Suriname

1.1.1 – Name of your association:

Suriname

1.1.2 – Postal address:

Doekhiweg oost no. 1

1.1.3 – Telephone number(s):

+5978646508/ +5978670808

1.1.4 – Email address(es):

satca.suriname@gmail.com

1.1.5 – Website URL:

https://www.facebook.com/people/Suriname-Air-Traffic-Controllers-Association-SATCA/61576204317814/#

1.2.1 – Total number of members in the association:

39

1.2.2 – Total number of female members in the association:

14

1.2.3 – Total number of male members in the association:

25

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

98

1.3.1 – Are there any other ATCO association(s) in your State?

No

1.4.1 – Is your association also a trade union?

No

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

No

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

0

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

None

2.1.2 – Number of working hours per week:

38

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

24

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

3

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

7

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

10

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

1

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

8

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

15

2.1.10 – Are ATCOs allowed to sleep during breaks?

Yes

2.1.11 – Can ATCOs have individual (custom) rosters?

No

2.2.1 – Is overtime work compulsory?

Yes

2.2.2 – If Yes, how often?

Often

2.2.3 – Is overtime compensated?

Yes, either financially or in time off

2.3.1 – Number of days of paid leave per year:

30

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

0

2.3.3 – Is it possible to obtain unpaid leave?

Yes, either financially or in time off

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

None

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

154 $

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

273 $

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

959 $

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

1218 $

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

959 $

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

1218 $

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

1102 $

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

1410 $

2.4.3 – Allowances paid (select all that apply):

Night shifts, Public holidays, Children

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

Years of experience, Having specific ATC rating(s)

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

Employer, ATCOs association(s)

2.6.1 – Licences issued in accordance with ICAO:

Yes

2.6.2 – Loss of license insurance:

None

2.6.3 – Sick leave:

Yes

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

0

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

42

2.6.4 – Pregnancy leave:

Yes

2.6.4.1 – If Yes, is the leave paid?

Yes

2.6.5 – Parental leave:

Yes

2.6.5.1 – If Yes, is it available for:

Both

2.6.6 – Medical/psychological assistance provided:  

Yes

2.6.7 – Ageing ATCOs policy(ies) implemented:

No

2.6.8 – Employment security:

No

2.7.1 – Conditions of retirement:

Both

2.7.2 – Retirement age for men:

60

2.7.3 – Retirement age for women:

60

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

3.1.1 – 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?

High school diploma (or equivalent)

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

Aptitude test(s), Psychological test(s)

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

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

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?

Yes

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

ATC simulator, Observation time in the operational live environment, Familiarization flight(s)

3.2.4 – Is training in your State available for foreign students?

No

3.2.5 – Are scholarships offered/available?

No

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

15

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

2

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

No

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

0

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

Experience

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

4

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

Experience

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

4

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

3.7.1 – Supervisor courses are available:

Yes

3.7.2 – Management courses are available:

Yes

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

No

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):

None

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

No

4.1.1 – Is legal defence provided?

No

4.2.1 – Is the association involved in safety investigations?

No

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

No

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?

No

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

No