/associated to a trade union?                 

1.4.3 – Number of ATCOs who are also members of the trade union (if applicable): 8

2 – SOCIAL AND LABOUR ASPECTS

2.1 – WORKING HOURS

2.1.1 – Hours of work principles implemented (select all that apply):

None

2.1.2 – Number of working hours per week:                                                              35

2.1.3 – Minimum time off (hours) between shifts (if any):                                         10

2.1.4 – Maximum consecutive days of work (if any):                                                  1

2.1.5 – Maximum length (hours) of day shift (if any):                                                 6

2.1.6 – Maximum length (hours) of night shift (if any):                                              8

2.1.7 – Breaking hours during one shift (if any):                                                         10

2.1.8 – Maximum continuous working time (hours) (if any):                                      2

2.1.9 – Minimum length of a break (minutes) (if any):                                               30

2.1.10 – Are ATCOs allowed to sleep during breaks?                                                 No

2.1.11 – Can ATCOs have individual (custom) rosters?                                               No

2.2 – OVERTIME WORK

2.2.1 – Is overtime work compulsory?                                                                        Yes

2.2.2 – If Yes, how often?                                                                                            Rarely

2.2.3 – Is overtime compensated?

Yes, financially

2.3 – VACATION SCHEME

2.3.1 – Number of days of paid leave per year:                                                          25

2.3.2 – Number of days of extra paid leave per year:                                                 13

2.3.3 – Is it possible to obtain unpaid leave?                                                              No

2.4 – FINANCIAL ASPECTS

2.4.1 – Remuneration principles implemented (select all that apply):

ATCOs remuneration reflects levels of skills, experience and the amount/type of ratings

2.4.2.1 – MINIMUM monthly gross salary (USD) – students:                                      659 $

2.4.2.2 – MAXIMUM monthly gross salary (USD) – students:                                     659 $

2.4.2.3 – MINIMUM monthly gross salary (USD) – aerodrome (TWR) control:          2711 $

2.4.2.4 – MAXIMUM monthly gross salary (USD) – aerodrome (TWR) control:          3856 $

2.4.2.5 – MINIMUM monthly gross salary (USD) – approach (APP) control:               3188 $

2.4.2.6 – MAXIMUM monthly gross salary (USD) – approach (APP) control:              4299 $

2.4.2.7 – MINIMUM monthly gross salary (USD) – area (ACC) control:                      4586 $

2.4.2.8 – MAXIMUM monthly gross salary (USD) – area (ACC) control:                      6017 $

2.4.3 – Allowances paid (select all that apply):

Night shifts, Public holidays, Vacation

2.4.4 – Promotions are determined by (select all that apply):

Years of experience, Having specific ATC rating(s)

2.5 – WORKING ENVIRONMENT

2.5.1 – Parties involved in assessing the working environment (select all that apply):

Employer, ATCOs association(s), Trade union(s)

2.6 – SOCIAL SECURITY

2.6.1 – Licences issued in accordance with ICAO:                                                       Yes

2.6.2 – Loss of license insurance:

Yes, paid by the employer

2.6.3 – Sick leave:                                                                                                        Yes

2.6.3.1 – If Yes, maximum number of days without a certificate:                             

2.6.3.2 – If Yes, maximum number of days fully paid:                                                730

2.6.4 – Pregnancy leave:                                                                                              Yes

2.6.4.1 – If Yes, is the leave paid?                                                                               Yes

2.6.5 – Parental leave:                                                                                                 No

2.6.5.1 – If Yes, is it available for:

2.6.6 – Medical/psychological assistance provided:                                                   Yes

2.6.7 – Ageing ATCOs policy(ies) implemented:                                                         No

2.6.8 – Employment security:                                                                                      Yes

2.7 – RETIREMENT

2.7.1 – Conditions of retirement:

Age

2.7.2 – Retirement age for men:                                                                                 65

2.7.3 – Retirement age for women:                                                                            65

2.7.4 – Is a lump sum paid?                                                                                         No

2.7.5 – Are allowances included?                                                                                No

2.7.6 – Is there an early retirement programme?                                                      No

3 – PROFESSIONAL ASPECTS

3.1 – RECRUITMENT

3.1.1 – What is the minimum age to be recruited as ATCO (if applicable)?               21

3.1.2 – What is the entry standard required to be an ATCO?

College diploma (or equivalent)

3.1.3 – The selection process comprises (select all that apply):

Aptitude test(s), Psychological test(s), English language proficiency test(s)

3.1.4 – The selection committee is composed of (select all that apply):

Active ATCO(s), Non-active ATCO(s), Personnel other than ATCOs

3.2 – INITIAL TRAINING

3.2.1 – Is there an approved training organization (ATO) in your State?                   Yes

3.2.2 – Are the training and assessment plans compliant with ICAO
(Annex 1, PANS-TRG Doc 9868)?                                                                                 Yes

3.2.2.1 – Has the competency-based training and assessment methodology
(ICAO Doc 10056) been implemented?                                                                       No

3.2.3 – The training curriculum includes (select all that apply):

ATC simulator, Observation time in the operational live environment

3.2.4 – Is training in your State available for foreign students?                                 No

3.2.5 – Are scholarships offered/available?                                                                Yes

3.3 – TRAINING AFTER VALIDATION

3.3.1 – Number of hours of theoretical refresher per ATCO per year:                       0

3.3.2 – Number of hours of practical exercises (simulator) per ATCO per year:        0

3.3.3 – Is there a programme in place to achieve and
maintain English language proficiency?                                                                      Yes

3.3.3.1 – Number of hours of English language training
per ATCO per year (if applicable):                                                                               0

3.4 – ON-THE-JOB TRAINING INSTRUCTORS (OJTIs) SELECTION

3.4.1 – Which of the following criteria are used for OJTIs selection (select all that apply)?

Experience, Motivation

3.4.1.1 – If experienced is considered in the selection process,
what is the minimum, in years (if applicable)?                                                           3

3.5 – ASSESSORS SELECTION

3.5.1 – Which of the following criteria are used for assessors selection (select all that apply)?

Experience, Motivation

3.5.1.1 – If experienced is considered in the selection process,
what is the minimum, in years (if applicable)?                                                          

3.6 – REFRESHER TRAINING

3.6.1 – Refresher courses for ATCOs are provided at regular intervals:                     No

3.6.2 – Refresher courses for OJTIs are provided at regular intervals:                       No

3.6.3 – Refresher courses for assessors are provided at regular intervals:                No

3.7 – MANAGERIAL TRAINING

3.7.1 – Supervisor courses are available:                                                                    No

3.7.2 – Management courses are available:                                                               No

3.8 – SAFETY SYSTEMS IMPLEMENTED BY THE ANSP

3.8.1 – A Safety Management System (SMS) has been implemented by the ANSP: Yes

3.8.2 – A Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) programme
has been implemented by the ANSP:                                                                          No

3.8.3 – The following Just Culture (JC) principles have been implemented by the ANSP
(select all that apply):

Cooperation, Confidentiality, Protection of identity, Trust and mutual respect

3.8.4 – Fatigue Policy : countermeasures to sleepiness and fatigue
have been implemented by the ANSP:                                                                        Yes

4 – LEGAL ASPECTS

4.1 – LEGAL LIABILITY PROTECTION

4.1.1 – Is legal defence provided?

Yes, paid by the association/union

4.2 – ASSOCIATION INVOLVEMENT IN SAFETY AND QUALITY ANALYSES

4.2.1 – Is the association involved in safety investigations?                                        No

4.2.2 – Is the association involved in quality evaluations of services provided?         Yes

5 – INVOLVEMENT IN DEVELOPMENT OF PROCEDURES,
EQUIPMENT AND SAFETY TOOLS

5.1 – Are ATCOs involved in developing or amending procedures?                           Yes

5.2 – Are ATCOs involved in developing or amending
equipment and/or ATC systems?                                                                                Yes

5.3 – Are ATCOs involved in developing or amending safety tools?                           Yes