Why is Mosaic a realistic concept?

To believe that we can create a Regional European Control System in one fell swoop is as unrealistic as thinking we could build a European air traffic control service in 25 countries in one go.

Progressive steps are therefore essential. They will make it possible to build up the structure in which officials will work, and ensure that the project also meets the expectations of staff. There can therefore be no question of throwing away what we already have before we know for sure where we are going.

The first stage is the introduction of technical and operational cooperation. An improved version of what we have already at MUAC level.

The second stage is the pooling of money from route charges. Until now, operational projects have always been limited by financial considerations, since a flow of traffic means the generation of route charges and therefore money for the service provider. Once the question of money and individual interests has been eliminated, common airspace management can be really set up…towards integration.

The third stage will involve imposing MOSAIC internal structures as the sole service provider for the 7 countries.

The staff from the original service providers will be attached to the new structure as European officials. With a single status and uniform high-quality training, the risk of social dumping in our profession will be eliminated.

This project concerns all service provider staff and not just air traffic controllers. This is another reason why various national trade unions support us on this project.