REQUIREMENTS
General: All air traffic controllers start at the ATC Applicant level (AS1). After logging in for 10 hours you automatically get promoted to ATC Trainee position (AS2).Once you reach 25 hours you get promoted to Advanced ATC Trainee (AS3). After which you have to pass the IVAC theory exam before you can advance further. This exam is available on request from IVAO Hqrs on your details page. Contact the Training Department to begin your training to help you pass the exams here.
Airspace: The Indian FIR’s are divided into 5 major airspaces. All airspace from ground upto unlimited lies within them. For distinction between the boundaries refer to the area chart here.
Voice Control: Teamspeak is the official endorsed program by IVAO. All controllers are requested to make use of this software for speedy flow of traffic and realism. Download the software here.
Logging In/Off: Before logging on to any position in the FIR , check on IVAE whether the intended position is vacant and not taken by another controller. Once logged on make sure you stay for at least 30mins, this is mandatory as per IVAO rules. Do not forget to check the FRA to make sure you have the required level to man the position. Set up your ATIS, use correct Frequency, keep squawk codes and all relevant charts handy to complement the position.
Before Logging off, make an announcement on the ATC tab in the COMMbox and in addition inform all traffic under your control about it.
If you have another controller who intends to take your position, give him a short brief on chat/voice about the traffic or anything you think would be of importance to him to take control effectively. Also check the position change briefing for details.
Facility Rating Assignment (FRA): The minimum experience required in terms of knowledge and ATC hours logged on is defined by FRA. It is stated in term of your ATC rating e.g. AS1, AS2, AS3, ADC etc.
The purpose of this is to provide the best quality ATC services in the division. Newbie’s should not be discouraged by this but should aim to reach the highest rating level possible.
ATIS: The IVAC program generates an automatic ATIS for your position from the information you provide. Make sure you activate it after checking its correct contents. Standard text to be put in the remarks column is as follows...
CLR DEL: State If charts on board.
GND: Gate Holding in force expect delay (if required or nothing)
TWR: Departure frequency...
APP: Speed restrictions in force
CTR: State FL and squawk on initial contact