id: 1a.7-check-ride-process title: 1A.7 Check Ride Process meta: Check Ride process for Air Traffic Controllers within Infinite Flight. order: 7 auth: ifatc #

1A.7 Check Ride Process #

1A.7.1 #

The Check Ride process is used to monitor newly promoted Specialists and Officers, the procedures to be followed are outlined below:

One of the main aspects of the Check Ride process is ensuring that quality of service is maintained with the Controller’s new role. Therefore during the evaluation, the Controller’s ability to select sensible airports and set a personal limitation must{.red} be satisfactory to complete the Check Ride phase

Specialist Check Ride #

1A.7.2 #

When Controllers are eligible for promotion to the rank of Specialist (based on activity, performance and feedback), they will receive a DM informing them of their promotion on a probationary basis.

1A.7.3 #

The probation period should not{.red} exceed 7 days, unless it is due to Moderator/Supervisor availability (see 1A.7.5 below). During this time, Controllers:

• Must{.red} control Bravo classification airports where possible (Charlie classification airports are acceptable if they provide for adequate evaluation)
• Must{.red} control on a regular basis (at least 3 separate occasions)
• Must not{.red} control stream or FF featured airports (airports from the ATC Schedule or other official events are permitted unless indicated otherwise)

Tip

: Splitting the frequencies (such as just controlling Ground) with other Controllers is heavily encouraged, especially at featured airports

1A.7.4 #

Moderators and/or Supervisors will receive automatic notifications when the Controller opens, and those that are available will attend the Controller’s current session and monitor their performance. At the end of the Check Ride phase, all evaluations will be collated, with a final review taking place. The Controller will be informed if they have been successful or unsuccessful, and given feedback when applicable.

1A.7.5 #

If Moderators and/or Supervisors are unable to attend one of the Controllers sessions during their probation period, their probation will be extended provided that they have followed ALL the instructions set out within this section (see 1A.7.3 above) and in particular, controlling on a regular basis in which to maximize the chance of a review. If this is not the case, they will be demoted back to Apprentice, and a subsequent promotion will take place in due course.

1A.7.6 #

If the Controller has been successful, the probation period will end with immediate effect and the instructions contained within this section will no longer need to be followed. If they are unsuccessful, a waiting period will be given before they re-enter the Check Ride phase; in which time, the Controller will be able to improve in the areas briefed.

1A.7.7 #

A summary of the process for becoming a Specialist is contained within the following flow chart:

Officer Check Ride #

1A.7.8 #

Controllers that are successful in The Radar Practical Test will be promoted and placed in the Officer Check Ride phase for a period of 30 days. Moderators and/or Supervisors will receive automatic notifications when the Controller opens*, and those that are available will attend the Controller’s current session and monitor their performance. At the end of the Officer Check Ride phase, all evaluations will be collated, with a final review taking place. The Controller will be informed if they have been successful or unsuccessful, and given feedback when applicable. During this time, Controllers are expected to be responsible in their new role; starting off slowly and ensuring quality of service, over quantity.{.red}

Controllers that are currently in the Officer Check Ride phase must not{.red} control any facility (including Center) at stream or FF featured airports (airports from the ATC Schedule or other official events are permitted unless indicated otherwise - see 1A.4.1 above)

1A.7.9 #

A summary of the process for becoming an Officer is contained within the following flow chart: