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AMC1 ATS.OR.305(b) Responsibilities of air traffic control service providers with regard to the problematic use of psychoactive substances by air traffic controllers

ED Decision 2017/001/R

PROCEDURE FOR THE DETECTION OF CASES OF PROBLEMATIC USE OF PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES

The objective, transparent and non-discriminatory procedure should specify:

(a)     the mechanisms and responsibilities for its initiation;

(b)     its applicability in terms of timing and locations;

(c)      the person(s)/body responsible for testing the individual;

(d)     the testing process;

(e)     thresholds for psychoactive substances;

(f)      the process to be followed in case of detection of problematic use of psychoactive substances by an air traffic controller; and

(g)     the appeal process.