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TRAINING COURSE

Special Operating Rules: ETOPS, MNPS, RVSM, LVO (AWOPS), PBN

Introduction

The aim of this course is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the technical and regulatory requirements governing extended-range operations (ETOPS), reduced vertical separation minima (RVSM), low-visibility operations (LVO), minimum navigation performance specifications (MNPS), and performance-based navigation (PBN) systems.

This course will provide and explain the background to the existing requirements (International, EU and National) in regards to ETOPS, MNPS, RVSM, LVO (AWOPS) and PBN.  This course covers the operational aspects in detail and only provides an overview of the associated airworthiness requirements. This course includes group exercises.

After this course, participants should have a good working knowledge of the EU Special Operating Rules (i.e Operations requiring specific approval as per Part SPA)

Course Content

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

  • Understand Regulatory and Operational Requirements:
    Learners will be able to identify and interpret key regulatory frameworks and guidelines, such as ETOPS, RVSM, LVO, and MNPS, and understand their implications on aircraft operations.
  • Develop and Implement Operational Policies and Procedures:
    Learners will be capable of developing operator-specific policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for extended-range operations, reduced vertical separation, and low-visibility operations.

Apply Navigation and Performance-Based Procedures:
Learners will gain proficiency in the application of Performance-Based Navigation (PBN), GNSS Theory, and Area Navigation (RNAV) procedures, including understanding of Required Navigation Performance (RNP) and related safety assessment processes, to enhance operational efficiency and safety in various flight environments.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you should have:

  • Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

    • Understand Regulatory and Operational Requirements:
      Learners will be able to identify and interpret key regulatory frameworks and guidelines, such as ETOPS, RVSM, LVO, and MNPS, and understand their implications on aircraft operations.
    • Develop and Implement Operational Policies and Procedures:
      Learners will be capable of developing operator-specific policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for extended-range operations, reduced vertical separation, and low-visibility operations.

    Apply Navigation and Performance-Based Procedures:
    Learners will gain proficiency in the application of Performance-Based Navigation (PBN), GNSS Theory, and Area Navigation (RNAV) procedures, including understanding of Required Navigation Performance (RNP) and related safety assessment processes, to enhance operational efficiency and safety in various flight environments.

Who should take this course

  • National Aviation Authorities: Staff members having duties and responsibilities in line with the scope of this course.
  • International organizations: Operational personnel
  • Operators and Service Providers: Operator's operations personnel and also providers of relevant operational products or relevant services for operators

Pre-requisites

Essential:

Participants are kindly requested to bring a laptop to the course to access training course material which will only be provided in electronic format.

Training course delivery will be in the English Language.