S1 Practical Checkout Requirement Sheet
vZJX Training Departure- S1 Practical Test Evaluation Standards
| Item # | Competency | Academy Course | ZJX Course/Documents | 7110.65 Citation | Completion Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrates SOP/Policy Knowledge and Adherence | ZJX General SOP Course | Completed the Jacksonville ARTCC General SOP Course and has a basic working knowledge of its contents as found in all General SOP Documents. | ||
| 2 | Selects appropriate frequency for position | VRC/vSTARS/vERAM | Controller Clients | Can connect using an approved ATC client on an active or sweatbox position and setup primary frequency and voice requirements. | |
| 3 | Controller ATIS IAW SOP | Controller Client | Can connect using vATIS client on an active or sweatbox session and proper select the appropriate position with its appropriate runways. | ||
| 4 | Possesses basic airport information for positioning | S1 Training/Class Charlie Operations- KJAX | Provides working knowledge of local airspace. | ||
| 5 | Understand basic METAR information | 1.3 | S1 Training/General Clearance Delivery/Ground | 2-6 | Can fully decode a METAR including station identification, time observation was made, wind (including variable, gusts) altimeter setting, temperature and dewpoint. (and explains relationship), identified cloud types and when a ceiling is present and common local visibility obscuring phenomena such as rain, mist fog, etc. |
| 6 | Position Relief Briefing IAW SOP | ATC Basic 1.5 | General Control Policy Chapter 4 | Properly briefs relieving controller on necessary information | |
| 7 | Exhibits Basic Airspace Knowledge | 1.4 | S1 Training/Class D,ClassC | 2-4-22 | Demonstrates knowledge of class G, E, D, C, B, A and TRSA airspace and airspace dimensions. |
| Item # | Competency | Academy Course | ZJX Course/Documents | 7110.65 Citation | Completion Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Demonstrates knowledge of Basic VFR Wx Minimums | N/A | S1 Training/Class Delta Airspace Operations | 14 CFR S 91.155 | Demonstrates knowledge of Basic VFR Weather Mins in the Class E, D, C, and B Airspace below 10,000 MSL |
| #9 | Exhibits basic knowledge of aircraft types | General Clearance Delivery/Ground | 2-1-19 | Working knowledge of different aircraft types/categories and classes. Properly explains special significance of super/heavy. | |
| #10 | Issues appropriate VFR departure clearance | 2.10 | S1 Training/Class Delta Airspace Operations | Chapter 7 | Identifies VFR entry requirements into the various airspace classes and issues an appropriate VFR clearance. |
| #11 | Uses proper phraseology | Basic 1.2 | S1 Training | 2-4-16, 2-4-17 | Can pronounce letters in accordance with NATO phonetic alphabet. Can pronounce zero to niner and properly group numbers as appropriate. |
| #12 | Understand coordination with APP/DEP for all aircraft prior to departure | Jacksonville SOP | 2-1-17 | Coordinates flight plan changes with other facilities including proper usage of scratchpads. | |
| #13 | Properly reviews flight plan and ensures it complies with SOP | 2.5, 2.1 | Jacksonville SOP | 2-1-28, 4-5-2, 2-3-8, 3-9-1 | Identifies and corrects flight plan altitudes which do not correspond with NEODD/SWEVEN or LOCAL SOP
Identifies RVSM rules/airspace and its application on VATSIM as all aircraft are RVSM capable. Identifies, compares and contrast at minimal the differences between VOR and Area Navigation, and ensures flight plans are in compliance with restrictions regarding navigation type by identifying /A, /G, and /L Identifies four types of departure procedures and defines pilot nav, radar nav, and hybrid departures as they are applicable to local airspace. |
| #14 | Conveys all flight plan amendments to the pilot | Jacksonville SOP | (Same as #13) | ||
| #15 | Clearance Issued using CRAFT Standard | CD 2.2-2.7 | S1 Training/Class Delta Airspace Operations | 2-5 and 4-2-3 | Issues clearance using prescribed phraseology |
| #16 | Demonstrates proper transfer of communication | S1 Training | 8-2-2 | Transfer communications using prescribed phraseology | |
| #17 | Proper readback received (if not, one is requested) and confirmed | CD 2.8 | S1 Training | 2-4-3 | Ensures readback is correct with prescribed phraseology |
| #18 | Demonstrates knowledge of Ground Controllers area of responsibility (Taxiways/Movement Areas) | Ground Control 3.2 | S1 Training | 3-7-2 | Defines movement and non-movement areas and identifies at local airport(s) |
| #19 | Uses proper taxi phraseology | 3.3 | S1 Training | 3-7-2 | Issues taxi instructions to an active runway utilizing prescribed phraseology
Issues taxi to a runway for an intersection departure using prescribed phraseology Issues progress taxi in a professional manner utilizing prescribed phraseology Identifies and defines the three movement types and explains the difference between hover and air taxi. |
| #20 | Understands coordination required between Ground and Tower for all Runway crossings. | 3.6 | S1 Training | 3-7-2 | Properly coordinates runway crossings including request for such from tower utilizing prescribed phraseology |
| #21 | Arrivals are taxied to the appropriate parking assignment using taxiway instructions | 3.3 | S1 Training | 3-7-2 | Issues taxi instructions to a gate/ramp using prescribed phraseology. |
| #22 | Demonstrates knowledge of taxiway layout | Ground Control 3.2 | S1 Training | 3-7-2 | Identify SOP or preferred taxi methods for local airports. |
| #23 | Understands importance of "Hold Short" instruction, and applies it to taxi instructions | 3.3 | S1 Training | 3-7-2 | Issues hold short instructions utilizing prescribed phraseology. |
Use of this checklist is mandatory for all Controller Exams (Promotion and Re-Qualification) . All 23 items must be covered during the evaluation by either observing the student for each item, or via oral question. Students must pass 90% of all the items listed, with no Critical Task Failures. Regardless of pass/fail status, ALL failed items will be reviewed with the student by the INS/MEN to ensure comprehension.
____/ 23...... Passing is 21.