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Fast Track Paths

Introduction

  1. The following Fast Tracks allow for real world Air Traffic Controllers (ATCos) and IVAO Certified ATC Controllers to complete accelerated training programs.
  2. These Fast Track paths are only available for VATSIM registered members that are also VATSSA Home Members.
  3. Any Rating attained through a Fast Track path does not include any additional endorsement or benefit. All endorsements must be attained through the traditional training programs.
  4. Any Fast Track candidate will be treated as a normal ATC Training candidate and should not benefit from any special treatment, with the exception of the procedures documented in this chapter.

Real World ATCos Fast Track

  1. VATSSA offers an exceptional fast track path for real world ATCos in order to provide them with an incentive to join the Division and provide simulated Air Traffic Control Services within the Division’s airspace as well as benefit the community with their knowledge and experience.
  2. This Fast Track path is exclusively for Real World ATCos that hold a valid and active license in any of the countries and territories within the Division’s jurisdiction.
  3. This Fast Track allows Real World ATCos to attain either an S2 or S3 Rating based on their real world license.
  4. Real World ATCos Fast Track candidates must submit their request to the Division Director, including a digital copy of their license for review and approval.
  5. If approved, Real World ATCos Fast Track candidates will be submitted to the S1 Theory Exam.
  6. After successfully completing the S1 Theory Exam, Real World ATCos Fast Track candidates will be submitted to mentoring sessions designed to introduce and validate the candidates’ familiarity with:
  7. VATSIM Policy & Procedures
  8. Technological Stack
  9. Division’s Policy & Procedures
  10. The ATC Training Manager will review the Real World ATCos Fast Track candidates’ progress before submitting the candidates for a live network checkride session.
  11. The ATC Training Manager may decide to reject the Real World ATCos Fast Track candidates if performance is very poor or if the candidate’s lack of knowledge is too big.
  12. After a successful live network checkride, the ATC Training Manager may recommend the Real World ATCos Fast Track candidate for Rating assignment, to be validated and confirmed by the Division Director.
  13. An accelerated training program for C1 Rating is available for Real World ATCos Fast Track candidates that have the corresponding licenses and experience.

IVAO Fast Track

  1. VATSSA also recognizes the capabilities of IVAO ATC Controllers and welcomes them to VATSIM and to the Division.
  2. The Division offers an IVAO Fast Track path for IVAO certified ATC Controllers to attain corresponding ratings on VATSIM and Controller permissions within the Division.
  3. This Fast Track allows:
  4. IVAO Controllers with a rating of Approach Controller to attain an S2 Rating
  5. IVAO Controllers with a rating of Center Controller or above to attain an S3 Rating
  6. IVAO Fast Track candidates must submit their request to the Division Director, including their IVAO ID for review and approval.
  7. If approved, IVAO Fast Track candidates will be submitted to the S1 Theory Exam.
  8. After successfully completing the S1 Theory Exam, IVAO Fast Track candidates will be submitted to mentoring sessions designed to introduce and validate the candidates’ familiarity with:
  9. VATSIM Policy & Procedures
  10. Technological Stack
  11. Division’s Policy & Procedures
  12. The ATC Training Manager will review the IVAO Fast Track candidates’ progress before submitting the candidates for a live network checkride session.
  13. The ATC Training Manager may decide to reject the IVAO Fast Track candidates if performance is very poor or if the candidate’s lack of knowledge is too big.
  14. After a successful live network checkride, the ATC Training Manager may recommend the IVAO Fast Track candidate for Rating assignment, to be validated and confirmed by the Division Director.
  15. An accelerated training program for C1 Rating is available for IVAO Fast Track candidates that have the corresponding rating, experience and a reasonable volume of ATC Controlling hours.

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