Roles Within The Simulator

Question 1

ACPO

Answer 1

Aircraft Control Position Operator -
Execute Air Traffic Controller commands received by radio transmission.
- Commands input via touchscreen (ACE)
- Using ACE to control vertical distance, direction and speed

Question 2

FSS

Answer 2

Feed Sector Specialist - role-plays a controller working traffic on adjacent section.
- Sending and receiving traffic that is entering or leaving airspace
- Present traffic at realistic levels, speed and locations
- Talking to their own ACPO

Question 3

APS

Answer 3

Air Traffic Project Specialist - Performs same feed controlling duties.
- Added accountabilies including course management support, activity manager support, classroom material development and delivery

Question 4

SSS

Answer 4

Simulator Support Specialist - Configures all simulator systems.
- (Voice files, radars, ACPO workstations and various equipment)
- Deal with technical issues, changes to scenarios, supervise and line manage SSA staff

Question 5

SSA

Answer 5

Simulator Support Assistant - Supports the SSS performing same duties, expect line management of staff, subject matter expert work and provision of future documation.
- Customers booking carefully managed by SSS and SSA
- Providing customer point of contact and opportunity to provide feedback