ATC TRAINING

At SkyVectorATC we value knowledge and proficiency! That is why we deliver the most up-top date training courses using modern teaching techniques and cutting edge technology

How can we train you?

SkyVector offers initial training leading to the issue of a student air traffic controller licence or to the issue of an additional rating and, if applicable, rating endorsement.The training covers the following:

  • basic training consisting of theoretical and practical training designed to impart fundamental knowledge and practical skills related to basic operational procedures;
  • rating training consisting of theoretical and practical training designed to impart knowledge and practical skills related to a specific rating and, if applicable, to rating endorsement.

Tools for training: Our technical expertise has allowed us to provide customers with cutting edge technical solutions for delivering ATCO trainings. With portability in mind, we deliver on-site trainings using highly advanced ATC simulators.

Certification: SkyVector is a training organisation certified by the Romanian CAA according to EU regulation 340/2015.

Basic training covers the following subjects

  • Introduction to the course
    • Course management
    • Introduction to the ATC training course
    • Introduction to the ATCO’s future
  • Aviation Law
    • Introduction to aviation law
    • International organisations
    • National organisations
    • ATS safety management
    • Rules and regulations
  • Air Traffic Management
    • Air traffic management
    • Radiotelephony (RTF)
    • ATC clearance and ATC instructions
    • Coordination
    • Data display
    • Separations
    • Airborne collision avoidance systems and ground based safety nets
    • Basic practical skills
  • Meteorology
    • Introduction to meteorology
    • Atmosphere
    • Atmospheric circulation
    • Meteorological phenomena
    • Meteorological information for aviation
  • Navigation
    • Introduction to navigation
    • The Earth
    • Maps and aeronautical charts
    • Navigational basics
    • Instrument navigation
    • Performance based navigation
    • Developments in navigation
  • Aircraft
    • Introduction to aircraft
    • Principles of flight
    • Aircraft categories
    • Aircraft engines
    • Aircraft systems and instruments
    • Factors affecting aircraft performance
  • Human Factors
    • Introduction to human factors
    • Human performance
    • Human error
    • Communication
    • The work environment
  • Equipment and systems
    • ATC equipment
    • Radio
    • Communication equipment
    • Introduction to surveillance
    • Radar
    • Automatic dependent surveillance
    • Multilateration
    • Surveillance data processing
    • Future equipment
    • Automation in ATS
    • Working positions
  • Professional Environment
    • Familiarisation
    • Airspace users
    • Customer relations
    • Environmental protection

ACS rating training covers the following subjects

  • Introduction to the course
    • Course management
    • Introduction to ATC training course
  • Aviation Law
    • ATCO licensing/certificate of competence
    • Rules and regulations
    • ATC safety management
  • Air Traffic Management
    • Provision of services
    • Communication
    • ATC clearances and instructions
    • Coordination
    • Altimetry and level allocation
    • Separation
    • Airborne collision avoidance system and ground-based safety nets
    • Data Display
    • Operational environment
    • Provision of control service
    • General holding procedures
    • Identification
  • Meteorology
    • Meteorological phenomena
    • Sources of meteorological data
  • Navigation
    • Maps and aeronautical data
    • Instrument navigation
  • Aircraft
    • Aircraft instruments
    • Aircraft categories
    • Factors affecting aircraft performance
    • Aircraft data
  • Human Factors
    • Psychological factors
    • Medical and physiological factors
    • Social and organisational factors
    • Stress
    • Human error
    • Collaborative work
  • Equipment and systems
    • Voice communications
    • Automation in ATS
    • Controller working position
    • Future equipment
    • Equipment and systems limitations and degradation
  • Professional Environment
    • Familiarisation
    • Airspace users
    • Customer relations
    • Environmental protection
  • Abnormal and emergency situations
    • Abnormal and emergency situations
    • Skills improvement
    • Procedures for abnormal and emergency situations
Contact Us

Bd. Ficusului 44A, Corp B, Cam. 113, sector 1, Bucuresti, Romania

Contact: office@skyvectoratc.com / +4031 069 9566/ +40788 335 566