Training FAQ
Q: I just joined VATUSA and ZMA. How do I get started?
Q: I have reviewed all of the Miami vARTCC materials. What’s next?
Q: Being new to ZMA, can I begin training before I pass a written exam?
Q: I have passed the Miami Basic/SOP exam! How do I begin training?
If you are an individual who is requesting Visiting Controlling Status, click here to review your specific requirements.
For those who are Transfer Controllers relocating to ZMA, click here to review your specific requirements.
Q: What happens if I fail an exam while at Miami, may I retake it?
Q: Can I use vSTARS or EuroScope at ZMA?
Q: Am I assigned a trainer or get to choose myself?
Q: I will learn everything I need to know during training sessions, right?
Q: I have been recommended for an OTS! What happens now?
Q: What are the approved visibility ranges for my position/client?
- OBS (Observer) – 300 NM
- DEL (Clearance Delivery CAB) – 20 NM
- GND (Ground CAB) – 20 NM
- TWR (Tower CAB) – 50 NM
- DEP (Departure TRACON) – 150 NM
- APP (Approach TRACON) – 150 NM
- CTR (Center Enroute) – 600 NM
Q: What are minimum hours?
What is the training process?
Miami Ground Training
Miami Ground Certification
Minor Tower Evaluation
Recommendation for Evaluation
Miami Tower Evaluation
Minor Approach Training
Minor Approach Evaluation
Recommendation for Evaluation
Miami Approach Evaluation
Recommendation for Evaluation
Domestic Center Evaluation
Oceanic CEnter Exam
Oceanic Training
Oceanic Center Certification
Who can conduct my training or evaluation?
Any trainer who appears green is able to provide training for that position. Only trainers who have a “✔” are able to conduct evaluations for that position.
Name | Minor GND | Miami GND | Minor TWR | Miami TWR | Minor APP | Miami APP | Center | Oceanic |
Alexander Oliva | ||||||||
Erik Quinn | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Fady Botros | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Gerardo Rodriguez | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
Jason Cochran | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
Mark Rumph | ||||||||
Patrick Gligo | ||||||||
Shane Friedman | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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