Aerodrome Flight Information Service
(AFIS)
INTRODUCTION
It is the term used to describe the provision of information useful for the safe and efficient conduct of aerodrome traffic.
QUALIFICATION & ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
• Higher Secondary School Diploma
• Must hold a certificate of medical fitness from a CAA-approved medical examiner.
• ICAO Level 4 proficiency English Language
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• To assist pilot flying in the vicinity of an aerodrome for the purpose of preventing collision:
i. Between aircraft
ii. And between aircraft and obstruction
• To provide information on essential aerodrome conditions.
• To initiate alerting and overdue action.
COURSE CONTENTS
• Human Factor Basic Principles
• Flight Information Service and Alerting Service
• Air Traffic Management (ATM – ICAO Doc 4444)
• Basics Of Meteorology
• Basics Of Navigation
• Aerodromes (ICAO Annex 14)
• RTF (Radio Telephony Procedures)
• Flight Planning
• Rules of the Air (ICAO Annex 2)
• Air Traffic Services (ICAO Annex 11)
• Theory of Flight and Aircraft Recognition
• Aeronautical Information Service (Annex 15 - AIS)
Duration
Minimum 3 Weeks