An applicant for the Instructor Rating is required to
1. be able to read, speak, write, and
understand the English language.
2. have satisfactorily accomplished
the required training and obtained the aeronautical experience
prescribed;
Instructor ratings are based upon the proven ability to teach and
examine all units.
Instructor ratings are given to Controllers who can and will teach
and examine Students and Controllers. To be considered for an Instructor
rating you must be very competent, and so must have and demonstrate the
abilities of a Controller 3.
The number of Instructors is limited by the number of Instructors IVAO
needs at any one given time. Each rating carries the warning that you
will be removed to a 'Controller 3', if you fail to give enough time to
train other controllers, since you cannot have an Instructor rating if
you do not instruct. You will be required to give a minimum of 4 hours
of training monthly, but it will be the TC/TACs or DIR/ADIR of each
Division who will evaluate if the Instructor is really working as
Instructor or not. Each Division will assign training assignments to the
Instructors of the Division and will verify the training was
conducted.
The Instructors will be able to do Practical
Exams if the Director of the Division approve it.
The Training Department is serious about this;
unless you give a specific reason for not honouring your hours (on
holiday, etc.), each Division Director can request to the Training
Director and you will be downgraded to Controller 3, and will be
required to re-take all the Instructor exams to return to your previous
grade. The HQ Training Department will check this on a random basis. As
an Instructor you will have the responsibility to provide members
training on their request and/or as directed by the
Division.
For more information on
aviation issues it is also recommended to read the Aeronautical
Information Manual (AIM) published by the countries air safety
authorities. Other additional information freely available on the
internet:
A list of FAA air traffic publications can be found
here.
Rating
Title
Requirements
Instructor 1
Student Training Instructor
Examination
Previous Rating Requirements: Have your
Controller 3 rating and at least 500 hours of logged time on IVAN
as a controller (pilot hours are not taken into account).
Theoretical Exam: Complete the I1 online test, (Level 8)
45 minutes to answer 20 questions randomly chosen.
Practical Exam 1: Demonstrate your ability to
teach basic controlling to a Student 1. This may be a new
controller, or a controller who has wishes to begin APP training,
having done some hours of tower training. The examiner will ask
both the student and Instructor to add him to their chat windows
(using .a <call sign>) and will watch how the lesson
progresses. You will be given a copy of the training manual for
new controllers which explains what you should aim to teach a new
controller. The examiner will be looking for you being supportive,
clear and helping the student.
Practical Exam 2: Teach a Student/Controller
who wishes to be trained for Controller exams in the unit you have
chosen, that is either: Tower & Ground (TWR/GND), Approach
& Departures (APP/DEP) or ARTCC Center (CTR). You may also be
asked to examine the Student/Controller when given a report sheet
and test sheet, which explain what you must test and how to mark
the Controller. You will be marked for the quality of your
teaching, and the accuracy of your report.
Ongoing Requirements: See
notes above. You must also attend Training Department
meetings, typically once a quarter (every three months)
Instructor 2
Junior Training Instructor Examination
Previous Rating Requirements: Have your
Instructor 1 rating and at least 1000 hours of logged time on IVAN
as a controller (pilot hours are not taken into account).
Theoretical Exam: Complete the I2
online test, (Level 9) 45 minutes to answer 20 questions randomly
chosen.
Practical Exam: Teach a Student/Controller who
wishes to be trained for Controller exams in a further unit you
have chosen, that is either: Tower & Ground (TWR/GND),
Approach & Departures (APP/DEP) or ARTCC Center (CTR). You
will also be asked to examine the
Student/Controller when given a report sheet and test sheet, which
explain what you must test and how to mark the Controller. You
will be marked for the quality of your teaching, and the accuracy
of your report.
Practical Exam 2: Teach and access a
Controller who wishes to be considered for an Instructor rating.
You will again be given the required materials and time to
prepare.
Ongoing Requirements: See
notes above. You must also attend Training Department
meetings, typically once a quarter (every three months)
Instructor 3
IVAO Training Instructor
Examination
Previous Rating Requirements: Have your
Instructor 2 rating and at least 2000 hours of logged time on IVAN
as a controller (pilot hours are not taken into account).
Practical Exam 1: Teach a Student/Controller
who wishes to be trained for Controller exams in the final unit
you have chosen, that is either: Tower & Ground (TWR/GND),
Approach & Departures (APP/DEP) or ARTCC Center (CTR). You
will also be asked to examine the
Student/Controller.
Practical Exam 2: Teach and access a
Controller who wishes to be considered for an Instructor rating.
You will again be given the required materials and time to
prepare.
Ongoing Requirements: See
notes above. You must also attend Training Department
meetings, typically once a quarter (every three
months).
2 - PILOTS
An applicant for the Commercial Pilot Rating is required to: 1. be
at least 18 years of age; 2. be able to read, speak, write, and
understand the English language. 3. have satisfactorily accomplished
the required training and obtained the aeronautical experience
prescribed;
Commercial pilot ratings are based upon the proven ability to teach
and examine in all situations with any type of aircraft.
Commercial pilot ratings are given to Senior Flight Captains who can
and will teach and examine Basic and Advanced pilots. To be considered
for a Commercial Pilot rating you must be very competent, and so must
have and demonstrate the abilities of a Senior Flight Captain .
The number of Commercial pilots is limited by the number of Commercials
IVAO needs at any one given time. Each rating carries the warning that
you will be removed to a 'Senior Flight Captain' if you fail to give
enough time to train other pilots, as you cannot have such a rating if
you do not instruct. You will be required to give a minimum of 4 hours
of training and/or instruction per month, but it will be the TC/TACs or
DIR/ADIR of your Division who will evaluate if the Commercial Pilots are
really working as Pilot Instructors or not. Each Division will assign
training assignments to the Commercial Pilots of the Division and will
verify if the training assignment was conducted.
The Commercial Pilots will be able to do
Practical Exams if the Director of the Division
approves it.
The Training Department is serious about this;
unless you give a specific reason for not honouring your hours (on
holiday, etc.) each Division Director can request to the Training
Director and you will be downgraded to Senior Flight Captain, and will
have to re-take all the Commercial pilot exams to return to your
previous grade. The HQ Training Department will check this on a
random basis. As a Commercial Pilot you will have the responsibility to
provide members training on their request and/or as directed by the
Division.
For more information on
aviation issues it is also recommended to read the Aeronautical
Information Manual (AIM) published by the countries air safety
authorities. Other additional information freely available on the
internet:
Previous Rating Requirements: Have your Senior
Flight Captain rating and at least 500 hours of logged time on
IVAN as a pilot (controller hours are not taken into account).
Theoretical Exam: Complete the CC online test, (Level 8)
45 minutes to answer 20 questions randomly chosen.
Practical exam 1 : Contact your examiner for online
flight details
Practical exam 2 : Teach a Student/Pilot who
wishes to be trained for Pilot exams: You will
also be asked to train the Student/Pilot and prepare him/her for
the exam and you will have to submit a detailed analysis of the
student's abilities and training needs to pass the exam you
trained him/her for. You will be marked for the quality of your
teaching, and the accuracy of your report.
Ongoing Requirements: See
notes above. You must also attend Training Department
meetings, typically once a quarter (every three months)
Commercial
Flight
Captain
Previous Rating Requirements: Have your
Commercial Captain rating and at least 1000 hours of logged time
on IVAN as a pilot (controller hours are not taken into account).
Theoretical Exam: Complete the CFC online test, (Level
9) 45 minutes to answer 20 questions randomly chosen.
Practical exam 1 : Contact your examiner for online
flight details
Practical exam 2 : Teach a Student/Pilot who
wishes to be trained for Pilot exams: You will
also be asked to train the Student/Pilot and prepare him/her for
the exam and you will have to submit a detailed analysis of the
student's abilities and training needs to pass the exam you
trained him/her for. You will be marked for the quality of your
teaching, and the accuracy of your report.
Ongoing Requirements: See
notes above. You must also attend Training Department
meetings, typically once a quarter (every three months)
Commercial
Senior
Captain
Previous Rating Requirements: Have your
Commercial Flight Captain rating and at least 2000 hours of logged
time on IVAN as a pilot (controller hours are not taken into
account).
Practical Exam 1 : Teach a Student/Pilot who
wishes to be trained for Pilot exams: You will also be asked to
train the Student/Pilot and prepare him/her for the
exam and you will have to submit a detailed analysis of the
student's abilities and training needs to pass the exam you
trained him/her for. You will be asked to examine the
student you taught.
Practical Exam 2 : Prepare a Senior Flight Captain for
the Commercial Captain practical exam.
Ongoing Requirements: See
notes above. You must also attend Training Department
meetings, typically once a quarter (every three
months).
3. General Items
For Instructors and/or Commercials who are determined to be
inactive by the Training Department, there rating will be reduced to:
a) C3 and/or SFC provided they have successfully completed the
current requirements of the examination system for these ratings, or
b) the rating, if less than C3 and/or SFC, where they have
successfully competed the examinations by the current examination
system.
(Note: If this involves a member who was also "Fast
upgraded", HQ will make the sole
determination).
