Air Traffic Control Block 1

Guides will contain

Objectives. An objective is a precise statement of the learned capability, the condition and the standard required. Technical References,MTTR line nikbers, or STS items. Simulation requirements. Time limits.

Airfield Operations Flight Commander(AOF/CC)

Officer that performs and leads Airfield Operations (AO) functions of ATC, airfield management (am), air traffic control and landing systems (atcals) and airspace management within the National Airspace System (NAS)

Front Load Training (FLT)

Part 1 Local area knowledge Part 2 Facility equipment

Facility Continuation Training(FCT)

Part 3 Position Certifications Part 4 Duty/Management Certification

Airfield operating instruction AOI

Provides guidance regarding Airfield terminal environment activities that directly affect flying operations at an Air Force Base

Hours of duty

Shift should be 8hrs and not exceed 10 Must have 12 hours between shifts 24 hours following 6 consecutive duty days.

AFI 11 - 202V3 General Flight Rules

prescribes General flight rules that govern the operation of USAF aircraft, Air Force Reserve Command units (AFRC), and Air National Guard (ANG) units.

Who will ensure the publications are valid and up to date?

The CCTLR.

National Airspace System (NAS)

The common network of U.S airspace; air navigation facilities, equipment and services, airports or landing areas,etc The NAS is every person and everything required to successfully get a plane from one location to another.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

The national aviaton authority. Regulates and oversees the NAS and has sole responsibility for developing and maintaining a common civil-military system of air navigation and air traffic control.

OJT

The purpose of training in the ATC career field is to qualify air traffic controllers for position certifications and facility ratings. Every time you pcs.

How many ARTCC are there?

There are 22 which are also divided into sectors.

What is the FAA's primary objective?

To ensure the safe and efficient is of navigable airspace.

What is the main task of the Air Traffic Control Tower?

Tower controllers authorize aircraft to land or takeoff at the airport controlled by the tower, or to transit the Class D airspace area regardless of flight plan or weather conditions (IFR or VFR) The tower clears arriving aircraft to land and departing aircraft for takeoff.

AFI 13-204v3

Training guidelines, trainees will be assigned a trainer to guide and mentor them throughout the training.

Operating instructions OI

regulate and standardize operational and administrative practices within a facility

Local Operating Procedures

local operating procedures are regulatory guidance describing local airport operations published as required by AFI 13 - 204v3. Lops are for your airport only.

Requirements to be eligible

18 years of age Good moral character Read, write and understand English

Apprentice/Trainee

3 Skill level, Trains to obtain a facility rating.

Rated Controller

5 Skill level Controls and regulates enroute and terminal air traffic. Initiates and issues ATC clearances, instructions and advisories.

Watch Supervisor (WS)

7 Skill level. Mantains situational awareness of the overall flow or air traffic operations at the facility assigned, supervises ATC functions.

Chief Controller (CCTLR)

9 or 7 skill level. Manages the internal operation of the air traffic facility. Direct supervision of personnel assigned.

Air Traffic Control Tower

A terminal ATC facility,USAF or FAA, that uses air/ground communications, visual signaling, and other devices to provide ATC services to aircraft operating in the vicinity of an airport or on the movement area.

Radar Approach Control (RAPCON)

A terminal USAD ATC facility that uses radar and non radar capabilities to provide approach control services to aircraft arriving, departing, or transiting airspace controlled by the facility. Radar controllers monitor departing aircraft and aircraft making instrument approaches using other navaids. Releases and/or accepts aircraft to and/or from other enroute or terminal ATC facilities.

Airfield Operations Personnel

Airfield Operations Flight Commander (AOF/CC) Chief Controller (CCTLR) Watch Supervisor (WS) Senior Controller (SC) Rated Controller (aka Journeyman) Apprentice/Trainee

What are the operating positions for RAPCON?

Approach, Arrival, Assist, Radar Final Controller and Clearance Delivery.

Letter of Agreement LOA

Contains procedures between AF units / agencies on a particular base and the non-AF agency from the base, or any unit or agency from another location.

AFI 13- 204v3 07 Air Force operations procedures and programs

Directs the administration of facilities, the use of equipment,the operations, and the training of controllers.

Operation letters OL

Established between ATC facilities on the same base or between an ATC facility and another base agency. Tower / radar same base coordination procedures.

Prescribes ATC procedures and phraseology for use by person providing atc services.

FAA JO 7110.65, Air Traffic Control

Air Route Traffic Control Center (ARTCC)

FAA facility established to provide air traffic control service to aircraft operating on IFR flight plans within controlled airspace and principally during the enroute phase of flight up to FL600. The ARTCC will handoff arriving aircraft to the RAPCON. The RAPCON will handoff departures to the ARTCC.

Prescribes the certification and rating procedures for Department of Defense (DOD) Air Traffic Controllers operating in the National Airspace System (NAS)

FAAO 7220.1 Certification and Rating Procedures for Department of Defense (DOD)

Establishes general, visual, and instrument flight rules for all aircraft operating in the US and territories

FAR 91, General Operating and Flight Rules

Contains general availability and restriction requirements for all Air Traffic Controllers

Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR)65 Subpart B, Certification: Airman other than Flight Crew Members.

How many parts does the training program have?

Four Parts and is designed to standardize the flow of all training.

Guides Design

Guides are designed in a block or blocks of instructions. Tasks are aligned in a logical order for training (simple to complex)

Senior Controller (SC)

Has the same responsibilities as WS and is simultaneously responsible for duties at an operating position.

What are the operating positions for Tower?

Local Control, Ground Control and Flight Data

Use of Alcohol

Must not perform ATC duties, not directly supervise others controllers, while under the influence. (BAC of 0.4 or greater) Must not perform within 12 hrs of consuming any amount. Cannot drink for 12 hrs after incident.Unless given a post accident test.

Requirements to perform Air Traffic Control Duties

Must posses a valid ATCS AOV credential with the appropriate facility rating.