Aerodrome Control (ADI / TWR)

Course Summary

This course enables on successful completion, the award of the Aerodrome Control Visual and Aerodrome Control Instrument rating with tower endorsement.

The course covers tower training on an enhanced visual simulator, with IFR and VFR aircraft movements and the control of vehicles around a large international airport environment.
 

Entry Criteria

Successful completion of UK Basic Training Course
A valid European Class 3 medical (recommended)
A good command of oral and written English, assessed towards
ICAO proficiency level 4 during the course

Practical Subjects

Separation
Runway safety
Ground Movement and Air control
Aviation hazards
Traffic Integration
Coordination
Provision of Traffic information
Cross runway operations

Theoretical Subject

sAerodrome theory
Aviation Law
Air Traffic Management
Equipment and Systems
Human Factors
Meteorology
Navigation
Abnormal and Emergency (ABES) / Degraded Situations

EU 2015 / 340

GATS EU 2015/340 portfolio is developed to allow the inclusion of a national module for the specific approval of the national competent authority.

Who should attend this course?
The Aerodrome Control Instrument course is designed as a standalone course for those who have already completed the UK Basic training course and seek to work in a Tower environment, or ATCO licence holders seeking to obtain an additional rating.