Subject matter and scope
Article 1
1. This Regulation lays down detailed rules for: (a) the conditions for issuing, suspending and revoking air traffic controllers and student air traffic controllers' licences, associated ratings and endorsements, and the privileges and responsibilities of those holding them; (b) the conditions for issuing, limiting, suspending and revoking air traffic controllers and student air traffic controllers' medical certificates, and the privileges and responsibilities of those holding them; (c) the certification of aero-medical examiners and aero-medical centres for air traffic controllers and student air traffic controllers; (d) the certification of air traffic controller training organisations; (e) the conditions for validating revalidating, renewing and using such licences, ratings, endorsements and certificates. 2. This Regulation shall apply to: (a) student air traffic controllers and air traffic controllers exercising their functions within the scope of Regulation (EC) No 216/2008; (b) persons and organisations involved in the licensing, training, testing, checking and medical examination and assessment of applicants in accordance with this Regulation.