Request ATC Training

The wait time for training is subject to mentors/instructors' availability and the number of trainees at that time. Therefore, please be patient. We will also inform you of the training status when replying to your ticket of ATSIM test results.

Training Application for S1

1. Make sure that you are registered under Hong Kong vACC- VATSEA. If not, you will need to inform us when you are submitting your training request later on.
2. Complete the ICAO English Test in our Moodle.
3. Once passed, you may submit your training request through our helpdesk (hq.vat-sea.com/support/list)
4. You shall include your name, VATSIM ID, a screenshot proving that you have passed the ICAO English Test, and a brief self-introduction (i.e timezone located in, current education level, aviation-related experience, etc.) in your request.
5. Our staff will then assign you the role to study the S1 Moodle.
6. After finishing the S1 Moodle, you may open another ticket to request assigning the S1 ATSIM token.
7. Once passed, you may open another ticket to inform us of the result.
8. You will then be assigned a mentor/instructor, he/she will contact you as soon as possible to schedule a training session with you.
9. Now, the practical part of your S1 training journey has started.

Training Application for S2 and above

1. Make sure that you have fulfilled corresponding pre-requisite stated in the Training Syllabus.
2. Submit your training request through our helpdesk (hq.vat-sea.com/support/list)
3. Corresponding Moodle course will then be assigned.
4. After finishing the course, you may open another ticket to request assignment of the corresponding ATSIM token.
5. Once passed, you may open another ticket to inform us of the result.
6. You will then be assigned a mentor/instructor, he/she will contact you as soon as possible to schedule a training session with you.
7. Now, the practical part of your corresponding rating training has started.

Visiting Controller Application (S2 and above)

1. Complete the ICAO English Test in our Moodle.
2. Request a brief recommendation letter from your vACC/ARTCC/Division Director or your Training Director stating you are in a good standing within your home facility. This letter must be sent to a.lee@vathk.com . Anywhere else will be rejected.
3. Submit your training request through our helpdesk (hq.vat-sea.com/support/list)
4. You must include your VATSIM ID, email address, timezone located in, Name, original division, present ATC Rating, a screenshot proving that you have passed the ICAO English Test, a brief reason for controlling in Hong Kong airspace, and state that applicant is willing to comply with visiting controller online hours requirements and other rules as listed in HKVACC Facility General Policy (“Upon the completion of my visiting controller training, I agree to comply with the visiting controller online hours requirement and rules and maintain an active presence for the next 6 months defined Facility General Policy“)