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Air Ground Communications Service Operator

Regulators
  • Civil Aviation Authority
Nations
United Kingdom
Sectors
  • Transport

Regulatory or professional bodies

Primary regulator

Regulatory authority
Civil Aviation Authority
Address

Civil Aviation Authority
Aviation House
South Area
Gatwick Airport RH6

Email address
infoservices@caa.co.uk
Phone number
+44 (0)1293 567711

Regulation

Regulation summary

Air Ground Communications Service (AGCS) radio station operators provide traffic and weather information to pilots operating on and in the vicinity of the aerodrome. Information provided by an AGCS radio station operator may be used to assist a pilot in making a decision.

Regulated under the UK Air Navigation Order - https://www.caa.co.uk/general-aviation/working-with-you/air-navigation-order-2016/

Pre-requisites
You can apply for a Radio Operator’s Certificate of Competence if you:
Are 18 years of age
Have completed the appropriate written and practical examinations
If you hold the following aeronautical qualifications you may apply directly for a Radio Operator’s Certificate of Competence (ROCC) for the provision of an AGCS without having to take the written and practical radiotelephony examinations:

UK CAA Air Traffic Controller’s licence with a current Unit Endorsement
UK CAA Flight Information Service Officer’s licence with a current validation at an aerodrome or area control centre
ATC Certificate of Competence issued to a member of HM Forces with a current unit validation
No medical certificate is required in order for the holder of an ROCC to operate an aeronautical radio station.

Regulation type

Licence

Reserved activities

N/A

Protected titles

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Qualifications and experience

New professionals

Routes to qualification

To work an Air Ground Communication Service (AGCS) or work as a Flight Information Officer (FISO or AFISO), you need to hold a Radio Operator's Certificate of Competence (ROCC). This requires a thorough knowledge of the relevant sections of the CAA Radiotelephony Manual (CAP413)

Professionals from outside the UK

Recognition for professionals outside the UK
All - there are routes to recognition for professionals from all countries
Summary of routes

https://www.caa.co.uk/Commercial-industry/Airspace/Communication-navigation-and-surveillance/Aeronautical-radio-stations/


Registration

Registration requirements

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) appoints and authorises examiners to conduct written and practical radio-telephony examinations for the Radio Operator's Certificate of Competence (ROCC).

Examiners can assess candidates who require a ROCC to provide Air Ground Communication Service (AGCS) or Offshore Communications Service (OCS) depending on their authorisation. They can do this either independently or in conjunction with organisations providing training courses.

The CAA does not approve any training courses for the ROCC.

If you are applying for the grant of an ROCC for the provision of an Air Ground Communications Service (AGCS), Offshore Communications Service (OCS), or Parachute please complete the appropriate sections of Form SRG 1413 Application for Radio Operator's Certificate of Competence.

Fees: https://www.caa.co.uk/publication/pid/11191


Legislation

Title of relevant act or charter

The Air Navigation Order

Title of relevant act or charter

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