A few of the world’s airlines already are taking steps to refine traditional ab initio pilot training programs after comparing the performance of these cadets to that of counterparts qualifying as first officers through multi-crew pilot licensing (MPL) programs. Airline representatives described these steps as seizing opportunities to provide the best aspects of both program types in light of the high MPL success rate reported by a proof-of-concept data analysis (ASW, 5/14) for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
Airline case studies, other regulator analysis, perspectives of approved training organizations (ATOs) and positions taken by the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations (IFALPA) comprised much of the December agenda of the ICAO Multi-Crew Pilot License Symposium. The accounts of airlines’ experiences in overcoming MPL deficiencies and impediments…
