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COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2015/340

INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT · Air Traffic Controllers' Licensing and Certification · Regulation (EU) 2015/340

  1. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) Composition of initial training

    GENERAL 1. Structure of the basic and rating training syllabi (a) The basic and rating training syllabi have been structured as follows:

  2. AMC2 ATCO.D.010(a) Composition of initial training

    LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS For the purposes of: AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training — BASIC TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING…

  3. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training

    BASIC TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are contained in AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a).

  4. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training – Basic training

    SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE The subject objective is:

  5. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training – Basic training

    SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW The subject objective is: Learners shall apply the regulations governing the rules of the air, airspace and flight planning and…

  6. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training

    SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT The subject objective is: Learners shall describe the basic principles of air traffic management and apply basic…

  7. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training – Basic training

    SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY The subject objective is: Learners shall describe how meteorology affects ATS operations and aircraft performance, and apply…

  8. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training – Basic training

    SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION The subject objective is: Learners shall explain the basic principles of navigation and use this knowledge in ATS operations.

  9. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training – Basic training

    SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT The subject objective is: Learners shall describe the basic principles of the theory of flight and aircraft characteristics and how…

  10. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training – Basic training

    SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS The subject objective is: Learners shall characterise factors which affect personal and team performance.

  11. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training – Basic training

    SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS The subject objective is: Learners shall explain the basic working principles of equipment that is generally used in ATC…

  12. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training – Basic training

    SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT The subject objective is:

  13. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training

    AERODROME CONTROL VISUAL RATING (ADV) TRAINING — SUBJECT OBJECTIVES AND TRAINING OBJECTIVES (a) The general principles that apply to this AMC are…

  14. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control visual rating (ADV) training

    SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE The subject objective is:

  15. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control visual rating (ADV) training

    SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting…

  16. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control visual rating (ADV) training

    SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services.

  17. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control visual rating (ADV) training

    SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the…

  18. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control visual rating (ADV) training

    SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic.

  19. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control visual rating (ADV) training

    SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT The subject objective is: Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS.

  20. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control visual rating (ADV) training

    SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge and analyse factors which…

  21. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control visual rating (ADV) training

    SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS The subject objective is: Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of…

  22. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control visual rating (ADV) training

    SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT The subject objective is:

  23. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control visual rating (ADV) training

    SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS The subject objective is:

  24. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control visual rating (ADV) training

    SUBJECT 11: AERODROMES The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise and understand the design and layout of aerodromes.

  25. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) Composition of initial training

    [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED…

  26. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control rating (ADC) training

    SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE The subject objective is:

  27. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control rating (ADC) training

    SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting…

  28. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control rating (ADC) training

    SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services.

  29. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control rating (ADC) training

    SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the…

  30. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control rating (ADC) training

    SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic.

  31. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control rating (ADC) training

    SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT The subject objective is: Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS.

  32. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control rating (ADC) training

    SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge and analyse factors which…

  33. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control rating (ADC) training

    SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS The subject objective is: Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of…

  34. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control rating (ADC) training

    SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT The subject objective is:

  35. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control rating (ADC) training

    SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS The subject objective is:

  36. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training – Aerodrome control rating (ADC) training

    SUBJECT 11: AERODROMES The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise and understand the design and layout of aerodromes.

  37. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training

    [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) Composition of initial training [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED…

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

    SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE The subject objective is:

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

    SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting…

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

    SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services.

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

    SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the…

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

    SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic.

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

    SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT The subject objective is: Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS.

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

    SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge and analyse factors which…

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

    SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS The subject objective is: Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of…

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

    SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT The subject objective is:

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

    SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS The subject objective is:

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

    SUBJECT 11: AERODROMES The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise and understand the design and layout of aerodromes.

  49. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training

    [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED…

  50. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training – Area control procedural rating (ACP) training

    SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE The subject objective is:

  51. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training – Area control procedural rating (ACP) training

    SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting…

  52. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training – Area control procedural rating (ACP) training

    SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services.

  53. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training – Area control procedural rating (ACP) training

    SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the…

  54. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training – Area control procedural rating (ACP) training

    SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic.

  55. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training – Area control procedural rating (ACP) training

    SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT The subject objective is: Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS.

  56. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training – Area control procedural rating (ACP) training

    SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge and analyse factors which…

  57. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training – Area control procedural rating (ACP) training

    SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS The subject objective is: Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of…

  58. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training – Area control procedural rating (ACP) training

    SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT The subject objective is:

  59. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training – Area control procedural rating (ACP) training

    SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS The subject objective is:

  60. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training

    [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED…

  61. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training – Approach control surveillance rating (APS) training

    SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE The subject objective is:

  62. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training – Approach control surveillance rating (APS) training

    SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting…

  63. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training – Approach control surveillance rating (APS) training

    SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services.

  64. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training – Approach control surveillance rating (APS) training

    SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the…

  65. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training – Approach control surveillance rating (APS) training

    SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic.

  66. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training – Approach control surveillance rating (APS) training

    SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT The subject objective is: Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS.

  67. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training – Approach control surveillance rating (APS) training

    SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge and analyse factors which…

  68. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training – Approach control surveillance rating (APS) training

    SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS The subject objective is: Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of…

  69. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training – Approach control surveillance rating (APS) training

    SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT The subject objective is:

  70. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training – Approach control surveillance rating (APS) training

    SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS The subject objective is:

  71. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training – Approach control surveillance rating (APS) training

    SUBJECT 11: AERODROMES The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise and understand the design and layout of aerodromes.

  72. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(vi) Composition of initial training

    [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R] AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training [applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED…

  73. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training – Area control surveillance rating (ACS) training

    SUBJECT 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE The subject objective is:

  74. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training – Area control surveillance rating (ACS) training

    SUBJECT 2: AVIATION LAW The subject objective is: Learners shall know, understand and apply the Rules of the Air and the Regulations regarding reporting…

  75. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training – Area control surveillance rating (ACS) training

    SUBJECT 3: AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT The subject objective is: Learners shall manage air traffic to ensure safe, orderly and expeditious services.

  76. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training – Area control surveillance rating (ACS) training

    SUBJECT 4: METEOROLOGY The subject objective is: Learners shall acquire, decode and make proper use of meteorological information relevant to the…

  77. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training – Area control surveillance rating (ACS) training

    SUBJECT 5: NAVIGATION The subject objective is: Learners shall analyse all navigational aspects in order to organise the traffic.

  78. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training – Area control surveillance rating (ACS) training

    SUBJECT 6: AIRCRAFT The subject objective is: Learners shall assess and integrate aircraft performance in the provision of ATS.

  79. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training – Area control surveillance rating (ACS) training

    SUBJECT 7: HUMAN FACTORS The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the necessity to constantly extend their knowledge and analyse factors which…

  80. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training – Area control surveillance rating (ACS) training

    SUBJECT 8: EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS The subject objective is: Learners shall integrate knowledge and understanding of the basic working principles of…

  81. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training – Area control surveillance rating (ACS) training

    SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT The subject objective is:

  82. AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training – Area control surveillance rating (ACS) training

    SUBJECT 10: ABNORMAL AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS The subject objective is:

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