Air Traffic Control Assistant Basic Induction
Air Traffic Control Assistant Basic Induction
Course Objectives
- Identify ICAO publication contents.
- Explain basic weather principles.
- Identify meteorological information such as warnings, forecasts, and METAR reports.
- Identify basic aerodynamic forces.
- Explain the characteristics and uses of aircraft instrumentation.
- Identify aircraft weight and operating categories, recognition features, and designators.
- Explain the navigational tools used by pilots.
- Identify basics of Air Navigation.
- Describe the differences/similarities between Radio and Satellite Navigation.
- Identify ATS responsibilities and procedures as outlined in Rules of the Air.
- Identify Airspace Management and classifications.
- Identify the information and differences/similarities between IFR and VFR.
- Identify how ATC clearances are applied for different phases of flight.
- Identify vertical, lateral, and longitudinal separation minima in air traffic control.
- Identify emergency categories and assistance procedures.
- Identify the main principles of Cartography and Aeronautical Charts.
- Explain the purpose of the main Aeronautical Charts such as the Aerodrome chart, En-route chart, Instrument Approach chart, and SIDs and STARs charts.
- Identify the elements of instrument navigation and instrument approach procedures.
- Understand basic aviation phraseology.
- Explain how the AFTN system works.
- Identify the main principles of AIS, format, and content of AIP, NOTAM, FPL, and RPL and the responsibilities for handling them.
- Identify types, methods, and priorities of coordination in Civil Aviation.
- Identify the purpose and format of, and procedures for processing and preparing, Letters of Agreement.
Course Content
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Module 1:
- Course Overview.
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Module 2:
- Introduction to Aviation.
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Module 3:
- Introduction to Meteorology
- Aviation Weather and Forecasts
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Module 4:
- Theory of flight.
- Basic Aerodynamics
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Module 5:
- Aircraft Characteristics and Recognition
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Module 6:
- ICAO
- Overview of ICAO Publications
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Module 7:
- Basic Air Navigation
- Radio and Satellite Navigation
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Module 8:
- Rules of the Air
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Module 9:
- Aerodrome Layout/Markings
- Signs and Aerodrome Lighting
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Module 10:
- Introduction to Air Traffic Services (ATS).
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Module 11:
- Introduction to Separation
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Module 12:
- Introduction to Aeronautical Information Services (AIS)
- Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
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Module 13:
- Introduction to Aeronautical Communication Services (COM)
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Module 14:
- The main concepts of Cartography
- Map Reading
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Module 15:
- Introduction to Aeronautical Charts
- En-route Chart
- Aerodrome Chart
- Instrument Approach Chart
- SIDs and STARs Charts
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Module 16:
- Introduction to Airspace
- Airspace Management
- Controlled Airspace
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Module 17:
- Altimeter Sitting
- System of Level
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Module 18:
- Air Traffic Control Communications
- Overview of Clearances
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Module 19:
- Co-ordination
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Module 20:
- Letters of Agreement (LOAs).
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Course Duration
0
weeks(210 hours)
Theoretical &Practical
Who Should Enroll:
People interested in Civil Aviation, mainly the Air Traffic Control profession.
Prerequisite
The Trainee should have a university or a high school degree.
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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