AMC1 FCL.735.A; FCL.735.H; FCL.735.As Multi-crew cooperation
(MCC) training course
ED Decision 2020/005/R
(a) Competency is a combination of knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform a task to the prescribed standard.
(b) The objectives of MCC training are to develop the technical and non-technical components of the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to operate a multicrew aircraft.
(c) Training should comprise both theoretical and practical elements and be designed to achieve the competencies/training objectives (see Table 1 below).
Table 1 —
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Communication |
(a) Know what, how much and who to communicate to; (b) Ensure the recipient is ready and able to receive the information; (c) Pass messages and information clearly, accurately, timely and adequately; (d) Check if the other person has the correct understanding when passing important information; (e) Listen actively, patiently and demonstrate understanding when receiving information; (f) Ask relevant and effective questions, and offer suggestions; (g) Use appropriate body language, eye contact and tone; (h) Open and receptive to other people’s view. |
(a) Human Factors, TEM and CRM; (b) Application of TEM and CRM principles to training. |
In a commercial air transport environment, apply multi-crew procedures, including principles of TEM and CRM to the following: (a) Pre-flight preparation: (1) FMS initialisation; (2) radio and navigation equipment preparation; (3) flight documentation; (4) computation of take-off performance data. (b) Take-off and climb: (1) before take-off checks; (2) normal take-offs; (3) rejected take-offs; (4) take-offs with abnormal and emergency situations included. (c) Cruise: emergency descent. (d) Descent and approach: (1) instrument flight procedures; (2) holding; (3) 3D Operations using raw data; (4) 3D Operations using flight director; (5) 3D Operations using autopilot; (6) one-engine-inoperative approach; (7) 2D Operations and circling; (8) computation of approach and landing data; (9) all engines go-around; (10) go-around with one engine inoperative; (11) wind shear during approach. (e) landing: transition from instrument to visual flight on reaching decision altitude or height or minimum descent altitude or height; (f) after landing and post flight procedures; (g) selected emergency and abnormal procedures. |
Leadership and team working |
(a) Friendly, enthusiastic, motivating and considerate of others; (b) Use initiative, give direction and take responsibility when required; (c) Open and honest about thoughts, concerns and intentions; (d) Give and receive criticism and praise well, and admit mistakes; (e) Confidently do and say what is important to him or her; (f) Demonstrate respect and tolerance towards other people; (g) Involve others in planning and share activities fairly. |
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Situational awareness |
(a) Be aware of what the aircraft and its systems are doing; (b) Be aware of where the aircraft is and its environment; (c) Keep track of time and fuel; (d) Be aware of the condition of people involved in the operation including passengers; (e) Recognise what is likely to happen, plan and stay ahead of the game; (f) Develop what-if scenarios and make pre-decisions; (g) Identify threats to the safety of the aircraft and of the people. |
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Workload management |
(a) Be calm, relaxed, careful and not impulsive; (b) Prepare, prioritise and schedule tasks effectively; (c) Use time efficiently when carrying out tasks; (d) Offer and accept assistance, delegate when necessary and ask for help early; (e) Review and monitor and cross-check actions conscientiously; (f) Follow procedures appropriately and consistently; (g) Concentrate on one thing at a time, ensure tasks are completed and does not become distracted; (h) Carry out instructions as directed. |
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Problem-solving and decision-making |
(a) Identify and verify why things have gone wrong and do not jump to conclusions or make assumptions; (b) Seek accurate and adequate information from appropriate resources; (c) Persevere in working through a problem; (d) Use and agree an appropriate decision making process; (e) Agree essential and desirable criteria and prioritises; (f) Consider as many options as practicable; (g) Make decisions when they need to, reviews and changes if required; (h) Consider risks but do not take unnecessary risks. |
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Monitoring and cross‑checking |
(a) Monitor and cross-checks all actions; (b) Monitor aircraft trajectory in critical flight phases; (c) Take appropriate actions in response to deviations from the flight path. |
(a) SOPs; (b) Aircraft systems; (c) Undesired aircraft states. |
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Task sharing |
(a) Apply SOPs in both PF and pilot monitoring (PM) roles; (b) Makes and responds to standard call-outs. |
(a) PF and PM roles; (b) SOPs. |
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Use of checklists |
Utilise checklists appropriately according to SOPs. |
(a) SOPs; (b) Checklist philosophy. |
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Briefings |
Prepare and deliver appropriate briefings. |
(a) SOPs; (b) Interpretation of FMS data and in-flight documentation. |
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Flight management |
(a) Maintain a constant awareness of the aircraft automation state; (b) Manage automation to achieve optimum trajectory and minimum workload; (c) Take effective recovery actions from automation anomalies; (d) Manage aircraft navigation, terrain clearance; (e) Manage aircraft fuel state and take appropriate actions. |
(a) Understanding of aircraft performance and configuration; (b) Systems; (c) SOPs; (d) Interpretation of FMS data and in-flight documentation; (e) Minimum terrain clearance; (f) Fuel management IFR and VFR regulation. |
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FMS use |
Programme, manage and monitor FMS in accordance with SOPs. |
(a) Systems (FMS); (b) SOPs; (c) Automation. |
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Systems normal operations |
Perform and monitor normal systems operation in accordance with SOPs. |
(a) Systems; (b) SOPs. |
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Systems abnormal and emergency operations |
(a) Perform and monitor abnormal systems operation in accordance with SOPs; (b) Utilise electronic and paper abnormal checklists in accordance with SOPs. |
(a) Systems; (b) SOPs; (c) Emergency and abnormal procedures and checklists; (d) Recall items. |
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Environment, weather and ATC |
(a) Communicate effectively with ATC; (b) Avoid misunderstandings by requesting clarification; (c) Adhere to ATC instructions; (d) Construct a mental model of the local ATC and weather environment. |
(a) Systems; (b) SOPs; (c) ATC environment and phraseology; (d) Procedures for hazardous weather conditions. |
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION FORM
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION OF MCC |
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Applicant's last name(s): |
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ME/IR training completed |
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ME/IR validity date: ME/IR skill test date: |
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Signature of applicant: |
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The satisfactory completion of
MCC-Training according to requirements is certified below:
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Multi-crew co-operation training received during period: |
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ATO / operator* |
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Signature of head of ATO or authorised instructor*:
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Name(s) in capital letters of authorised instructor:
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