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One Level of Safety 80 Years and Counting

Future Licensing and

Qualification – Helping the

Airline Pilots Get Through

Training


Panelists

► Moderator – Captain Frank Cheeseman, UAL – Director of Pilot Training, Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l

► Captain Rick Current – Manager, MPL, ATPL, CPL Programs, Training Solutions – Civil & Military, CAE

► First Officer Leja Noe, MAG – IATA Training and Qualification Initiative Project Lead, Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l

► Captain Paul Nelson, CMR – Human Factors Working Group Vice Chair, Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l


Trained & Qualified


Worldwide Training Alphabet Soup

LOE


The Pilot Asset

MPL Program Requirements

&

Lessons Learned

Rick Current

Manager MPL, ATPL, CPL Programs

Training Solutions - Civil & Military, CAE

57th Annual ALPA Safety Forum

August 15-18, 2011

CAE Inc. Confidential and/or Proprietary Information CAE Inc. Confidential and/or Proprietary Information

Annex 1 & PANS Training Document, Nov 2006

The ICAO Flight Crew Licensing and Training Panel


MPL Development Criteria

ICAO guidelines

► Competency-based format

► Proficiency on all PANS Training competencies

► Integrated TEM

► Four distinct phases training

► MCC from the beginning

► Aviation English Language Level 4 competency

► Minimum acceptable simulator fidelity defined

► A minimum of 240 hours of flight training (PF/PNF)

► Only an ATO can train toward an MPL

Regulatory partnership is essential

An MPL is what the regulator says it is

The program must reflect the sponsoring airline’s mission


MPL & Competency-Based Training

PANS Training Extracts, Reference Appendix 3 to Chapter 3

1. In broad terms, the MPL holder is expected to complete the airline initial operating experience (IOE) with high probability of success and within the normal time frame normally allowed for this phase.

2. The general approach that is therefore suggested is to use the existing training programme (ab initio or equivalent) of the ATO as a reference and to progressively implement the new training programme allowed by the MPL…

3. MPL courses shall be competency based.

4. In view of the developmental nature of the first MPL course in each ATO, the approval shall be provisional and should be confirmed only after obtaining a satisfactory result from the first course and after incorporation of lessons learned into the curriculum.


Apply industry best practices

and lessons learned

Effective

Safety Management System

Use of advanced technology

Apply the principles

of the Instructional Systems Design process

to benchmark competencies and training outcomes

Competency-Based Program Design

Effective

Quality

System

Feedback

Loop


First Officer Responsibilities (The Desired End State)

Second-In-Command

Normal duties include attention to:

► Flight safety

► Mechanical problems

► Weather

► Crewmember proficiency

► SOP compliance

► Airport conditions

► Air traffic control

► Threats & errors


Phase I & II Objectives

Phase

I

Core

Aircraft

Ten Months

Aviation

Language

Orientation

&

Aviation

Language

Training

Phase

I

Core

FSTD

Phase

II

Basic

Aircraft

Phase

II

Basic

FSTD

Achieve B1 ESL

proficiency and

LVL 3 aviation

language

proficiency.

Cockpit and glass

familiarization,

procedures,

checklists, and

facilitate aircraft

training.

Basic aviation skills,

airmanship, introduce

airline centric methods,

CRM, TEM, and

accomplish initial solo.

Multi-crew operations, airline

SOP to include scan flow

checklist protocols,

instrument procedures,

upset, CRM/TEM event

training, and night

operations.

Achieve instrument literacy in

all basic instrument

procedures. IFR and solo

cross-country, multi-crew

operations, CRM, TEM, and

night flight.

Cultural indoctrination

Core flying skills, CRM/TEM

Glass, Checklists, SOP, AEL

Initial Solo

MCC, Instrument, Night, Solo

Cross Country

VFR & Instrument Validation


Phase III Objectives

Phase

IIIA

Intermediate

Phase

IIIB

Intermediate

Jet aircraft introduction,

ground school,

CRM/TEM event

training, and achieve

maneuver proficiency

IAW mandated NAA

standards.

Demonstrate end level proficiency

on all required MPL competency

units within a LOFT format.

Demonstrate ICAO LVL 4 aviation

language proficiency. Achieve

CRM and TEM proficiency.

Jet transition

Event set training

An equivalent type rating

Scenario-based training

using AirAsia SOP

PANS Training

competencies

AEL Level 4 proficiency


Phase IV Objectives

Phase

IV

Advanced

Intro

Base

Training &

IOE

Phase

IV A&B

Advanced

IVA (FSTD): Enhanced ground

school (TEM integration/AQP

principles). Oral validation IVB

(FFS): Enhanced type rating

and check ride/PPC.

Demonstrate an equivalent

level of safety/proficiency in all

required disciplines.

MPL Mastery Tests, jet

transport aircraft

introduction, and

sponsoring airline

SOP/Policy/Manual

indoctrination.

Complete all ICAO

mandated and NAA

directed Base Training

requirements to

include landings. Fully

qualified F/O released

to the line.

A320 Type Rating

AirAsia SOP Proficiency

Confirm and enhance AEL

competencies

Mastery Tests

PPC

Confirm readiness for IOE


MPL Versus ATPL (General Global Observations)

Airlines are provided type rated

candidates ready for IOE

Standardized competency-based

curriculums

Integrated CRM and TEM

ICAO Level 4 Aviation English

Language certification assured

Efficient value-added training

focused on the desired end state

Instructor qualifications exceed

traditional standards

High-fidelity simulation mandated

Airline training best practices

required

10

Timeline of ATPL may vary


Lessons Learned & Conclusions

Beta 1 Trial elements of success

► Organization excellence

► Attention to instructor competencies and training

► Competency-based training



Screening and selection extraordinarily important

Buy-in of all stakeholders is key

► Regulators

► Airline management

► Training operator management

► Instructors

► Students

Aviation English Language

► Minimum entry level for training essential

► Integration throughout the program facilitates the development of

ATC competencies

► All cadets invigilated by Transport Canada - ICAO Level 6



Selection

Two Month Orientation

Two Week Introduction

Main Course

Dedicated Lessons

A2

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family

information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information

on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate

need.

B1 Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most

situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of

personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans.

B2

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can

interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can

produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various

options.

C1 Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without

much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear,

well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

C2 Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read. Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing

arguments and accounts in a coherent presentation. Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of

meaning even in the most complex situations.

CBT ICAO IELTS CEF

TOEFL

(Paper)

TOEFL

(CBT)

3.5 6 7-8

3.0 5 6 C2 630 260

2.5 4 5 C1 540 210

2.0 3+ 4+ B2+ 480 180

1.5 3- 4- B2- 450 150

1.0 2 3 B1 340 60

0.5 1 2 A2 310 30



Core & Basic (Phase I&II)

► Airline training methods

enhance and accelerate

learning

► Initial training focused on the

desired end state prepared

cadets for the transition to jet

aircraft (speed & systems /

procedural complexity)

► Initial proficiencies in MCC,

CRM, TEM, SOP

compliance, checklist

discipline required for

effective progression to

Phase III



Intermediate (Phase III)

► Ensuring a training experience that exceeds that which is

achievable from a traditional training path is challenging and key

to a successful Phase IV

Fully developed LOFTs following the achievement of maneuver

proficiency using AirAsia SOP

CRM/TEM assessment facilitated using real world incidents

► AQP LOE assessment lessons learned were invaluable

► Phase III is heavily dependent on FSTD fidelity

► See-Practice-Do (adult learning theory) proved effective

► Equivalent BeechJet type rating achieved



Advanced (Phase IV)

► Full enculturation to AirAsia policies, procedures, and SOP

► Validation, polish, and transition to the mission aircraft



IOE

► Positive feedback from Training Check Captains

► Early release to the line anticipated (80 segments standard)

► Results correspond to EASA findings

► Data collection will reveal more

► AirAsia has terminated all traditional ab initio training


Thank You


MPL Myths and Facts

MPL is cheaper and faster—myth

MPL does not provide as good of training as traditional methods—

myth

MPL does not allow the pilot freedom of career movement—myth

MPL is fast gaining momentum throughout the world—fact

► MPL regulations in place – 31 countries—fact

► Countries that have completed, are conducting, or will start MPL courses this year – 12 to 14 —fact

► More than 1250+ students enrolled, 200+ graduates—fact

Lufthansa and the Swiss have decided to go primarily MPL—fact

CAE first class (AirAsia) completed and in IOE; second class began

16th May—fact


Global Initiatives in Airline

Training

First Officer Leja Noe


Innovation


Additional Innovation

► Advanced Qualification

Program

► Crew Resource Management

► Threat and Error Management

► Aviation Safety Action

Program

► Line Operations Safety

Audit


Current Innovation in Training and Qualification

► Need Based

IATA Training and Qualification Initiative

ICAO Next Generation of Aviation Professionals

IFALPA Pilot Training Standards

► Regulatory Based

First Officer Qualifications

Revised N&O


IATA Training and Qualification Initiative

► Evidence-Based Training

► Multi-Crew Pilots License

► Instructor/Evaluator Qualification


Evidence-Based Training

► Competency-Based Training

► Similar to US Advanced Qualification

Program

► Utilize Available Data Sources

► Phase I: Recurrent

► Phase II: Type Rating

► Focuses on Required Knowledge, Skills and

Attitudes


Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA’s)

► Communication

► Situational Awareness

► Leadership and

Teamwork

► Workload

Management

► Problem Solving and

Decision Making

► Knowledge

► Application of

Procedures and

Knowledge

► Flight Management,

Guidance and

Automation

► Manual Aircraft

Control


Evidence-Based Training

A Global Opportunity?

► Data sources appropriate and properly

managed

► Organization has a just culture and Safety

Management System

► Simulator fidelity appropriate to the

training task is utilized

► Organization tailors program to operations


Multi-Crew Pilots License

► Core Phase

► Basic Phase

► Intermediate Phase

► Advanced Phase


Instructor/Evaluator Qualifications

“Should hold or have held a license, rating

or authorization equivalent to that for

which the qualification to instruct is being

sought.”


Next Generation of Aviation Professionals

► Recruit

► Educate

► Train

► Retain


IFALPA Pilot Training Standards

A comprehensive program outlining:

► Pilot Selection

► Initial Training

► On-going Training

IPTS Manual slated for publication in Spring

2012.


Regulatory Opportunities for Innovation

► First Officer Qualification

Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM)

Comment Period

Final Rule

► Revised N&O

Special Notice of Proposed Rule Making

(SNPRM)

Comment Period

Final Rule


Thank You

[email protected]


Retaining Your Pilot Asset

A Pilot Training Toolkit Upgrade


Pilot Asset

►“Most significant challenge of the

next decade is the lack of Qualified

Pilots.”

►Qualified Pilot Retention Tool


Why ALPA Safety

►Conscience of the industry

►High-quality safety training

►Promote safe, professional,

Qualified Pilots


New Service

►Retain Qualified Pilots

experiencing training difficulties


Overview

►Industry challenges

►Training Intervention Specialist

(TIS) Program

►Airline cost/benefits


Shifting Landscape

► Age 65 Retirement Startup

1

0

0

0


Shifting Landscape

► Qualified Pilot Legacy Sector Demand

3

0

0

0


Present Landscape

► Successful passenger capacity

matching

►121 carrier ATP requirement (Aug 1,

2013)

►Low primary pilot starts


Training Intervention Specialist

►Program for Qualified Pilots

► Improve pilot performance

►Non Aero Medical issues


Who is the TIS

►ALPA trained pilot safety volunteer

►Experienced, respected pilot

►Teaches interpersonal skills


ALPA Provided TIS Training

► Initial and recurrent training in:

MBTI personality types and interactions

Learning theory—aviation environment

Confidentiality and ethics


Airline Investment

►Flight Pay Loss for ALPA TIS activities:

Consult with qualified pilot

Provide initial MBTI feedback

Learning theory based facilitation

Leverage HF principles for success

► Accomplish within 1-2 days


Airline Benefits

►Retain Qualified Pilot asset

►Recapture superior pilot performance

►Reclaim pilot training investment


Recap

►Lack of Qualified Pilots challenge

►TIS Program—a timely service

►TIS service provides significant ROI


ALPA TIS Service

► Qualified Pilot performance enhancement

► Unique asset retention solution

► Affordable

►Participate in TIS at your airline


Retaining Your Pilot Asset

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