ATCO.AR.D.005 Revocation and suspension of licences, ratings and endorsements

• Regulation (EU) 2023/893 found in: Air Traffic Controllers Licensing and Certification (2015/340) Part-ATCO (Jun 2024)

ATCO.AR.D.005 Revocation and suspension of licences, ratings and endorsements Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a)       For the purpose of [ATCO.A.020](#_DxCrossRefBm1379192379) the competent authority shall establish administrative procedures for the suspension and revocation of licences, ratings and endorsements. (b)       The competent authority may suspend the licence in the case of provisional inability not being terminated according to the procedures referred to in [ATCO.A.015(e)](#_DxCrossRefBm1379192373). (c)       The competent authority shall suspend or revoke a licence, rating or endorsement in accordance with [ATCO.AR.C.010](#_DxCrossRefBm1379192608) in particular in the following circumstances: (1)       exercising the privileges of the licence when the licence holder no longer complies with the applicable requirements of this Regulation; (2)       obtaining a student air traffic controller or an air traffic controller licence, rating, endorsement or certificate by falsification of submitted documentary evidence; (3)       falsification of the licence or certificate records; (4)       exercising the privileges of the licence, rating(s) or endorsement(s) under the influence of psychoactive substances. (d)       In cases of suspension or revocation of licences, ratings and endorsements, the competent authority shall inform the licence holder in writing of this decision and of their right of appeal in accordance with the procedures established in [ATCO.AR.A.010(a)(14)](#_DxCrossRefBm1379192426). The suspension or revocation of the assessor endorsement should be notified to the relevant air navigation service provider as well. (e)       The competent authority shall also suspend or revoke a licence, rating or endorsement upon written request of the licence holder. [applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (a)       For the purpose of point [ATCO.A.020](#_DxCrossRefBm1379192379), the competent authority shall establish administrative procedures for the revocation and suspension of licences, ratings and endorsements. (b)       The competent authority may suspend the licence in the case of provisional inability not being terminated according to the procedures referred to in point [ATCO.A.015](#_DxCrossRefBm1379192373)(e). (c)       The competent authority shall suspend or revoke a licence, rating or endorsement in accordance with point [ATCO.AR.C.010](#_DxCrossRefBm1379192608) in particular in the following circumstances: (1)       exercising the privileges of the licence when the licence holder no longer complies with the applicable requirements of this Regulation; (2)       obtaining a student air traffic controller or an air traffic controller licence, rating, endorsement or certificate by falsification of submitted documentary evidence; (3)       falsification of the licence or certificate records; (4)       exercising the privileges of the licence, rating(s) or endorsement(s) under the influence of psychoactive substances. (d)       In cases of suspension or revocation of licences, ratings and endorsements, the competent authority shall notify in writing the licence holder and the relevant air navigation service provider of this decision, and inform the licence holder of his or her right of appeal in accordance with the procedures established in point [ATCO.AR.A.010](#_DxCrossRefBm1379192426)(m). (e)       The competent authority shall also suspend or revoke a licence, rating or endorsement upon written request of the licence holder. *[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]*