VATUSA Training Policies

Training Process

Self Study

There are currently five (5) self-study manuals available on the VATUSA Training web page:

Basic Air Traffic Control (includes Clearance Delivery)
Ground Control
Tower Operations
Departure/Approach Control
Center (En-route)

These guides can be read on-line with your web browser. Start by reading the Basic ATC study guide, and note any areas or elements that are not clear to you. Keep a list or marked-up copy of the study guide for later.

Over the Shoulder Training

OTS (Over the Shoulder) training can be requested by emailing your assigned Training Administrator. Please provide a lead-time of at least 3 - 5 days. Provide in the email the following details:

An email address where you can be reached.
Date/times you are interested in OTS training. Remember to include your local time zone.
What you wish to cover during the training session.

An attempt will be made to identify a Instructor who can be available at one of the times requested. That instructor will then contact the student directly to confirm the date/time/location for training. Please have the courtesy to inform the instructor in plenty of time, if you are unable to make the appointment.

Students are assigned to a single ARTCC and receive their training in that area. All OJT training is handled through the student's Air Traffic Manager Instructor and the assigned Instructor's.