Foreword

(1) The effective performance of the air traffic management (ATM) system depends on competent and qualified air traffic management professionals. The ATM system is evolving towards a globally integrated and collaborative system. Air traffic safety electronics personnel (ATSEP) involved in the installation, operation and maintenance of the CNS/ATM system must have a shared understanding of what is expected of them in terms of performance wherever they may work in order to support a globally interoperable system and to achieve optimum capacity within acceptable safety limits. This shared understanding becomes critical when considering the increasing traffic and the growing complexity and interconnectedness of the systems involved. As controller-pilot and system-to-system interfaces evolve, the ATSEP installing, operating and managing the CNS/ATM system need to share a common reference to ensure seamless operations.

(2) This manual provides Air Navigation Service providers with guidance on how to structure their approach to the training of ATSEP.

(3) The following standards have been basis for this manual:

• (a) Civil Aviation Law, The Sultanate of Oman.

• (b) Annexes:

• • Annex 1 — Personnel Licensing

  • Annex 3 — Meteorological Service for International Air Navigation