Air Traffic Management Training

Entry Point North, one of the largest Air Traffic Service (ATS) academies, is now offering on-site training using a specially equipped mobile simulation (MOS) trailer. During September and October up to 30 tower controllers from Aviation Capacity Resources AB (ACR) – a private air navigation service provider in Sweden – received emergency training provided in the mobile simulator that was transported and put into operation next to their tower units, Stockholm Västerås and Växjö.

“The mobile training solution obviously brings many advantages to our customers” – says Eva Håkansson, Client Manager at Entry Point North. “We can perform the training next to the workplace meaning that controllers do not need to travel, pay for hotel accommodation and be temporary relocated. This reduces the total training cost for the ANSP. We can work together to plan the training so, that it does not affect the daily working routine at the unit”.

The MOS trailer can have a tower or a radar simulator, 2 controller positions and 2 pseudo pilot positions. It can be deployed easily and quickly almost anywhere as it only needs somewhere to park, access to power and an internet connection.

The MOS trailer is ideal for small or moderate sized aerodromes for ATC training, refresher and emergency training.

The exercises can be designed simulating the local airport/airspace set-up to ensure the training is performed with a high level of realism. This also enables training to be more effective by simulating local traffic scenarios and/or unusual events that may only happen sporadically.

Background information:

About Entry Point North

Entry Point North is an award winning Air Traffic Services academy. Entry Point North, jointly owned by Avinor, LFV and Naviair, was the first ATS academy accredited under the European Commission’s directives towards the vision of the Single European Sky by 2020.

The academy is a total training solution provider, providing a wide range of services:

• Training for air traffic controllers and air traffic services personnel;
• Selection and recruitment according to EUROCONTROL FEAST testing and other testing tools;
• Training of Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel;
• Certified aviation English testing;
• Various consultancy services for ANSPs.

Every year more than 400 aspiring and operational ATCOs from various countries are trained at the academy’s modern facilities in Malmoe, Sweden. Specialised courses within Human Factors and Safety areas are also offered to a diverse range of ATM personnel. These courses develop the individual’s non-technical skills such as decision-making and interpersonal communication. In addition, the academy provides a broad range of ATM related training and consultancy services. Our customers are both regional and international public and private ANSPs, airports, airlines as well as military clients. The Entry Point North academy has delivered its services throughout Europe, the Middle East and the Far East.

Entry Point North is a recognised international academy with more than 70 employees and consultants originating from over 12 countries. We have more than 180 state-of-the-art simulator positions and high resolution 3D image tower simulators: two 360° and eleven 180°. In addition, the academy has a CBT facility with 40 positions to assist and reinforce students’ learning throughout the courses.

For more information, please contact Business Development Manager Peter Kantner, at +46 734 054 357 or at pek@entrypointnorth.com .