Student Controller (S1) - Clearance Delivery and Ground
Below are the required competencies that must be met for a controller seeking the Student 1 (S1) rating.
General Documents Overview
- New Controller Orientation Guide
- Regulations and Policies
- Training Procedure
General Control Procedures
- Pre-Control Setup and Configuration
- Configuration of sector file and appropriate overlays.
- Setup and selection of proper communications frequencies.
- Selection and activation of controller information, including ATIS setup.
- Network Procedures
- Uses appropriate callsign and credentials.
- Position Relief Briefing
- If relieving a previous controller, properly conducts the position relief briefing to receive all critical information for the current traffic situation.
- If no previous controller is online, student will explain the procedure he/she would use.
- Coordination / Handoff Procedures
- Follows the ZNY signing on and signing off procedures.
- Coordinates with appropriate controllers as needed and hands off aircraft to adjacent positions when appropriate.
Flight Plan Procedures
- Flight Plan Amendments
- Consistently evaluates flight paths for accuracy and applicability.
- Properly corrects flight plan errors using appropriate key commands or user interface.
- Understands initial altitude assignments and can explain the difference between "maintain," "climb via SID," and when to use either
- Utilizes and understands the CRAFT acronym for all clearances
- Exhibits appropriate coordination procedures as needed.
- Preferred and Non-Standard Routing Procedures
- Understands appropriate use of the Preferred Use Database (PRD)
- Attempts whenever possible to ensure the aircraft is on the correct preferred routing to its destination.
- Provides preferred routing information for aircraft that do not have one filed.
- Utilizes the common amendments table as necessary
- Standard Instrument Departure (SID) Assignment
- Accurately assigns proper SIDs or departure procedure as defined in local SOP
- Assists the pilot in identifying and providing the appropriate departure procedure for their aircraft capability.
- Understands interaction between departure procedure and overlying airspace
Clearance Delivery Procedures
- VFR and IFR Clearance Procedures
- Demonstrates knowledge of difference between VFR and IFR clearances.
- Demonstrates knowledge of proper VFR clearances.
- Clearance Issuance
- Issues clearance to aircraft in correct phraseology.
- Ensures correct readback by aircraft before proceeding.
- Departure Information
- In compliance with facility procedures, the controller will issue appropriate departure information (weather/runways in use/etc).
Ground Control Procedures
- Movement and Non-Movement Areas
- Demonstrates knowledge of the difference between the two areas.
- Correctly identifies each area at the airport controlling.
- Taxi and Ground Movement Operations
- Correctly sequences aircraft to runway.
- Demonstrates appropriate use of valid progressive taxi instructions.
- Demonstrates use of correct phraseology.
- Identifies and appropriately deals with potential taxiway conflicts or runway incursions.
- Helicopter Taxi Operations
- Understands difference between Air Taxi and Hover Taxi.
- Keeps aircraft clear of helicopter taxi path.
Human Factors
- Professionalism
- At all times while connected to the VATSIM network, the student will demonstrate a professional attitude towards the examining instructor and all members of the control team and staff.
- Appropriate Behavior
- The student understands the expected behavior while controlling and while observing and demonstrates this behavior at all times.
- Courteous Attitude
- The student shall at all times, regardless of situation or incident, maintain a courteous attitude towards all pilots and controllers.
- Providing New Pilot Help
- The student shall, based on current traffic volume, provide assistance to new pilots who are confused with operation on the network or operation of their aircraft to perform the required maneuver as instructed by ATC