ATCO.C.030 Synthetic training device instructor (STDI) privileges

• Regulation (EU) 2023/893 found in: Air Traffic Controllers Licensing and Certification (2015/340) Part-ATCO (Jun 2024)

ATCO.C.030 Synthetic training device instructor (STDI) privileges Regulation (EU) 2023/893 (a)       Holders of an STDI endorsement are authorised to provide practical training on synthetic training devices: (1)       for subjects of practical nature during initial training; (2)       for unit training other than OJT; and (3)       for continuation training. Where the STDI is providing pre-OJT, he/she shall hold or have held the relevant unit endorsement. (b)       Holders of an STDI endorsement shall only exercise the privileges of the endorsement if they have: (1)       at least two years' experience in the rating they will instruct in; (2)       demonstrated knowledge of current operational practices; (3)       practised instructional techniques in those procedures in which it is intended to provide instruction. (c)       Notwithstanding point (b)(1) (1)       for the purpose of basic training any rating held is appropriate; (2)       for the purpose of rating training, training may be provided for specific and selected operational tasks by an STDI holding a rating that is relevant for that specific and selected operational task. [applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340] (a)       Holders of an STDI endorsement are authorised to provide practical training on synthetic training devices: (1)       for subjects of practical nature during initial training; (2)       for unit training other than OJT; and (3)       for continuation training. Where the STDI is providing pre-OJT, he or she shall hold or have held the relevant unit endorsement. (b)       Holders of an STDI endorsement shall only exercise the privileges of the endorsement if they have: (1)       at least 2 years’ experience in the rating they will instruct in; (2)       demonstrated knowledge of current operational practices; (3)       practised instructional techniques in those procedures in which instruction is provided. (c)       As an exception to point (b)(1), (1)       the period of 2 years may be shortened to not less than 1 year by the competent authority when requested by the training organisation; (2)       for the purpose of basic training, any rating held is appropriate; (3)       for the purpose of rating training, training may be provided for specific and selected operational tasks by an STDI holding a rating that is relevant for that specific and selected operational task. *[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]*