ATC Ratings

Caution!

Our rating system is currently being revised. Please understand there might be some inaccurate and/or outdated information visible whilst we are updating our systems.
In case of doubt, contact the Training Department for clarification.

Ratings reflect the amount of practice that you have completed with IVAO, based on time spent at the radar scope and number of successfully completed exams.

As soon as you have collected enough hours of practise and training, you can apply for the theoretical and practical exam of the next higher rating. The ratings are done in the sequence shown, you cannot jump over an intermediate rating.

The IVAO Training Department establishes minimum standards for each rating level. Your local division may require additional higher standards.

This table shows which ratings are available at IVAO, and which requirements you will have to fulfill to attain a rating. Your current rating is shown in your IVAO Profile under “ATC Info”.

Badge	Title	Minimum Hours	Requirements			Remarks
Badge	Title	Minimum Hours	Theoretical Exam	Practical Exam	Briefing Guide	Remarks
	ATC Applicant (AS1)	0	—	—	Not required.	Rating given when registering with IVAO.
	ATC Trainee (AS2)	10	—	—	Not required.	Rating automatically achieved after completing the minimum hours.
	Advanced ATC Trainee (AS3)	25	X	—	Refer to the software manual for IvAc.	Theoretical exam about IVAO's ATC Client (IvAc).
	Aerodrome Controller (ADC)	50	X	X	ADC Briefing Guide
	Approach Controller (APC)	100	X	X	APC Briefing Guide
	Center Controller (ACC)	200	X	X	ACC Briefing Guide
	Senior Controller (SEC)	500	X	X	SEC Briefing Guide	Not available at present.
	Senior ATC Instructor (SAI)	—	Special rating for experienced instructors and examiners. Will be issued by TD/TAD on an as-need basis.
	Chief ATC Instructor (CAI)	—	Honorary rating. Is given to the Training Director and Training Assistant Director and retained after retirement.