What should air traffic control trainees be able to decode regarding maps and charts?

Trainees should be able to decode symbols and information displayed on aeronautical maps and charts.

What navigation applications are used in approach and terminal environments?

Navigation applications used include Approach-RNP APCH/ RNP AR APCH, Terminal-RNAV-1 RNP 1 with RF, rotorcraft option RNP 0.3

What are SIDs and STARs in the context of instrument departures and arrivals?

SIDs are Standard Instrument Departures, and STARs are Standard Terminal Arrival Routes. Trainees should be able to describe relevant SIDs and STARs.

What should air traffic controllers be able to do in the event of a change in the operational status of navigational systems?

Air traffic controllers should be able to manage traffic in case of a change in the operational status of navigational systems.

What is the role of satellite-based systems in approach operations?

Trainees should be able to state the different applications of satellite-based systems relevant for approach operations, such as RNP APCH, RNP AR APCH, SBAS, and GBAS.

What is the applicability date of ED Decision 2023/011/R regarding air traffic controller training?

The applicability date is from 4 August 2024.

What is the concept of a stabilized approach in aviation?

The document specifies that trainees should be able to describe the concept of stabilised approach.

What should air traffic controllers be able to describe regarding instrument approach procedures?

Air traffic controllers should be able to describe the types and phases of instrument approach procedures.

AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) Composition of initial training - Approach control procedural rating (APP) training

Q: What regulations cover performance-based navigation?

Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 lays down airspace usage requirements and operating procedures concerning performance-based navigation.

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ED Decision 2023/011/R

SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION

The subject objective is:

Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic.

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC NAV 1 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS
Subtopic NAV 1.1 — Maps and charts
APP NAV 1.1.1	Decode symbols and information displayed on aeronautical maps and charts.	3	Instrument approach charts, SID & STAR charts, aerodrome charts Optional content: visual approach charts, military maps and charts	ADI APP APS
APP NAV 1.1.2	Use relevant maps and charts.	3		APP ACP APS ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC NAV 1 — MAPS AND AERONAUTICAL CHARTS
Subtopic NAV 1.1 — Maps and charts
APP NAV 1.1.1	Decode symbols and information displayed on aeronautical maps and charts.	3	Instrument approach charts, SID & STAR charts, aerodrome charts Optional content: visual approach charts, military maps and charts	ADC APP APS
APP NAV 1.1.2	Use relevant maps and charts.	3		ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION
Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems
APP NAV 2.1.1	Manage traffic in case of change in the operational status of navigational systems.	4	Optional content: limitations, availability and status of ground-based and satellite-based systems	APP ACP APS ACS
APP NAV 2.1.2	Appreciate the effect of a change in the operational status of navigational systems.	3	Optional content: precision, limitations, status, degraded procedures	ALL
Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach
APP NAV 2.2.1	Describe the concept of stabilised approach.	2	Optional content: https://www.skybrary.aero	ADV ADI APP APS
APP NAV 2.2.2	Appreciate the effect of late change of runway-in-use or type of approach for landing aircraft.	3	Cockpit workload Optional content: impact on vertical profile (CDO), FMS management, crew procedure briefing, missed approach, loss of situational awareness, etc.	APP APS
APP NAV 2.2.3	Appreciate controller actions that may contribute to unstabilised approach.	3	Delayed descent	APP
Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals
APP NAV 2.3.1	Describe relevant SIDs and STARs.	2		ADI APP APS
APP NAV 2.3.2	Describe the types and phases of instrument approach procedures.	2		APP APS
APP NAV 2.3.3	Describe the relevant minima applicable for a precision/non-precision and visual approach.	2	Optional content: Type A/B operations, CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, RNP AR APCH minima	ADI APP APS
Subtopic NAV 2.4 — Navigational assistance
APP NAV 2.4.1	Evaluate the necessary information to be provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance.	5	Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome, track, heading, distance, aerodrome information, any other navigational assistance relevant at the time	APP ACP APS ACS
Subtopic NAV 2.5 — Satellite-based systems
APP NAV 2.5.1	State the different applications of satellite-based systems relevant for approach operations.	1	RNP APCH, RNP AR APCH, SBAS, GBAS Optional content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, RNP minima, precision approach	APP APS
Subtopic NAV 2.6 — PBN applications
APP NAV 2.6.1	State the navigation applications used in approach and terminal environments.	1	Approach-RNP APCH/ RNP AR APCH, Terminal-RNAV-1 RNP 1 with RF, rotorcraft option RNP 0.3 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613, Regulation (EU) 716/2014[80], Regulation (EU) 2018/1048[81]	APP APS
APP NAV 2.6.2	Explain the principles and designation of navigation specifications in use.	2	Performance, functionality, sensors Optional content: aircrew and controller requirements, accuracy requirements, integrity and continuity	APP ACP APS ACS
APP NAV 2.6.3	State future PBN developments.	1	A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO	ADI APP ACP APS ACS

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC NAV 2 — INSTRUMENT NAVIGATION
Subtopic NAV 2.1 — Navigational systems
APP NAV 2.1.1	Manage traffic in case of change in the operational status of navigational systems.	4	Optional content: limitations, availability and status of ground-based and satellite-based systems	APP ACP APS ACS
APP NAV 2.1.2	Appreciate the effect of a change in the operational status of navigational systems.	3	Optional content: precision, limitations, status, degraded procedures	ALL
Subtopic NAV 2.2 — Stabilised approach
APP NAV 2.2.1	Describe the concept of stabilised approach.	2	Optional content: Skybrary	ADC APP APS
APP NAV 2.2.2	Appreciate the effect of late change of runway-in-use or type of approach for landing aircraft.	3	Cockpit workload Optional content: impact on vertical profile (CDO), FMS management, crew procedure briefing, missed approach, loss of situational awareness, etc.	APP APS
APP NAV 2.2.3	Appreciate controller actions that may contribute to unstabilised approach.	3	Delayed descent	APP
Subtopic NAV 2.3 — Instrument departures and arrivals
APP NAV 2.3.1	Describe relevant SIDs and STARs.	2		APP APS
APP NAV 2.3.2	Describe the types and phases of instrument approach procedures.	2	Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Annex 6	APP APS
APP NAV 2.3.3	Describe the relevant minima applicable for a precision/non-precision and visual approach.	2	Optional content: Type A/B operations, CAT I/II/III criteria, LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, RNP AR APCH minima	ADC APP APS
Subtopic NAV 2.4 — Navigational assistance
APP NAV 2.4.1	Evaluate the necessary information to be provided to pilots in need of navigational assistance.	5	Optional content: nearest most suitable aerodrome, track, heading, distance, aerodrome information, any other navigational assistance relevant at the time	APP ACP APS ACS
Subtopic NAV 2.5 — Satellite-based systems
APP NAV 2.5.1	State the different applications of satellite-based systems relevant for approach operations.	1	RNP APCH, RNP AR APCH, SBAS, GBAS Optional content: LNAV, LNAV/VNAV, LPV, RNP minima, precision approach	APP APS
Subtopic NAV 2.6 — PBN applications
APP NAV 2.6.1	State the navigation applications used in approach and terminal environments.	1	Approach-RNP APCH/ RNP AR APCH, Terminal-RNAV-1 RNP 1 with RF, rotorcraft option RNP 0.3 Optional content: ICAO Doc 9613, Regulation (EU) No 716/2014^{^[82]}, Regulation (EU) 2018/1048^{^[83]}	APP APS
APP NAV 2.6.2	Explain the principles and designation of navigation specifications in use.	2	Performance, functionality, sensors Optional content: aircrew and controller requirements, accuracy requirements, integrity and continuity	APP ACP APS ACS
APP NAV 2.6.3	Describe the differences in turn performance.	2	Optional content: fly-by, fly-over, RF, ICAO Doc 4444	APP APS
APP NAV 2.6.4	State future PBN developments.	1	A-RNP, RNP (AR) DEP Optional content: RNP 3D, VNAV, 4D, TBO	ALL

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

[80] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 716/2014 of 27 June 2014 on the establishment of the Pilot Common Project supporting the implementation of the European Air Traffic Management Master Plan (OJ L 190, 28.6.2014, p. 19).

[81] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 of 18 July 2018 laying down airspace usage requirements and operating procedures concerning performance-based navigation (OJ L 189, 26.7.2018, p. 3).

[82] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 716/2014 of 27 June 2014 on the establishment of the Pilot Common Project supporting the implementation of the European Air Traffic Management Master Plan (OJ L 190, 28.6.2014, p. 19).

[83] Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2018/1048 of 18 July 2018 laying down airspace usage requirements and operating procedures concerning performance-based navigation (OJ L 189, 26.7.2018, p. 3).

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Source-Title: AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) Composition of initial training - Approach control procedural rating (APP) training View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-15267 Compare versions

Domain: Air traffic controllers

Applicabilitydate: 4 August, 2024

Entryintoforcedate: 5 September, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/011/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ATCO

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR