Aerodrome Traffic Control
Aerodrome Traffic Control
Course Objectives
- Explain the duties, procedures, and responsibilities of the Aerodrome Control Positions.
- Explain ground control procedures and operations.
- State the concepts and requirements associated with Traffic within the vicinity of the aerodrome.
- Identify the components of Vertical Separation including Procedures, Minima and Aerodrome Control Phraseology in compliance with ICAO Air Traffic Management (Document 4444.).
- Explain the requirements and procedures for Visual Separation, Visual Approaches, and Special VFR.
- Explain the procedures of control and handling of Departing Aircraft.
- Explain the procedures of control and handling of Arriving Aircraft.
- The procedures of Separation between Departing Aircraft and Arriving Aircraft.
- Explain the coordination necessary between positions in the Tower and between Tower Control and Approach Control.
- Have a working knowledge of VFR departure and arrival procedures.
Identify the contents and composition of ATIS messages. - Identify the specific phraseology for controlling aircraft and vehicle operations on designated aerodrome movement areas and aircraft operating in the vicinity of the aerodrome.
- Identify the major causes of runway incursions and ways to ensure the safety of arriving and departing aircraft.
- Explain the different levels of emergencies, pilot transmissions that identify distress and urgency situations.
Course Content
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Module 1:
- Course Overview.
- Tower Equipment.
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Module 2:
- Positions of Control Tower.
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Module 3:
- Flight Data Position.
- Clearance Delivery Position.
- Ground Control Position.
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Module 4:
- Aerodrome Control Position.
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Module 5:
- Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS).
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Module 6:
- Control of Departing Aircraft.
- Departure Procedure.
- Selection of Runway-In-Use.
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Module 7:
- Control of Arriving Aircraft.
- Arrival Procedure.
- IFR/VFR.
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Module 8:
- Aerodrome Aeronautical Charts.
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Module 9:
- Runway Incursion.
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Module 10:
- Handling of Special Conditions.
- VIP Aircraft.
- Bird Strike Hazard.
- Rain
- Emergency Cases.
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Module 11:
- Human factor and teamwork in Aerodrome Control.
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Module 12:
- Aerodrome Control Phraseology.
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Module 13:
- Aerodrome Control Strip Marking.
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Module 14:
- Table Top and 3D Practical Training.
Practical Training:
Practical Training on Table Top (10 Scenarios for each Participant):
Orientation for participants to enable them to identify;
- Movement Area.
- Runways, including:
o Dimensions Numbering and Width.
- Taxiways, including:
o Designations and Width.
- Aprons and Special Use Areas including:
o Checkpoint area, ILS critical Area, Isolated Area andHelipads, including location and identification.
- Control of Departing Aircraft, Departure Procedure and Selection of Runway-In-Use.
- Control of Arriving Aircraft and Arrival Procedure.
- Emergency Procedure, and Standby Locations.
Practical Training on 3D Tower Simulator (5 scenarios for eachParticipant):
- Planning and Controlling of Aerodrome Traffic (Departing and Arriving Aircraft).
- Handling of Aerodrome Traffic (VFR, IFR Departing and Arriving Aircraft).
- Using Standard Radiotelephony Phraseologies.
- Applying Wake Turbulence Separation between Aircraft.
- Proper Coordination with other units.
- Effective handling of Emergency Situations.
- Marking of Flight Progress Strips.
Course Duration
0
weeks(180 hours)
Theoretical &Practical
Who Should Enroll:
Air Traffic Controllers who prepare to become Aerodrome Controllers.
Prerequisite
The participant should have a university degree or at least high school degree and hold ICAO course 051.
Training Strategy
- Lectures.
- Class Discussions.
- Role Playing.
- Case study.
- Demonstration.
- Audio/Video.
- Group work.
Training Aids
- White Board and Markers
- PC or Laptop with internet connection
- Data show and Laser pointer
- PowerPoint Presentation and CD
Materials
- Trainee Manual, and Trainer Handout.
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