AMCAcceptable means of compliance
AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1)Composition of initial training – Basic training
SUBJECT 9: PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT The subject objective is: Learners shall recognise the need for close cooperation with other parties concerning ATM operations and aspects of environmental protection. [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC PENB 1 — FAMILIARISATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic PENB 1.1 — ATS and aerodrome facilities | |||
| BASIC PENB 1.1.1 | Recognise civil and military ATS facilities. | 1 | Optional content: TWR, APP, ACC, AIS, RCC, Air Defence Unit |
| BASIC PENB 1.1.2 | Recognise airport facilities and local operators. | 1 | Optional content: firefighting and emergency services, airline operations |
| TOPIC PENB 2 — AIRSPACE USERS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic PENB 2.1 — Civil aviation | |||
| BASIC PENB 2.1.1 | Describe airspace usage by civil aircraft. | 2 | Optional content: commercial flying, recreational flying, RPAS, gliders, balloons, calibration flights, aerial photography, skydiving |
| Subtopic PENB 2.2 — Military | |||
| BASIC PENB 2.2.1 | Describe airspace usage by the military. | 2 | Airspace reservations, training, interception, in-flight refuelling, RPAS Optional content: low-level flying, test flights, special military operations |
| Subtopic PENB 2.3 — Expectations and requirements of pilots | |||
| BASIC PENB 2.3.1 | Recognise the expectations and requirements of pilots. | 1 | |
| BASIC PENB 2.3.2 | State the use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by aircraft operators. | 1 | |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC PENB 2 — AIRSPACE USERS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic PENB 2.1 — Civil aviation | |||
| BASIC PENB 2.1.1 | Describe airspace usage by civil aircraft. | 2 | Optional content: commercial flying, recreational flying, RPAS, gliders, balloons, calibration flights, aerial photography, skydiving |
| Subtopic PENB 2.2 — Military aviation | |||
| BASIC PENB 2.2.1 | Describe airspace usage by military aircraft. | 2 | Airspace reservations, training, interception, in-flight refuelling, RPAS Optional content: low-level flying, test flights, special military operations |
| Subtopic PENB 2.3 — Pilot expectations and requirements | |||
| BASIC PENB 2.3.1 | Recognise pilots’ expectations and requirements. | 1 | |
| BASIC PENB 2.3.2 | State the use of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by aircraft operators. | 1 | |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
| TOPIC PENB 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic PENB 3.1 — Customer relations | |||
| BASIC PENB 3.1.1 | State the role of ATC as a service provider. | 1 | |
| BASIC PENB 3.1.2 | Recognise the means by which ATC is funded. | 1 | |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R R]
| TOPIC PENB 3 — CUSTOMER RELATIONS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic PENB 3.1 — ATS as a service provider | |||
| BASIC PENB 3.1.1 | State the role of ATS as a service provider. | 1 | Optional content: Skybrary — Air Traffic Service |
| BASIC PENB 3.1.2 | Recognise the means by which ATS providers are funded. | 1 | |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
| TOPIC PENB 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic PENB 4.1 — Environmental protection | |||
| BASIC PENB 4.1.1 | Describe the impact aviation has on the environment. | 2 | Noise, air quality, climate change, third-party risks |
| BASIC PENB 4.1.2 | Explain the role of ATC in the concept of sustainable development. | 2 | Optional content: ICAO Annex 16 |
| BASIC PENB 4.1.3 | State how to measure, monitor and mitigate the impact aviation has on the environment. | 1 | Optional content: EU ETS, SES initiative, EUROCONTROL role, continuous descent operations (CDOs), continuous climb operations (CCO), collaborative environmental management (CEM) |
[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]
| TOPIC PENB 4 — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Subtopic PENB 4.1 — Environmental protection | |||
| BASIC PENB 4.1.1 | Describe the impact aviation has on the environment. | 2 | Noise, air quality, climate change, third-party risks |
| BASIC PENB 4.1.2 | Explain the role of ATS in the concept of sustainable development. | 2 | Optional content: ICAO Annex 16 |
| BASIC PENB 4.1.3 | State how the impact of aviation on the environment can be mitigated by ANSPs. | 1 | Optional content: EU ETS, SES initiative, EUROCONTROL role, continuous descent operations (CDOs), continuous climb operations (CCO), collaborative environmental management (CEM), noise-abatement procedures |
[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]
AMC · AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) — Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ED Decision 2023/011/R · ATCO Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024