PANS-OPS School
The PANS-OPS School specializes in training professionals in air navigation and air operations in accordance with ICAO standards. It is designed for those seeking comprehensive education in aviation, standing out for its commitment to excellence and compliance with the highest global standards.
With a curriculum that combines theory and practice, the school prepares its students in areas such as approach procedure design, aviation safety management, and the optimization of flight operations. In addition, its teaching staff—made up of experts from the aeronautical sector—ensures high-quality training aligned with the latest advances in the industry.
ILAC Academic Programs
CONVENTIONAL PANS-OPS
This course provides up-to-date knowledge for the design of conventional Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP), strengthening competencies in conventional IFP design to ensure an appropriate level of proficiency before progressing to the next stage of training (PBN IFP).Participants will learn to design Non-Precision and Precision Approach Procedures (NPA and PA) without RNAV, as well as arrival and departure procedures without RNAV.
The course ensures that flight procedure designers meet the competency requirements specified in the applicable competency framework. It offers a curriculum of more than 20 learning modules, delivered by a team of instructors specialized in procedure design, providing foundational and initial training.
The program is based on ICAO PANS-OPS Doc 8168, Volume II — Construction of Visual and Instrument Flight Procedures, and Doc 9906 — Quality Assurance Manual for Flight Procedure Design.
The course ensures that flight procedure designers meet the competency requirements specified in the applicable competency framework. It offers a curriculum of more than 20 learning modules, delivered by a team of instructors specialized in procedure design, providing foundational and initial training.
The program is based on ICAO PANS-OPS Doc 8168, Volume II — Construction of Visual and Instrument Flight Procedures, and Doc 9906 — Quality Assurance Manual for Flight Procedure Design.
Course duration:
326 academic hours
Performance-Based Navigation (PBN)
This course provides training in the design of Instrument Flight Procedures (IFP) through a comprehensive understanding of the criteria described in ICAO Doc 8168 (PANS-OPS), addressing the construction of RNAV/RNP arrival, departure, and approach procedures.
It delivers up-to-date knowledge for the design of PBN IFPs and includes practical exercises for each module to ensure effective understanding of the topics covered. The course strengthens competencies in PBN IFP design, enabling participants to progress with an appropriate level of proficiency to advanced training within the framework of ICAO Doc 9613.
The program also ensures that flight procedure designers meet the specific requirements established within the competency-based framework.
The program also ensures that flight procedure designers meet the specific requirements established within the competency-based framework.
Course duration:
250 academic hours
PANS-OPS Bridging Course
Upon completion of the course, participants will have updated their knowledge to develop instrument approach procedures using conventional methods as well as the Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) concept, in addition to arrival and departure procedures.
The main objective of the course is for students to acquire the fundamental knowledge required for application in subsequent Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) design courses.
The program aims for students to develop basic knowledge of Aerodromes, Cartography, Radio Navigation Aids, Air Traffic Services, and Air Navigation, all oriented toward the interpretation of Aeronautical Information Publications, in order to obtain and use the information necessary for the construction and design of instrument flight procedures.
The main objective of the course is for students to acquire the fundamental knowledge required for application in subsequent Instrument Flight Procedure (IFP) design courses.
The program aims for students to develop basic knowledge of Aerodromes, Cartography, Radio Navigation Aids, Air Traffic Services, and Air Navigation, all oriented toward the interpretation of Aeronautical Information Publications, in order to obtain and use the information necessary for the construction and design of instrument flight procedures.
Course duration:
80 academic hours
RNP AR APCH Procedure Design
This course provides theoretical and practical training on the specifications contained in ICAO Doc 9905, Manual on the Design of Required Navigation Performance Authorization Required (RNP AR APCH) Procedures. Participants will learn how to apply the general criteria for RNP AR instrument flight procedure design, as well as specific design criteria for locations where obstacles present significant challenges or where stringent separation requirements exist.
Course prerequisites include being an RNAV/RNP procedure designer, which entails having completed the Basic PANS-OPS Course and the RNAV/RNP Procedures Course.
Course prerequisites include being an RNAV/RNP procedure designer, which entails having completed the Basic PANS-OPS Course and the RNAV/RNP Procedures Course.
Course duration:
80 academic hours
ARINC 424 Coding
Upon completion of the program, participants will acquire technical knowledge that provides guidance on procedure design elements, facilitating their coding into navigation databases.
The course offers a contextual framework on the aeronautical data chain, data quality, coding particularities, and execution considerations by Flight Management Systems (FMS), with the aim of developing a comprehensive understanding of these topics.
The course offers a contextual framework on the aeronautical data chain, data quality, coding particularities, and execution considerations by Flight Management Systems (FMS), with the aim of developing a comprehensive understanding of these topics.
Course duration:
80 academic hours
Initial PBN
This course updates participants on Performance-Based Navigation (PBN), including GNSS theory, RNAV and RNP concepts, and their application in airspace planning and design.
Course duration:
40 academic hoursDelivery mode:
Blended (in-person and online)
RNAV/RNP Procedure Design
This course provides theoretical and practical training on the specifications contained in ICAO Doc 8168, Procedures for Air Navigation Services. Participants will learn how to apply the general criteria for the design of RNAV/RNP instrument flight procedures—including departures, arrival routes, and approach procedures—using Basic GNSS.
Upon completion, students will be able to design RNAV and RNP SIDs, STARs, and approach procedures.
Upon completion, students will be able to design RNAV and RNP SIDs, STARs, and approach procedures.
Course duration:
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