Spotlight Episode 5 - Peru
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In this fifth episode, IFATCA Spotlight heads to South America: host Thorsten Raue interviews Fedor Romero, an air traffic controller from Peru. Fedor shares his journey into air traffic control, detailing his training and experiences in Cusco and Lima. The conversation explores the current developments at Lima Airport, including the challenges of managing two runways and the need for more air traffic controllers. Fedor also discusses the role of SUCTA Peru, the association representing air traffic controllers in the country, and provides insights into the structure of Peruvian airspace. In this conversation, Fedor Romero discusses various aspects of air traffic control in Peru, including the languages used in communication, the importance of English proficiency, adherence to the four-eye principle, and the impact of critical incident stress management. He also addresses the challenges faced after a tragic accident, the subsequent media scrutiny, and the future aspirations for the Air Traffic Control Association in Peru.
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