SATTA, Swiss ATSEP Technical Association, represents more than 100 engineers and technicians working in the technical domain of air traffic safety electronics. SATTA members are working for ANSPs (Air Traffic Service Provider) such as skyguide, but also for other organisations like Zurich Airport, Engadina Airport, RUAG (air defence) or other industrial partners in Switzerland.
ATSEP stands for Air Traffic Safety Equipment Personnel. As the name suggests, these professionals help ensure safety of air traffic in their domain, the air navigation technical services. They also make a major and ever-growing contribution to ensure the efficiency of traffic, both in the air and on the ground.
SATTA is member of the Eurogroup of IFATSEA.
- Link to ICAO 10057 Manual on ATSE Personnel Competency-based Training and Assessment
- Youtube video about the work of an ATSEP at the Euro Airport ENAC, Basel - Mulhouse - Freiburg
