03.2 Priorities of Control
Training Objective
To establish the correct priority order for controller actions.
Key Knowledge
- Safety vs efficiency
- Task prioritisation
- Workload management
Operational Application
Controllers shall prioritise:
- Separation
- Collision avoidance
- Traffic flow
- Efficiency
1. Overview
Controllers must continuously prioritise tasks to ensure safety is never compromised.
2. Core Content
2.1 Primary Priority: Separation
- Maintaining separation is the highest priority
- All other tasks are secondary
2.2 Secondary Priority: Collision Avoidance
- Immediate action required if separation is at risk
2.3 Traffic Flow
- Sequencing and spacing
- Efficient routing
2.4 Efficiency
- Direct routings
- Optimal levels
3. Procedures
3.1 Task Management
- Controllers shall reassess priorities continuously
- Lower priority tasks may be delayed if required
4. Standards
- Separation shall never be compromised for efficiency
5. Notes
- High workload requires strict prioritisation discipline