Integrated Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) Training – Qualification (IAT-Q)

Detail Date:

20 days 

• 10 days in-class 
• 10 days online guided learning

Introduction

This twenty-day course follows the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Doc 10057 and Doc 9868, providing an integrated approach for shared domains and across specific domains knowledge on Communications (C), Navigation (N), Surveillance (S), Data Processing / Air Traffic Management (ATM) systems and System Monitoring/Control, with the aim of explaining the concepts, techniques, testing instruments and monitoring in CNS/ATM technology. Upon completion, students shall have an in-depth understanding of safety-critical CNS/ATM systems and equipment commonly used, their technical specifications, building with specialized technical competence, with full knowledge and practical skills for independent operational maintenance work including routine calibration, breakdown rectification and system monitoring/control. This course includes specific and deeper knowledge in CNS/ATM technical streams. The course also covers an introduction to Air Traffic Control (ATC).

Course Content:

Communications Module

• Radio System/ Antenna System
• Intermodulation and Interference Phenomenon
• Very High Frequency/ High Frequency
• Voice Communication Switching System
• Microwave Link System
• Telecommunication Network
• Automatic Terminal Information Service and VOLMET
• Air Traffic Service (ATS) Inter-facility Data Communications

Navigation Module

• Doppler VHF Omni-directional Radio Range (DVOR)
• Distance Measuring Equipment (DME)
• Instrument Landing System (ILS)/ Localiser (LOC) and Glide Path (GP)
• Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS)
• Flight inspection procedures

Surveillance Module

• Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR)
• Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR)
• Mode S Data Link, Mode S Extended Squitter
• Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast (ADS-B)
• Multilateration (MLAT)
• Advanced Surface Movement Guidance and Control System (A-SMGCS)

Data Processing Module

• Air Traffic Management System (ATMS) including Surveillance Data Processing Subsystem (SDP) and Flight Data Processing Subsystem (FDP)
• Aeronautical Information Management System (AIMS)
• Air Traffic Services Data Management System (ATSDMS)
• Air Traffic Services Message Handling System (AMHS)

System Monitoring and Control Module

• System Monitoring and Control (SMC) Working Positions
• Principles of SMC used in CNS/ATM systems
• Watchkeeping Duties and Challenges
• Major Scenarios Immediate Support
• Communication with ATC Supervisors and other Technical Staff
• Electronic Logbooks, including Equipment Logbook
• Emergency Procedures/ Drills
• Power Supply System
• Legal Recording

Introduction to Air Traffic Control

• Objectives of Air Traffic Services
• Concept of Air Traffic Management
• Phases of Flight, Types fo ATC Services and Positions
• IFR and VFR
• IFR/ VFR Level Assignment System
• Performance Based Navigation (PBN)
• Airspace Division - Understanding of the Sector Division Principles
• How Air Traffic is Managed - the Application of Traffic Separation and Sequencing Requirements

Remarks

A minimum of 8 participants is required for the course to be conducted.

Interested parties please send an email to atsep@hkiaaacademy.com for details.