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GCA Requirements IVAO-MX

IVAO Mexico has implemented the Guest Control Approval (GCA) program for all our ATC positions regulated by FRA (Facility Rating Assignment). Please read the following page carefully to better understand the program and how it will impact our operations. If you need more information, feel free to contact the division HQ.

GCA program was created by IVAO HQ to improve the ATC quality provided in all participating active divisions. It concerns foreign divisions’ controllers who are interested in controlling in Mexico. From now on, any member of other divisions will not be allowed to control in Mexico on FRA restricted positions unless they receive approval from the division HQ.

Mexico is a nice country and attracts many foreign controllers. Most of them are not familiar with our procedures. We are fully aware of the low level of traffic and controllers in Mexican airspace of IVAO and considered the fact that this new measure could also reduce even more the ATC coverage; however, we believe that this will greatly improve the quality of service (already excellent) in the country and we can limit the reduction of controllers by an efficient communication to the members.

POSITIONS
Positions that require GCA:

• MMEX_CTR-Mexico Center, minimum C2
• MMID_CTR-Merida Center, minimum C1
• MMTY_CTR-Monterrey Center, minimum C1
• MMZT_CTR-Mazatlan center, minimum C1
• MMMX_APP-Mexico City Approach, minimum C1
• MMMX_DEP-Mexico City Departure, minimum C1
• MMMX_TWR-Mexico City Tower, minimum C1
• MMMX_GND-Mexico Ground, minimum C1
• MMMX_DEL-Mexico City Clearance Delivery, minimum C1
• MMMY_APP-Monterrey Approach, minimum C1
• MMUN_DEP-Cancun Departure, minimum C1
• MMUN_APP-Cancun Approach, minimum C1
• MMAA_APP-Acapulco Approach, minimum C1
• MMGL_APP-Guadalajara Approach, minimum C1
• MMAA_TWR-Acapulco Tower, minimum S3
• MMGL_TWR-Guadalajara Tower, minimum S3
• MMMY_TWR-Monterrey Tower, minimum S3
• MMTO_APP-Toluca Approach, minimum S3
• MMTO_TWR-Toluca Tower, minimum S3
• MMTO_GND-Toluca Ground, minimum S3
• MMUN_TWR-Cancun Tower, minimum S3
• MMUN_GDN-Cancun Ground, minimum S3
• MMUN_DEL-Cancun Clearance Delivery, minimum S3

REQUIREMENTS

• Have the proper rating for the position
• Be fluent in English and Spanish languages
• Have the current airport charts (available at Division’s website)
• Be aware of proper division procedures (TA, TL, Hand-off altitudes, TMA, MVAs, airways)
• Local phraseology is recommended but not mandatory
• Pass an evaluation conducted by a member of the Division Training Department (Oral and Practical)
• Have a positive, respectful and cordial attitude
• Willingness to help and to have fun!!!

APPLYING
Interested candidates can apply by sending an email to the Division Training Coordinator (MX-TC), or Division ATC Operation Coordinator (MX-AOC).
Information about emails, charts and procedures can be found at the Division’s website at http://mx.ivao.aero

Any foreign ATC controlling in Mexico on without approval may be disconnected from his position. Any approval can be revoked by division HQ at any time if it is judged that the member no longer fulfill the requirements.