A little bit of who we are & what we do

The Uganda Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (UGATCA) is the professional body of Air Traffic Controllers in Uganda, and affiliates to ‘The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations’ (IFATCA), founded through an abiding passion for air traffic control and flight safety in 1961.

UGATCA which was founded under the same passion in October 1981, has over 120 active members, majority of whom are employed by the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) and share the spirit and values of IFATCA as well as the values of our parent organization.

Air Traffic Controllers worldwide are responsible for the safety of navigation in the airspace as they guide pilots and give clearances and instructions to ensure smooth movement of Aircraft.

International Air Traffic Controllers’ Day

1. ORGANS OF THE ASSOCIATION
   • There shall be two (2) main organs of the Association, namely:
   • The general Assembly or Assembly
   • The Executive Committee or Executive

1. FUNCTIONS OF THE ORGANS

           The Assembly:

Shall be constituted during an Annual general meeting and shall be the supreme decision-making body of the Association. The Assembly shall lay down all policy guidelines of the Association using acceptable democratic procedures. It shall be attended by all registered Association members, associate, honorary, corporate and other members. Only full members shall be entitled to a vote.

The Assembly shall be responsible for the following activities:

1. Ensure that the Association fulfills its objectives
2. Amend and approve the Association articles of Association and by-laws
3. Receive and approve annual reports and audited accounts of the Association.
4. Approve the Association budget for the coming year
5. Elect and expel members of the executive committee
6. Approve the association dissolution
7. Establish such subsidiary organs, as it deems necessary for the performance of its duties and functions.

Main Objectives of Ugatca:

The Uganda Air Traffic Controllers Association is a non- political, non-profit, professional body of Air Traffic Control Officers without discrimination on basis of gender, race, tribe, color, religious beliefs, and other matters involving members, whose objectives are to;

• Improve, professionalize and promote the Air Traffic Control profession in Uganda.

• Create/improve public interest in Air Traffic Control and encourage participation in this field throughout Uganda so that UGATCA achieves its vision of growth, recognition and visibility.
• Promote better understanding amongst members and other organizations, and to facilitate exchange of ideas with relevant associations within Uganda and internationally.
• Afford a forum for discussion of aviation problems at large with particular emphasis on Air Traffic Control especially those affecting Uganda, and make the results of such discussions and proposals known to the appropriate authorities, thereafter ensure that they are implemented for the benefit of its members, the public and advancement of Aviation generally.
• Be ready to offer advice to organizations or individuals on matters which fall within the Air Traffic Control field.
• Welcome lectures or addresses by individuals interested in UGATCA’S cause, or from aviation experts or dignitaries.
• Engage in social and/or charitable causes in line with promoting UGATCA’s cause.
• Liaise with, make contacts with and sign agreements with any entity, local or international for purposes of attaining the Association’s objectives.
• Do all such other things consistent with attaining the Association objectives.

UGATCA is duly registered with the URSB as a company limited by guarantee, and maintains a tax-exempt status in accordance with the Laws of Uganda.

Registration & Legislation of Ugatca

1. MEMBERSHIP

Membership shall be open to all persons from time to time subject to vetting and approval by the executive

1. CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP

• A member may be either;
• Full member OR
• Honorary member OR
• Associate member OR
• Corporate member OR
• Other member

•  A full member – Must be a resident of Uganda with an Air Traffic Control License issued by the Ugandan Civil Aviation Authority and shall have the right to present proposals for discussion at any General Meeting or Special General Meeting. He/she shall have the right to vote and shall be entitled to hold office in the Association if elected.

• An Associate member– Shall be one who qualifies to be a full member except for the fact that his/her residence is outside Uganda. His/her privileges remain those of a full member provided that he/she shall not hold office in the Association nor have the right to vote.

• Corporate member– A Corporate Member shall be any Corporation, Organization or Institution wishing to support the aims and objectives of the Association in the interest of safe and efficient air navigation; shall be entitled to present ideas for discussion but shall not hold office nor vote in the Association.

• An Honorary member- Shall be one elected as such from names proposed by members. He/she shall not be required to pay monthly or annual subscriptions, may present ideas for discussion but shall not have the right to vote nor hold office in the Association. He/she may or may not be a resident of Uganda. He/she is not required to have an Air Traffic Control License.

•  Other members – Shall be one in the field of aviation but not holding an Air Traffic Control License. He/she shall not hold office in the Association nor vote in the Association.