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1. Training Staff

1.1 - Mentor Requirements

Purpose: This document serves as guidance for prospective Mentors (MTR) within HCF ARTCC. These guidelines serve as a supplement to the regulations laid forth within the HCF ARTCC Facility General Operating Procedures. A MTR is selected and promoted by the Training Administrator based on their skill, experience, and teaching ability. Interested candidates should contact the Training Administrator (TA) in writing at hcf-ta@vatusa.net.

Eligibility: Any person wishing to act as a MTR within HCF must:

  1. Be an active member of the network in good standing.
  2. Hold an S3 rating (or higher) for the previous 90 days.
  3. Be able to work in a team environment.
  4. Have excellent written and oral communication skills.

Induction Flow: Persons who express interest in becoming an MTR will typically be expected to com-plete the following items in the order listed prior to certification:

  1. Observe at least 2 sessions.
  2. Act as a “Remote Pilot Operator” for at least 2 sessions.
  3. A “Remote Pilot Operator” (RPO) is a person whose primary function consists of issuing commands to simulated pilots.
  4. Administer at least 1 theory session under the supervision Instructor (INS).
  5. Administer at least 1 training session on the live network while being supervised.
  6. Without the assistance of others, demonstrate to the TA the ability to provide instruction to students when given a particular lesson plan.
  7. Document every type of training session through facility website training notes.

1.1.1 - Mentor Limitations

A MTR holding a C1 rating may train any student on any position. A MTR holding an S3 rating may train any student on any position (S2 rating or lower).

1.2 - Instructor

An Instructor (INS) is a controller who has held a C1/C3 or as a previous INS rating for at least 90 days prior to being nominated by the HCF TA and approved by VATUSA. An INS trains Controllers-in-training (CIT’s) of all levels. Their responsibilities also include:

  • Approving solo certifications
  • Enrolling CIT’s in appropriate Academy courses
  • Administer Over-The-Shoulder (OTS) exams

1.2.1 - Instructor Requirements

  • Must have held a HCF Center Certification (C1 rating) in HCF for the previous ninety (90) days.
  • Must be a HCF MTR for the previous ninety (90) days.
  • Must be an active member of the network in good standing with no long-term suspensions.

1.2.2 - Instructor Limitations

  • An INS may train any student on any position.
  • An INS may award TWR, APP, and CTR Solo Certifications.

1.3 - Training Staff Monthly Currency

All Instructors and Mentors should conduct at least one (1) training session per month. The training session may come in the form of:

  • Sweatbox (classroom theory or Simulation)
  • LIVE network training