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T2 APS

Purpose

This document provides essential information for students currently undertaking or planning to begin their T2 APS training in Sweden. It outlines the entry requirements, suggested preparations, expectations on students, course syllabus, training timelines, and course criteria.

1. Introduction

In Sweden, there are 24 civil regional airports where the Tower controller provides air traffic services in both the Control Zone and the Terminal Area. Since these airports only have a few aircraft movements per hour, a dedicated Approach controller is not required.

Because the Tower controller also covers the Approach position, the T2 APS course introduces you to radar and approach procedures. This makes it a very theory-heavy course, as it covers the same subjects as the entire S3 rating course. The only real difference is the amount of traffic you are expected to handle.

2. Entry Requirements

Before applying for T2 APS training, the following entry requirements must be met:

  • Hold a VATSIM, VATEUD and VATSIM Scandinavia membership.
  • Hold a permanent VATSIM S2 rating or higher.
  • Have an active training request registered in the Control Center (CC).
  • Have logged at least 5 hours as active ATC within the last month prior to training commencement, preferably within Sweden.

3. Suggested Preparations

To maximize your chances of successfully completing your T2 APS training, we strongly encourage you to complete the following preparations before your first session:

  • Fly to an APS Aerodrome: Get an understanding of how APS aerodromes operate and how operations can be streamlined with the low traffic volumes.
  • Fly between ESSA and ESGG: Get an understanding of how Approach Control works and the phraseology used.

4. Expectation on Students

Theory Studies

Since the theory material is heavy and introduces many new aspects, we have high expectations for you to study the provided material thoroughly. Additionally, VATEUD's Training Policy states that there should, on average, be no more than three practical training sessions. Therefore, we expect you to study the material deeply and focus heavily on the feedback given by your mentors after each session.

Activity Requirements

In order to maintain a smooth and efficient training progression, we have established clear rules regarding student activity.

  • We expect all students to complete at least one training session every 14 days. If you do not schedule a training session within this two-week window, an inactivity warning will be issued. Following this warning, you will have an additional two weeks to arrange a session with your mentor, after which your training may be discontinued if no progress has been made.
  • If you are unable to attend training within a two-week period due to vacation or real-life commitments, please proactively inform both your mentor and the Sweden Training Team. By notifying us in advance, you will ensure that no inactivity warning is issued and that your training status remains secure.
  • Any continuous absence exceeding one month will be reviewed and handled on a case-by-case basis.

5. Course Timeline

 

6. Theory

The Moodle course Sweden FIR – S3 & T2 ESAA APS contains the theoretical material required for the T2 APS endorsement within Sweden. The curriculum is divided into the following key subject areas:

WIP!
The training material for the T2 APS endorsement is currently being reworked and is temporarily unavailable.

7. Practical Training

The practical training for the T2 APS endorsement is performed entirely in the simulator. The training is conducted at Umeå Tower, and there is only one simulation file available. However, this simulation can be run multiple times to practice different techniques and procedures. We highly suggest performing the simulation at least twice: once where traffic follows the published STARs, and once where you vector the traffic to practice your radar vectoring skills. 

8. Course Criteria

This is the official training criteria for all T2 APS students. Each mentor is responsible for making sure that the students have a sufficient level on each of the outlined points before considering the training to be complete.

    WIP!
    The training criteria for the T2 APS endorsement is currently being reworked and is temporarily unavailable.

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