NTSB Issues Recitation A-11-017 to FAA Regarding Controller Oversight
The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that the Federal Aviation Administration prohibit air traffic controllers from providing supervisory oversight while performing operational air traffic duties.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has recommended that the Federal Aviation Administration prohibit air traffic controllers from providing supervisory oversight while performing operational air traffic duties.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued a formal recommendation, designated as A-11-017, addressed directly to the Federal Aviation Administration. This recommendation, cataloged under NTSB number 81315, urges the agency to implement specific operational restrictions for air traffic control personnel. The core directive within this recitation calls for the prohibition of air traffic controllers from providing supervisory oversight while they are simultaneously performing operational air traffic duties. This measure aims to separate supervisory responsibilities from active operational tasks to enhance safety protocols within the national airspace system.