2025-11-27 - Manchester (EGCC) - Opening of GMP Assistant

[VATSIM UK Operations]

Valid 27 November 2025

In order to prevent delays for pilots, the GMP assistant position has temporarily been established for the Manchester Staff-Up. It shall only be opened when rostered as part of the event.

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Note: GMP Assistant is not currently included in the sector file.

The controller is not to select a Euroscope primary frequency but shall monitor the GMP AFV/text frequency.

The GMP Assistant’s role is to support GMP principally with flight plan validation and coordination. GMP Assistant is responsible for reviewing flight plans including SID and level restrictions. Where a flight plan is non-compliant with requirements they shall amend as necessary and inform the pilot via private message. Once a flight plan has been validated they shall enter /OK into the scratchpad, this can be cleared once the GMP controller sends a PDC clearance.

Should an aircraft call for clearance before GMP Assistant has reviewed and marked their flight plan GMP may clear the aircraft if the flight plan is clearly valid or requires only minor amendments. Should more significant amendments be required the pilot shall be informed of the need for amendment and the flight plan flagged to GMP Assistant for review.

GMP Assistant shall not attempt to implement delays/flow, aircraft should be sent to planner once ready.

GMP Assistant shall also perform other duties as delegated by the GMP Controller including but not limited to complex coordination.