10.3 Qualification and training of ATSEP

ATSEP involved in the operation and maintenance of equipment, facilities and installations enabling and supporting the remote aerodrome ATS, are to be adequately trained, qualified and competent to perform their duties in accordance with the requirements laid down in Regulation (EU) 2017/373 [4] (Part-PERS) and in Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 [7] (ADR.OR.D.015 and ADR.OR.D.017), as appropriate. With ED Decision 2020/020/R, AMC & GM to Part-PERS — Amendment 1, AMC and GM to Part-PERS were introduced. This Decision defines qualification streams related to the different ATSEP fields of expertise. Detailed training material is presented in Attachment A to ED Decision 2020/020/R. Remote aerodrome ATS operators are advised to consider combining qualification streams and any additional needed knowledge or competence based on the unique set of competencies required for ATSEP operating and maintaining remote aerodrome ATS equipment.