The Guild of Air Traffic Control Officers

The Guild of Air Traffic Control Officers is a guild of air traffic controllers which began organising in 1952 and was established in 1954.[1] It has over 1800 members[2] spread over 125 locations[3] in the UK and overseas in both civilian and military sectors.

Activities

GATCO represents the professional interests and opinions of those in the air traffic management profession. Membership is open to civil or military air traffic controllers, flight information services officers, aerospace battle managers (weapons) and anyone involved in air traffic management support including non operational positions. GATCO members are employed at units from small general aviation and military airfields to major international airports and en route centres. Members also include UK licensed controllers working abroad. GATCO is a Member Association of IFATCA.[4] GATCO also addresses medical, training. licensing and legal matters in the aviation sector.[5] It also monitors medical aspects of licensing, stress, and working hours of ATCOs.[5]

Executive Board

From [3]

Position Name
President Luis Barbero
Chief Executive Officer Luis Barbero
Deputy President Mark Taylor
Vice President (Policy) Jez Pigden
Vice President (Communications)
Vice President (Administration & Finance) Mark Taylor
Executive Secretary Katie Mason

References

  1. ↑ "History". Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  2. ↑ "About the Guild". Archived from the original on 19 August 2004. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  3. 1 2 "Structure of GATCO". Retrieved 2008-06-04.
  4. ↑ "Technical Activities of GATCO". Retrieved 2008-06-02.
  5. 1 2 "Professional Activities of GATCO".


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