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GCA – Guest Controller Approval


The XO Division is participating in the GCA programme according to R & R 5.1.7.

Requirements

  • The minimum requirement for a GCA in the Oceanic Division is an ADC rating.
  • Befor requesting an GCA the user must have familiarized himself with the local procedures.
  • No suspension according to rules and regulations may have existed against the user within the last 6 months.
  • The positions on which a GCA can be carried out with the corresponding rating can be seen below.*

*  GCA ratings and possible positions

ADC APC ACC
DEL/GND/TWR DEL/GND/TWR DEL
DEP/APP DEP/APP DEP/APP
FSS FSS FSS
CTR* CTR CTR (including YMMO_CTR, YBBO_CTR, NZZO_CTR)

* only CTRs, which are released from AS3 onwards > ATC positions

How to request a GCA

  • A GCA request have to be sent to the Training Department via the contact form on the XO website or via mail to xo-training@ivao.aero
  • The GCA checkout is carried out by a member of the Training Department or the HQ of the XO Division.
  • If a user does not pass the GCA checkout, he can submit a new GCA request after 3 months.
  • In order to obtain the GCA, the conditions below must be met.**

 

** GCA conditions

Controlling a minimum of 4 hours a month in the XO Division.
Provide service regarding local procedures.
No suspension when holding the GCA.