The usage of distance learning for the implementation of training standards in ATM

Organization of professional ATCo’s training
FAA
РЦК
Regional training
centers
ATM centers
GosNII
Aeronavigation
ATM centers
ATM senters
State ATM
corporation

FAA training requirements
Annual training (refresher training):
Technical training
Training of special features before the winter and summer time
Preparation for the license validation
Training in the case of ATC operational mistakes
Self training
Getting permission for new ATC sector
Upgrade training within two years
ATM training
Language training
In case of changing of the work duty

Training cost distribution

Distance learning in Russian ATM system
(Milestones)
1996-1999 the research and the first phase of work
2003 the order of FAA to use the distance learning methods in training
2004 год 50 ATC centers apply the distance learning approach in training

Structure of ATM distance learning network
FAA
РЦК
Training centers
RTC
(ATC center)
GosNII
Aeronavigation
RTC
(ATC center)
RTC
(ATC center)
State ATM
corporation

Krasnoyarsk region
Tura
Tunguzska
Abakan
Kyzyl
Vanavara
Podkamennaya –
Tunguzka

Computer training tools structure
for ATM distance learning system
Course development module
Works position for trainees and trainers
General information objects
Training Exercises
Courses packages
DB
staff;
Training courses
Check questions:
tests;
Training results;
Intanet server

Methods of training with the usage of computer training tools
Individual access to
Information data base
Self training
training
test
Training
exercises and
questions
Tests
Training Exercises
Information objects
Individual access

Training and information data base development
Approved
syllabuses
Russian and International
documents
Training materials
Media recourses
Check questions, tests

Training and information data base
Russian regulatory documents: about 20 documents defining the rules of operation of ATM system
Training courses:
1. Flight safety provision
2. Aero navigation
3. Aviation meteorology
4. Aircraft performance
5. Technical flight provision
6. Air traffic service

Training and information data base for language training
1. ICAO phraseology, containing about 60 topics and 300 linguistic exercise
2. ATC communication in emergency
3. General English
4. Aviation lexicon
5. Aviation English dictionary
6. ICAO phraseology test

Multimedia Exercise Templates
1. Find Pairs
2. Image Matching
3. Picture Matching
4. Crossword
5. Abbreviations
6. How do you say
7. Look and say
8. Match words to phrases
9. Multicombo
10. Compose sentence
11. Multiple choice
12. Listen. Fill in the blanks
13. Listen. Choose the answer
14. Listen. Compose the answer
15. Universal exercise
16. Text
17. Dialogue

Training and information data base
Questions:
About 2000 questions for the aviation theory test of ATC controllers
About 8000 alternative answers
About 1000 questions for the ICAO phraseology test of ATC controllers
About 8000 alternative answers

Course development process
Test
First specification
And course
development
Inheritance
of training
Materials
Specification
of next version
Change of current
version
Completion
of work

Training and information data base
Extension of syllabuses :
ATS in the RVSM airspace
ATS with the TCAS operation
ICAO language proficiency test
….

Course distribution

Feedback
Regional subsidiaries
Regional DB
State ATM
corporation
General DB
ATC centers
Local DB
Шифрованные
пакеты

Training results analyses system

The benefit of distance learning approach
The quality training provision in remote ATC centers
Implementation of the training standards
Permanent quality control
Methodology and information support of training in ATC centers
Accumulation of knowledge and skills