Working WITH an airline and the regulator to produce a FANTASTIC newMulti Pilot’s Licence (MPL) course•Anthony Petteford

My 5 key points are:

1. To OUTLINE THE MPL for those still unfamiliar with the concept

2. To describe OUR MPL COURSE DESIGN (& a few words of advice!)

3. To dispel a few MPL ‘MYTHS’

4. To describe an essential initiative to encourage MPL ENROLMENTS

5. To outline OPPORTUNITIES to further improve safety under MPL

1. The MPL concept

... So why MPL?

1. Many accidents are proven to have occurred as a result of poor crew co-ordination and were avoidable

2. Modern MPA require less SPA ‘Stick & Rudder’ experience due to design and advanced automation

3. Traditional courses have extensive solo PIC hours in SPA which serve little value for MPA operations - where decisions are team based

4. Time spent in SPA training would be better spent on more relevant MPA training

PHASE 1 CORE SKILLS AIRCRAFT – Single Pilot (SPA)

PHASE 2 BASIC FNPTII MCC SIMULATOR

PHASE 3 INTERMEDIATE SIMULATOR – LEVEL STILL TBD!

PHASE 4 ADVANCED FULL FLIGHT SIMULATOR & AIRCRAFT – Multi Pilot (MPA)

MPL generic design - Competency Based (min 240 hours)

PLUS:1. ATPL Theoretical Knowledge2. Type Theoretical Knowledge3. Threat & Error Management (TEM)4. Interactive ATC Communications

Gaining MPL approval – non generic!

1. MPL application may not be considered unless supported by both an FTO and an airline

2. Application and approval is managed by the FTO only

3. Approval is granted for a specific type of aircraft operated by that airline

4. MPL holders must fly with that airline when licensed

5. MPL status ceases once ATPL achieved

2. Our MPL Course - designed with our UK partner airline

Key MPL design characteristics

1. A training partnership

2. Relevant to Q400 Type

3. Incorporate flybe SOPs

4. MEP element for asymmetric

5. European ATC exposure

6. Price < = traditional ATPL

7. Include € ‘funding support’

8. SPA reversion ‘Safety Net’

MPL Phase 1 – Core skills in SPA

Complex SEP retractable from day 1

58 Hours DUAL training

Just 12 hours PIC SOLO

MPA SOPs introduced after PIC SOLO hours completed

MPL Phase 1 – Core skills in SPA

Complex MEP retractable to introduce asymmetric handling skills

Just 5 Hours DUAL training

MPL Phase 1 – Core skills in SPA

5 hours UPSET RECOVERY training

Blend of SEP & MEP

MPL Phase 1 – Core skills in SPA

10 Hours FNPTII Simulator

Blend of SEP & MEP

MPL Phase 1 – Core skills in SPA

Phase Activity Device Hours

1 SEP Dual TB20 Aircraft 58

1 SEP Solo TB20 Aircraft 12

1 SEP Dual Upset Zlin 242L Aircraft 5

1 MEP Dual PA34 Seneca Aircraft 5

1 SEP & MEP Dual FNPTII Simulator 10

    TOTAL 90

Our few words of advice...

1. ATPL theoretical knowledge DOES NOT need to be integrated in synchronicity with core skills training:

• It is not required by MPL regulations

• It’s impossible to do!

• Requires ATPL and core skills training to be co-located

• Don’t let your regulator tell you otherwise!

2. Less than 70 hours of core skills training may meet with some cynicism...

3. All PIC SOLO flying must still be flown as a single pilot....so caution teaching MPA SOPs too early else you might just obtain some negative learning.....

MPL Phase 2 – Basic MPA & IF Skills

MPL Phase 2 – BASIC MPA & IF skills

Phase Activity Device Hours

1 SEP Dual TB20 Aircraft 58

1 SEP Solo TB20 Aircraft 12

1 SEP Dual Upset Zlin 242L Aircraft 5

1 MEP Dual PA34 Seneca Aircraft 5

1 SEP & MEP Dual FNPTII Simulator 10

2 MET Dual (PF/PNF) FNPTII MCC Simulator 90

    TOTAL 180

Our few words of advice…

1. The regulations DO PERMIT an FNPTII MCC to be used for this phase

2. The regulations DO NOT LIMIT how many hours you may deliver in this phase …maximize this phase in terms of:

• Cost efficiencies• Capability and availability of instructors

3. CAUTION using an airline TRI to teach basic IFR attitude flying, tracking and holding procedures - may present more challenges than you think

4. ‘CONVERT’ your SPA FIs - they will do a good job for you

5. Pick a SUITABLE MPA type – B200 MCC simulators are limiting!

6. Use GENERIC MPA SOPs in this phase

MPL Phases 3 & 4 - type specific MPA Skills

Plus Base Training- 12 Landings

MPL Phases 3 & 4 - type specific MPA Skills

Phase Activity Device Hours

1 SEP Dual TB20 Aircraft 58

1 SEP Solo TB20 Aircraft 12

1 SEP Dual Upset Zlin 242L Aircraft 5

1 MEP Dual PA34 Seneca Aircraft 5

1 SEP & MEP Dual FNPTII Simulator 10

2 MET Dual (PF/PNF) FNPTII MCC Simulator 90

3 MET Dual (PF/PNF) Q400 Full Flight Simulator 20

4 MET Dual (PF/PNF) Q400 Full Flight Simulator 40

    TOTAL 240

Our few words of advice

1. The regulations DO NOT STIPULATE how many hours must be completed in either of these 2 type specific phases – there is a myth that it must be at least 60 hours per phase

2. Both phases combined must meet type rating minimum hours requirements

3. Complete type specific ground training before commencing phase 3

4. Use airline specific SOPs in both of these phases

ATPL Theory / Type theory / TEM

1. Maximise the use of CBT throughout

2. Deliver the majority of ATPL theory up-front:

• Cost effective• Good indicator of potential performance in flight

training

3. Apply TEM lessons throughout

4. Use a Learning Management System

5. Total MPL duration - 60 weeks

3. Some common MPL ‘Myths’

3 routes to become an airline pilot...

1. MPL(A)

2. Integrated ATPL(A)

3. Modular ATPL(A)

The Modular student ‘Benchmark’

1. ICAO PPL to enter

2. 90% ATPL theory by post

3. Multiple FTOs permitted

4. No formal training reporting required

5. Many take years and multiple attempts to just achieve minimum standards!

Myth #1 - ATPL Theoretical Knowledge

1. “ATPL theory training must be INTEGRATED WITH professional flight training to become an effective airline pilot under an MPL training system”

1. “ATPL theory training must be INTEGRATED WITH professional flight training to become an effective airline pilot under an MPL training system”

2. “ATPL theory training MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE professional flight training may commence to become an effective airline pilot under a MODULAR training system”

Myth #1 - ATPL Theoretical Knowledge

1. “ATPL theory training must be INTEGRATED WITH professional flight training to become an effective airline pilot under an MPL training system”

2. “ATPL theory training MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE professional flight training may commence to become an effective airline pilot under a MODULAR training system”

Myth #1 - ATPL Theoretical Knowledge

Myth #2 - Total ‘FTO MANAGED’ hours

  Modular

FTO Managed Training 153

Myth #2 - Total ‘FTO MANAGED’ hours

  Modular MPL

FTO Managed Training 153 240

Myth #3 - Instrument training

  Modular

Dual IF - Aircraft 16

Dual IF - SPA Simulator 40

Dual IF - MPA Simulator 60

TOTAL 116

Myth #3 - Instrument training

  Modular MPL

Dual IF - Aircraft 16 10

Dual IF - SPA Simulator 40 0

Dual IF - MPA Simulator 60 170

TOTAL 116 180

Myth #4 - Multi engine training

  Modular

Dual MEP Aircraft 22

Dual MEP Simulator 40

Dual MET Simulator 60

TOTAL 122

Myth #4 - Multi engine training

  Modular MPL

Dual MEP Aircraft 22 0

Dual MEP Simulator 40 0

Dual MET Simulator 60 170

TOTAL 122 170

Myth #5 - SOLO PIC time

  Modular

PIC Solo - Aircraft 12

Myth #5 - SOLO PIC time

  Modular MPL

PIC Solo - Aircraft 12 12

Myth #6 - RELEVANCE of hours

  Modular

Dual - Aircraft 81

Dual SPA - Simulator 40

Dual MPA - Simulator 60

PIC Solo - Aircraft 12

‘Hours building’ - Aircraft 100

TOTAL 293

Myth #6 - RELEVANCE of hours

  Modular MPL

Dual - Aircraft 81 58

Dual SPA - Simulator 40 0

Dual MPA - Simulator 60 170

PIC Solo - Aircraft 12 12

‘Hours building’ - Aircraft 100 0

TOTAL 293 240

4. Encouraging new MPL Enrolments

Why do they need encouragement?

ATPL Integrated SPA ‘Safety Net’

1. Extra 58 hours PIC• 38 hours solo PIC• 20 Hours SPIC

2. SEP CPL Training & Test

3. MEP IR Training & Test

4. Extra 108 hours

ATPL Integrated SPA ‘Safety Net’

Phase Activity Device Hours

1 SEP SPIC TB20 Aircraft 20

1 SEP PIC Solo TB20 Aircraft 38

1 MEP Dual MEP FNPTI Simulator 35

1 MEP Dual PA34 Seneca Aircraft 15

    TOTAL 108

Cost €25,000

ATPL Integrated SPA ‘Safety Net’

Phase Activity Device Hours

1 SEP SPIC TB20 Aircraft 20

1 SEP PIC Solo TB20 Aircraft 38

1 MEP Dual MEP FNPTI Simulator 35

1 MEP Dual PA34 Seneca Aircraft 15

    TOTAL 108

Cost €25,000

Funded by either the FTO or Airline

5. Opportunities to modernise

MODERNISE ATPL Theoretical Knowledge

MODERNISE ATPL Theoretical Knowledge

MODERNISE ATPL Theoretical Knowledge

MANDATORY pre-assessment

Personality Profiling

Capacity & Motor skills

MANDATORY pre-assessment

Team SkillsEvidence of Team

Participation

MANDATORY UPSET RECOVERY training

Message to our Regulators:

Mandate these 3 key improvements in MPL regulations and you WILL FURTHER ENHANCE FLIGHT SAFETY as a result!

In summary...

1. MPL has started and must continue

2. MPL will deliver better airline pilots given continuing airline support PLEASE!

3. Don’t allow ‘legacy’ SPA attitudes to prevent further MPL progress

4. Don’t believe everything you are told about MPL – check for yourself!

5. Challenge the regulator to embrace further MPL evolution and MPL will DEFINITELY IMPROVE AIRLINE FLIGHT SAFETY – what more could one ask!

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