id: 7.1-overview title: 7.1 Overview meta: Overview of the Recruitment and Training process within IFATC. order: 1 #

7.1 Overview #

It is the responsibility of the Candidate/Controller to ensure they meet the minimum requirements BEFORE seeking training. Failure to do so may invalidate the training request and further progression may not be granted for a period of time

7.1.1 #

The Recruitment Team (Recruiters) have two main responsibilities, these are to manage new entrants during the recruitment process to join IFATC and secondly, to administer all theory and practical tests, with the final say on the result of the test (i.e. pass/fail).

7.1.2 #

The Training Team (Trainers) is here to educate and train individuals within their specific area of study as Air Traffic Controllers, ensuring test readiness and a high standard of controlling.

7.1.3 #

For the purposes of this manual, the following definitions are provided:

*Controller development is a key aspect within IFATC, Controllers can expect feedback during their time within the IFATC Team and are expected to utilize this to improve.{.red}

7.1.4 #

All aspects of controlling are trained but Candidates and Controllers should{.red} be aware of areas they wish to target so that the time allocated can be utilized to the Controllers benefit. The Trainer reserves the right to terminate training at any point if they deem that the Trainee is not progressing or showing the dedication required.{.red} Trainees must not{.red} have more than 1 training session in any 24 hour period.

Although training sessions usually last approximately 30 minutes, they can vary in length, and therefore all attendees must ensure that they are available for the entirety of the session

7.1.5 #

The #training-time Discord channels are used by Trainers to coordinate training sessions for Controllers by announcing how many pilots are required to join, and in which channel. Controllers that wish to participate in these training sessions by flying can opt in to notifications by “reacting” to the relevant role in the #role-assignments Discord channel (see 1A.1.2 above).

Any Controller that participates in training sessions is expected to fly in the most standard and predictable way possible to promote a good training environment. Speed and climb/descent rates must{.red} remain appropriate for the terminal environment and Controllers must{.red} react promptly/accurately to all ATC instructions. Disruptive or distracting pilot behaviour during training sessions is not tolerated and may result in being disconnected or reported. This will then be handled in the same way as other violations that are issued to IFATC (see 1A.8.2 above).

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