IVAO XT Division is one of the divisions on IVAO, participating in Guest Controller Approval (GCA) Program, which is part of Rules and Regulations 5.1.7: “Divisions may require members of foreign divisions to obtain a Guest Controller Approval before being allowed to log in on FRA restricted positions. Divisions shall announce their participation and publish their requirements on the division’s web site.”
Requirements: Applicants should be able to speak fluent English language. Applicants should be familiar with the local procedures Applicants should control at least 2 hours in GE, AM or AZ airspace in a month. Hours can be accumulated so that, for example, only 4 hours are needed in 2 months. Applicants must hold the ADC Rating.
How to get a GCA in the XT Division: 1. Request a GCA Checkout via mail at xt-tc@ivao.aero or xt-tac@ivao.aero 2. Schedule an appointment with our Training Department 3. Pass your GCA checkout, ADC knowledge is required. 4. Additionally you must be familiar with the local procedures of Tbilisi, Baku and Yerevan FIRs and it’s included airports.
Users who already have a GCA: All GCAs issued in our Division are permanent, however they can be revoked if users don’t meet requirements anymore. To ensure our ATCs provide high quality ATC service, GCA checkouts may be requested by Guest Controller Approval the Training Department from time to time and depending on the checkout result, GCA may be kept or revoked.
Check-out procedures: Prior to practical part, a theoretical part will be will be carried out by assigned trainer. During theoretical part, applicant must prove his/her theoretical knowledge for the entire FIR. All GCA checkouts for ADC and APC members will be on an APP Position. All GCA checkouts for members with ACC rating and above will be carried out on a CTR Position. GCA member can be restricted from providing ATC service on specific ATC position at any time