AVAC Training

Course-052

Aerodrome 240 Simulator Room

ICAO 052 — Foundation Course

Aerodrome Control

The foundation of ATC excellence. Built to develop competent Aerodrome Controllers ready for On-the-Job Training across any CAAM-regulated aerodrome control unit.

Duration of Course:
11 Weeks

Course Overview

This course is designed to impart knowledge of an Aerodrome Control procedures and practices based on national and international standards.

The general objective for Aerodrome Control Course is that trainees shall apply operational procedures to ensure a safe, orderly and expeditious service to aircraft flying in the vicinity of the aerodrome and on the manoeuvring area.

Course Curriculum

Our Aerodrome Control Course is an immersive, high-intensity program engineered to transition trainees from theoretical understanding to operational mastery. By blending rigorous academic syllabus, advanced high-fidelity simulator instruction, and real-world facility integration, we prepare the next generation of air traffic controllers for safety-critical environments.

The curriculum for an Aerodrome Control Course shall ensure that trainees will have demonstrated a level of knowledge in at least the following subjects:

  1. Operational Procedures of Aerodrome;

  2. Aircraft operations;

  3. Equipment and systems;

  4. Radio telephony communication and intercom procedures;

  5. Meteorology;

  6. Flight progress strips management;

  7. Aircraft abnormal and emergency situations;

  8. Human factors.

Simulator Training

  • Our simulator training is conducted in a 3D aerodrome simulator and includes of a minimum of 18 exercises.
  • The aerodrome environment specified and simulates all conditions that may be encountered by an aerodrome controller.
  • The generic environment can simulate single, parallel and cross runway operations and may be a mix of either civilian and military tra­ffic or civilian or military only

Rigorous Evaluation Standards

Trainee progress is continuously monitored across all training checkpoints, culminating in comprehensive formal written examinations.

A strict 70% passing benchmark is enforced across all final evaluations to secure official accreditation.

Pre-requisite

  • The applicant shall have successfully completed Basic/ Primary ATC or equivalent; or
  • as determined by Civil Aviation Authority or other states Regulator/ Air Navigation Service Provider.

Course Schedule

26 August 2026 – 13 November 2026

1 March 2027 – 14 May 2027

28 Jun 2027 – 10 September 2027

18 October 2027 – 31 December 2027

For more information regarding AvAC ICAO 052 – Aerodrome Control Course, or any of our ICAO Standard ATC courses, please contact us

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