Panhellenic Telecommunications Civil Employees Association (H.U.TE.O)
In the year 1948, the Panhellenic Telecommunications Civil Employees Association (H.U.TE.O), of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (H.C.A.A.), was founded.
Its headquarters was in Athens and its members, the telecommunications civil servants that staffed all Greek Airports, ensured unobstructed communication and flight safety using the telecommunications technology of that era. Wireless transmitters and receivers, Morse code and code [Q] were the tools used by telecommunication Officers for the safe take-off and landing of all types of aircraft at Greek Airports.
The rapid and frenzied growth in air-transportation, the development in telecommunications, the enormous growth of commuters and cargo and the establishment of new airports in our country, has created the need for specialization in the field, in the training and in the qualification of employees.
T/Officers have adapted excellently to the new conditions and today, with over 220 members, interspersed in airports throughout Athinai FIR, they provide their services, planning and advantageously operating aeronautical telecommunications 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Nowdays, the members of H.U.TE.O are the only certified personnel, to provide AFIS in 15 airports within ATHINAI FIR and ensure that flights are successfully carried out with safety, even in the most remote areas of Greece.
Services provided by H.U.TE.O members
- Aerodrome Flight Information Service (AFIS)
- ATS Reporting Office (ARO)
- NOTAM Office (LGGG)
- AMHS/AFTN/CIDIN Operators
- Athinai Radio (122.850 MHz), Air-Ground and Ground-Ground Operators (5637/2989 KHz)
Training and requirements for Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer
All PE3/TE3 category Telecommunication Officers/AFIS Officers, hold a University or Techical Institute degree with additional:
- Two (2) months of basic training at the H.C.A.A. Certified Training Centre and successful completion of written examination process on the following components:
- Basic ATS
- Air Navigation Services
- Aeronautical Communications
- Basic Meteorology
- Aviation Law and Procedures
- Airport Operations, Management and Ground Procedures
- Aviation English
- Successful completion of written examination for a Radio Operators Certificate issued by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Transport and Networks
- Hold a valid Class C Medical Certificate
- At least 120 hours On the Job Training (OJT) in Aerodrome location
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Services provided by H.U.TE.O AFIS Officers
The main duty of Aerodrome Flight Information Service Officer is the provision of aerodrome advisory services to traffic operating within, and in the vicinity of the Aerodrome Traffic Zone (ATZ) for the scope of the safe and efficient conduct of aerodrome traffic. These services are delivered via voice communications and include the provision of the following information:
- Runway information and status
- Wind direction and speed
- Weather conditions and Altimeter settings (METAR) provided by local Met Office
- Air and ground traffic for aircraft inbound to, outbound from, transiting, or in the vicinity of the aerodrome.
- Clearances for departing IFR Flights obtained by ATS Sector
- Aerodrome conditions
- Other information such as hazardous situations, wildlife and bird activity, laser operations, etc.
Furthermore, an AFIS Officer is responsible for the following Aerodrome Services:
- ATS Reporting Office (ARO) Services
- Communication Services (AFTN Messages, Flight Plan Filing etc.)
- Aerodrome Alerting Services (Military, sanitary flights)
- Initiate NOTAM Proposals on Aerodrome Status/Facilities/Systems
LGGG AFIS Aerodromes
LGKA – KASTORIA / ARISTOTELIS
ARP: 402647N0211652E
RWY: 12/30
Callsign: KASTORIA INFORMATION
Frequencies:
– Primary :118.400 MHz Coverage FL 30/ (15 NM)
– MIL RGA :257.800 MHz
– Emergency: 121.500 MHz
LGKZ – KOZANI / FILIPPOS
ARP: 401709N 0215030E
RWY: 14/32
Callsign: KOZANI INFORMATION
Frequencies:
– Primary : 118.200 MHz Coverage FL 30 / 15 NM
– MIL RGA : 257.800 MHz
– Emergency: 121.500 MHz
LGIK – IKARIA/IKAROS
ARP: 374101N 0262052E
RWY: 15/33
Callsign: IKARIA INFORMATION
Frequencies:
– Primary : 122.300 MHz Coverage FL 30/ (15 NM)
– Emergency: 121.500 MHz
LGML – MILOS
ARP: 364149N 0242837E
RWY: 08/26
Callsign: MILOS INFORMATION
Frequencies:
– Primary : 122.250 MHz Coverage FL 30 / 15 NM
– MIL RGA : 257.800 MHz
– Emergency: 121.500 MHz
LGKC – KITHIRA/ALEXANDROS ARISTOTELOUS ONASSIS
ARP: 361627N 0230100E
RWY: 02/20
Callsign: KITHIRA INFORMATION
Frequencies:
– Primary: 123.250 MHz Coverage FL 30/ (15 NM)
– Emergency: 121.500 MHz
LGSO – SYROS / DIMITRIOS VIKELAS
ARP: 372523N 0245700E
RWY: 18/36
Callsign: SYROS INFORMATION
Frequencies:
– Primary : 118.850 MHz Coverage FL 30/ (15 NM)
– Emergency: 121.500 MHz
LGPL – ASTYPALAIA
ARP: 363448N 0262231E
RWY: 15/33
Callsign: ASTYPALAIA INFORMATION
Frequenies:
– Primary : 124.850 MHz Coverage FL 30/ (15 NM)
– Emergency: 121.500 MHz
LGPA – PAROS
ARP: 370115N 0250647Ε
RWY: 17/35
Callsign: PAROS INFORMATION
Frequencies:
– Primary : 125.050 MHz Coverage FL 30/ (15 NM)
– Emergency: 121.500 MHz
LGNX – NAXOS
ARP: 370452N 0252205E
RWY: 18/36
Callsign: NAXOS INFORMATION
Frequencies:
– Primary : 124.750 MHz Coverage FL 30/ (15 NM)
– Emergency: 121.500 MHz
LGLE – LEROS
ARP: 371106N 0264800E
RWY: 14/32
Callsign: LEROS INFORMATION
Frequencies:
– Primary : 124.950 MHz Coverage FL 30 / 15 NM
– Emergency: 121.500 MHz
LGKY – KALYMNOS
ARP: 365748N 0265626E
RWY: 10/28
Callsign: KALYMNOS INFORMATION
Frequencies:
– Primary : 118.875 MHz Coverage FL 30/ (15 NM)
– Emergency: 121.500 MHz
LGKP – KARPATHOS
ARP: 352516N 0270845
RWY: 12/30
Callsign: KARPATHOS INFORMATION
Frequencies:
– Primary : 122.300 MHz Coverage FL 30 / 15 NM
– RGA : 122.100 MHz
– MIL RGA : 257.800 MHz
– Emergency : 121.500 MHz
– MIL Emergency: 243.000 MHz
LGKS – KASSOS
ARP: 352517N 0265436E
RWY: 09/27
Callsign: KASSOS INFORMATION
Frequencies:
– Primary : 123.200 MHz Coverage FL 30/ (15 NM)
– Emergency: 121.500 MHz
LGST – SITIA/VITSENTZOS KORNAROS
ARP: 351258N 0260604E
RWY: 05/23
Callsign: SITIA INFORMATION
Frequency:
– Primary : 122.600 MHz Coverage FL 30/ (15 NM)
– Emergency: 121.500 MHz
LGKJ – KASTELORIZO
ARP: 360830N 0293435E
RWY: 13/31
Callsign: KASTELORIZO INFORMATION
Frequencies:
– Primary : 122.900 MHz Coverage FL 30/ (15 NM)
– Emergency: 121.500 MHz