Risk Factors of Accident in Air Traffic Control Service: U-Tapao Airport (Rayong-Pattaya)

Authors

  • Wg.Cdr.Surath Sridech, Nopeerrnand Peanmunkung, Ken Tantasuwan, Sukit klinhom, Sqn.Ldr. Chintawat Phetriang

Abstract

The objective of this research is to make an assessment on the risks of accident which could occur in the Air Traffic Control Service at the U-Tapao International Airport (Rayong-Pattaya) and aims at being a guideline in developing the performance of the Air Traffic Controller. Using the semi-structural interview by collecting the data from staffs and personnel who have been working more than 5 years. Literature reviewed from 1) SHELL Model2) Risk Assessment. Sample group of people consisted of 11 persons.  Methodology is categorized in 3 steps. The findings are: 1) the average age is between 3l-40 years old, with 13-16 years of experience and longer than 16 years. 2) There are 11 factors at a high risk level, 20 factors are at a moderate level and 7 factors are at a low level. The conclusion are as followed1) Live ware: 7 high risk factors are having to handle too many flights, insufficient personnel, delayed government working system, language communication problem with the pilots, ratio on the number of staffs per hour, airline ground personnel do not understand the aviation terminology, ground staff use radio communication on private affairs. 2) Hardware: 3 high risk factors are damaged internal telephones, runway lights out of service, no reserved of damaged tool and equipment to be replaced. 3) Software: 1 high risk factor is the late receiving of data. 4) Environment: 1 high risk factor which is density of lighting in the control room.

Published

2021-01-30

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