Subtopic ATM 1.1 — Aerodrome control service

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.1.1

Appreciate areas of responsibility.

3

Control zone, traffic circuit, manoeuvring area, movement area, vicinity

Optional content: ATZ

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.1.2

Provide aerodrome control service.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 11, ICAO Doc 7030,
ICAO Doc 4444, operation manuals

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.2.1

Describe the information that shall be passed on to aircraft by an aerodrome controller.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.2.2

Provide FIS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.2.3

Issue appropriate information.

3

ICAO Doc 4444, essential local traffic, traffic information

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.2.4

Appreciate the use of ATIS in the provision of flight information service.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.3.1

Provide ALRS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.3.2

Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 10, ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations

ALL

Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.4.1

Appreciate the impact of ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management on the controller.

3

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual, slot management, slot allocation procedures, local implementation of ATFCM principles, etc.

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.4.2

Organise traffic to take account of flow management.

4

Optional content: departure sequence

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

1.4.3

Inform the appropriate authority of local factors affecting ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management.

3

Optional content: abnormal situations, decrease in sector capacity, limitations on systems and equipment, changes in workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions, relevant information: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 1.1 — Aerodrome control service

ADC
ATM

1.1.1

Appreciate areas of responsibility.

3

Control zone, traffic circuit, manoeuvring area, movement area, vicinity

Optional content: ATZ

ADC

ADC
ATM

1.1.2

Provide aerodrome control service.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
Regulation (EU) 2017/373^[66], operating procedures for the simulated/training environment

ADC

Subtopic ATM 1.2 — Flight information service (FIS)

ADC
ATM

1.2.1

Describe the information that shall be passed on to aircraft by an aerodrome controller.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ADC

ADC
ATM

1.2.2

Provide FIS.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373++

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ADC
ATM

1.2.3

Issue appropriate information.

3

Regulation (EU) 2017/373, essential local traffic, traffic information

ADC

ADC
ATM

1.2.4

Appreciate the use of ATIS in the provision of FIS.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

Subtopic ATM 1.3 — Alerting service (ALRS)

ADC
ATM

1.3.1

Provide ALRS.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ADC
ATM

1.3.2

Respond to distress and urgency messages and signals.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Annex 10

Optional content: EUROCONTROL Guidelines for Controller Training in the Handling of Unusual/Emergency Situations, ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ALL

Subtopic ATM 1.4 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management (ATFM)

ADC
ATM

1.4.1

Appreciate the impact of the ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management on the controller.

3

Optional content: EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual, slot management, slot allocation procedures, local implementation of ATFCM principles, etc.

ADC

ADC
ATM

1.4.2

Organise traffic to take account of flow management.

4

Optional content: departure sequence

ADC

ADC
ATM

1.4.3

Inform the appropriate local ATFM unit of local factors affecting the ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management.

3

Optional content: abnormal situations, decrease in sector capacity, limitations on systems and equipment, changes in workload/capacity, unusual meteorological conditions, relevant information: reported ground-based incidents, forest fire, smoke, oil pollution

ADC

Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication

ADI (TWR)
ATM

2.1.1

Use approved phraseology.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

2.1.2

Ensure effective communication.

4

Communication techniques, readback/verification of readback

ALL

Subtopic ATM 2.1 — Effective communication

ADC
ATM

2.1.1

List the communication means between controllers.

1

Optional content: electronic, written, verbal and non-verbal communication

ALL

ADC
ATM

2.1.2

Select the most suitable means of communication given the situation.

5

ALL

ADC
ATM

2.1.3

Use approved phraseology.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: published national/local language phraseology

ALL

ADC
ATM

2.1.4

Ensure effective communication.

4

Use of plain language when required, communication within the sector/working position, between the sectors/WPs/ATC units, readback/verification of readback

ALL

ADC
ATM

2.1.5

Analyse examples of pilot–controller communication for effectiveness.

4

Optional content: real-life recordings, situation in the simulator

ALL

Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances

ADI (TWR)
ATM

3.1.1

Issue appropriate ATC clearances.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

3.1.2

Integrate appropriate ATC clearances in control service.

4

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

3.1.3

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

ALL

Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions

ADI (TWR)
ATM

3.2.1

Issue appropriate ATC instructions.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: national documents

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

3.2.2

Integrate appropriate ATC instructions in control service.

4

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

3.2.3

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

ALL

Subtopic ATM 3.1 — ATC clearances

ADC
ATM

3.1.1

Issue appropriate ATC clearances.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ALL

ADC
ATM

3.1.2

Integrate appropriate ATC clearances into the control service.

4

ALL

ADC
ATM

3.1.3

Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

ALL

Subtopic ATM 3.2 — ATC instructions

ADC
ATM

3.2.1

Issue appropriate ATC instructions.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents

ALL

ADC
ATM

3.2.2

Integrate appropriate ATC instructions into the control service.

4

ALL

ADC
ATM

3.2.3

Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination

ADI (TWR)
ATM

4.1.1

Identify the need for coordination.

3

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination

ADI (TWR)
ATM

4.2.1

Use the available tools for coordination.

3

Optional content: electronic transfer of flight data, telephone, interphone, intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures

ADI (TWR)
ATM

4.3.1

Initiate appropriate coordination.

3

Delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, transfer of control, etc., ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: release point

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

4.3.2

Analyse effect of coordination requested by an adjacent position/unit.

4

Optional content: delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

4.3.3

Select, after negotiation, an appropriate course of action.

5

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

4.3.4

Ensure the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

4.3.5

Coordinate when providing FIS.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

4.3.6

Coordinate when providing ALRS. 

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.1 — Necessity for coordination

ADC
ATM

4.1.1

Identify the need for coordination.

3

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.2 — Tools and methods for coordination

ADC
ATM

4.2.1

Use the available tools for coordination.

3

Optional content: electronic transfer of flight data, telephone, interphone, intercom, direct speech, radiotelephone (RTF), local agreements, automated system coordination

ALL

Subtopic ATM 4.3 — Coordination procedures

ADC
ATM

4.3.1

Initiate appropriate coordination.

3

Delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, transfer of control, etc., Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: release point

ALL

ADC
ATM

4.3.2

Analyse the effect of coordination requested by an adjacent position/unit.

4

Optional content: delegation/transfer of responsibility for air–ground communications and separation, release point, transfer of control, etc.

ALL

ADC
ATM

4.3.3

Select, after negotiation, an appropriate course of action.

5

ALL

ADC
ATM

4.3.4

Ensure that the agreed course of action is carried out.

4

ALL

ADC
ATM

4.3.5

Coordinate when providing FIS.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ADC
ATM

4.3.6

Coordinate when providing ALRS. 

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry

ADI (TWR)
ATM

5.1.1

Allocate levels according to altimetry data.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

5.1.2

Ensure separation according to altimetry data.

4

Optional content: transition level, transition altitude, transition layer, height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

ALL

Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance

ADI (TWR)
ATM

5.2.1

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the rules for minimum safe height and terrain clearance.

4

Optional content: terrain clearance dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, transition level, minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude

ADI

Subtopic ATM 5.1 — Altimetry

ADC
ATM

5.1.1

Allocate levels according to altimetry data.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ADC
ATM

5.1.2

Ensure separation according to altimetry data.

4

Optional content: transition level, transition altitude, transition layer, height, flight level, altitude, vertical distance to airspace boundaries

ALL

Subtopic ATM 5.2 — Terrain clearance

ADC
ATM

5.2.1

Provide planning, coordination and control actions appropriate to the rules for minimum safe height and terrain clearance.

4

Optional content: terrain clearance dimensions, minimum safe altitudes, transition level, minimum flight level, minimum sector altitude

ADC

Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Separation between departing aircraft

ADI (TWR)
ATM

6.1.1

Provide separation between departing aircraft.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Separation of departing aircraft from arriving aircraft

ADI (TWR)
ATM

6.2.1

Provide separation of departing aircraft from arriving aircraft.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADI

Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Separation of landing aircraft and preceding landing or departing aircraft

ADI (TWR)
ATM

6.3.1

Provide separation of landing aircraft and preceding landing or departing aircraft.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV

ADI

Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Time-based wake turbulence longitudinal separation

ADI (TWR)
ATM

6.4.1

Provide time-based wake turbulence longitudinal separation.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADI

ADV

Subtopic ATM 6.5 — Reduced separation minima

ADI (TWR)
ATM

6.5.1

Provide reduced separation minima.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADI

ADV

Subtopic ATM 6.1 — Separation between departing aircraft

ADC
ATM

6.1.1

Provide separation between departing aircraft.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ADC

Subtopic ATM 6.2 — Separation of departing aircraft from arriving aircraft

ADC
ATM

6.2.1

Provide separation of departing aircraft from arriving aircraft.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

Subtopic ATM 6.3 — Separation of landing aircraft and preceding landing or departing aircraft

ADC
ATM

6.3.1

Provide separation of landing aircraft and preceding landing or departing aircraft.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

Subtopic ATM 6.4 — Time-based wake turbulence longitudinal separation

ADC
ATM

6.4.1

Provide time-based wake turbulence longitudinal separation.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADC

Subtopic ATM 6.5 — Reduced separation minima

ADC
ATM

6.5.1

Provide reduced separation minima.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne collision avoidance systems

ADI (TWR)
ATM

7.1.1

Differentiate between ACAS advisory thresholds and aerodrome separation standards.

2

ICAO Doc 9863

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

7.1.2

Describe the controller responsibility during and following an ACAS RA reported by pilot.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

7.1.3

Respond to pilot notification of actions based on airborne systems warnings.

3

TAWS

Optional content: ACAS, EUROCONTROL ACAS web page

ALL

Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground-based safety nets

ADI (TWR)
ATM

7.2.1

Respond to available ground-based safety nets warnings.

3

Optional content: anti-incursion

ADV

 ADI

Subtopic ATM 7.1 — Airborne safety nets

ADC
ATM

7.1.1

Recognise the independence of ACAS thresholds and ATC separation standards.

2

ICAO Doc 9863

Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets

ALL

ADC
ATM

7.1.2

Describe the controller responsibility during and following an ACAS RA reported by the pilot.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444,

ICAO Doc 9863, Skybrary Safety Nets

ALL

ADC
ATM

7.1.3

Respond to pilot notification of actions based on airborne systems warnings.

3

Optional content: ACAS, Skybrary Safety Nets

ADC

Subtopic ATM 7.2 — Ground-based safety nets

ADC
ATM

7.2.1

Respond to available ground-based safety nets’ warnings.

3

ADC

Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management

ADI (TWR)
ATM

8.1.1

Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation.

3

Optional content: information displayed, strip-marking procedures, electronic information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

8.1.2

Analyse pertinent data on data displays.

4

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

8.1.3

Organise pertinent data on data displays.

4

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

8.1.4

Obtain flight plan information.

3

CPL, FPL, supplementary information

Optional content: RPL, AFIL, etc.

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

8.1.5

Use flight plan information.

3

ALL

Subtopic ATM 8.1 — Data management

ADC
ATM

8.1.1

Update the data display to accurately reflect the traffic situation.

3

Optional content: information displayed, strip-marking procedures, electronic information data displays, actions based on traffic display information, calculation of EETs

ALL

ADC
ATM

8.1.2

Analyse pertinent data on data displays.

4

ALL

ADC
ATM

8.1.3

Organise pertinent data on data displays.

4

ALL

ADC
ATM

8.1.4

Obtain flight plan information.

3

CPL, supplementary information

Optional content: FPL, AFIL, etc.

ALL

ADC
ATM

8.1.5

Use flight plan information.

3

ALL

Subtopic ATM 9.1 — Integrity of the operational environment

ADI (TWR)
ATM

9.1.1

Obtain information concerning the operational environment.

3

Optional content: briefing, notices, local orders, verification of information

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

9.1.2

Ensure the integrity of the operational environment.

4

Optional content: frequency, VOLMET, ATIS, SIGMET, systems’ set-up, integrity of displays

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures

ADI (TWR)
ATM

9.2.1

Check all relevant documentation before managing traffic.

3

Optional content: briefing, letters of agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs

ALL

Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover–takeover

ADI (TWR)
ATM

9.3.1

Transfer information to the relieving controller.

3

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

9.3.2

Obtain information from the controller handing over.

3

ALL

Subtopic ATM 9.1 — Integrity of the operational environment

ADC
ATM

9.1.1

Obtain information concerning the operational environment.

3

Optional content: local/simulator operation manuals, briefing, notices, current flight plan data/information displays, pilot reports, coordination, verification of information

ALL

ADC
ATM

9.1.2

Ensure the integrity of the operational environment.

4

Optional content: frequency, VOLMET, ATIS, SIGMET, systems’ set-up, integrity of displays

ADC

Subtopic ATM 9.2 — Verification of the currency of operational procedures

ADC
ATM

9.2.1

Check all relevant documentation before managing traffic.

3

Optional content: briefing, letters of agreement (LoAs), NOTAMs, AICs

ALL

Subtopic ATM 9.3 — Handover–takeover

ADC
ATM

9.3.1

Transfer information to the relieving controller.

3

ALL

ADC
ATM

9.3.2

Obtain information from the controller handing over.

3

ALL

ADC
ATM

9.3.3

List possible actions to provide a safe position handover–takeover.

1

Optional content: rigour, preparation, overlap time

ALL

ADC
ATM

9.3.4

Explain the consequences of a missed position handover–takeover process.

2

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility for the provision

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.1.1

Explain the responsibility for the provision of an aerodrome control service.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.1.2

Describe the division of responsibility among air traffic control units.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.1.3

Describe the responsibility in regard to military traffic.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.1.4

Describe the responsibility in regard to unmanned free balloons.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.1.5

Appreciate the influence of operational requirements.

3

Optional content: military flying, calibration flights, aerial photography

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Functions of aerodrome control tower

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.2.1

Manage the general functions of aerodrome control.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.2.2

Manage the suspension of VFR operations.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Traffic management process

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.3.1

Ensure that situational awareness is maintained.

4

Information gathering, observation, traffic projection

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.3.2

Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution.

4

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.3.3

Identify potential solutions to achieve a safe and effective flow of aerodrome traffic.

3

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.3.4

Evaluate possible outcomes of different control actions.

5

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.3.5

Select an appropriate plan in time to achieve safe and effective flow of aerodrome traffic.

5

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.3.6

Ensure an adequate priority of actions.

4

ALL

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.3.7

Execute plan in a timely manner.

3

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.3.8

Ensure a safe and efficient outcome is achieved.

4

Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow-up

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Aeronautical ground lights

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.4.1

Select appropriate aeronautical ground lights.

5

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Information to aircraft by aerodrome control tower

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.5.1

Provide information related to the operation of aircraft.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 255/2010

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.5.2

Provide information on aerodrome conditions.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 10.6 — Control of aerodrome traffic

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.6.1

Predict positions of aircraft in the aerodrome traffic and taxi circuits.

4

ICAO Doc 4444

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.6.2

Manage traffic on the manoeuvring area.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
aircraft, vehicles

Optional content: runway inspection

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.6.3

Manage traffic in accordance with a change to operational procedures.

4

Optional content: taxiway closure

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.6.4

Balance the workload against personal capacity.

5

Optional content: replanning, prioritising solutions, denying requests, delaying traffic

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 10.7 — Control of traffic in the traffic circuit

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.7.1

Manage traffic in the traffic circuit.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, meteorological phenomena, geographical knowledge, environmental factors

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.7.2

Manage arriving and departing traffic.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, allocation of the order of priority, meteorological phenomena, wake turbulence, environmental factors

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.7.3

Integrate the serviceability of radio aids in the management of aerodrome traffic.

4

Optional content: UDF, VDF, ILS, NDB, VOR, DME

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.7.4

Integrate surface conditions into the control of aerodrome traffic.

4

Optional content: damp, wet, water patches, flooding, snow, slush, ice, braking action

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.7.5

Integrate information about meteorological phenomena into the control of aerodrome traffic.

4

Optional content: clouds, precipitation, visibility, wind, meteorological hazards

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.7.6

Integrate the information provided by situation displays.

4

Use, advantages, disadvantages

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.7.7

Initiate missed approach.

3

Optional content: obstructed runway

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 10.8 — Runway in use

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.8.1

Select the runway in use.

5

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.8.2

Coordinate runway in use.

4

Optional content: approach control, area control, runway selection, change of runway

ADV ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

10.8.3

Manage traffic in the event of runway-in-use change.

4

Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero

ADV ADI

Subtopic ATM 10.1 — Responsibility for the provision

ADC
ATM

10.1.1

Explain the responsibility for the provision of aerodrome control service.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373,

Regulation (EU) Νο 923/2012

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.1.2

Describe the division of responsibility among air traffic control units.

2

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ALL

ADC
ATM

10.1.3

Describe the responsibility in regard to military traffic.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

Optional content: ICAO Doc 9554

ALL

ADC
ATM

10.1.4

Describe the responsibility in regard to unmanned free balloons.

2

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ALL

ADC
ATM

10.1.5

Appreciate the influence of operational requirements.

3

Optional content: military flying, calibration flights, aerial photography

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.2 — Traffic management process

ADC
ATM

10.2.1

Ensure that situational awareness is maintained.

4

Information gathering, observation, traffic projection

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.2.2

Detect conflicts in time for appropriate resolution.

4

ALL

ADC
ATM

10.2.3

Identify potential solutions to achieve a safe and effective flow of aerodrome traffic.

3

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.2.4

Evaluate possible outcomes of different planning and control actions.

5

ALL

ADC
ATM

10.2.5

Select an appropriate plan in time to achieve safe and effective flow of aerodrome traffic.

5

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.2.6

Ensure the adequate prioritisation of actions.

4

ALL

ADC
ATM

10.2.7

Execute the selected plan in a timely manner.

3

ALL

ADC
ATM

10.2.8

Ensure that a safe and efficient outcome is achieved.

4

Traffic monitoring, adaptability and follow-up

ALL

Subtopic ATM 10.3 — Aeronautical ground lights

ADC
ATM

10.3.1

Select appropriate aeronautical ground lights.

5

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

Subtopic ATM 10.4 — Information to aircraft by the aerodrome control tower

ADC
ATM

10.4.1

Provide information related to the operation of aircraft.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373,
Regulation (EU) No 255/2010

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.4.2

Provide information on aerodrome conditions.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

Subtopic ATM 10.5 — Runway in use

ADC
ATM

10.5.1

Select the runway in use.

5

Regulation (EU) 2017/373,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.5.2

Coordinate the runway in use.

4

Optional content: approach control, area control, runway selection, change of runway

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.5.3

Manage traffic in the event of runway-in-use change.

4

Optional content: Skybrary

ADC

Subtopic ATM 10.6 — Control of aerodrome traffic

ADC
ATM

10.6.1

Predict positions of aircraft in the aerodrome traffic and taxi circuits.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.6.2

Manage traffic on the manoeuvring area.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

Optional content: runway inspection

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.6.3

Manage traffic in accordance with a change to operational procedures.

4

Optional content: taxiway closure

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.6.4

Balance the workload against personal capacity.

5

Optional content: replanning, prioritising solutions, denying requests, delaying traffic

ADC

Subtopic ATM 10.7 — Control of airborne traffic

ADC
ATM

10.7.1

Manage traffic in the traffic circuit.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.7.2

Integrate the change in the serviceability of radio aids in the management of aerodrome traffic.

4

Optional content: limitations, availability and status of ground-based and satellite-based systems

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.7.3

Integrate surface conditions into the control of aerodrome traffic.

4

Optional content: damp, wet, water patches, flooding, snow, slush, ice, braking performance

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.7.4

Integrate information about meteorological phenomena into the control of aerodrome traffic.

4

Optional content: clouds, precipitation, visibility, wind, meteorological hazards

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.7.5

Integrate the information provided by situation displays.

4

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.7.6

Issue missed approach or go-around instruction.

3

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2027/373

Optional content: obstructed runway

ADC

Subtopic ATM 10.8 — Departing traffic

ADC
ATM

10.8.1

Manage departing aircraft.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
Regulation (EU) 2017/373, use of situation displays, allocation of the order of priority, meteorological phenomena, environmental factors, wake turbulence, appropriate departure clearances, SIDs

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.8.2

Integrate departure sequence into the control of aerodrome traffic.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

ADC
ATM

10.8.3

Provide appropriate information to departing traffic.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373
Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, use of situation displays, wake turbulence

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ADC

Subtopic ATM 10.9 — Arriving traffic

ADC

ATM

10.9.1

Manage arriving aircraft.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373,

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, use of situation displays, allocation of the order of priority, meteorological phenomena, environmental factors, wake turbulence

Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444

ADC

ADC

ATM

10.9.2

Integrate the approach sequence into the control of aerodrome traffic.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADC

ADC

ATM

10.9.3

Integrate aircraft on visual approach into the aerodrome traffic.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADC

ADC

ATM

10.9.4

Integrate aircraft on missed approach into the aerodrome traffic.

4

ADC

ADC

ATM

10.9.5

Integrate aircraft performing circling approach into the aerodrome traffic.

4

ICAO Doc 8168 Volume II

ADC

ADC

ATM

10.9.6

Provide appropriate information to arriving aircraft.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADC

Subtopic ATM 10.10 — Special VFR (SVFR) operations

ADC

ATM

10.10.1

Manage the suspension of VFR operations.

4

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

ADC

ATM

10.10.1

Manage SVFR traffic.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

Subtopic ATM 10.11 — Low-visibility operations

ADC

ATM

10.11.1

Describe the procedures for low-visibility operations.

3

Regulation (EU) 2017/373

ADC

Subtopic ATM 10.12 — Aerodrome control service with advanced system support

ADC

ATM

10.12.1

Appreciate the impact of advanced systems on the provision of aerodrome control service.

Optional content: surface manager (SMAN), departure manager (DMAN), automated conflict/incursion tools, alarms and resolution advisory tools, automated assistance for surface movement planning and routing, enhanced vision technology in low visibility for controllers

ADC

Subtopic ATM 11.1 — Low-visibility operations and special VFR

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.1.1

Manage SVFR traffic.

4

Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
ICAO Doc 4444

ADV

ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.1.2

Describe the procedures for low-visibility operations.

2

ICAO Doc 4444

ADI

Subtopic ATM 11.2 — Departing traffic

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.2.1

Manage control of departing aircraft.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, use of situation displays, wake turbulence, appropriate departure clearances, SIDs

ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.2.2

Integrate departure sequence into the control of aerodrome traffic.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.2.3

Provide appropriate information to departing traffic.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, use of situation displays, wake turbulence

ADI

Subtopic ATM 11.3 — Arriving traffic

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.3.1

Manage control of arriving aircraft.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012,
wake turbulence

ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.3.2

Integrate the approach sequence into the control of aerodrome traffic.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.3.3

Integrate aircraft on visual approach into the aerodrome traffic.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.3.4

Integrate aircraft on missed approach into the aerodrome traffic.

4

Use of air traffic monitors

ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.3.5

Integrate aircraft performing circling approach into the aerodrome traffic.

4

ICAO Doc 8168 Volume II

ADI

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.3.6

Provide appropriate information to arriving aircraft.

4

ICAO Doc 4444,
Regulation (EU) No 923/2012

ADI

Subtopic ATM 11.4 — Aerodrome control service with advanced system support

ADI (TWR)
ATM

11.4.1

Appreciate the impact of advanced systems on the provision of aerodrome control service.

3

Optional content: surface manager (SMAN), departure manager (DMAN), automated conflicts/incursions tools, alarms and resolution advisory tools, automated assistance for surface movement planning and routing, enhanced vision technology in low visibility for controllers

ADI