Course Duration:
- 1 week (1 – 4 students on the course)
Course Objectives:
To provide the entrant with a general overview of the air traffic control function and strengthen their ability to secure an ATC assistants role.
Course Summary:
This course is designed to prepare entrants to carry out the role of an Air Traffic Controller Assistant and incorporates airfield visits, practical instruction, written and/or verbal tests.
The course runs at a relaxed pace and the entrant receives a certificate to confirm their successful completion of the course.
Entry Criteria:
An interest in Aviation is desirable.
Core Subjects and Course References:
- Role of an ATCA (Theory)
- ICAO overview (Theory)
- Airspace Classification (Theory)
- Basic Met and Nav (Theory)
- Flight Rules (Theory)
- Important Documents (Theory)
- Aerodrome Markings (Theory)
- ATFM Flow management and slot times (Theory)
- Phraseology (Theory)
- Wiggleys
- Gates
- CAP 168
- CAP 393
- CAP 493
- CAP 624
- CAP 637
- CAP 744
- EATM Common Core Content
- ICAO Doc 4444