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About the course

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

In this 5-day course for participants from Air Navigation Service Providers on Performance-based Navigation (PBN) implementation, you will learn how to put into practice instrument procedures based on PBN navigation specifications and how to manage related airspace changes as a project. This course concentrates on basic Terminal Manoeuvring Area (TMA) airspace design. Due to PBN implementation being slower than agreed under Assembly Resolution A37-11, implementation of RNAV and RNP air traffic services routes and approach procedures are currently a top priority of ICAO. Participants from airlines and Civil Aviation Authorities are recommended to take the related course in PBN Operational Approvals for CAAs and Airlines.

Course code: TCVT-21

Course format

• This classroom course provides 5 days (40 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Participants should have prior knowledge of ICAO PBN documents or have completed IATA’s Performance-based Navigation I course.
• Recommended level is Intermediate.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

• When you click the Register button, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount.

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

What you will learn

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Build on your knowledge of PBN and its applications that you have learned in PBN I
• Assess the navigation infrastructure of your State’s airspace
• Plan the implementation of simplified, harmonized, flexible airspace which takes advantage of Instrument Approach Procedures, Standard Instrument Departures and Arrivals (SIDs, STARs)
• Build on your knowledge of ICAO airspace planning and design in order to determine requirements and identify the relevant Navigation Specification for Enroute and the Terminal Area (TMA)
• Draft safety assessment reports
• Be familiar with the responsibilities of flight validation and flight inspection
• Understand the PBN approval process

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• PBN navigation specifications as defined in the ICAO Doc 9613 AN/937 Performance-based Navigation Manual
• Area navigation turns and path-terminators, and PBN recognized area navigation systems
• Implementation guidance for States and ANSPs
• Project Management relating to airspace changes due to PBN Implementation
• TMA Airspace design with practical exercises
• PBN obligations for regulators
• Publication and promulgation of information for Air Operators relating to PBN implementation.

Activities

• Practical exercises

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

• ANS Provider managers responsible for the implementation and approval of PBN navigation specification procedures
• Airspace planners tasked with changing TMA airspace from conventional or regional area navigation to PBN area navigation
• Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCO)

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.