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Standard Operating Procedures

1. WHY
   This policy defines the training standard required by all controllers who wish to log on to any position in the Indian FIR.

2. WHO
   The Maintenance/Update responsibility for this policy lies with the Training Management Centre (TMC). This policy has been approved by IVAO-INDIA hqrs for training purposes and was drafted by Rohit Dalaya and Karan Malik on 01-08-2011. All recommendations/modification for updates to this policy should be sent to the TMC for review and approval.

3. TO WHOM
   This policy covers all controllers who wish to control in Indian FIR’s.

4. FROM WHERE
   Training, knowledge and then experience, it’s a 3 tier process. Essential training is the first basic step required for good and safe handling of traffic.

5. REQUIREMENTS
   Training is like climbing up a ladder. It’s a multi-step process to achieve the maximum. All wishing to control in Indian FIR are advised to follow these steps to ensure adequate training.
   1. Join the training program at our training and management centre .
   2. Understand how the ATC system works:
   • Read throughly the SOP and take the basic level exam with marks of at least 80% which is available after logging in at our Training management centre or click here.
   • After the exam you will be able to access the training request system where you may request for training.
   3. Start the 2 training sessions with your trainer where functions of the radar client IVAC will be discussed.
   4. Review the clearance delivery and ground procedures located in the training material section on our website.
   5. Complement these by reading the local procedures for the airport of interest and take the clr del exam at the training centre.
   6. Log onto the network as an observer and listen to other controllers. This is the best way to become familiar with phraseology, general and local procedures.
   7. Request for your first on the job training (OJT 1) and control aircrafts for the very first time with the help of your trainer.
   8. You are now checked off to control on your own. Gain some experience and when you feel you are ready, request for your final OJT 2.
   9. Complete the radar client exam with scores of above 80%.
   10. Plug into any position in the Indian Division for which you are qualified and checked off by the ATC examiner.

   To maintain a high quality of ATC service in the IN division, ATC positions will be monitored by TMC instructors and if required, will brief the controller on what to improve in order to retain or advance his current rating.