Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 of 1 March 2017 laying down common requirements for providers of air traffic management/air navigation services and other air traffic management network functions and their oversight, repealing Regulation (EC) No 482/2008, Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1034/2011, (EU) No 1035/2011 and (EU) 2016/1377 and amending Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 (Text with EEA relevance. )
- (a) The Network Manager shall have a procedure in place that ensures that the interrogator code allocation system:
- (1) checks interrogator code applications for compliance with the applicable format and data conventions;
- (2) checks interrogator code applications for completeness, accuracy, and timeliness;
- (3) within maximum 6 calendar months from the date of application:
- (i) performs interrogator code allocation plan update simulations on the basis of the pending applications;
- (ii) prepares a proposed update of the interrogator code allocation plan for approval by the Member States affected by it;
- (iii) ensures that the proposed update to the interrogator code allocation plan meets, to the greatest extent possible, the operational requirements of the interrogator code applications, as described by key items (7), (8) and (9) listed in point (b) of point CNS.TR.205;
- (iv) updates, and communicates to Member States, the interrogator code allocation plan immediately after its approval, without prejudice to national procedures for the communication of information on Mode S interrogators operated by the military.
- (b) The Network Manager shall take the necessary measures to ensure that military units that operate eligible Mode S interrogators on any interrogator code other than II code 0, and other codes reserved for military management, comply with the requirements on the allocation and use of Mode S interrogator codes.
- (c) The Network Manager shall take the necessary measures to ensure that military units that operate Mode S interrogators on II code 0, or other interrogator codes reserved for military management, monitor the exclusive use of these interrogator codes to avoid the uncoordinated use of any eligible interrogator code (IC).
- (d) The Network Manager shall take the necessary measures to ensure that the allocation and use of interrogator codes for military units has no detrimental impact on the safety of general air traffic.
NM.TR.110 Flagging of flights that are eligible for individual identification using the aircraft identification feature
- (a) The Network Manager shall, based on the airspace volume declared according to Appendix 1 to point (b) of point ATS.OR.446 of this Regulation and the flight plans filed in accordance with point SERA.4013 of Implementing Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, assess the eligibility of the flight for the assignment of the conspicuity SSR code A1000.
- (b) The Network Manager shall communicate to all affected air traffic services units those flights that are eligible for the use of the conspicuity SSR code A1000.
ANNEX XIII
REQUIREMENTS FOR SERVICE PROVIDERS CONCERNING PERSONNEL TRAINING AND COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT
(Part-PERS)
SUBPART A —AIR TRAFFIC SAFETY ELECTRONIC PERSONNEL
SECTION 1 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
ATSEP.OR.100 Scope
- (a) This Subpart establishes the requirements to be met by the service provider with respect to the training and the competence assessment of air traffic safety electronics personnel (ATSEP).
- (b) For the service providers applying for a limited certificate in accordance with points (a) and (b) of point ATM/ANS.OR.A.010 and/or declaring its activities in accordance with point ATM/ANS.OR.A.015, the minimum requirements to be met with respect to the training and the competence assessment of ATSEP may be determined by the competent authority. Those minimum requirements shall be based on qualification, experience and recent experience, to maintain specific equipment or types of equipment and ensuring equivalent level of safety.
ATSEP.OR.105 Training and competence assessment programme
In accordance with point ATM/ANS.OR.B.005(a)(6), the service provider employing ATSEP shall establish a training and competence assessment programme to cover the duties and responsibilities to be performed by ATSEP.
When ATSEP are employed by a contracted organisation, the service provider shall ensure that those ATSEP have received the applicable training and competences foreseen in this Subpart.
ATSEP.OR.110 Record-keeping
In addition to point ATM/ANS.OR.B.030, the service provider employing ATSEP shall maintain records of all the training completed by ATSEP, as well as the competence assessment of ATSEP and make such records available:
- (a) on request, to the ATSEP concerned;
- (b) on request, and with the agreement of the ATSEP, to the new employer when the ATSEP is employed by a new entity.
ATSEP.OR.115 Language proficiency
The service provider shall ensure that ATSEP are proficient in the language(s) required to perform their duties.
SECTION 2 — TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
ATSEP.OR.200 Training requirements — General
A service provider shall ensure that ATSEP:
- (a) have successfully completed:
- (1) the basic training as set out in point ATSEP.OR.205;
- (2) the qualification training as set out in point ATSEP.OR.210;
- (3) the system/equipment rating training as set out in point ATSEP.OR.215;
- (b) have completed continuation training in accordance with point ATSEP.OR.220.
ATSEP.OR.205 Basic training
- (a) The basic training of ATSEPs shall comprise:
- (1) the subjects, topics, and sub-topics contained in Appendix 1 (Basic training — Shared);
- (2) where relevant to service provider's activities, the subjects contained in Appendix 2 (Basic training — Streams).
- (b) A service provider may determine the most suitable educational requirements for its candidate ATSEP and, consequently, adapt the number and/or level of subjects, topics or sub-topics referred to in point (a) where relevant.
ATSEP.OR.210 Qualification training
The qualification training of ATSEPs shall comprise:
- (a) the subjects, topics, and sub-topics contained in Appendix 3 (Qualification training — Shared);
- (b) where relevant to its activities, at least one of the qualification streams, contained in Appendix 4 (Qualification training — Streams).
ATSEP.OR.215 System and equipment rating training
- (a) The system and equipment rating training of ATSEPs shall be applicable to the duties to be performed and include one or several of the following:
- (1) theoretical courses;
- (2) practical courses;
- (3) on-the-job training.
- (b) The system and equipment rating training shall ensure that candidate ATSEP acquire knowledge and skills pertaining to:
- (1) the functionality of the system and equipment;
- (2) the actual and potential impact of ATSEP actions on the system and equipment;
- (3) the impact of the system and equipment on the operational environment.
ATSEP.OR.220 Continuation training
The continuation training of ATSEPs shall comprise refresher, equipment/systems upgrades and modifications, and/or emergency training.
SECTION 3 — COMPETENCE ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS
ATSEP.OR.300 Competence assessment — General
A service provider shall ensure that ATSEP:
- (a) have been assessed as competent before performing their duties;
- (b) are subject to ongoing competence assessment in accordance with point ATSEP.OR.305.
ATSEP.OR.305 Assessment of initial and ongoing competence
A service provider employing ATSEP shall:
- (a) establish, implement and document processes for:
- (1) assessing the initial and ongoing competence of ATSEP;
- (2) addressing a failure or degradation of ATSEP competence, including an appeal process;
- (3) ensuring the supervision of personnel who have not been assessed as competent;
- (b) define the following criteria against which initial and ongoing competence shall be assessed:
- (1) technical skills;
- (2) behavioural skills;
- (3) knowledge.
SECTION 4 — INSTRUCTORS AND ASSESSORS REQUIREMENTS
ATSEP.OR.400 ATSEP training instructors
A service provider employing ATSEP shall ensure that:
- (a) ATSEP training instructors are suitably experienced in the field where instruction is to be given;
- (b) on-the-job training instructors have successfully completed an on-the-job-training course and have the skills to intervene in instances where safety may be compromised during the training.
ATSEP.OR.405 Technical skills assessors
A service provider employing ATSEP shall ensure that technical skills assessors have successfully completed an assessor course and are suitably experienced to assess the criteria defined in point ATSEP.OR.305(b).
Appendix 1
Basic training — Shared
Subject 1: INDUCTION
TOPIC 1 BASIND — Induction
Sub-topic 1.1 — Training and Assessment Overview
Sub-topic 1.2 — National Organisation
Sub-topic 1.3 — Workplace
Sub-topic 1.4 — ATSEP role
Sub-topic 1.5 — European/Worldwide Dimension
Sub-topic 1.6 — International Standards and Recommended Practices
Sub-topic 1.7 — Data Security
Sub-topic 1.8 — Quality Management
Sub-topic 1.9 — Safety Management System
Sub-topic 1.10 — Health and Safety
Subject 2: AIR TRAFFIC FAMILIARISATION
TOPIC 1 BASATF — Air Traffic Familiarisation
Sub-topic 1.1 — Air Traffic Management
Sub-topic 1.2 — Air Traffic Control
Sub-topic 1.3 — Ground-based Safety Nets
Sub-topic 1.4 — Air Traffic Control Tools and Monitoring Aids
Sub-topic 1.5 — Familiarisation
Appendix 2
Basic training — Streams
Subject 3: AERONAUTICAL INFORMATION SERVICES
Subject 4: METEOROLOGY
Subject 5: COMMUNICATION
Subject 6: NAVIGATION
Subject 7: SURVEILLANCE
Subject 8: DATA PROCESSING
Subject 9: SYSTEM MONITORING & SYSTEM CONTROL
Subject 10: MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Appendix 3
Qualification training — Shared
Subject 1: SAFETY
TOPIC 1 — Safety Management
Sub-topic 1.1 — Policy and Principles
Sub-topic 1.2 — Concept of Risk and Principles of Risk Assessment
Sub-topic 1.3 — Safety Assessment Process
Sub-topic 1.4 — Air Navigation System Risk Classification Scheme
Sub-topic 1.5 — Safety Regulation
Subject 2: HEALTH AND SAFETY
TOPIC 1 — Hazard Awareness and Legal Rules
Sub-topic 1.1 — Hazard Awareness
Sub-topic 1.2 — Regulations and Procedures
Sub-topic 1.3 — Handling of Hazardous Material
Subject 3: HUMAN FACTORS
TOPIC 1 — Introduction to Human Factors
Sub-topic 1.1 — Introduction
TOPIC 2 — Working Knowledge and Skills
Sub-topic 2.1 — ATSEP knowledge, skills and competence
TOPIC 3 — Psychological Factors
Sub-topic 3.1 — Cognition
TOPIC 4 — Medical
Sub-topic 4.1 — Fatigue
Sub-topic 4.2 — Fitness
Sub-topic 4.3 — Work Environment
TOPIC 5 — Organisational and Social Factors
Sub-topic 5.1 — Basic Needs of People at Work
Sub-topic 5.2 — Team Resource Management
Sub-topic 5.3 — Teamwork and Team Roles
TOPIC 6 — Communication
Sub-topic 6.1 — Written Report
Sub-topic 6.2 — Verbal and Non-verbal Communication
TOPIC 7 — Stress
Sub-topic 7.1 — Stress
Sub-topic 7.2 — Stress Management
TOPIC 8 — Human Error
Sub-topic 8.1 — Human Error
Appendix 4
Qualification training — Streams
1. COMMUNICATION — VOICE
Subject 1: VOICE
TOPIC 1 — Air-Ground
Sub-topic 1.1 — Transmission/Reception
Sub-topic 1.2 — Radio Antenna Systems
Sub-topic 1.3 — Voice Switch
Sub-topic 1.4 — Controller Working Position
Sub-topic 1.5 — Radio Interfaces
TOPIC 2 — COMVCE — Ground-Ground
Sub-topic 2.1 — Interfaces
Sub-topic 2.2 — Protocols
Sub-topic 2.3 — Switch
Sub-topic 2.4 — Communication chain
Sub-topic 2.5 — Controller working position
Subject 2: TRANSMISSION PATH
TOPIC 1 — Lines
Sub-topic 1.1 — Lines Theory
Sub-topic 1.2 — Digital Transmissions
Sub-topic 1.3 — Types of Lines
TOPIC 2 — Specific Links
Sub-topic 2.1 — Microwave Link
Sub-topic 2.2 — Satellite
Subject 3: RECORDERS
TOPIC 1 — Legal Recorders
Sub-topic 1.1 — Regulations
Sub-topic 1.2 — Principles
Subject 4: FUNCTIONAL SAFETY
TOPIC 1 — Safety Attitude
Sub-topic 1.1 — Safety Attitude
TOPIC 2 — Functional Safety
Sub-topic 2.1 — Functional safety
2. COMMUNICATION — DATA
Subject 1: DATA
TOPIC 1 — Introduction to Networks
Sub-topic 1.1 — Types
Sub-topic 1.2 — Networks
Sub-topic 1.3 — External Network Services
Sub-topic 1.4 — Measuring Tools
Sub-topic 1.5 — Troubleshooting
TOPIC 2 — Protocols
Sub-topic 2.1 — Fundamental Theory
Sub-topic 2.2 — General Protocols
Sub-topic 2.3 — Specific Protocols
TOPIC 3 — National Networks
Sub-topic 3.1 — National Networks
TOPIC 4 — European Networks
Sub-topic 4.1 — Network Technologies
TOPIC 5 — Global Networks
Sub-topic 5.1 — Networks and Standards
Sub-topic 5.2 — Description
Sub-topic 5.3 — Global Architecture
Sub-topic 5.4 — Air-Ground Sub-Networks
Sub-topic 5.5 — Ground-Ground Sub-Networks
Sub-topic 5.6 — Networks on Board of the Aircraft
Sub-topic 5.7 — Air-Ground Applications
Subject 2: TRANSMISSION PATH
TOPIC 1 — Lines
Sub-topic 1.1 — Lines Theory
Sub-topic 1.2 — Digital Transmission
Sub-topic 1.3 — Types of Lines
TOPIC 2 — Specific Links
Sub-topic 2.1 — Microwave Link
Sub-topic 2.2 — Satellite
Subject 3: RECORDERS
TOPIC 1 — Legal Recorders
Sub-topic 1.1 — Regulations
Sub-topic 1.2 — Principles
Subject 4: FUNCTIONAL SAFETY
TOPIC 1 — Safety Altitude
Sub-topic 1.1 — Safety Attitude
TOPIC 2 — Functional Safety
Sub-topic 2.1 — Functional Safety
3. NAVIGATION — NON-DIRECTIONAL BEACON (NDB)
Subject 1: PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION
TOPIC 1 — Navigation Concepts
Sub-topic 1.1 — Operational Requirements
Sub-topic 1.2 — Performance-based Navigation
Sub-topic 1.3 — Area Navigation Concept (RNAV)
Sub-topic 1.4 — NOTAM
Subject 2: GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS — NDB
TOPIC 1 — NDB/Locator
Sub-topic 1.1 — Use of the System
Sub-topic 1.2 — Ground Station Architecture
Sub-topic 1.3 — Transmitter Sub-system
Sub-topic 1.4 — Antenna Sub-system
Sub-topic 1.5 — Monitoring and Control Sub-systems
Sub-topic 1.6 — On-board Equipment
Sub-topic 1.7 — System Check and Maintenance
Subject 3: GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM
TOPIC 1 — GNSS
Sub-topic 1.1 — General View
Subject 4: ON-BOARD EQUIPMENT
TOPIC 1 — On-board Systems
Sub-topic 1.1 — On-board Systems
TOPIC 2 — Autonomous Navigation
Sub-topic 2.1 — Inertial Navigation
TOPIC 3 — Vertical Navigation
Sub-topic 3.1 — Vertical Navigation
Subject 5: FUNCTIONAL SAFETY
TOPIC 1 — Safety Attitude
Sub-topic 1.1 — Safety Attitude
TOPIC 2 — Functional Safety
Sub-topic 2.1 — Functional Safety
4. NAVIGATION — DIRECTION FINDING (DF)
Subject 1: PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION
TOPIC 1 — Navigation Concepts
Sub-topic 1.1 — Operational Requirements
Sub-topic 1.2 — Performance-Based Navigation
Sub-topic 1.3 — Area Navigation Concept (RNAV)
Sub-topic 1.4 — NOTAM
Subject 2: GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS — DF
TOPIC 1 — DF
Sub-topic 1.1 — Use of the System
Sub-topic 1.2 — VDF/DDF Equipment Architecture
Sub-topic 1.3 — Receiver Sub-system
Sub-topic 1.4 — Antenna Sub-system
Sub-topic 1.5 — Monitoring and Control Sub-systems
Sub-topic 1.6 — System Check and Maintenance
Subject 3: GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM
TOPIC 1 — GNSS
Sub-topic 1.1 — General View
Subject 4: ON-BOARD EQUIPMENT
TOPIC 1 — On-board Systems
Sub-topic 1.1 — On-board Systems
TOPIC 2 — Autonomous Navigation
Sub-topic 2.1 — Inertial Navigation
TOPIC 3 — Vertical Navigation
Sub-topic 3.1 — Vertical Navigation
Subject 5: FUNCTIONAL SAFETY
TOPIC 1 — Safety Attitude
Sub-topic 1.1 — Safety Attitude
TOPIC 2 — Functional Safety
Sub-topic 2.1 — Functional Safety
5. NAVIGATION — VHF OMNIDIRECTIONAL RADIO RANGE (VOR)
Subject 1: PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION
TOPIC 1 — Navigation Concepts
Sub-topic 1.1 — Operational Requirements
Sub-topic 1.2 — Performance-Based Navigation
Sub-topic 1.3 — Area Navigation Concept (RNAV)
Sub-topic 1.4 — NOTAM
Subject 2: GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS — VOR
TOPIC 1 — VOR
Sub-topic 1.1 — Use of the System
Sub-topic 1.2 — Fundamentals of CVOR and/or DVOR
Sub-topic 1.3 — Ground Station Architecture
Sub-topic 1.4 — Transmitter Sub-system
Sub-topic 1.5 — Antenna Sub-system
Sub-topic 1.6 — Monitoring and Control Sub-system
Sub-topic 1.7 — On-board Equipment
Sub-topic 1.8 — System Check and Maintenance
Subject 3: GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM
TOPIC 1 — GNSS
Sub-topic 1.1 — General View
Subject 4: ON-BOARD EQUIPMENT
TOPIC 1 — On-board Systems
Sub-topic 1.1 — On-board Systems
TOPIC 2 — Autonomous Navigation
Sub-topic 2.1 — Inertial Navigation
TOPIC 3 — Vertical Navigation
Sub-topic 3.1 — Vertical Navigation
Subject 5: — FUNCTIONAL SAFETY
TOPIC 1 — Safety Attitude
Sub-topic 1.1 — Safety Attitude
TOPIC 2 — Functional Safety
Sub-topic 2.1 — Functional Safety
6. NAVIGATION — DISTANCE MEASURING EQUIPMENT (DME)
Subject 1: PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION
TOPIC 1 — Navigation concepts
Sub-topic 1.1 — Operational Requirements
Sub-topic 1.2 — Performance-Based Navigation
Sub-topic 1.3 — Area Navigation Concept (RNAV)
Sub-topic 1.4 — NOTAM
Subject 2: GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS — DME
TOPIC 1 — DME
Sub-topic 1.1 — Use of the System
Sub-topic 1.2 — Fundamentals of DME
Sub-topic 1.3 — Ground Station Architecture
Sub-topic 1.4 — Receiver Sub-system
Sub-topic 1.5 — Signal Processing
Sub-topic 1.6 — Transmitter Sub-system
Sub-topic 1.7 — Antenna Sub-system
Sub-topic 1.8 — Monitoring and Control Sub-system
Sub-topic 1.9 — On-board Equipment
Sub-topic 1.10 — System Check and Maintenance
Subject 3: GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM
TOPIC 1 — GNSS
Sub-topic 1.1 — General View
Subject 4: ON-BOARD EQUIPMENT
TOPIC 1 — On-board Systems
Sub-topic 1.1 — On-board Systems
TOPIC 2 — Autonomous Navigation
Sub-topic 2.1 — Inertial Navigation
TOPIC 3 — Vertical Navigation
Sub-topic 3.1 — Vertical Navigation
Subject 5: FUNCTIONAL SAFETY
TOPIC 1 — Safety Attitude
Sub-topic 1.1 — Safety Attitude
TOPIC 2 — Functional Safety
Sub-topic 2.1 — Functional Safety
7. NAVIGATION — INSTRUMENT LANDING SYSTEM (ILS)
Subject 1: PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION
TOPIC 1 — Navigation concepts
Sub-topic 1.1 — Operational Requirements
Sub-topic 1.2 — Performance-Based Navigation
Sub-topic 1.3 — Area Navigation Concept (RNAV)
Sub-topic 1.4 — NOTAM
Subject 2: GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS — ILS
TOPIC 1 — ILS
Sub-topic 1.1 — Use of the System
Sub-topic 1.2 — Fundamentals of ILS
Sub-topic 1.3 — 2F-Systems
Sub-topic 1.4 — Ground Station Architecture
Sub-topic 1.5 — Transmitter Sub-system
Sub-topic 1.6 — Antenna Sub-system
Sub-topic 1.7 — Monitoring and Control Sub-system
Sub-topic 1.8 — On-board Equipment
Sub-topic 1.9 — System Check and Maintenance
Subject 3: GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM
TOPIC 1 — GNSS
Sub-topic 1.1 — General View
Subject 4: ON-BOARD EQUIPMENT
TOPIC 1 — On-board Systems
Sub-topic 1.1 — On-board Systems
TOPIC 2 — Autonomous navigation
Sub-topic 2.1 — Inertial Navigation
TOPIC 3 — Vertical Navigation
Sub-topic 3.1 — Vertical Navigation
Subject 5: FUNCTIONAL SAFETY
TOPIC 1 — Safety Attitude
Sub-topic 1.1 — Safety Attitude
TOPIC 2 — Functional Safety
Sub-topic 2.1 — Functional Safety
8. NAVIGATION — MICROWAVE LANDING SYSTEM (MLS)
Subject 1: PERFORMANCE-BASED NAVIGATION
TOPIC 1 — Navigation Concepts
Sub-topic 1.1 — Operational Requirements
Sub-topic 1.2 — Performance-Based Navigation
Sub-topic 1.3 — Area Navigation Concept (RNAV)
Sub-topic 1.4 — NOTAM
Subject 2: GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS — MLS
TOPIC 1 — MLS
Sub-topic 1.1 — Use of the System
Sub-topic 1.2 — Fundamentals of MLS
Sub-topic 1.3 — Ground Station Architecture
Sub-topic 1.4 — Transmitter Sub-system
Sub-topic 1.5 — Antenna Sub-system
Sub-topic 1.6 — Monitoring and Control Sub-system
Sub-topic 1.7 — On-board Equipment
Sub-topic 1.8 — System Check and Maintenance
Subject 3: GLOBAL NAVIGATION SATELLITE SYSTEM
TOPIC 1 — GNSS
Sub-topic 1.1 — General View
Subject 4: ON-BOARD EQUIPMENT
TOPIC 1 — On-board Systems
Sub-topic 1.1 — On-board Systems
TOPIC 2 — Autonomous navigation
Sub-topic 2.1 — Inertial Navigation
TOPIC 3 — Vertical navigation
Sub-topic 3.1 — Vertical Navigation
Subject 5: FUNCTIONAL SAFETY
TOPIC 1 — Safety attitude
Sub-topic 1.1 — Safety Attitude
TOPIC 2 — Functional safety
Sub-topic 2.1 — Functional Safety
9. SURVEILLANCE — PRIMARY SURVEILLANCE RADAR
Subject 1: PRIMARY SURVEILLANCE RADAR
TOPIC 1 — ATC surveillance
Sub-topic 1.1 — Use of PSR for Air Traffic Services
Sub-topic 1.2 — Antenna (PSR)
Sub-topic 1.3 — Transmitters
Sub-topic 1.4 — Characteristics of Primary Targets
Sub-topic 1.5 — Receivers
Sub-topic 1.6 — Signal Processing and Plot Extraction
Sub-topic 1.7 — Plot Combining
Sub-topic 1.8 — Characteristics of Primary Radar
TOPIC 2 — SURPSR — Surface Movement Radar
Sub-topic 2.1 — Use of SMR for Air Traffic Services
Sub-topic 2.2 — Radar Sensor
TOPIC 3 — SURPSR — Test and Measurement
Sub-topic 3.1 — Test and Measurement
Subject 2: HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE (HMI)
TOPIC 1 — SURPSR — HMI
Sub-topic 1.1 — ATCO HMI
Sub-topic 1.2 — ATSEP HMI
Sub-topic 1.3 — Pilot HMI
Sub-topic 1.4 — Displays
Subject 3: SURVEILLANCE DATA TRANSMISSION
TOPIC 1 — SDT
Sub-topic 1.1 — Technology and Protocols
Sub-topic 1.2 — Verification Methods
Subject 4: FUNCTIONAL SAFETY
TOPIC 1 — SURPSR — Safety Attitude
Sub-topic 1.1 — Safety Attitude
TOPIC 2 — SURPSR — Functional Safety
Sub-topic 2.1 — Functional Safety
Subject 5: DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS
TOPIC 1 — System Components
Sub-topic 1.1 — Surveillance Data Processing Systems
10. SURVEILLANCE — SECONDARY SURVEILLANCE RADAR
Subject 1: SECONDARY SURVEILLANCE RADAR (SSR)
TOPIC 1 — SSR and Mono-pulse SSR
Sub-topic 1.1 — Use of SSR for Air Traffic Services
Sub-topic 1.2 — Antenna (SSR)
Sub-topic 1.3 — Interrogator
Sub-topic 1.4 — Transponder
Sub-topic 1.5 — Receivers
Sub-topic 1.6 — Signal Processing and Plot Extraction
Sub-topic 1.7 — Plot Combining
Sub-topic 1.8 — Test and Measurement
TOPIC 2 — Mode S
Sub-topic 2.1 — Introduction to Mode S
Sub-topic 2.2 — Mode S System
TOPIC 3 — Multilateration
Sub-topic 3.1 — MLAT in use
Sub-topic 3.2 — MLAT Principles
TOPIC 4 — SURSSR — Environment
Sub-topic 4.1 — SSR Environment
Subject 2: HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE (HMI)
TOPIC 1 — HMI
Sub-topic 1.1 — ATCO HMI
Sub-topic 1.2 — ATSEP HMI
Sub-topic 1.3 — Pilot HMI
Sub-topic 1.4 — Displays
Subject 3: SURVEILLANCE DATA TRANSMISSION
TOPIC 1 — SDT
Sub-topic 1.1 — Technology and Protocols
Sub-topic 1.2 — Verification Methods
Subject 4: FUNCTIONAL SAFETY
TOPIC 1 — Safety attitude
Sub-topic 1.1 — Safety Attitude
TOPIC 2 — Functional safety
Sub-topic 2.1 — Functional Safety
Subject 5: DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS
TOPIC 1 — System components
Sub-topic 1.1 — Surveillance Data Processing Systems
11. SURVEILLANCE — AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE
Subject 1: AUTOMATIC DEPENDENT SURVEILLANCE (ADS)
TOPIC 1 — General view on ADS
Sub-topic 1.1 — Definition of ADS
TOPIC 2 — SURADS — ADS-B
Sub-topic 2.1 — Introduction to ADS-B
Sub-topic 2.2 — Techniques of ADS-B
Sub-topic 2.3 — VDL Mode 4 (STDMA)
Sub-topic 2.4 — Mode S Extended Squitter
Sub-topic 2.5 — UAT
Sub-topic 2.6 — ASTERIX
TOPIC 3 — ADS-C
Sub-topic 3.1 — Introduction to ADS-C
Sub-topic 3.2 — Techniques in ADS-C
Subject 2: HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE (HMI)
TOPIC 1 — HMI
Sub-topic 1.1 — ATCO HMI
Sub-topic 1.2 — ATSEP HMI
Sub-topic 1.3 — Pilot HMI
Sub-topic 1.4 — Displays
Subject 3: SURVEILLANCE DATA TRANSMISSION
TOPIC 1 — SDT
Sub-topic 1.1 — Technology and Protocols
Sub-topic 1.2 — Verification Methods
Subject 4: FUNCTIONAL SAFETY
TOPIC 1 — Safety Attitude
Sub-topic 1.1 — Safety Attitude
TOPIC 2 — SURADS — Functional Safety
Sub-topic 2.1 — Functional Safety
Subject 5: DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS
TOPIC 1 — System components
Sub-topic 1.1 — Surveillance Data Processing Systems
12. DATA — DATA PROCESSING
Subject 1: FUNCTIONAL SAFETY
TOPIC 1 — Functional Safety
Sub-topic 1.1 — Functional Safety
Sub-topic 1.2 — Software Integrity and Security
TOPIC 2 — Safety Attitude
Sub-topic 2.1 — Safety Attitude
Subject 2: DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS
TOPIC 1 — User requirements
Sub-topic 1.1 — Controller requirements
Sub-topic 1.2 — Trajectories, Prediction and Calculation
Sub-topic 1.3 — Ground-based Safety Nets
Sub-topic 1.4 — Decision Support
TOPIC 2 — System Components Data
Sub-topic 2.1 — Data processing Systems
Sub-topic 2.2 — Flight Data Processing Systems
Sub-topic 2.3 — Surveillance Data Processing Systems
Subject 3: DATA PROCESS
TOPIC 1 — Software process
Sub-topic 1.1 — Middleware
Sub-topic 1.2 — Operating Systems
Sub-topic 1.3 — Configuration Control
Sub-topic 1.4 — Software Development Process
TOPIC 2 — Hardware platform
Sub-topic 2.1 — Equipment Upgrade
Sub-topic 2.2 — COTS
Sub-topic 2.3 — Interdependence
Sub-topic 2.4 — Maintainability
TOPIC 3 — Testing
Sub-topic 3.1 — Testing
Subject 4: DATA
TOPIC 1 — Data Essential Features
Sub-topic 1.1 — Data Significance
Sub-topic 1.2 — Data Configuration Control
Sub-topic 1.3 — Data Standards
TOPIC 2 — ATM Data — Detailed structure
Sub-topic 2.1 — System Area
Sub-topic 2.2 — Characteristic Points
Sub-topic 2.3 — Aircraft Performances
Sub-topic 2.4 — Screen Manager
Sub-topic 2.5 — Auto-coordination Messages
Sub-topic 2.6 — Configuration Control Data
Sub-topic 2.7 — Physical Configuration Data
Sub-topic 2.8 — Relevant Meteo Data
Sub-topic 2.9 — Alert and Error Messages to ATSEP
Sub-topic 2.10 — Alert and Error Messages to ATCO
Subject 5: COMMUNICATION DATA
TOPIC 1 — Introduction to Networks
Sub-topic 1.1 — Types
Sub-topic 1.2 — Networks
Sub-topic 1.3 — External Network Services
Sub-topic 1.4 — Measuring Tools
Sub-topic 1.5 — Troubleshooting
TOPIC 2 — Protocols
Sub-topic 2.1 — Fundamental Theory
Sub-topic 2.2 — General Protocols
Sub-topic 2.3 — Specific Protocols
TOPIC 3 — DATDP — National Networks
Sub-topic 3.1 — National Networks
Subject 6: SURVEILLANCE — PRIMARY
TOPIC 1 — ATC Surveillance
Sub-topic 1.1 — Use of PSR for Air Traffic Services
Subject 7: SURVEILLANCE — SECONDARY
TOPIC 1 — SSR AND MSSR
Sub-topic 1.1 — Use of SSR for Air Traffic Services
TOPIC 2 — Mode S
Sub-topic 2.1 — Introduction to Mode S
TOPIC 3 — Multilateration
Sub-topic 3.1 — MLAT Principles
Subject 8: SURVEILLANCE — HMI
TOPIC 1 — HMI
Sub-topic 1.1 — ATCO HMI
Subject 9: SURVEILLANCE DATA TRANSMISSION
TOPIC 1 — Surveillance Data Transmission
Sub-topic 1.1 — Technology and Protocols
13. SYSTEM MONITORING AND CONTROL — COMMUNICATION
Subject 1: ANS STRUCTURE
TOPIC 1 — ANSP Organisation and Operation
Sub-topic 1.1 — SMCCOM — ANSP Organisation and Operation
TOPIC 2 — ANSP Maintenance Program
Sub-topic 2.1 — Policy
TOPIC 3 — ATM Context
Sub-topic 3.1 — ATM Context
TOPIC 4 — ANSP Administrative Practices
Sub-topic 4.1 — Administration
Subject 2: ANS SYSTEM/EQUIPMENT
TOPIC 1 — Operational Impacts
Sub-topic 1.1— Degradation or Loss of System/Equipment Services
TOPIC 2 — SMCCOM — User Working Position Functionality and Operation
Sub-topic 2.1 — User Working Position
Sub-topic 2.2 — SMC Working Position
Subject 3: TOOLS, PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES
TOPIC 1 — Requirements
Sub-topic 1.1 — SMS
Sub-topic 1.2 — QMS
Sub-topic 1.3 — SMS application in the working environment
TOPIC 2 — Maintenance Agreements with Outside Agencies
Sub-topic 2.1 — Principles of agreements
TOPIC 3 — SMC General Processes
Sub-topic 3.1 — Roles and responsibilities
TOPIC 4 — Maintenance Management Systems
Sub-topic 4.1 — Reporting
Subject 4: TECHNOLOGY
TOPIC 1 — Technologies and Principles
Sub-topic 1.1 — General
Sub-topic 1.2 — Communication
Sub-topic 1.3 — Facilities
Subject 5: COMMUNICATION VOICE
TOPIC 1 — Air-Ground
Sub-topic 1.1 — Controller Working Position
TOPIC 2 — Ground-Ground
Sub-topic 2.1 — Interfaces
Sub-topic 2.2 — Switch
Sub-topic 2.3 — Controller Working Position
Subject 6: COMMUNICATION — DATA
TOPIC 1 — European Networks
Sub-topic 1.1 — Network Technologies
TOPIC 2 — Global Networks
Sub-topic 2.1 — Networks and Standards
Sub-topic 2.2 — Description
Sub-topic 2.3 — Global Architecture
Sub-topic 2.4 — Air-Ground Sub-networks
Sub-topic 2.5 — Ground-Ground Sub-networks
Sub-topic 2.6 — Air-Ground Applications
Subject 7: COMMUNICATION — RECORDERS
TOPIC 1 —Legal recorders
Sub-topic 1.1 — Regulations
Sub-topic 1.2 — Principles
Subject 8: NAVIGATION — PBN
TOPIC 1 — NAV Concepts
Sub-topic 1.1 — NOTAM
14. SYSTEM MONITORING AND CONTROL — NAVIGATION
Subject 1: ANS STRUCTURE
TOPIC 1 — ANSP Organisation and Operation
Sub-topic 1.1 — ANSP Organisation and Operation
TOPIC 2 — ANSP Maintenance Program
Sub-topic 2.1 — Policy
TOPIC 3 — ATM Context
Sub-topic 3.1 — ATM Context
TOPIC 4 — ANSP Administrative Practices
Sub-topic 4.1 — Administration
Subject 2: ANS SYSTEM/EQUIPMENT
TOPIC 1 — Operational Impacts
Sub-topic 1.1 — SMCNAV — Degradation or Loss of System/Equipment Services
TOPIC 2 — User Position Functionality and Operation
Sub-topic 2.1 — User Working Position
Sub-topic 2.2 — SMC Working Position
Subject 3: TOOLS, PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES
TOPIC 1 — SMCNAV — Requirements
Sub-topic 1.1 — SMS
Sub-topic 1.2 — QMS
Sub-topic 1.3 — SMS application in the working environment
TOPIC 2 — Maintenance Agreements with Outside Agencies
Sub-topic 2.1 — Principles of agreements
TOPIC 3 — SMC General Processes
Sub-topic 3.1 — Roles and responsibilities
TOPIC 4 — SMCNAV — Maintenance Management Systems
Sub-topic 4.1 — Reporting
Subject 4: TECHNOLOGY
TOPIC 1 — SMCNAV — Technologies and Principles
Sub-topic 1.1 — General
Sub-topic 1.2 — Communication
Sub-topic 1.3 — Facilities
Subject 5: COMMUNICATION — DATA
TOPIC 1 — SMCNAV — European Networks
Sub-topic 1.1 — Network Technologies
TOPIC 2 — Global Networks
Sub-topic 2.1 — Networks and Standards
Sub-topic 2.2 — Description
Sub-topic 2.3 — Global Architecture
Sub-topic 2.4 — Air-Ground Sub-networks
Sub-topic 2.5 — Ground-Ground Sub-networks
Sub-topic 2.6 — Air-Ground Applications
Subject 6: COMMUNICATION — RECORDERS
TOPIC 1 — Legal Recorders
Sub-topic 1.1 — Regulations
Sub-topic 1.2 — Principles
Subject 7: NAVIGATION — PBN
TOPIC 1 — NAV Concepts
Sub-topic 1.1 — NOTAM
Subject 8: NAVIGATION — GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS — NDB
TOPIC 1 — NDB/Locator
Sub-topic 1.1 — Use of the System
Subject 9: NAVIGATION — GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS — DFI
TOPIC 1 — SMCNAV — DF
Sub-topic 1.1 — Use of the System
Subject 10: NAVIGATION — GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS — VOR
TOPIC 1 — VOR
Sub-topic 1.1 — Use of the System
Subject 11: NAVIGATION — GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS — DME
TOPIC 1 — DME
Sub-topic 1.1 — Use of the System
Subject 12: NAVIGATION — GROUND-BASED SYSTEMS — ILS
TOPIC 1 — ILS
Sub-topic 1.1 — Use of the System
15. SYSTEM MONITORING AND CONTROL — SURVEILLANCE
Subject 1: ANS STRUCTURE
TOPIC 1 — ANSP Organisation and Operation
Sub-topic 1.1 — ANSP Organisation and Operation
TOPIC 2 — ANSP Maintenance Program
Sub-topic 2.1 — Policy
TOPIC 3 — ATM Context
Sub-topic 3.1 — ATM Context
TOPIC 4 — ANSP Administrative Practices
Sub-topic 4.1 — Administration
Subject 2: ANS SYSTEM/EQUIPMENT
TOPIC 1 — Operational Impacts
Sub-topic 1.1 — SMCSUR — Degradation or Loss of System/Equipment Services
TOPIC 2 — User Position Functionality and Operation
Sub-topic 2.1 — User Working Position
Sub-topic 2.2 — SMC Working Position
Subject 3: TOOLS, PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES
TOPIC 1 — Requirements
Sub-topic 1.1 — SMS
Sub-topic 1.2 — QMS
Sub-topic 1.3 — SMS application in the working environment
TOPIC 2 — Maintenance Agreements with Outside Agencies
Sub-topic 2.1 — Principles of agreements
TOPIC 3 — SMC General Processes
Sub-topic 3.1 — Roles and responsibilities
TOPIC 4 — Maintenance Management Systems
Sub-topic 4.1 — Reporting
Subject 4: TECHNOLOGY
TOPIC 1 — Technologies and Principles
Sub-topic 1.1 — General
Sub-topic 1.2 — Communication
Sub-topic 1.3 — Facilities
Subject 5: COMMUNICATION — DATA
TOPIC 1 — European Networks
Sub-topic 1.1 — Network Technologies
TOPIC 2 — Global Networks
Sub-topic 2.1 — Networks and Standards
Sub-topic 2.2 — Description
Sub-topic 2.3 — Global Architecture
Sub-topic 2.4 — Air-Ground Sub-networks
Sub-topic 2.5 — Ground-Ground sub-networks
Sub-topic 2.6 — Air-Ground Applications
Subject 6: COMMUNICATION — RECORDERS
TOPIC 1 — Legal Recorders
Sub-topic 1.1 — Regulations
Sub-topic 1.2 — Principles
Subject 7: NAVIGATION — PBN
TOPIC 1 — NAV Concepts
Sub-topic 1.1 — NOTAM
Subject 8: SURVEILLANCE — PRIMARY
TOPIC 1 — ATC Surveillance
Sub-topic 1.1 — Use of PSR for Air Traffic Services
Subject 9: SURVEILLANCE — SECONDARY
TOPIC 1 — SSR AND MSSR
Sub-topic 1.1 — Use of SSR for Air Traffic Services
TOPIC 2 — Mode S
Sub-topic 2.1 — Introduction to Mode S
TOPIC 3 — Multilateration
Sub-topic 3.1 — MLAT Principles
Subject 10: SURVEILLANCE — HMI
TOPIC 1 — HMI
Sub-topic 1.1 — ATCO HMI
Subject 11: SURVEILLANCE — DATA TRANSMISSION
TOPIC 1 — Surveillance Data Transmission
Sub-topic 1.1 — Technology and Protocols
16. SYSTEM MONITORING AND CONTROL — DATA
Subject 1: ANS STRUCTURE
TOPIC 1 — ANSP Organisation and Operation
Sub-topic 1.1 — ANSP Organisation and Operation
TOPIC 2 — ANSP Maintenance Program
Sub-topic 2.1 — Policy
TOPIC 3 — ATM Context
Sub-topic 3.1 — ATM Context
TOPIC 4 — ANSP ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES
Sub-topic 4.1 — Administration
Subject 2: ANS SYSTEM/EQUIPMENT
TOPIC 1 — Operational Impacts
Sub-topic 1.1 — Degradation or Loss of System/Equipment Services
TOPIC 2 — User Position Functionality and Operation
Sub-topic 2.1 — User Working Position
Sub-topic 2.2 — SMC Working Position
Subject 3: TOOLS, PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES
TOPIC 1 — SMCDAT — Requirements
Sub-topic 1.1 — SMS
Sub-topic 1.2 — QMS
Sub-topic 1.3 — SMS application in the working environment
TOPIC 2 — Maintenance Agreements with Outside Agencies
Sub-topic 2.1 — Principles of agreements
TOPIC 3 — SMC General Processes
Sub-topic 3.1 — Roles and responsibilities
TOPIC 4 — Maintenance Management Systems
Sub-topic 4.1 — Reporting
Subject 4: TECHNOLOGY
TOPIC 1 — Technologies and Principles
Sub-topic 1.1 — General
Sub-topic 1.2 — Communication
Sub-topic 1.3 — Facilities
Subject 5: COMMUNICATION — DATA
TOPIC 1 — European Networks
Sub-topic 1.1 — Network Technologies
TOPIC 2 — Global Networks
Sub-topic 2.1 — Networks and Standards
Sub-topic 2.2 — Description
Sub-topic 2.3 — Global Architecture
Sub-topic 2.4 — Air-Ground Sub-networks
Sub-topic 2.5 — Ground-Ground sub-networks
Sub-topic 2.6 — Air-Ground Applications
Subject 6: COMMUNICATION — RECORDERS
TOPIC 1 — Legal Recorders
Sub-topic 1.1 — Regulations
Sub-topic 1.2 — Principles
Subject 7: NAVIGATION — PBN
TOPIC 1 — SMCDAT — NAV Concepts
Sub-topic 1.1 — NOTAM
Subject 8: SURVEILLANCE — PRIMARY
TOPIC 1 — ATC Surveillance
Sub-topic 1.1 — Use of PSR for Air Traffic Services
Subject 9: SURVEILLANCE — SECONDARY
TOPIC 1 — SSR AND MSSR
Sub-topic 1.1 — Use of SSR for Air Traffic Services
TOPIC 2 — Mode S
Sub-topic 2.1 — Introduction to Mode S
TOPIC 3 — Multilateration
Sub-topic 3.1 — MLAT Principles
Subject 10: SURVEILLANCE — HMI
TOPIC 1 — HMI
Sub-topic 1.1 — ATCO HMI
Subject 11: SURVEILLANCE — DATA TRANSMISSION
TOPIC 1 — Surveillance Data Transmission
Sub-topic 1.1 — Technology and Protocols
Subject 12: SURVEILLANCE — DATA PROCESSING SYSTEMS
TOPIC 1 — User Requirements
Sub-topic 1.1 — Controller requirements
Sub-topic 1.2 — Trajectories, Prediction and Calculation
Sub-topic 1.3 — Ground-based Safety Nets
Sub-topic 1.4 — Decision Support
Subject 13: SURVEILLANCE — DATA PROCESS
TOPIC 1 — Hardware Platform
Sub-topic 1.1 — Equipment Upgrade
Sub-topic 1.2 — COTS
Sub-topic 1.3 — Interdependence
Subject 14: SURVEILLANCE — DATA
TOPIC 1 — Data Essentials Features
Sub-topic 1.1 — Data Significance
Sub-topic 1.2 — Data Configuration Control
Sub-topic 1.2 — Data Standards
[^E0001]: Regulation (EU) 2024/2803 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 October 2024 on the implementation of the Single European Sky (OJ L, 2024/2803, 11.11.2024, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2024/2803/oj).
[^E0002]: Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 4 July 2018 on common rules in the field of civil aviation and establishing a European Union Aviation Safety Agency, and amending Regulations (EC) No 2111/2005, (EC) No 1008/2008, (EU) No 996/2010, (EU) No 376/2014 and Directives 2014/30/EU and 2014/53/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council, and repealing Regulations (EC) No 552/2004 and (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Regulation (EEC) No 3922/91 (OJ L 212, 22.8.2018, p. 1, ELI: http://data.europa.eu/eli/reg/2018/1139/oj).
[^E0003]: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/123 of 24 January 2019 laying down detailed rules for the implementation of air traffic management (ATM) network functions and repealing Commission Regulation (EU) No 677/2011 (OJ L 28, 31.1.2019, p. 1).
[^E0004]: Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 of 3 August 2012 laying down implementing rules for the airworthiness and environmental certification of aircraft and related products, parts and appliances, as well as for the certification of design and production organisations (OJ L 224, 21.8.2012, p. 1).
[^E0005]: Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2023/1768 of 14 July 2023 laying down detailed rules for the certification and declaration of air traffic management/air navigation services systems and air traffic management/air navigation services constituents (OJ L 228, 15.9.2023, p. 1.
[^E0006]: Regulation (EU) No 376/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on the reporting, analysis and follow-up of occurrences in civil aviation, amending Regulation (EU) No 996/2010 of the European Parliament and of the Council and repealing Directive 2003/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Commission Regulations (EC) No 1321/2007 and (EC) No 1330/2007 (OJ L 122, 24.4.2014, p. 18).
[^E0012]: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1769 of 12 September 2023 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures for the approval of organisations involved in the design or production of air traffic management/air navigation services systems and constituents and amending Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/203 (OJ L 228, 15.9.2023, p. 19).
[^E0013]: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) No 390/2013 of 3 May 2013 laying down a performance scheme for air navigation services and network functions (OJ L 128, 9.5.2013, p. 1).
[^E0014]: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664 of 22 April 2021 on a regulatory framework for the U-space (OJ L 139, 23.4.2021, p. 161).
[^E0015]: Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data (OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31).
[^E0016]: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1770 of 12 September 2023 laying down provisions on aircraft equipment required for the use of the Single European Sky airspace and operating rules related to the use of the Single European Sky airspace and repealing Regulation (EC) No 29/2009 and Implementing Regulations (EU) No 1206/2011, (EU) No 1207/2011 and (EU) No 1079/2012 (OJ L 228 of 15.9.2023, p. 39).
[^E0054]: Commission Regulation (EU) No 255/2010 of 25 March 2010 laying down common rules on air traffic flow management (OJ L 80, 26.3.2010, p. 10).
[^E0055]: Commission Regulation (EC) No 2150/2005 of 23 December 2005 laying down common rules for the flexible use of airspace (OJ L 342, 24.12.2005, p. 20).
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