GAELICAM offers specialized courses designed to provide comprehensive training on CNS/ATM systems and ATM data processing tailored for professionals working in Air Navigation Service Providers.

CNSATM-GEN: Air Navigation CNS/ATM systems.

This course delivers a high-level overview of the critical CNS/ATM systems used by ANSPs. It covers the fundamental roles of Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, and Data Processing systems essential for the effective provision of Air Navigation services.

Learners will understand how these systems integrate to support safe, efficient, and reliable air traffic management operations.

CNSATM-DPS: Data processing system in ATM.

This course provides a basic foundation of knowledge and understanding of the principles used in ATM data processing (flight data processing [FDP], surveillance data processing [SDP] and added value functions) and an overview of their use in ATM operations.

The data processing domain addresses all systems which process flight data and environment data in support of integrated ATM operations. The domain is therefore one of the enablers for the achievement of integration and interoperability between systems. It also contributes to the strategic objectives of uniformity and capacity.

The navigational performance of an aircraft is dependent on two main factors: the navigation aids, whether ground or space-based, that are used, their geometry relative to the aircraft and the capabilities of the aircraft’s avionics.

The navigation domain addresses recent advances in navigation capabilities and the performance that can be delivered by the associated infrastructure. These advances include the development and introduction of performance-based navigation (PBN), which will enable improvements to be made in airspace design and will provide a far greater degree of flexibility in aircraft operations.

Ultimately, advanced navigation functionalities, with the support of appropriate ATM tools, will enable aircraft operators to conduct their flights in accordance with preferred trajectories, dynamically adjusted, in an optimum and cost-efficient manner.

GAELICAM has developed the following navigation courses:

N-GNSS: Global Navigation Satellite Systems (SBAS and GBAS).

This course explains GNSS systems comprising GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO and Beidou evolutions giving a general overview of signal processing in receiver, receiver performances (low-cost receiver vs. high-end receiver).

It also develops the signal structures and analyses system errors and augmentation.

Find here the link to the N-GNSS brochure

N-PBN: implementing Performance Based Navigation.

Performance-based Navigation (PBN) is the most practical solution for the regulation of new navigation systems technology. This course explains the ICAO PBN concept and clarifies the differences between RNAV and RNP. PBN is based on Area Navigation, or RNAV, a method of navigation which permits aircraft operation on any desired flight path within coverage of station-referenced navigation aids or within the limits of the capability of self-contained aids, or a combination of these

It also provides detailed information on the 3 components of PBN: navigation applications, navigation specifications and navigation infrastructure. The course explains the concept, its enablers and provides detailed information on how to implement PBN.

Find here the link to the N-PBN brochure

Initial Training for ATSEPs.

Initial Training precedes the System/Equipment Rating Training and consists of Basic Training and Qualification Training.

Basic Training.

This stage imparts fundamental knowledge of the CNS/ATM environment, as well as skills applicable to all learner Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEPs). It provides the essential foundation before moving to specialized qualifications.

Qualification Training.

This training focuses on domain-specific knowledge and skills tailored to the chosen qualification stream within the CNS/ATM environment.

Four specialized technical domains have been identified: Communication, Navigation, Surveillance and Data Processing. In addition, a group of generic subjects applies to all ATSEPs.

ATSSEP Qualification Streams

A total of 13 streams have been identified and represent generic profiles built according to the ATSEP roles:

Communication (COM)

• Voice Stream

• Data Stream

Navigation (NAV)

• Performance-Based Navigation

• NDB Stream

• DF Stream

• VOR Stream

• DME Stream

• ILS Stream

• GNSS Stream

Surveillance (SUR)

• PSR Stream

• SSR Stream

• ADS Stream

Data Processing (DAT)

• DP Stream

In at least one specialized technical domain, ATSEPs train for one or more streams that correspond with the systems and equipment that they will eventually work with.

At the end of Qualification Training, a learner ATSEP should be able to identify and solve generic but realistic problems related to an area of expertise. The learner ATSEP should be able to act efficiently when faced with a set of scenarios. These scenarios are mastered because the ATSEP has acquired the required knowledge and the ability to use this knowledge at an appropriate time and in a relevant manner.

GAELICAM has developed a course titled ‘CNSATM-INITIAL: Basic Training’ that covers all the modules identified in the specification for Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) training:

DOMAIN	BASIC COURSES
CNSATM-INITIAL Duration: 4-6 weeks	Module 1: Introduction to ATM (Air Traffic Management).
	Module 2: Familiarization with ATC (Air Traffic Control).
	Module 3: Aeronautical Information Services (AIS).
	Module 4: Meteorology.
	Module 5: CNS services.
	Module 6: Communications (C).
	Module 7: Navigation (N).
	Module 8: Surveillance (S).
	Module 9: Data processing (DP).
	Module 10: Monitoring and control of CNS/ATM system.
	Module 11: Maintenance procedures.
	Module 12: Energy and air conditioning.

 

GAELICAM offers different flexible CNS/ATM training options:

OPTION 1: ON-SITE CLASSROOM TRAINING.

Your organization requests GAELICAM to deliver specific courses at your premises (Training Center, offices, etc.). A well-trained and experienced GAELICAM professor travels to deliver the course to students from your organization.

GAELICAM produces and provides all the course material to the students (students workbooks, CDs, etc.).

This approach has all the advantages of a face-to-face course (physical presence of the professor) while allowing cost savings, since the travel expenses for students are significantly reduced.

OPTION 2: VIRTUAL CLASSROOM TRAINING.

Students are using the GAELICAM e-learning platform (videos, chats, videoconferences, messages, etc.) with a synchronous approach. That is to say, the full learning activity is remotely conducted by the GAELICAM professor in the same way that if it was delivered in the classroom.

All the students start the course simultaneously. The GAELICAM professor remotely manages the course, defining times for each activity (lessons, exercises, etc.), arranging the corresponding tools (videos, chats, videoconferences, etc.) for further explanations answering students questions in real time.

The course material (students workbooks, CDs, etc.) is generated by GAELICAM and provided to the students.

This approach has most of the advantages of a classical classroom course, since the professor closely manages all the learning activities as if face-to-face, while enabling significant cost savings since students do not need to travel.

This method also provides high flexibility to the students, helping them balance their responsibilities within their organization alongside the learning activities.

OPTION 3: E- LEARNING TRAINING.

Students use the GAELICAM e-learning platform (videos, chats, videoconferences, messages, etc.) in an asynchronous approach. Through this method, each student can decide when to start and how much time to dedicate each day, giving full flexibility to complete the learning activity.

In any case, the professor is always monitoring the activities of each student and can provide support through learning tools (videos, e-mails, chats, videoconferences, …) on demand.

GAELICAM prepares and provides the course material to the students (E-learning platform, videos, calls, etc.)

This approach offers maximum flexibility, allowing students to balance their organizational responsibilities without incurring travel expenses.

Pilots and Controllers need to receive a general training about CNS/ATM domains as an essential part of their whole training process to obtain the corresponding license.

For this purpose, the pilots and controllers training itinerary in CNS/ATM is composed of two courses:

COURSE 1: ‘CNSATM.INITIAL’

The CNSATM.INITIAL course is structured around the following modules:

• Module 1: Introduction to ATM (Air Traffic Management).
• Module 2: Familiarization with ATC (Air Traffic Control).
• Module 3: Aeronautical Information Services (AIS).
• Module 4: Meteorology.
• Module 5: CNS services.
• Module 6: Communications (C).
• Module 7: Navigation (N).
• Module 8: Surveillance (S).
• Module 9: Data processing (DP).
• Module 10: Monitoring and control of CNS/ATM system.
• Module 11: Maintenance procedures.
• Module 12: Energy and air conditioning.

COURSE 2: CNSATM-GEN: Air Navigation CNS/ATM systems.

This course provides a high level overview of all CNS/ATM systems used by the Air navigation Service providers (ANSPs). The course describes and explains the main role of communications, navigation, surveillance and data processing systems used for the provision of Air Navigation services.

GAELICAM has developed the following certification, verification and safety related courses:

SAF-SM: Safety Management.

This training course provides a comprehensive introduction to Safety from a broad perspective, presenting key concepts, policies, and strategies for effectively managing this critical area. It begins with a general overview, explaining why Safety is essential in aviation and how it can be achieved and maintained.

Participants will gain a clear understanding of core Safety principles, the ESSAR (EUROCONTROL Safety Regulatory Requirements), and the SAM (Safety Assessment Methodology). The course provides practical guidance on ensuring an air navigation system is safe for operational use.

The course also presents the attendees Safety Management Systems addressing global and key aspects like, for instance, Safety Policy and Objectives, Safety Assurance and implementation of Safety Management Systems.

Additionally, the course covers ICAO’s vision of Safety as outlined in Annex 19 and the Global Aviation Safety Plan.

Find here the link to the SAF-SM brochure

CER-VVC: Verification, Validation and Certification processes.

The objective of this course is to introduce the attendees in the field of Validation and Verification within the ATM framework. The attendees will achieve a perfect understanding of the European Operational Concept Validation Methodology (E-OCVM). Additionally, the course also focuses on Certification, allowing the attendees to understand and face any Certification process within their company.

Find here the link to the CER-VVC brochure

Surveillance is a key part of ATM. Radar, the mainstay of surveillance for many years, is now being supplemented by a variety of newer techniques such as ADS-B and multilateration. The key words for the future of surveillance are “performance” and “interoperability”.

GAELICAM offers courses covering the principles of both traditional and new surveillance techniques:

S-GEN: Surveillance systems.

This course provides and overview of all existing surveillance systems covering Primary Surveillance Radar (PSR), Secondary Surveillance Radar (SSR, MSSR), Surface Primary Radar (SMR), Mode-S radar, ADS and multilateration systems.

It also covers the Surveillance Data Distribution from detection to plot output.

Find here the link to the S-GEN brochure

S-ADS: ADS systems.

This course provides an overview of ADS systems (Automatic Dependent Surveillance) contract mode (ADS-C) and broadcast mode (ADS-B out and ADS-B in).

ADS-C systems are used to send automatically requested information (aircraft position, identification,…) using datalink communications while ADS-B information (collected from the avionics) is transmitted to ground systems and other aircrafts using the 1090 MHz extended squitter.

Find here the link to the S-ADS brochure

S-MLAT: Multilateration systems.

This course provides an overview of multilateration systems (cooperative independent surveillance) covering both existing techniques (Local Area Multilateration – LAM and Wide Are Multilateration – WAM and the associated Surveillance Performance.

Find here the link to the S-MLAT brochure

S-ASMGCS: Advanced-Surface Movement Guidance and Control System.

This course provides an overview of A-SMGCS (Advanced-Surface Movement Guidance and Control System) systems and the associated Surveillance Performance.

A-SMGCS systems provides traffic information about vehicle position in the area and identity of the cooperative vehicles. It also maintains the airport in a safely operation mode in all visibility conditions and even during the night.

Find here the link to the S-ASMGCS_brochure

Aeronautical telecommunications are a core enabler for Air Traffic Management.

Today, traditional voice communications are no longer sufficient to support modern operations. The introduction – in addition to voice – of a variety of data transfer systems for new and existing mobile and fixed communications systems, makes this a rapidly developing sector of the industry.

The courses offered provide a detailed understanding of current, short-term and future communications networks and applications, and also cover the planned migration steps as part of the ICAO strategies.

GAELICAM has developed the following communications courses:

C-VOICE: ATS Voice over IP.

This course provides a detailed view of aeronautical voice telephony and radio networks, largely focusing on the transition of current systems to the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) based on EUROCAE WG67 standards.

It looks in detail at VoIP principles and its future use in aeronautical communications, including crucial migration issues for integrating VoIP into the ATM network architecture.

Find here the link to the C-VOICE brochure

C-DATALINK: ATC and AOC Datalink services.

This course gives an overview on DATALINK understanding which are the main components of a Datalink system, which technologies support Datalink and what Datalink services are currently available and how they work.

The course explains the different technologies used to provide Datalink (FANS and ATN), addressing the differences between both technologies.

Find here the link to the C-DATALINK brochure

C-AMHS: ATS Message handling System.

This course covers AMHS messaging techniques and their applications in ATM. It provides a detailed explanation of how to migrate from the current AFTN/CIDIN to the new AMHS systems, and the latters’ new capabilities from both technical and operational perspectives.

It also addresses related strategic developments in different ICAO Regions.

Find here the link to the C-AMHS brochure

C-DATA: Air Navigation Data Communications.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the data communication applications, technology and infrastructure used in ATM. The ATC IP Network Services are covered in detail, including Surveillance, OLDI/FMTP, Messaging, and others.

Related ICAO Global Air Navigation Plan issues are analysed, together with strategic developments.

Find here the link to the C-DATA brochure

C-AFTN: the AFTN network.

This course covers AFTN messaging techniques and their applications in ATM. It provides a detailed explanation of how to implement AFTN-based services from both technical and operational perspectives.

It also addresses related strategic developments in different ICAO Regions.

C-TRANSMISSION: Transmission Means (Microwaves, Optical Fiber rings).

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the transmission means that support communications relating to safety as the Aeronautical Fixed Services (AFS) and Aeronautical Mobile Services (AMS) defined by ICAO.

Regarding ISO model, these systems provides the physical layer for all Air Navigation communications covering such things as pulse amplitudes, line coding, transmission rates, modulation, electromagnetic spectrum, frequency bands, connectors, and anything else needed to transfer digits satisfactorily.

C-RECORDER.

This course covers different techniques to perform the ICAO Legal Recording in telephony and radio services for both legacy analogue voice and digital VoIP.

GAELICAM has developed several courses that covers the Qualification Training corresponding to the Initial Training in accordance with the specification for Air Traffic Safety Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) training.

These Qualification courses have been classified in the following domains (see sections below):

DOMAIN	QUALIFICATION COURSES	DURATION
COMMUNICATIONS	C-VOICE: ATS Voice over IP	1 week
	C-DATALINK: ATC and AOC Datalink services	1 week
	C-AMHS: ATS Message handling System	1 week
	C-DATA: Air Navigation Data Communications	1 week
	C-AFTN:  the AFTN network	1 week
	C-TRANSMISSION: Transmission Means (Microwaves, Optical Fiber rings)	1 week
	C-RECORDER	1 week
NAVIGATION	N-GNSS: Global Navigation Satellite Systems (SBAS and GBAS)	1 week
	N-PBN: implementing Performance Based Navigation	1 week
SURVEILLANCE	S-GEN: Surveillance systems	1 week
	S-MLAT: Multilateration systems	1 week
	S-ASMGCS: Advanced-Surface Movement Guidance and Control System	1 week
	S-ADS: ADS systems	1 week
CNS/ATM	CNSATM-GEN: Air Navigation CNS/ATM systems	1 week
	CNSATM-DPS: Data processing systems in ATM	1 week
SAFETY, VERIFICATION, VALIDATION AND CERTIFICATION	SAF-SM: Safety Management	1 week
	CER-VVC: Verification, Validation and Certification processes	1 week