ZLA Position Requirements

The following tables define what ratings, endorsments, and certificates you must possess before controlling a position solo in ZLA. If you are a new controller holding the VATSIM Observer rating, you must first pass the VATUSA S1 written exam. Next you will work with one of our instructors/mentors in an offline "sweatbox" session(s) to promote you to an S1.

To determine which airports and airspace are classified as "Major/LCTP", examine the Global Rating Airports link.

NOTE: Effective September 7, 2008 Wednesday evenings are now considered 'OFF PEAK' hours.

PEAK HOUR Time Table (PEAK HOURS in red, all times Local)
Day	00	01	02	03	04	05	06	07	08	09	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23
SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT

PEAK HOUR Position Requirements

Position

VATSIM Rating

ZLA Written

ZLA Solo Endorsments

ZLA OTS Certificates

S1

S3

C1

BAS

TWR

APP

CTR

GC

GND

TWR

APP

LAX APP

CTR

C TWR

B TWR

APP

LAX APP

CTR

Non Major DEL/GND/TWR

Major/LCTP DEL/GND

Major/LCTP CLASS D TOWER

Major/LCTP CLASS C TOWER

Major CLASS B TOWER

Non Major APPROACH

APPROACH

SOCAL COMBINED APP

CENTER

NON PEAK HOUR Position Requirements

Position

VATSIM Rating

ZLA Written

ZLA Solo Endorsments

ZLA OTS Certificates

S1

S3

C1

BAS

TWR

APP

CTR

GC

GND

TWR

APP

LAX APP

CTR

C TWR

B TWR

APP

LAX APP

CTR

Non Major DEL/GND/TWR

Major/LCTP DEL/GND

Major/LCTP CLASS D TOWER

Major/LCTP CLASS C TOWER

Major CLASS B TOWER

Non Major APPROACH

APPROACH

SOCAL COMBINED APP

CENTER

Special Notes:


1. The VATSIM rating listed is the minimum to work the position.


2. During major events, controllers holding only a Global Controller endorsment are not allowed to participate without prior approval from the ATM, DATM, TA, or the Events Coordinator.


3. The GC (Global Controller) endorsement is dependant on the existing ratings the controller has, i.e. a S1 will have a full tower exam, whereas the S3 will have to demonstrate approach skills.


4. The TWR Solo endorsement allows the controller to work any airport during OFF PEAK hours.


5. The OTS APP certificate is sector specific for operations during PEAK hours, i.e you cannot control LAS_APP, if you only have a SAN tracon certificate.