The Aerodrome Control Instrument (ADI) rating entitles the holder to provide an air traffic control service to aerodrome traffic at an aerodrome that has published instrument approach and/or departure procedures.
The tower control rating (TWR) endorsement entitles the holder to provide an aerodrome control service at an aerodrome where aerodrome control is provided from one operational position.
The Aerodrome Radar (RAD) rating endorsement recognises that radar is playing an increasing role in the provision of aerodrome control. The Aerodrome Radar Control rating endorsement entitles the holder to use radar in the provision of an aerodrome control service.
Aerodrome Control Instrument rating with Tower and Radar endorsements (ADI+TWR+RAD) is a rating training module designed to train students to become Tower controllers working with the aid of radar. With the successful completion of the course, the students will have the necessary skills and knowledge to become air traffic controllers in an Aerodrome Tower.
The training is composed of both theoretical lessons and events, followed by practical applications in a classroom and in a 3D tower simulator.
The theoretical training contains a series of classroom lessons – consisting of new subjects as well as reviews and enhancements of subjects from the Basic ATC module related to Aerodrome Control Services.
During the simulator exercises the students learn how to handle a variety of traffic situations in different meteorological conditions, using a generic airspace/ aerodrome. Entry Point North's Tower simulators are 180°, 270° and 360° modern, high fidelity simulators, with the ability to accommodate a high traffic capacity.
Entry Point North hires instructors from a current operational ATC environment. This enables us to maintain a very close link with new developments and a high level of competency. Throughout the training, all students operate in a teamwork simulator environment, enhancing a well structured learning process.
The module follows closely the Eurocontrol Common Core Content specifications and prerequisites, EU standards and Best Practice agreements.
