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

INITIAL TRAINING CONTENT · Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · EAR revision 14 Jun 2024

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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 operational procedures. [applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATMB 1 — AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Subtopic ATMB 1.1 — Application of units of measurement
BASIC ATMB 1.1.1Apply the units of measurement appropriate to ATM.3
Subtopic ATMB 1.2 — Air traffic control (ATC) service
BASIC ATMB 1.2.1Define ATC service.1Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
BASIC ATMB 1.2.2Explain the division of the ATC service.2Regulation (EC) No 549/2004, ICAO Annex 11
BASIC ATMB 1.2.3Explain the responsibility for the provision of the ATC service.2ICAO Annex 11
BASIC ATMB 1.2.4Differentiate between the different methods of providing ATC services.2Aerodrome, surveillance, procedural
Subtopic ATMB 1.3 — Flight information service (FIS)
BASIC ATMB 1.3.1Define FIS.1Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
BASIC ATMB 1.3.2Describe the scope of the FIS.2Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
BASIC ATMB 1.3.3Explain the responsibility for the provision of the FIS.2Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 4444
BASIC ATMB 1.3.4State the methods of transmitting information.1Optional content: RTF, data link, ATIS, VOLMET, etc.
BASIC ATMB 1.3.5List the content of ATIS and VOLMET.1Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex 3 Optional content: meteorological data obtained by data link
BASIC ATMB 1.3.6Issue information to aircraft.3Optional content: SIGMET, serviceability of navaids, weather, flight safety information, essential traffic, essential local traffic, information related to aerodrome conditions, etc.
Subtopic ATMB 1.4 — Alerting service
BASIC ATMB 1.4.1Define ALRS.1Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
BASIC ATMB 1.4.2Describe the scope of the ALRS.2Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex 11
BASIC ATMB 1.4.3Explain the responsibility for the provision of the ALRS.2ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
BASIC ATMB 1.4.4Differentiate between the phases of emergency.2Uncertainty, alert, distress
BASIC ATMB 1.4.5Describe the organisation of an ALRS.2Responsibilities, local organisation
BASIC ATMB 1.4.6Describe the cooperation between units providing the alerting services and the SAR units.2
BASIC ATMB 1.4.7Differentiate between distress and urgency signals.2Mayday, Pan Pan, Pan Pan Medical Optional content: visual signals, etc.
Subtopic ATMB 1.5 — Air traffic advisory service
BASIC ATMB 1.5.1Define air traffic advisory service.1Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
BASIC ATMB 1.5.2Describe the scope of the air traffic advisory service.2Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 4444
BASIC ATMB 1.5.3Explain the responsibility for the provision of the air traffic advisory service.2Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 4444
BASIC ATMB 1.5.4State to which flights air traffic advisory service shall be provided.1ICAO Doc 4444
Subtopic ATMB 1.6 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management
BASIC ATMB 1.6.1Define ATFM.1Regulation (EC) No 549/2004
BASIC ATMB 1.6.2State the scope of capacity management.1Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, Regulation (EU) 2019/123, ICAO Doc 4444
BASIC ATMB 1.6.3Describe the scope of air traffic flow capacity management (ATFCM).2Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, Regulation (EU) No 2019/123, ICAO Doc 4444, EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual
BASIC ATMB 1.6.4Explain the responsibility for the provision of ATFCM.2Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, Regulation (EU) No 2019/123, ICAO Doc 4444, EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual
BASIC ATMB 1.6.5Explain the methods of providing ATFCM.2Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, Regulation (EU) No 2019/123, ICAO Doc 4444, EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual
Subtopic ATMB 1.7 — Airspace management (ASM)
BASIC ATMB 1.7.1Define ASM.1Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 Optional content: Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005
BASIC ATMB 1.7.2Describe the scope of ASM.2Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005 Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of the FUA
BASIC ATMB 1.7.3Explain the responsibility for the provision of ASM.2Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of the FUA
BASIC ATMB 1.7.4Explain the methods of managing airspace.2Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005 Optional content: Flexible use of airspace, airspace design, CDRs, TSAs

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATMB 1 — AIR TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
Subtopic ATMB 1.1 — Application of units of measurement
BASIC ATMB 1.1.1Apply the units of measurement appropriate to ATM.3
Subtopic ATMB 1.2 — Air traffic control (ATC) service
BASIC ATMB 1.2.1Define ATC service.1Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
BASIC ATMB 1.2.2Explain the division of ATC service.2Regulation (EC) No 549/2004, Regulation (EU) 2017/373
BASIC ATMB 1.2.3Explain the responsibility for the provision of ATC service.2Regulation (EU) 2017/373
BASIC ATMB 1.2.4Differentiate between the different methods of providing ATC services.2Aerodrome, surveillance, procedural
Subtopic ATMB 1.3 — Flight information service (FIS)
BASIC ATMB 1.3.1Define FIS.1Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
BASIC ATMB 1.3.2Describe the scope of FIS.2Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
BASIC ATMB 1.3.3Explain the responsibility for the provision of FIS.2Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373
BASIC ATMB 1.3.4State the methods of transmitting information.1RTF, data link, ATIS, VOLMET
BASIC ATMB 1.3.5List the content of ATIS and VOLMET.1Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: meteorological data obtained by data link, ICAO Annex 3
BASIC ATMB 1.3.6Issue information to aircraft.3Optional content: SIGMET, serviceability of navaids, weather, flight safety information, essential traffic, essential local traffic, information related to aerodrome conditions, etc.
Subtopic ATMB 1.4 — Alerting service (ALRS)
BASIC ATMB 1.4.1Define ALRS.1Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
BASIC ATMB 1.4.2Describe the scope of ALRS.2Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Annex 11
BASIC ATMB 1.4.3Explain the responsibility for the provision of ALRS.2Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
BASIC ATMB 1.4.4Differentiate between the phases of emergency.2Uncertainty, alert, distress
BASIC ATMB 1.4.5Describe the organisation of an ALRS.2Responsibilities, local organisation
BASIC ATMB 1.4.6Describe the cooperation between units providing alerting services and the SAR units.2
BASIC ATMB 1.4.7Differentiate between distress and urgency signals.2Mayday, Pan Pan, Pan Pan Medical Optional content: visual signals, etc.
Subtopic ATMB 1.5 — Air traffic advisory service
BASIC ATMB 1.5.1Define air traffic advisory service.1Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
BASIC ATMB 1.5.2State the scope of air traffic advisory service.1Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373
BASIC ATMB 1.5.3Explain the responsibility for the provision of air traffic advisory service.2Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373
Subtopic ATMB 1.6 — ATS system capacity and air traffic flow management (ATFM)
BASIC ATMB 1.6.1Define ATFM.1Regulation (EC) No 549/2004
BASIC ATMB 1.6.2Describe the scope of air traffic flow and capacity management (ATFCM).2Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, Regulation (EU) 2019/123, ICAO Doc 4444, EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual
BASIC ATMB 1.6.3Explain the responsibility for the provision of ATFCM.2Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, Regulation (EU) 2019/123, ICAO Doc 4444, EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual
BASIC ATMB 1.6.4List the methods of providing ATFCM.1Regulation (EU) No 255/2010, Regulation (EU) 2019/123, EUROCONTROL ATFCM Users Manual
Subtopic ATMB 1.7 — Airspace management (ASM)
BASIC ATMB 1.7.1Define ASM.1Regulation (EC) No 549/2004 Optional content: Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005
BASIC ATMB 1.7.2Describe the scope of ASM.2Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005, Regulation (EU) 2019/123 Optional content: FABs, EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of the FUA
BASIC ATMB 1.7.3Explain the responsibility for the provision of ASM.2Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005, Regulation (EU) 2019/123 Optional content: EUROCONTROL Specification for the application of the FUA
BASIC ATMB 1.7.4State the methods of managing airspace.1Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005, Regulation (EU) 2019/123 Optional content: Flexible use of airspace, airspace design, CDRs, TSAs

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATMB 2 — ALTIMETRY AND LEVEL ALLOCATION
Subtopic ATMB 2.1 — Altimetry
BASIC ATMB 2.1.1Appreciate the relationship between height, altitude and flight level.3QFE, QNH, standard pressure
Subtopic ATMB 2.2 — Transition level
BASIC ATMB 2.2.1Appreciate the relationship between transition level, transition altitude and transition layer.3Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: ICAO Doc 8168
BASIC ATMB 2.2.2Calculate the appropriate levels.3Optional content: transition level, transition layer, height, lowest useable flight level, vertical distance to airspace boundaries
Subtopic ATMB 2.3 — Level allocation
BASIC ATMB 2.3.1Describe the cruising level allocation system.2Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, table of cruising levels
BASIC ATMB 2.3.2Choose the appropriate levels.3Flight levels, altitudes, heights
TOPIC ATMB 3 — RADIOTELEPHONY (RTF)
Subtopic ATMB 3.1 — RTF general operating procedures
BASIC ATMB 3.1.1Explain the need for approved phraseology.2
BASIC ATMB 3.1.2Use approved phraseology.3Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
BASIC ATMB 3.1.3Perform communication effectively.3Communication techniques, readback/verification of readback

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATMB 3 — RADIOTELEPHONY (RTF)
Subtopic ATMB 3.1 — RTF general operating procedures
BASIC ATMB 3.1.1Explain the need for approved phraseology.2
BASIC ATMB 3.1.2Use approved phraseology.3Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: national documents
BASIC ATMB 3.1.3Perform communication effectively.3Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, communication techniques, readback/verification of readback

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATMB 4 — ATC CLEARANCES AND ATC INSTRUCTIONS
Subtopic ATMB 4.1 — Type and content of ATC clearances
BASIC ATMB 4.1.1Define ATC clearance.1Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
BASIC ATMB 4.1.2Describe the contents of an ATC clearance.2Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 4444
BASIC ATMB 4.1.3Issue appropriate ATC clearances.3Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, national documents
Subtopic ATMB 4.2 — ATC instructions
BASIC ATMB 4.2.1Define ATC Instructions.1Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
BASIC ATMB 4.2.2Describe the contents of an ATC instruction.2Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 4444
BASIC ATMB 4.2.3Issue appropriate ATC instructions.3Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 4444 Optional content: national documents
TOPIC ATMB 5 — COORDINATION
Subtopic ATMB 5.1 — Principles, types and content of coordination
BASIC ATMB 5.1.1Explain the principles, types and content of coordination.2Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11 Optional content: notification, negotiation, agreement, transfer of flight data and local agreements, etc.
Subtopic ATMB 5.2 — Necessity for coordination
BASIC ATMB 5.2.1Appreciate the need for coordination.3Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, local procedures, letters of agreement
BASIC ATMB 5.2.2Differentiate between transfer of control and transfer of communication procedures.2
Subtopic ATMB 5.3 — Means of coordination
BASIC ATMB 5.3.1Describe the means of coordination.2Optional content: data link, telephone, intercom, voice, etc.
BASIC ATMB 5.3.2Use the available means for coordination.3

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATMB 5 — COORDINATION
Subtopic ATMB 5.1 — Principles, types and content of coordination
BASIC ATMB 5.1.1Explain the principles, types and content of coordination.2Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 4444, ICAO Annex 11 Optional content: notification, negotiation, agreement, transfer of flight data and local agreements, etc.
Subtopic ATMB 5.2 — Necessity for coordination
BASIC ATMB 5.2.1Appreciate the need for coordination.3Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, local procedures, letters of agreement
BASIC ATMB 5.2.2Differentiate between transfer of control and transfer of communication procedures.2Regulation (EU) 2017/373
Subtopic ATMB 5.3 — Means of coordination
BASIC ATMB 5.3.1Describe the means of coordination.2Optional content: data link, telephone, intercom, voice, etc.
BASIC ATMB 5.3.2Use the available means for coordination.3

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATMB 6 — DATA DISPLAY
Subtopic ATMB 6.1 — Data extraction
BASIC ATMB 6.1.1Encode and decode an appropriate selection of standard ICAO abbreviations.3Optional content: ICAO Doc 8585, ICAO Doc 8643, ICAO Doc 7910
BASIC ATMB 6.1.2Extract pertinent data from relevant sources to produce a flight progress display.3Pilot reports, coordination, data exchange Optional content: flight plan
BASIC ATMB 6.1.3Encode and decode flight plans (including supplementary information).3ICAO format, AFTN format
Subtopic ATMB 6.2 — Data management
BASIC ATMB 6.2.1Update the situation display to accurately reflect the traffic situation.3Optional content: strip marking symbols, strip movement procedures, electronic data, label
TOPIC ATMB 7 — SEPARATIONS
Subtopic ATMB 7.1 — Vertical separation and procedures
BASIC ATMB 7.1.1State the vertical separation standards.1ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012
BASIC ATMB 7.1.2Explain the vertical separation procedures.2Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 4444
Subtopic ATMB 7.2 — Horizontal separation and procedures
BASIC ATMB 7.2.1State the principles of longitudinal separation procedures based on time and distance.1ICAO Doc 4444
BASIC ATMB 7.2.2State the principles of lateral separation procedures.1ICAO Doc 4444
Subtopic ATMB 7.3 — Visual separation
BASIC ATMB 7.3.1State the occasions when clearance to fly by maintaining own separation while in VMC can be used.1
Subtopic ATMB 7.4 — Aerodrome separation and procedures
BASIC ATMB 7.4.1State the aerodrome separation standards.1Separation on the manoeuvring area, in the traffic circuit, for departing and arriving aircraft
BASIC ATMB 7.4.2Explain the aerodrome separation procedures.2ICAO Doc 4444
BASIC ATMB 7.4.3Define essential local traffic.1ICAO Doc 4444
Subtopic ATMB 7.5 — Separation based on ATS surveillance systems
BASIC ATMB 7.5.1Explain the use of ATS surveillance systems in ATS.2Separation, identification, monitoring, vectoring, expedition and assistance to traffic Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444
BASIC ATMB 7.5.2Explain the ATS surveillance systems separation standards and procedures.2ICAO Doc 4444
Subtopic ATMB 7.6 — Wake turbulence separation
BASIC ATMB 7.6.1Explain the wake turbulence separations.2ICAO Doc 4444, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: EASA SIB 2017-10 ‘En-route Wake Turbulence Encounters’

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATMB 7 — SEPARATIONS
Subtopic ATMB 7.1 — Vertical separation and procedures
BASIC ATMB 7.1.1State the vertical separation standards.1Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444
BASIC ATMB 7.1.2Explain the vertical separation procedures.2Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444
Subtopic ATMB 7.2 — Horizontal separation and procedures
BASIC ATMB 7.2.1State the principles of longitudinal separation procedures based on time and distance.1Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444
BASIC ATMB 7.2.2State the principles of lateral separation procedures.1Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444
Subtopic ATMB 7.3 — Visual separation
BASIC ATMB 7.3.1State the occasions when clearance to fly by maintaining own separation while in VMC can be used.1
Subtopic ATMB 7.4 — Aerodrome separation and procedures
BASIC ATMB 7.4.1State the aerodrome separation standards.1Separation on the manoeuvring area, in the traffic circuit, for departing and arriving aircraft
BASIC ATMB 7.4.2Explain the aerodrome separation procedures.2Regulation (EU) 2017/373, Regulation (EU) No 923/2012 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444
BASIC ATMB 7.4.3Define essential local traffic.1Regulation (EU) 2017/373
Subtopic ATMB 7.5 — Separation based on ATS surveillance systems
BASIC ATMB 7.5.1Explain the use of ATS surveillance systems in ATS.2Separation, identification, monitoring, vectoring, expedition and assistance to traffic Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444
BASIC ATMB 7.5.2Explain the ATS surveillance systems separation standards and procedures.2Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444
BASIC ATMB 7.5.3Explain the methods and procedures for establishing identification.2Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: ICAO Doc 4444
Subtopic ATMB 7.6 — Wake turbulence separation
BASIC ATMB 7.6.1Explain wake turbulence separation.2Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) 2017/373 Optional content: EASA SIB 2017-10 ‘En-route Wake Turbulence Encounters’

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATMB 8 — AIRBORNE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEMS AND GROUND-BASED SAFETY NETS
Subtopic ATMB 8.1 — Airborne collision avoidance systems
BASIC ATMB 8.1.1State the European Union requirement for carriage of airborne collision avoidance system.1Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011
BASIC ATMB 8.1.2Explain the main characteristics of airborne warning systems and their relevance to ATC operations.2ACAS, TAWS Optional content: TCAS, EGPWS, wind shear alerts
BASIC ATMB 8.1.3Explain the function of ACAS Traffic Alerts and Resolution Advisories.2Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011, ICAO Doc 8168 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS web page
BASIC ATMB 8.1.4List the actions of the pilot in case of TA and RA.1Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011, ICAO Doc 8168
BASIC ATMB 8.1.5List the ACAS limitations.1ICAO Doc 9863 Optional content: EUROCONTROL ACAS web page
Subtopic ATMB 8.2 — Ground-based safety nets
BASIC ATMB 8.2.1Explain the main characteristics of ground-based safety nets and their relevance to ATC operations.2Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APM

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATMB 8 — AIRBORNE AND GROUND-BASED SAFETY NETS
Subtopic ATMB 8.1 — Airborne safety nets
BASIC ATMB 8.1.1State the European Union requirement for carriage of airborne collision avoidance system.1Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011
BASIC ATMB 8.1.2Explain the main characteristics of airborne safety nets and their relevance to ATC operations.2ACAS, TAWS Optional content: TCAS, EGPWS, wind shear alerts
BASIC ATMB 8.1.3Explain the function of ACAS Traffic Alerts and Resolution Advisories.2Regulation (EU) No 1332/2011, ICAO Doc 8168 Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets
BASIC ATMB 8.1.4List the actions of the pilot in case of TA and RA.1Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, ICAO Doc 9863
BASIC ATMB 8.1.5List the ACAS limitations.1ICAO Doc 9863 Optional content: Skybrary Safety Nets
Subtopic ATMB 8.2 — Ground-based safety nets
BASIC ATMB 8.2.1Explain the main characteristics of ground-based safety nets and their relevance to ATC operations.2Optional content: STCA, MSAW, APW, APM, Skybrary Safety Nets

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - ED Decision 2023/011/R]

TOPIC ATMB 9 — BASIC PRACTICAL SKILLS
Subtopic ATMB 9.1 — Traffic management process
BASIC ATMB 9.1.1Consider human information-processing in the provision of ATC.2Situational awareness, conflict detection, planning, decision-making, prioritisation, execution
BASIC ATMB 9.1.2Consider the need for verification that actions are carried out.2Monitoring
Subtopic ATMB 9.2 — Basic practical skills applicable to all ratings
BASIC ATMB 9.2.1Verify that the settings of the working position are appropriate.3
BASIC ATMB 9.2.2Operate the available working position equipment.3
BASIC ATMB 9.2.3Maintain situational awareness by monitoring traffic.3Information gathering, scanning, planning
BASIC ATMB 9.2.4Appreciate priority of actions.3
BASIC ATMB 9.2.5Execute selected plan.3
BASIC ATMB 9.2.6Apply the prescribed procedures for the area of responsibility.3Optional content: LOPs, transfer of control and communication, level allocation, inbound and outbound procedures
BASIC ATMB 9.2.7Appreciate relative velocity between aircraft.3
BASIC ATMB 9.2.8Identify separation problems.3
BASIC ATMB 9.2.9Choose the appropriate separation methods.3
BASIC ATMB 9.2.10Apply separation.3Optional content: vertical, longitudinal, lateral, aerodrome, based on ATS surveillance systems, distances from airspace boundaries
Subtopic ATMB 9.3 — Basic practical skills applicable to aerodrome
BASIC ATMB 9.3.1Perform the basic functions of aerodrome control.3
BASIC ATMB 9.3.2Perform the control of aerodrome traffic.3Single runway operations including VFR and IFR traffic
Subtopic ATMB 9.4 — Basic practical skills applicable to surveillance
BASIC ATMB 9.4.1Explain the methods and procedures of establishing identification.2ICAO Doc 4444
BASIC ATMB 9.4.2Apply the procedures for establishing identification.3Any of the ATS surveillance systems identification methods
BASIC ATMB 9.4.3Estimate the heading for a new track and the distance to the next waypoint.3
BASIC ATMB 9.4.4Apply vectoring techniques.3
BASIC ATMB 9.4.5Conduct level changes.3Optional content: cruising level allocation, requested level change, climb/descent to exit level, descent to an altitude or a height

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - ED Decision 2019/023/R]

TOPIC ATMB 9 — BASIC PRACTICAL SKILLS
Subtopic ATMB 9.1 — Traffic management process
BASIC ATMB 9.1.1Consider human information-processing in the provision of ATC.2Situational awareness, conflict detection, planning, decision-making, prioritisation, execution
BASIC ATMB 9.1.2Consider the need for verification that actions are carried out.2Monitoring
Subtopic ATMB 9.2 — Basic practical skills applicable to all ratings
BASIC ATMB 9.2.1Verify that the settings of the working position are appropriate.3
BASIC ATMB 9.2.2Operate the available working position equipment.3
BASIC ATMB 9.2.3Maintain situational awareness by monitoring traffic.3Information gathering, scanning, planning
BASIC ATMB 9.2.4Appreciate priority of actions.3
BASIC ATMB 9.2.5Execute selected plan.3
BASIC ATMB 9.2.6Apply the prescribed procedures for the area of responsibility.3Optional content: LOPs, transfer of control and communication, level allocation, inbound and outbound procedures
BASIC ATMB 9.2.7Appreciate relative velocity between aircraft.3
BASIC ATMB 9.2.8Identify separation problems.3
BASIC ATMB 9.2.9Choose the appropriate separation methods.3
BASIC ATMB 9.2.10Apply separation.3Optional content: vertical, longitudinal, lateral, aerodrome, based on ATS surveillance systems, distances from airspace boundaries
Subtopic ATMB 9.3 — Basic practical skills applicable to aerodromes
BASIC ATMB 9.3.1Perform the basic functions of aerodrome control.3
BASIC ATMB 9.3.2Perform the control of aerodrome traffic.3Single runway operations including VFR and IFR traffic
Subtopic ATMB 9.4 — Basic practical skills applicable to surveillance
BASIC ATMB 9.4.1Apply the procedures for establishing identification.3Any of the ATS surveillance systems identification methods
BASIC ATMB 9.4.2Estimate the heading for a new track and the distance to the next waypoint.3
BASIC ATMB 9.4.3Apply vectoring techniques.3
BASIC ATMB 9.4.4Conduct level changes.3Optional content: cruising level allocation, requested level change, climb/descent to exit level, descent to an altitude or a height

[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

All rules in COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) 2015/340

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 14 Jun 2024, extracted 17 Aug 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.

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