Flight Information Safety Officer

[Nick-viation]

Hi, I was wondering what are the procedures in terms of applying to become a FISO, after I have finished College and gained my PPL?#

Thanks

Nick

[Spitoon]

Take a look at CAP427 (http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=33&pagetype=65&appid=11&mode=detail&id=39) and CAP410 - comes in two parts, A (http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=33&pagetype=65&appid=11&mode=detail&id=35) and B (http://www.caa.co.uk/application.aspx?catid=33&pagetype=65&appid=11&mode=detail&id=237).

[classicwings]

Flight Information Safety Officer

FISO = Flight Information SERVICE Officer.

[chevvron]

And in order to train as a FISO you must hold an A/G Certificate of Competence (CAP 452) or an ATCO Licence.
Even if you hold an FRTOL, you must pass both written and practical exams to be awarded the A/G C of C, then you must pass the written FISO exam. If you have an ATCO Licence with a current C of C in ADI or ADV, you can apply for a FISO Licence without taking extra exams.

[PhiltheReaper]

I hear that there is very little demand for FISOs at the moment. A mate of mine is currently training to become a FISO and he is very concerned about not finding anywhere to validate.

Phil

[chevvron]

Don't know about that phil, but at my unit all of us FISOs have alternative sources of income, whether it be CPL, personal trainer, AFI or a pension from another source, so if becoming a FISO, it might be a good idea to have a second string to your bow.