📢 Training Announcement – ATC Training Resumption
Dear Members,
As many of you know, ATC training has been on hold for some time while we managed intake flow. The main reason for this pause was an imbalance between the number of students and the availability of mentors and instructors.
During this period, the ATC Training Department has been working extensively to rebuild the training program from scratch. This includes:
- Rewritten session reports
- Detailed syllabuses for each rating
- Comprehensive self-study courses
- A brand-new question bank for Tier-1 theoretical exams (over 500+ questions)
✈️ Addressing the Core Issues
One of the biggest issues we identified was at the S1 level, where initial sessions were consumed by teaching theory. These sessions often lasted 2–3 hours covering knowledge that should have already been studied beforehand.
To solve this:
- Self-study is now emphasized as the foundation before mentoring begins.
- All initial training will take place outside of Dubai, as Dubai’s complexity (layout, restrictions, RRSM, etc.) is not suitable for new controllers.
- Controllers will be required to meet the Dubai Tier-1 Endorsement requirements, as outlined in the ATC Training Policy.
📚 Essential Resources
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Getting Started Guide (OBS → S1):
👉 Getting Started - ATC Training
Every step to begin your ATC journey is explained here, including how to become a resident of the vACC. Please read this guide carefully before asking questions. -
ATC Training Policy:
👉 ATC Training Policy
This policy covers expressions of interest, waiting lists, active training, airports, CTAs/TMAs, ACCs, progression requirements, endorsements (Tier-1 & upcoming Tier-2), and activity requirements. -
What to Expect During Sessions:
🖥️ Self-Study Courses & Seminars
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OBS → S1 Controllers will have access to a new Moodle self-study course (👉 moodle.arabian-vacc.com).
- Access instructions are in the Getting Started Guide (please read it carefully).
- The course includes several modules covering most theoretical knowledge.
- Each module has progress checks to ensure proper understanding.
- The course is completed once the MENA S1 theoretical exam is passed.
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S2 and beyond:
- No Moodle courses (yet) – these are still in development.
- Controllers will instead attend seminars covering the core foundations of each rating.
- Remember: SOPs for your designated training airport or TMA must be studied independently.
📑 SOP Progress
- ✅ Muscat TMA SOP – Fully completed
- ✅ Muscat Aerodrome SOP
- ✅ Hamad Aerodrome SOP
- ✅ Abu Dhabi Aerodrome SOP (TMA still in progress)
- ✅ Sharjah Aerodrome SOP
- ⏳ Doha TMA SOP – Near completion
- ⏳ Abu Dhabi TMA SOP – In progress
🔄 Reset of Training Plans
To ensure a fresh start:
- All Hayya training plans have been reset.
- Only controllers currently in active training near completion remain in their plans.
- Controllers who did not meet Tier-1 endorsement requirements have been removed.
For those going OBS → S1, the majority of the work is now in your hands with the new self-study program.
📝 Reminders for All Controllers
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Euroscope User Guide (since Dec 2024):
👉 Getting Started, Euroscope -
Audio Client User Guide (since Dec 2024):
👉 Getting Started, Audio Client -
vATIS Client User Guide (since Dec 2024):
👉 Getting Started, vATIS -
vATIS Update Requirement:
All controllers must update their vATIS client, refresh their profiles to the latest automatic ones: 👉 Arabian vACC, vATIS Profiles and ensure correct Airport Conditions & NOTAMs are selected (looking at you, Hamad controllers – “HIRO INFORCE”). -
Controller Operations Policy:
👉 Controller Operations Policy
Covers connection procedures, minimum session time, Discord presence, relief callsigns, and more. -
General Marketing Policy (released Aug 18th):
👉 Marketing Policy
Outlines Event Rostering rules and regulations.
📆 Training Resumes: Monday, September 22nd, 2025
On this date, support tickets to express your interest in ATC training will reopen, and the new training program will officially launch.