--- title: "ATCO.D.001 – ATCO.D.095: SUBPART D – AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING (ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS, ATCO) — rule index · Avioverse" description: "ATCO.D.001 – ATCO.D.095, Regulation (EU) 2015/340. Air traffic controller training shall cover the entirety of theoretical courses, practical exercises…" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d" --- # SUBPART D – AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER TRAINING ANNEX I – PART ATCO – REQUIREMENTS FOR THE LICENSING OF AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS · Air Traffic Controllers' Licensing and Certification · Regulation (EU) 2015/340 · ATCO.D.001 – ATCO.D.095 On this page 1. ## [ATCO.D.001 Objectives of air traffic controller training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-001) Air traffic controller training shall cover the entirety of theoretical courses, practical exercises, including simulation, and on-the-job training… 2. ## [ATCO.D.005 Types of air traffic controller training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-005) Air traffic controller training shall consist of the following types: [AMC1 ATCO.D.005(a)(2) Types of air traffic controller training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-005#amc1-atco-d-005-a-2) [GM1 ATCO.D.005(a)(2)(ii) Types of air traffic controller training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-005#gm1-atco-d-005-a-2-ii) 3. ## [ATCO.D.010 Composition of initial training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-010) Initial training, intended for an applicant for a student air traffic controller licence or for the issue of an additional rating and/or, if applicable… [AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a) Composition of initial training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-010#amc1-atco-d-010-a) [AMC2 ATCO.D.010(a) Composition of initial training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-010#amc2-atco-d-010-a) [AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(1) Composition of initial training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-010#amc1-atco-d-010-a-1) [AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(i) Composition of initial training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-010#amc1-atco-d-010-a-2-i) [AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(ii) Composition of initial training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-010#amc1-atco-d-010-a-2-ii) [AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iii) Composition of initial training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-010#amc1-atco-d-010-a-2-iii) [AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(iv) Composition of initial training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-010#amc1-atco-d-010-a-2-iv) [AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(v) Composition of initial training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-010#amc1-atco-d-010-a-2-v) [AMC1 ATCO.D.010(a)(2)(vi) Composition of initial training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-010#amc1-atco-d-010-a-2-vi) [GM1 ATCO.D.010 Composition of initial training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-010#gm1-atco-d-010) 4. ## [ATCO.D.015 Initial training plan](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-015) An initial training plan shall be established by the training organisation and approved by the competent authority. 5. ## [ATCO.D.020 Basic and rating training courses](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-020) Basic and rating training shall be provided as separate or integrated courses. [GM1 ATCO.D.020(d) Basic and rating training courses](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-020#gm1-atco-d-020-d) 6. ## [ATCO.D.025 Basic training examinations and assessment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-025) Basic training courses shall include theoretical examination(s) and assessment(s). 7. ## [ATCO.D.030 Basic training performance objectives](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-030) Assessment(s) shall include evaluation of the following performance objectives: 8. ## [ATCO.D.035 Rating training examinations and assessment](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-035) Rating training courses shall include theoretical examination(s) and assessment(s). 9. ## [ATCO.D.040 Rating training performance objectives](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-040) Rating training performance objectives and performance objective tasks shall be defined for each rating training course. [AMC1 ATCO.D.040 Rating training performance objectives](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-040#amc1-atco-d-040) [GM1 ATCO.D.040 Rating training performance objectives](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-040#gm1-atco-d-040) 10. ## [ATCO.D.045 Composition of unit training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-045) Unit training shall consist of training course(s) for each unit endorsement established at the ATC unit as defined in the unit training plan. [GM1 ATCO.D.045(a) Composition of unit training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-045#gm1-atco-d-045-a) [AMC1 ATCO.D.045(c)(3) Composition of unit training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-045#amc1-atco-d-045-c-3) [AMC1 ATCO.D.045(c)(4) Composition of unit training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-045#amc1-atco-d-045-c-4) [AMC2 ATCO.D.045(c)(4) Composition of unit training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-045#amc2-atco-d-045-c-4) 11. ## [ATCO.D.050 Prerequisites of unit training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-050) Unit training may only be started by persons who are holders of: 12. ## [ATCO.D.055 Unit training plan](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-055) A unit training plan shall be established by the training organisation for each ATC unit and shall be approved by the competent authority. [GM1 ATCO.D.055 Unit training plan](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-055#gm1-atco-d-055) [GM1 ATCO.D.055(a) Unit training plan](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-055#gm1-atco-d-055-a) [GM1 ATCO.D.055(b)(5) Unit training plan](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-055#gm1-atco-d-055-b-5) [AMC1 ATCO.D.055(b)(6) Unit training plan](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-055#amc1-atco-d-055-b-6) [GM1 ATCO.D.055(b)(7) Unit training plan](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-055#gm1-atco-d-055-b-7) [AMC1 ATCO.D.055(b)(14) Unit training plan](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-055#amc1-atco-d-055-b-14) 13. ## [ATCO.D.060 Unit endorsement course](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-060) A unit endorsement course shall be the combination of the relevant unit training phases for the issue or renewal of a unit endorsement in the licence. [AMC1 ATCO.D.060(c) Unit endorsement course](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-060#amc1-atco-d-060-c) [AMC2 ATCO.D.060(c) Unit endorsement course](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-060#amc2-atco-d-060-c) [GM1 ATCO.D.060(c) Unit endorsement course](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-060#gm1-atco-d-060-c) [GM2 ATCO.D.060(c) Unit endorsement course](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-060#gm2-atco-d-060-c) [GM3 ATCO.D.060(c) Unit endorsement course](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-060#gm3-atco-d-060-c) [GM4 ATCO.D.060(c) Unit endorsement course](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-060#gm4-atco-d-060-c) [GM1 ATCO.D.060(d) ;(e) Unit endorsement course](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-060#gm1-atco-d-060-d) 14. ## [ATCO.D.065 Demonstration of theoretical knowledge and understanding](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-065) Theoretical knowledge and understanding shall be demonstrated by examinations. [GM1 ATCO.D.065 Demonstration of theoretical knowledge and understanding](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-065#gm1-atco-d-065) 15. ## [ATCO.D.070 Assessments during unit endorsement courses](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-070) The applicant's assessment shall be conducted in the operational environment under normal operational conditions at least once at the end of the… [GM1 ATCO.D.070 Assessments during unit endorsement courses](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-070#gm1-atco-d-070) 16. ## [ATCO.D.075 Continuation training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-075) Continuation training shall consist of refresher and conversion training courses and shall be provided according to the requirements contained in the… 17. ## [ATCO.D.080 Refresher training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-080) Refresher training course(s) shall be developed and provided by training organisations and approved by the competent authority. [AMC1 ATCO.D.080 Refresher training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-080#amc1-atco-d-080) [GM1 ATCO.D.080 Refresher training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-080#gm1-atco-d-080) [GM2 ATCO.D.080 Refresher training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-080#gm2-atco-d-080) [GM3 ATCO.D.080 Refresher training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-080#gm3-atco-d-080) [GM1 ATCO.D.080(b) Refresher training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-080#gm1-atco-d-080-b) [AMC1 ATCO.D.080(b)(1) ;(2) Refresher training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-080#amc1-atco-d-080-b-1) [AMC2 ATCO.D.080(b)(2) Refresher training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-080#amc2-atco-d-080-b-2) [GM1 ATCO.D.080(b)(1) ;(2) Refresher training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-080#gm1-atco-d-080-b-1) [AMC1 ATCO.D.080(b)(3) Refresher training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-080#amc1-atco-d-080-b-3) [GM1 ATCO.D.080(b)(3) Refresher training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-080#gm1-atco-d-080-b-3) 18. ## [ATCO.D.085 Conversion training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-085) Conversion training course(s) shall be developed and provided by training organisations and approved by the competent authority. [GM1 ATCO.D.085 Conversion training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-085#gm1-atco-d-085) 19. ## [ATCO.D.090 Training of practical instructors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-090) Training of practical instructors shall be developed and provided by training organisations and shall consist of: [AMC1 ATCO.D.090(a)(1) Training of practical instructors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-090#amc1-atco-d-090-a-1) [AMC2 ATCO.D.090(a)(1) Training of practical instructors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-090#amc2-atco-d-090-a-1) [AMC1 ATCO.D.090(a)(2) Training of practical instructors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-090#amc1-atco-d-090-a-2) [AMC1 ATCO.D.090(a)(3) Training of practical instructors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-090#amc1-atco-d-090-a-3) [GM1 ATCO.D.090 Training of practical instructors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-090#gm1-atco-d-090) 20. ## [ATCO.D.095 Training of assessors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-095) Training of assessors shall be developed and provided by training organisations and shall consist of: [AMC1 ATCO.D.095(a)(1) Training of assessors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-095#amc1-atco-d-095-a-1) [AMC2 ATCO.D.095(a)(1) Training of assessors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-095#amc2-atco-d-095-a-1) [AMC1 ATCO.D.095(a)(2) Training of assessors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-095#amc1-atco-d-095-a-2) [GM1 ATCO.D.095(a)(3) Training of assessors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/atco/part-atco-requirements-for-the-licensing-of-air/subpart-d/atco-d-095#gm1-atco-d-095-a-3) Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 14 Jun 2024, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. 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