Fri, Nov 14, 2008
Six Multi-Crew Rated Pilots Head To Chinese Carriers
Boeing commercial aviation training unit Alteon announced this
week the first graduating class of MPL (
multi-crew pilot licensing program) students.
Six cadet pilots, from China Eastern Airlines and Xiamen Airlines,
completed the beta test of the MPL program at Alteon's Brisbane
Campus.
Using state-of-the-art simulation technology, MPL takes a
competency based approach to training, shifting focus from
accumulation of flight hours to demonstrated competency to perform
as an airline crew member. The International Civil Aviation
Organization (ICAO) developed MPL in response to airlines request
for training focused specifically on developing qualified pilots
more efficiently and effectively.
"Given the large number of pilots that will be required over the
next 20 years to support the growing world's commercial airplane
fleet, Alteon led the industry in validating the ICAO-sanctioned
MPL program," said Sherry Carbary, president of Alteon. "This was
achieved with a comprehensive beta test designed to validate
Alteon-developed courseware and ensure the cadets achieved all
competency goals to be successful first officers in a multi-crew
commercial airplane environment."
Boeing's current market outlook indicates that the world's
aircraft fleet will double in the next two decades, which will put
increasing pressure on airlines to find qualified, well-trained
pilots. Alteon has been working closely with major industry
partners to test the framework for MPL to provide jet-ready airline
qualified pilots to support airlines as they grow their fleet.
"The most important lesson learned from the MPL beta test is
that cadets without any aviation experience can be trained to
world-class proficiency and competency as a first officer," said
Roei Ganzarski, Alteon chief customer officer. "This is possible
due to a rigorous training program that includes advanced
courseware, high-fidelity simulation and adherence to high
standards by instructors and students."
Throughout the 20-month trial MPL course, the cadets progressed
through primary flight training in a single-engine training
aircraft to successfully completing a jet airliner type-rating
exam. These cadets will now continue to report to their respective
airlines to complete base training and Civil Aviation
Administrations of China requirements.
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