The IVAO HQ Pilot Group is a highly qualified group of pilots, whose task is to provide sufficient traffic and/or perform demanding operations when a controller exam takes place.
The main task of this group is to provide experienced and qualified pilots for divisional ATC exams and training.
The main objectives of the HQ Pilot Group are to:
The HQ Pilot group's main priorities are knowledge, concentration and execution skills.
The HQ Pilot Group is managed by the HQ Pilot team, under the responsibility of the Training Director and the Training Assistant Director.
Once you have successfully passed the entry interview, you can become part of the HQ Pilot Group and be invited to participate in our communication channels and media.
After joining the group, the HQ Pilot badge is issued and the pilot is on trial for at least 4 flights (official sessions). The purpose of this trial period is to make sure that the pilot follows the internal instructions and does not disrupt any examination session. If the pilot cannot complete 4 flights in 3 months, then his/her HQ Pilot badge is withdrawn for lack of availability. The evaluation is done either by the HPM, HPAM or by HPAs.
Each pilot shall follow the general rules presented below:
HPAs are subject to this quota. However, an exception is made for the administrator members with the badge (TD/TAD/HPM/HPAM) who are exempted to fly this quota, for obvious reasons related to the time required to manage the members and access to website tools.
Note: The HQ Pilot Managers may modify the HQ Pilot Group internal rules at any time and shall inform the HQ pilots via our internal communication channel and by updating this document.
Note: As a sign of membership , our pilots get a special HQ Pilot badge inside their profile. (HQ pilots badge and status will be removed when pilot leave the Group).
The HQ Pilot Group's internal operating procedures are published on this web page.
If you are a member of the HQ Pilot group, you can be awarded badges after achieving a certain level of participation in the exams, according to the table below:
Award | Award image | Minimum of controller exam participation | Minimum of division covered by exams joined |
---|---|---|---|
Bronze Pilot exam | 25 | 7 | |
Silver Pilot exam | 50 | 15 | |
Gold Pilot exam | 100 | 20 | |
Platinium Pilot exam | 200 | 25 |
Note: These badges remain permanently inside pilots profile when awarded.
Note: The HQ Pilot Managers may modify the HQ Pilot Group internal rules at any time and shall inform the pilots via the HQ Pilots forum and/or Discord Channel.
To be part of HQ Pilot Group, the member should send himself his application. The group will not invite Pilot to participate.
Becoming an IVAO HQ pilot will require the minimum theoretical and practical knowledge asked in Commercial Pilot rank (CP).
To become a member of HQ Pilot Group, You need to follow the processus below:
2. Apply via our website : https://hqpilots.ivao.aero/v2/examRequestForm.php
3. Pass with success the interview with one or several representative of the HQ Pilots Management
¶ AUTHORS
VID 208011 TD - Update 14 May 2024 - Clarifying and rewording information
VID 150259 TDAM - Update 03 January 2021 - New Wiki integration and rewording.
VID 301586 HPM - Update 19 March 2023 - New entry interview procedure
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