Aerodrome Control Tower ICAO CODE 052

Introduction

• This course is designed for international participants preparing to enter training in an aerodrome control tower. Training includes aerodrome layout and equipment, flight data, clearance delivery, ground control, and aerodrome control duties and responsibilities. Laboratory exercises provide practice in a simulated ATC environment using ICAO standards

Objectives

By the end of this course participants will be able to execute the following (Skills):

• Identify the specific phraseology for controlling aircraft and vehicle operations on designated aerodrome movement area and aircraft operating in the vicinity of the aerodrome.
• Explain the different levels of emergencies, pilot transmissions that identify distress and urgency situations.
• Identify the contents and composition of ATIS messages.
• Identify the major causes of runway incursions and ways to ensure the safety of arriving and departing aircraft.
• Explain ground control procedures and operations.
• Explain the duties, procedures, and responsibilities of the Aerodrome Control position.
• Explain the requirements and procedures for visual separation, visual approaches, and Special VFR.
• Explain the coordination necessary between positions in the tower and tower and Approach Control.
• Have a working knowledge of VFR departure and arrival procedures.

Who Sould Attend

• ATM
• Air Traffic Control Supervisors and Senior Air Traffic Control Officers who may be ask to perform the task of Shift Supervisor and Aeronautical Informational Service Staff.
• Air Navigation Service providers; Air Traffic Controllers;; Civil Aviation Authorities; Airline Managers and operational staff
• Anyone looking to pass the practical and theoretical instruction in Aerodrome Control

Course Content

• Module 01: Course Overview
• Module 02: Aviation Law
• Module 03: Air Traffic Management
• Module 04: Meteorology
• Module 05: Navigation
• Module 06: Aircraft
• Module 07: Human Factors
• Module 08: Equipment and Systems
• Module 09: Professional Environment
• Module 10: Abnormal and Emergency Situations
• Module 11: Aerodromes
• Module 12: Practical Training on 3D Tower Simulator & on Table Top

Prerequisite

• ICAO 051

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