FAB Study Social and human dimensions of FABs

FAB Study Social and human dimensions of FABs EGHD meeting Brussels, 13 September 2016

Project Information . . . Study on Functional Airspace Blocks (FABs), conducted upon request of DG MOVE Scope covers all dimensions of FAB implementation Started mid-July 2016 Duration: 6 months Consortium: Integra (lead), Ecorys, Winsland, Combitech

Project Objectives General objectives Produce study assessing the organisational, operational and technical progress of FABs Bolster FAB implementation Specific objectives Review progress of FAB implementation Gather views of operational stakeholders Define measurable benchmarking criteria and identify best practices Benchmark FABs against the applied criteria Provide recommendations for the further development and implementation of FABs

Work Packages - Overview

Stakeholder Survey . . Online survey questionnaire Objectives: » to better understand the status, challenges and opportunities relating to FAB implementation; » to collect stakeholder views and opinions on FAB implementation in general. Aimed at both FAB internal and external stakeholders Deadline for responses: 21 September

FAB social dimension – basic principles (1/2) . . “It is accepted that the early/timely involvement of employee representatives in the decision-making process is vital. To this end management should seek and take account of the views of employees in the decision making process on a FAB. ” “ANSPs and their respective employee representatives should agree consultative arrangements that provide for involvement at such a stage that influence on the decision making process is secured. ” ATCEUC-CANSO-ETF: Guidelines for Consultation arrangements for Functional Airspace Blocks 21 st June 2012

FAB social dimension – basic principles (2/2) . “Depending on relevant EU and national law, social partners in a FAB should establish and use a formalised social dialogue at national and FAB level for communication and consultation on FAB issues. ” » “While establishing social dialogue is mandatory, this requirement is not specifically addressed to the FABs and there are various ways in which to implement it in a FAB. ” EC Guidance Material for the Establishment and Modification of FABs, edition 2. 0

For discussion . . How is the human dimension of ATM taken into account in the FAB development and FAB performance plans? How do FABs affect human performance? Do the FABs foster consultation of and information sharing with ANS operational personnel? What are the main benefits of conducting social dialogue at FAB level, in addition to national level social dialogue?

THANK YOU Kristian Sipiläinen ks@integra. dk