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S2 Training (TWR)

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General

The S2 training in FIR München takes place at two airports. They are different in classification between Tier 1 (former major airport) and unrestricted status:

Tier 1 Unrestricted
EDDM

EDDN

To start your training in EDDM (Tier 1 airport) you have to apply for training to gain a Ground Endorsement. This training can be requested in the "Ausbildungsplanung" thread in our forum.

Training Steps for training in EDDM

Tier 1 Ground Endorsement

Requirements
  • You have controlled at least 10 hours within the last two months at one of the S1 training airports.
  • You have passed the modules "Conversion Lessons EDDM_DEL and EDDM_APN" in the moodle course.
  • You have requested a training lesson in the thread "Ausbildungsplanung" within the ATD forum of FIR München.
First training

If you fulfill all requirements a mentor will contact you to schedule an appointment for a training lesson.

The first training lesson is normally a simulation session on EDDM_DEL in which all relevant theory and practical skills for München Delivery will be practised. A good knowledge of the theory published in the Moodle course is absolutely necessary, the training lesson may be terminated in case of lacking theoretical knowledge.

If your performance during the simulation session is within our training requirements, the mentor will schedule an appointment for a second training lesson on EDDM_1/2/3_GND.

Second training

The second training is normally a simulation session on EDDM_1/2/3_GND (München Apron). Good theoretical knowledge of all theory published in the Moodle course is absolutely necessary. If your mentor is satisfied with your performance, you will receive a Tier 1 ground endorsement. If not, another session may be required or training may be continued at an unrestricted airport.

Apron Checkout

Requirements
  • You have controlled at least 25 hours on the ground endorsement.
  • A mentor has contacted you regarding your checkout.
  • You have booked the station with the Training option checked as soon as the training date is confirmed. If there is a booking conflict, contact the person who obtains the booking or your mentor.

In the Apron Checkout, a mentor is going to determine wether your theoretical knowledge and practical skills on Delivery and Apron are sufficient. The checkout usually has a duration of at least one hour, afterwards a debrief is carried out with the mentor. 

If the mentor is satisfied with the result of your checkout, your are eligable to proceed with the training for München Tower.

Tower Training

Requirements
  • You have passed your Apron Checkout.
  • You have passed the module "Conversion Lesson EDDM_TWR" in the moddle course.
  • You have requested a training lesson in the thread "Ausbildungsplanung" within the ATD forum of FIR München.
First training

If you fulfill all requirements a mentor will contact you to schedule an appointment for a training lesson.

The first training lesson is normally a simulation session on EDDM_TWR in which all relevant theory and practical skills for München Tower and München Ground (NOTE: Not Apron!) will be practised. A good knowledge of the theory published in the Moodle course is absolutely necessary, the training lesson may be terminated in case of lacking theoretical knowledge.

If your performance during the simulation session is within our training requirements, the mentor will schedule an appointment for a second training lesson on EDDM_TWR.

Second training

The second training is normally an online training on EDDM_TWR. Good theoretical knowledge of all theory published in the Moodle course is absolutely necessary. If your mentor is satisfied with your performance, you will receive a Solo Endorsement for München Tower, which is limited to 30 days duration. If not, another session may be required or training may be continued at an unrestricted airport.

During your Solo Endorsement
  • Staff as much as possible on München Tower.
  • Gain experience, optimise your controlling skills, be open to feedback.

Latest 21 days into your Solo Endorsement, you shall request another Training with a mentor to extend your Solo Endorsement.

Solo Extension Training
  • You have controlled at least 15 hours within the last 21 days on München Tower or Ground.
  • You have requested a Solo Extension Training in the thread "Ausbildungsplanung" within the ATD forum of FIR München.

During this Training, a mentor will check if your knowledge and practical skills are within the desired training progress. If your mentor is satisfied with your training progress, your Solo Endorsement will be extended by additional 30 days.

If not, your Solo will expire after 30 days and additional training sessions with a mentor will be scheduled or training may continue at an unrestricted airport.

Tower OTS
  • You have controlled at least 50 hours on München Tower, of which 15 hours were within the last 21 days.
  • You have requested a Tower OTS in the thread "Ausbildungsplanung" within the ATD forum of FIR München.

During the OTS, a mentor will observe you for at least one hour to determine whether you are ready for a Controller Practical Test (CPT) on München Tower. If so, a date for a CPT will be set. 

If not, your Solo will expire after 30 days and additional training sessions with a mentor will be scheduled or training may continue at an unrestricted airport.

Tower CPT

If a mentor reports you ready for CPT after your OTS, a CPT date will be set. The CPT will be contucted according to our "Ausbildungsrichtlinien" (training regulations), the EUD Training regulations and GCAP. 

If you pass your CPT, your rating will be upgraded to S2 and you will receive a Major Endorsement for München Tower.

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