tcm - tactical capacity management maastricht uac european organisation for the safety of air...

TCM - Tactical Capacity Management

Maastricht UAC

European Organisation for the Safety of Air Navigation

Fundamental changes in an evolving environment

Year on year increases in traffic

Growing Flow Controller (FMP) workload

2003 FMP start to use occupancy counts as RCA becomes more reliable

Greater choice of sector configurations


Focusing on the global perspective

Better CDM between ANSP – AO – MIL - CFMU network partners Cost of AO and ANSP operations taken into account Pre-tactical cell to coordinate MUAC daily strategic plan Deployment of staff in relation to traffic demand - sector configuration management - more flexible staff rostering Some tactical decision making moved Controller/Supervisor to TCM/FMP


Closing the communication gap

Closer contact with Aircraft operators and adjacent units (operational matters and familiarisation)

Inter-sector coordination on tactical level - previously isolated sector groups get closer coordination

Enhanced pre-tactical coordination with Sector Sup/Controller, AO, ANSP all in the loop


Enhancement of tactical capability

Two-tier TCM/FMP team on duty releases TCM to concentrate on tactical solutions such as:

- Enhanced Level capping, cherry picking and re-routeing involvement by better coordination with Aircraft Operators, Adj / Subjacent Units and CFMU FMD CASA, AOLO / TNC

- Providing a stronger link between staff rostering vs. traffic demand, enabling enhancement of Sector Opening times best suited to the traffic demand situation.


Enhancement of tactical capability cont.

- AO, CFMU and ANSP network coordination. Participation in daily teleconferences and sharing of pre-tactical and tactical information; more involvement in coordinated network solutions.

- Special events tactical coordination (e.g. Ski traffic). Better emphasis in participation for special events. Closer involvement with all stakeholders in building special scenarios and staff related rostering.


Preparing for a busier and faster pace future

Enhancement of the pre-tactical role by providing a dedicated pre-tact Cell

Enhancement of the tactical role by empowering TCM with decision making responsibilities

Enhanced tactical coordination

‘The Bridge’ central suite. Supervisor, Assistant Sup, TCM, FMP and Flight Data to sit side by side for better overall coordination


Preparing for a busier and faster pace future cont.

Controller deployment using a break planning tool (BPT) and new flexible roster rules which allow for flexibility to match staffing to traffic demand

To provide a more cost efficient and delay minimising service

Maintaining safety


For further information on TCM at MUAC contactGeoff Wilson

Email: [email protected]: +31433661420


tcm - tactical capacity management maastricht uac european organisation for the safety of air...

Documents