Chapter 2. Services and Responsibilities

Section 2. Air Traffic Representative (ATREP)

2-2-1. ASSIGNMENTS

In cooperation with the appropriate military authority, Service Center Operation Support Groups assign ATREPs ­by geographic area to military air traffic control facilities.

2-2-2. ATREP FUNCTIONS

FAA ATREP functions are listed in Article IV of the Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of ­Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration, and the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force in Appendix ­4 of this order.

2-2-3. FAMILIARIZATION FLIGHTS

ATREPs are encouraged to coordinate familiarization flights with units within their respective area of ­responsibility whenever possible. When unit resources are available and unit mission is not degraded, the ATREP ­should attempt to complete a flight every 6 months in each unit-equipped aircraft or simulator.

2-2-4. REQUIRED ABSENCE

When required to be absent from their assigned duties, the ATREP must:

  1. Notify the appropriate military authority and FAA facilities, and furnish the name and contact information ­of the designated alternate.
  2. Notify the designated alternate and apprise them of matters requiring ATREP services.

2-2-5. ALTERNATE AIR TRAFFIC REPRESENTATIVE

In order to ensure continuing FAA representation, an appropriately qualified alternate ATREP must be ­designated to substitute for the assigned specialist during periods of extended absence.

2-2-6. FUNCTIONS OF ALTERNATE ATREP

The alternate must perform the ATREP functions to the maximum extent possible.

2-2-7. COORDINATION

The ATREP and their designated alternate must coordinate to ensure familiarity with air traffic control facilities.

2-2-8. AVAILABILITY

FAA Service Areas must ensure that an ATREP and their designated alternate are not unavailable for the same ­period.