Ab Initio (051)

Course Summary

The Basic Course follows the ICAO syllabus, with appropriate elements of the European Common Core Content and meets the requirements and objectives for the ICAO 051 course.

Entry Criteria

Students should be fluent in English to the ICAO English Language Level 4 standard.
Delegates must be at least 18 years old on completion.
The educational standards require that the student is the holder of any educational qualification which would enable the applicant to gain access to university or a similar educational institution; or has sufficient experience and education to give the applicant a reasonable prospect of completing air traffic control training.
Delegates must have a valid Class 3 Medical issued by an approved Aviation Medical Examiner (AME).

Core Subjects

Aviation Laws
Air Traffic Management
Navigation
Meteorology
Equipment and Systems
Aircraft Performance and Aircraft Recognition
Human Factors
Professional Environment
ATC Licencing

Who should attend this course?
Students that require the underpinning knowledge necessary to enable them to commence further training towards Air Traffic Control ratings in Aerodrome, Approach and Area Control disciplines.