A course for pilots who intend to start type rating training and have no previous experience with modern jet airplanes equipped with glass cockpit.
Prerequisites
Oral and written English skills according to ICAO Level 4 (minimum)
Valid PPL
Valid multi-engine IR
Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
Duration
Theory 8 hours (1 day)
Practical training 8 hours (2 days)
Course content
The Jet Orientation Course (JOC) enables inexperienced trainees to successfully complete a type rating course
The overall philosophy associated with the human-machine interface in highly advanced flight decks is introduced
Main focus of the course is to make the trainee familiar with the basic features modern JET aircraft
Differences in handling, jet engine, high altitude flying, stall recovery, diff. display formats – proper scanning technique – Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System or ECAM Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring philosophy – proper teamwork when dealing with problems; the different message and warning levels, FMS training
One full day of classroom and APT/PTM training (8 hrs.)
Two days of practical training in a fix-based simulator Boeing 737CL or Airbus 320 (2 x 4 hrs.)