The Training Organisation (TO) at Malta Air Traffic Services Ltd, is certified by Malta’s regulator (TM-CAD) to provide Part ATCO training under the Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/340.
The TO is managed under MATS Integrated Management System, by the Nominated Person Training Organization , a Training Facilities Specialist, and two SIM Coordinators on a full-time basis. On a part-time basis, the TO also employs Pseudo Pilots, OPS Assessors, TSS Assessors, Synthetic Training Device Instructors (STDIs) and several On the Job training Instructors (OJTIs) who all provide the in-house training of both its operational and technical workforce.
Amongst the in-house training provided by the TO provides one could find
- Pre-OJT Training
- Atsep Basic Training
- Approach Simulator Training
- Area Simulator Training
Equipment Used
- Leonardo CDB6 Simulator
- UFA Simulator
Phraseology Training
The TO also offers phraseology training to third-party customers through our highly experienced instructors, who have ample experience in the field of ATC.
Sub-Contracting Training
The TO also sub-contracts the following training to other European TOs as deemed necessary
- ATC Basic Training
- ATC Unit Training
- Refresher Training
- Human Factors Training
- BASIC Training
- Rating Training
- QUAL Training
FEAST
The TO is also in charge of managing and running the First European Air Traffic Controller Test (FEAST), which is a computer-based selection tool used by the organization for the recruitment and selection of ATCO trainees.