Equipping Our Human Resources to Towards Global ATFM Delivering ATM Ops Performance via Regional Network Collaboration 18 September 2014 Beijing, China Piyawut Tantimekabut Engineering Manager Network Operations ATM Centre AEROTHAI
Distributed Multi-Nodal CDM/ATFM Network Phase 1 Operational Trial : June 2015 ANSP Participation Level Aircraft Operator Participation Level Airport Operator Participation Level 18 Sep 2014 2
Distributed Multi-Nodal CDM/ATFM Network Phase 1 Operational Trial : June 2015 Ground Delay Program for arrival airports Triggered when capacity falls below demand Typhoons Runway/Taxiway Outage (planned or unplanned) Military exercises 18 Sep 2014 3
Distributed Multi-Nodal CDM/ATFM Network ANSP Participation Level Level 0 : Current Operations Level 1 : Observe Trial Level 2 : Facilitate CTOT Compliance Level 3 : Demand-Capacity Balance Capability 18 Sep 2014 4
Distributed Multi-Nodal CDM/ATFM Network Aircraft Operator Participation Level (TBD) Airport Operator Participation Level (TBD) Expected to relate to airport operations such as Airport Collaborative Decision Making (A-CDM) 18 Sep 2014 5
Supporting Multi-Nodal CDM/ATFM Network ATM Network Management Centre (ATM NMC) Integrate ATFM, ASM and Information Management Human Resources Automation support and facilities 18 Sep 2014 6
ATM Network Management Centre (ATM NMC) 18 Sep 2014 7
ATM Network Management Centre (ATM NMC) 18 Sep 2014 8
ATM NMC : Air Traffic Flow Management Unit ATFMU Executive ATFMU Officer ATFMU Manager / Planner ATFMU Executive ATFMU Officer ATFMU Manager/Planner Plan and coordinate capacity adjustment for next day s operation Plan and coordinate ATFM Daily Plan for the next day s operation Manage proper execution of ATFM Measures on day of operation based on ATFM Daily Plan ATFMU Executive Coordinate tactical capacity adjustment on ATM resources Monitor and execute ATFM Measure on day of operation as required based on ATFM Daily Plan ATFMU Officer Ensure proper integration of traffic demand inputs Ensure proper configuration of ATFM automation support systems 18 Sep 2014 9
Supporting Multi-Nodal CDM/ATFM Network Training needs ATM NMC Air Traffic Flow Management Unit (ATFMU) Airspace Management Cell (AMC) Information Management Unit ATS Units : Area Control Centers (ACC) Approach Control Centers (APP) Towers (TWR) Aircraft Operators Airport Operators Military ATM Planning functions Regulators 18 Sep 2014 10
ATFM Training and Other Initiatives 18 Sep 2014 11 ASBU B0-NOPS APAC Seamless ATM Plan EU-ASEAN Air Transport Integration Project Thailand Manual on Collaborative ATFM (Doc 9971) ICAO APAC Regional framework Collaborative ATFM AATIP 4.3 Cross Border ATFM ATM NMC (mid 2015) Sub-Regional ATFM Training Curriculum
Scope Staff Selection Staff Training Validation Competencies 18 Sep 2014 12
Scope Staff Selection Pre-Requisite Skills Medical requirements Language requirements Staff Training Validation Competencies 18 Sep 2014 13
Scope Staff Selection Staff Training Induction Basic : Theoretical, Practical OJT Complementary Skills Validation Competencies 18 Sep 2014 14
Scope Staff Selection Staff Training Validation OJT Check-Out Continuous Training Refresher Periodic validation Remedial, Suspension Competencies 18 Sep 2014 15
18 Sep 2014 16 ATFM Responsibilities Operations Management ATFM Planner / Supervisor ATFM Executive ATFM Support Officer CDM partner
18 Sep 2014 17 Training Levels Level 0: Awareness. Level 1: A basic knowledge, remember essential points, to memorize and retrieve data. Level 2: Ability to understand and to discuss the subject matter intelligently. Level 3: Thorough knowledge of the subject and the ability to apply it with accuracy. Level 4: Ability to establish a line of action following the correct chronology and the adequate method to resolve a problem situation. This involves the integration of known applications in a familiar situation. Level 5: Ability to analyze new situations in order to elaborate and apply one or other relevant strategy to solve a complex problem. Source : EUROCONTROL Specification for the ATCO Common Core Content Initial Training
Function vs Competency Operations management Supervision Planner Execution Support CDM partner General ATM personnel Subject ATM 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 ATFM 2 3 4 3 2 2 1 ATC 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 Airport operations 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 Aircraft operations 2 2 2 2 1 1 1 Meteorology 2 2 3 3 2 1 1 ICAO 3 2 2 2 2 1 1 ATFM tools 2 2 3 3 3 2 1 Capacity assessment 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 Airspace design 2 2 2 1 1 1 1 Indicated levels are for illustration purposes only 18 Sep 2014 18
Training Syllabus Phase Ab-Initio Subject Air Traffic Management Objective Knowledge and understanding of the international, local and regional air traffic management rules, concepts and structures Content Aviation Law (LAWB) Air Traffic Management (ATMB) Meteorology (METB) Navigation (NAVB) Aircraft (ACFTB) Human Factors (HUMB) Equipment and Systems (EQPSB) Professional Environment (PENB) Role Level Operations management Supervision Planner Execution Support CDM partner Duration Indicated subjects are for illustration purposes only 18 Sep 2014 19
18 Sep 2014 20 ATFM Phases ATM Planning ATFM Operations Strategic ATFM Pre-Tactical ATFM Tactical ATFM Contingency and crisis management Post Operations
Proposed Training Content ATM ATFM Airport Operations Aircraft Operations Meteorology ICAO Framework Airspace design and capacity assessment ATFM tools General Skills and competences Procedures ASBU, SESAR, NEXTGEN
18 Sep 2014 22 ATM : Training Airspace infrastructure Air Traffic Control AIS, ARO, flight planning Airspace Management CNS Support ATM Automation Systems
18 Sep 2014 23 ATFM : Training ICAO Manual on Collaborative ATFM (Doc 9971) Covers most direct training topics although not a training requirements document Need for a training requirements document recognised by ATFM expert group
18 Sep 2014 24 Airport Operations : Training AOC Airport Operations Centre IATA Airport Slot Coordination process Airport infrastructure
18 Sep 2014 25 Aircraft Operations : Training Flight Operations (AOCC) Aircraft Performance Flight Efficiency Delay vs Distance Trade-offs
18 Sep 2014 26 Meteorology : Training Basic knowledge of relevant meteorological phenomena Appreciation of ATM impact ATFM measures to deal with adverse weather (anticipation, implementation, withdrawal)
18 Sep 2014 27 ICAO Framework : Training Annex 2 : Rules of the Air Annex 11 : Air Traffic Services Procedures for Air Navigation Service / Air Traffic Management (Doc 4444) Manual on Collaborative ATFM (Doc 9971) Regional Supplementary Procedures (Doc 7030)
18 Sep 2014 28 ATFM Tools : Training Specific training on toolset being used locally Normally provided by ATFM system supplier
18 Sep 2014 29 ATM Planning : Training Airspace Design (routes, sectors) Capacity assessment (en-route and airport) Demand forecasting Major foreseen events (airport infrastructure, ATM upgrades, sporting / political events)
18 Sep 2014 30 Skills & Competencies CDM Conferencing Organize telephone/web conference Leading telephone/web conference IT skills Microsoft Excel Data Analysis Language skills English or common language
18 Sep 2014 31 Procedures Operational instructions Letters of agreement
Future ATM Development 18 Sep 2014 32 ICAO ASBU ICAO APAC Seamless ATM Plan SESAR NEXTGEN
18 Sep 2014 33 Next Steps Draft Schedule Initial version available (Sept 14) AEROTHAI / AATIP review checkpoint (Sept 14) Circulation to ASEAN ATM focal points Presentation to APAC ATFM SG (Oct 14) Presentation to Global ATFM (Nov 14) Incorporation in Doc 9971 (2015)