PILOT TRAINING
Our elitePILOT ™ training programmes and unique training environment provide our customers with a platform to achieve excellence.
By pairing the very best trainees with the industry’s most exciting and prominent Instructors, working within an environment that promotes hard work and development, provides the perfect formula for success.
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ENHANCED MCC TRAINING TO AIRLINE PILOT STANDARDS
Our newly certified elitePILOT ™ Airline Readiness Programme is enhanced Multi Crew Co-operation training to Airline Pilot Standards (APS MCC). It is designed to ‘bridge’ pilots from fATPL to first multi-pilot jet type rating and incorporates advanced swept-wing jet handling and airline operations scenario training.
Developed from the ground-up to meet a growing demand for high quality airline ready pilots, our competency-based training programme focuses on developing the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours required to succeed in a fast-paced, safety-critical environment.
Duration: 15 training days
Theory: 43 Hours
FTD: 38 Hours
FFS: 2 Hours
PRICE: £5,995 + vat
2023 COURSE DATES
11th September – 22nd September (MCC/JOC)
25th September – 29th September (APS ADD-ON)
9th October – 20th October (MCC/JOC)
23rd October – 27th October (APS ADD-ON)
6th November – 17th November (MCC/JOC)
20th November – 24th November (APS ADD-ON)
4th December – 15th December (MCC/JOC)
18th December – 22nd December (APS ADD-ON)
2024 COURSE DATES
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EASA B737NG TYPE RATING (HYBRID-DL)
Our newly certified ‘hybrid-DL’ EASA Boeing 737NG type rating combines the cost benefits of distance learning, with the need for high-quality Instructor-led training onsite at the ATO. The course is designed around the MPS FTD, leveraging the extreme quality and fidelity of the device, combined with FFS to achieve an unrivalled 16-day on-site training footprint to Licensing Skills Test.
Supported by CPaT learning management system, with integrated quizzes and progress testing throughout, we ensure the highest possible standards are achieved. We utilise the best courseware, combined with the best devices and the best Instructors – a combination that not only ensures the highest quality training product, but also an environment that is enjoyable and rewarding.
If you are an airline seeking third-party type rating support, we’d be delighted to tailor our course to meet your specific needs.
Duration: 16 training days (+5 DL)
Theory: 86 Hours
FTD: 24 Hours
FFS: 25 Hours
PRICE: ON REQUEST
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EASA B777 AND B787 TYPE RATINGS (HYBRID-DL)
We are delighted to be adding both B777 and B787 type ratings to our approval which expands our training catalogue significantly. These type rating approvals also allow us to provide refresher training towards LPC renewal. The course design follows our hybrid distance-learning philosophy combining the cost savings that come from home study with the importance of Instructor-led training. Both the B777 and B787 courses follow an 18-day onsite training footprint (23 days including DL theory) to LST. Both courses can be combines with Differences training, either B777>B787 or B787>B777 (see below).
If you are an airline seeking third-party type rating support, we’d be delighted to tailor our course to meet your specific needs.
Duration: 18 training days (+5 DL)
Theory: 90 Hours
FTD: 26 Hours
FFS: 33 Hours
PRICE: ON REQUEST
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EASA B777 AND B787 SHORTENED TYPE RATINGS (PRIOR EXPERIENCE)
In addition to our full type rating courses, we can also offer shortened B777 and B787 courses for those pilots with previous experience on a Boeing type. Pilots with a minimum of 500 hours of flight time on B737 300-900 (with EFIS PFD/ND and FMS), B747-400/-8, B757, B767 may be awarded credit towards this shortened course. Specifically, the full course includes 7xFFS sessions, whereas this shortened version includes 5xFFS sessions.
If you are an airline seeking third-party type rating support, we’d be delighted to tailor our course to meet your specific needs.
Duration: 16 training days (+5 DL)
Theory: 90 Hours
FTD: 26 HOURS
FTD: 25 HOURS
PRICE: ON REQUEST
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EASA B777 TO B787 DIFFERENCES TRAINING (HYBRID-DL)
Offered In combination with our type rating courses, or on a stand-alone basis, our B777 to B787 Difference course combines 2 distance-learning days with 5 onsite Instructor led training days, providing the perfect balance between cost-effective home study and onsite training. Contact us for further details.
5 training days (+2 DL)
Theory: 30 Hours
FTD: 8 Hours
FFS: 8 Hours
PRICE: ON REQUEST
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EASA B787 TO B777 DIFFERENCES TRAINING (HYBRID-DL)
Offered In combination with our type rating courses, or on a stand-alone basis, our B787 to B777 Difference course combines 2 distance-learning days with 3 onsite Instructor led training days, providing the perfect balance between cost-effective home study and onsite training. Contact us for further details.
3 training days (+2 DL)
Theory: 21 Hours
FTD: 4 HOURS
FFS: 8 HOURS
PRICE: ON REQUEST
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Basic MCC Training Including Jet Orientation (B737)
Our elitePILOT™ multi crew co-operation course meets the basic EASA requirements for MCC. It is scheduled on our B737-800W simulator and therefore incorporates jet orientation. The course maximises manual jet handling and raw data flying, therefore providing the best preparation for airline assessment and first type rating.
Duration: 10 Days
Theory: 33 Hours
FTD: 20 Hours
FFS: 0 Hours
PRICE: £3,495 + vat
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LICENSING PROFICIENCY CHECK (LPC)
With an extensive team of highly experienced Examiners across many aircraft types, we stand ready to support you with your LPC requirements. Our flexible and nimble team will schedule your LPC including simulator and Examiner, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience.
If you have an expired B737 rating on your EASA licence, we can assess your recency, recommend and carry out refresher training where necessary, and conduct your LPC to re-gain the rating.
PRICE: ON REQUEST
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EXAMINER STANDARDISATION (TRE/SFE)
Our elitePILOT ™ Examiner Standardisation course is certified by the Civil Aviation Authority of the United Kingdom, iaw EASA FCL.1015 and delivered by the most prominent Tutors in the industry. This 5-day course is designed to transition experienced TRI/SFI candidates towards TRE/SFE authorisation.
Following successful completion of this initial standardisation phase, candidates will undergo a period of consolidation conducting live checks under the supervision of a qualified Examiner. The final Examiner Assessment of Competence (EAoC) will be conducted by a Licensing Training Inspector or Senior Examiner nominated by the Authority.
Duration: 5 Days
FTD: 8 Hours
FFS: 8 Hours
Theory: 23 Hours
PRICE: ON REQUEST
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UPSET PREVENTION & RECOVERY TRAINING
Our elitePILOT™ Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT) programme provides industry-leading on-aircraft training delivered by our partners Flight Performance Training at Brighton City airport. With the introduction of mandatory on aircraft advanced UPRT training in accordance with FCL.745.A from the 20th December 2019 pilots will have to complete this training prior to commencing their first type rating for single-pilot high-performance complex aeroplanes, single-pilot aeroplanes in multi-pilot operations and multi-pilot aeroplanes.
Our elitePILOT™ training programmes are designed to build resilience, through establishing the strongest theoretical foundation, and building relevant practical experience combined with professional pilot behaviours.
Duration: 3 Days
Theory: 8 Hours
Aircraft: 3 Hours
PRICE: on request
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SIMULATOR ASSESSMENT PREP
Our elitePILOT™ simulator assessment prep session is designed to help build confidence for the big day. With a focus on developing your manual raw-data flying, building your scan, capacity and SA, we’ll provide you with the tools you need to manage the flight deck with confidence.
Our assessment profiles are designed to provide the very best preparation, but we’d be happy to tailor to your specific assessment needs.
Duration: 1 day
Theory: 1 Hour
FTD: 2 Hours
FFS: 0 Hours
PRICE: £750 + vat*
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AIRLINE INTERVIEW PREP
There’s no substitute for proper preparation – and if you want that job, you’ll need to ensure that you have the tools to deliver on the big day.
AirlinePrep are industry specialists in preparing pilots for competency-based interviews, group exercises, and scenario-based assessments, and they have partnered with us to provide career support for our pilots, either combined with one of our elitePILOT ™ training programmes, or as a stand-alone service. We include free access to ‘The App’ by AirlinePrep as part of this service.
Duration: 1 Day
Theory: 8 Hours
FTD: 0 Hours
FFS: 0 Hours
PRICE: £332 + vat
Our high-fidelity UK CAA (EASA) certified B737-800 Flight Training Device (FTD-1) located at our London Gatwick Training Centre is ideally positioned to support our customers.
Available at a fraction of the costs of a full-motion simulator, but offering many of the same training benefits, our FTD is fast becoming the training tool of choice for airlines and ATOs.
- High-fidelity fully-enclosed replica flight deck
- Flight Management System (FMS) with Worldwide LIDO navigation database (including updates)
- Aircraft systems with full AFDS
- User-friendly IOS
- Level D fidelity control loading on all flight controls
- High definition collimated mirror 200×40 field-of-view visual system with Level D image generator
- Full climate control (flight deck and Instructor cabin)
- Fully automated QTG with manual functionality