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MODERNISING FLIGHT CREW TRAINING: COMPLETING THE TRANSFORMATION

International Flight Crew Training Conference

PRESENTATION SYNOPSES WEDNESDAY 18 & THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 2019 - LONDON www.aerosociety.com/IFCT19

SMALL STEPS AND GIANT LEAPS. FROM KITTY HAWK TO THE MOON AND...? Synopsis: The progress in manned flight has demanded continual learning. This presentation tries to capture those key moments, the key steps along the way that made a difference in terms of learning and generating the capability to train large numbers of pilots to standards that have achieved a level of safety that was unthinkable in the early

• days. It also attempts to gaze into the crystal ball of the

future as regards where training may be going. Speaker: Captain Harry Nelson FRAeS, Senior Consultant & Director, CL MAX Consulting, UK 1) AN ATO PERSPECTIVE Synopsis: Captain Torbjörn Wischer will provide a perspective from an ATO of the issues facing the conference. Speaker: Captain Torbjörn Wischer, Global Leader Training Solutions, CAE, Canada 2) WHAT AIRLINES NEED IN THEIR AIRCRAFT COMMANDERS Synopsis: Almost twenty years into the 21st century, the field of work of an airline commander and his crew has continued to evolve. Operating civil air transport category aircraft in the world of today has not only changed with the introduction of new technology, it is the complexity of

• peration and infrastructure that also continued to increase

to a new level. While airlines normally describe their crew member’s duties and responsibilities in the respective manuals and a framework of national and international law empowers the commander to exercise her or his authority, CBTA now provides us with a more detailed scope of competencies to look at and train for. The scope of duties and responsibilities of a commander being significantly wider compared to a co-pilot, there are yet no separate

• r additional competencies for commanders. However, as

the range of work increases or shifts, the required level

• f performance and the competency standard in certain

competencies will increase. Reflecting on today’s demand, let us take a look at the competencies that require special emphasis, identify possible elements for the selection process and command course requirements. Speaker: Captain Stefan T. Schmidt, Head of Regulatory Affairs Crew Training, Lufthansa Group Airlines, Canada 3) SO, HOW DO PEOPLE LEARN AND HOW SHOULD WE TRAIN THEM? Synopsis: The transfer of knowledge and the development

• f skills is paramount in the quest for first class and safe
• perations but, how can this be achieved in an efficient

and cost-effective way? The problem is that we are all different and that includes learning orientations. Work in the field of learning and development has proposed a number of theoretical frameworks, but how might these be implemented? This presentation considers the origins for learning and development, some of the past practices and how the modern theoretical frameworks are, in some sectors, causing a major rethink on the way people should be trained/instructed. Speaker: Peter Mayes, Learning & Development Specialist, Peter J Mayes - Studio, UK 4) COMPETENCY BASED TRAINING & ASSESSMENT - ICAO TASK FORCE & FUTURE PLANS Synopsis: For over 10 years since the MPL we have gained much experience with CBTA. ICAO is now planning to embark

• n a new phase to incorporate CBTA for airmen certification

in the licensing Standards of Annex 1 - Personnel Licensing. Speaker: Captain Miguel Marin, Chief, Operational Safety Section, Air Navigation Bureau, International Civil Aviation Organization, Canada 5) INITIAL PILOT TRAINING IS NO LONGER FIT FOR PURPOSE Synopsis: Whilst CRM, the MCC, Type Rating, Base and Line Training make pilots safe and effective in the cockpit, it is argued that the current ATPL theory and initial flight training do not. Recent research has shown that 87% of

• perational pilots would likely fail the ATPLs now, 71% of

those questioned (N = 127) believing just some (or less) of the syllabus is relevant to modern commercial operations. Additionally, it is argued that students flying SEP aircraft for 150 hours to build their experience and proficiency is no longer appropriate, given the nature of the highly complex modern airliners they will fly once qualified. The risk of pilots becoming vulnerable to accident involvement with 100-200 hours’ experience (Taylor, 2014) suggests they learn little beyond their first 50 hours except, bad habits and complacency. This element of training is no longer fit for purpose and needs a complete overhaul to ensure we produce pilots with the proper knowledge and skills to fly modern aircraft. Thus, a flight training programme, reducing

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the ATPLs by a third and requiring fewer flight hours, will be presented, focussing on the specific skills needed by today’s pilots. Speaker: Dr Andy Taylor AMRAeS, University Teacher in Air Transport Management, Loughborough University, UK 6) MY ROUTE TO A PROFESSIONAL OFFICE WITH A VIEW! Synopsis: Taking a backwards look at an Integrated ATPL course, considering the ground syllabus, flying program and airline transition training for effectiveness and relevance in meeting the professional competency standard for the right- hand seat. Speaker: George Webbon, First Officer, British Airways, UK 7) DID I REALLY LEARN ABOUT FLYING FROM THAT? Synopsis: A presentation to both explore and share the inner workings of the flight training journey and indeed pathways undertaken by ab-initio pilots. Calling upon his own experience of his exposure to the training system, does it really qualify us with, and equip us with the necessary tools we need to embark upon an airline career? Speaker: Jake Hannabuss, Senior First Officer, TUI Airways, UK 8) NEW SECTORS OFFER NEW OPPORTUNITIES Synopsis: Philip presents what can be achieved in aviation training when starting in a new industry with a relatively blank canvas. Speaker: Philip Tarry, Director, Halo Drones, UK 9) A KEY ENABLER: THE IATA POSITION ON CBTA Synopsis: IATA training initiatives in the context of Aviation Skill Shortage. Speaker: Captain Yann Renier FRAeS, Head of Training & Licensing, International Air Training Standards, Canada 10) CBTA: THE FAA PERSPECTIVE Synopsis: This presentation will share a regulatory perspective on competency based training and assessment (CBTA) for issuance of a certificate or rating versus qualifying a pilot at an air carrier. It will also cover enabling use of new technology and how we are looking to apply CBTA strategies for pilots of new aircraft, technologies, and

• perations.

Speaker: Barbara Adams, Training & Simulation Group, Federal Aviation Administration, USA 11) AREA 100 KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ATTITUDE (KSA)

• TELL ME, TEACH ME OR INVOLVE ME?

Synopsis: This presentation will begin with a brief overview

• f Area 100 KSA’s contribution to the paradigm shift in flight

training philosophy before providing a description of EASA’s direction, support, and guidance to Approved Training Organisations (ATOs) and National Aviation Authorities (NAAs) as they implement this new concept in theoretical knowledge training. Area 100 KSA will firmly embed competency-based training and assessment in ground school, creating an effective bridge between the theoretical and flying elements of a professional pilot’s training course. This presentation will conclude with a reflection from the UK CAA perspective. Speaker: Allan Smith, UK Civil Aviation Authority, Seconded National Expert, European Aviation Safety Agency, EU 12) CBTA COURSE DESIGN AND THE ECQB Synopsis: Current methods applied by EASA to improve the question bank are presented, and possible ways forward for a central, standardised examination/assessment tool in a competency-based approach are explored. Speaker: Frances Condron, Acting Technical Training & ECQB Section Manager, European Union Aviation Safety Agency, Germany 13) INSTRUCTOR SKILLS BEYOND TELLING Synopsis: In the training of pilots we always take into consideration the fact that the new knowledge will ‘stick’ on a person’s already installed personality elements. Thus, the same information, each of students processes it differently according to his/her experiences and personality traits. The early identification of special characterictics such as background, expectations, false memories and personality that each group of trainees has, will determine how efficient the transfer of learning will be. So what do you need to know in the Prodromal Training Phase (PTP) where the early signs

• f the group become apparent before training starts and how

you’ll achieve it? Speaker: Captain Vasileios Kloudas FRAeS, Chief Pilot, Olympic Air, Greece Speaker: Dr Tina Coclami, Visiting Lecturer in Aviation Psychology, Aegean & Olympic Air, Greece & City University

• f London, UK

14) EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE - WHAT ACTUALLY DOES IT MEAN AND HOW RELEVANT IS IT TO TRAINING Synopsis: Emotional Intelligence is yet another of the new popular ideas – but how new is it really? Understanding what it actually is might help us to recognise what we have already known but perhaps forgotten. It is essential for training because believing that it can be learned will help us to improve ourselves as well as help us train others. Speaker: Carey Edwards FRAeS, Managing Director, LMQ Ltd, UK 15) PEOPLE & ROLES: HORSES FOR COURSES? Synopsis: Pilot Selection: In 10 years what changes have

• ccurred and how has the industry responded? How do

airlines and training organisation’s use selection, does it work and is it relevant for the future? Substantial shifts in the industry suggest selection focus may also need to be modified. Numbers of available trained pilots, industry growth, operational demands/aircrew lifestyle, accidents involving pilot mental state resulting in a stronger focus

• n pilot well-being and organisational Duty of Care,

new generation a/c, iPads and the list goes on. The new generation of recruits from which the industry will be recruiting may also benefit from a different approach. The selection process must ensure that it is measuring the right

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things to aid retention and is supportive of applicants without reducing the input standard. There is a need to find resilient, capable people - both physically and cognitively, who are also effective communicators, with a strong desire to perform the role. They must have appropriate expectations of what the role will offer them and the challenges they can expect to

• experience. This presentation aims to address these issues.

Speaker: Nikki Heath, Managing Director, Orbit Performance Ltd, UK 16) SETTING THE STANDARDS FOR COMMAND TRAINING Synopsis: There are no world-wide standards for Command Training and airlines have developed courses which vary widely in content. Meanwhile, the rapid development of the industry has meant that many pilots are embarking on Command Courses without the considerable experience as a co-pilot which was taken for granted in the past. Therefore, it is timely to examine the role of aircraft commanders and, where necessary, to find a method of replacing experience with teaching. A comprehensive definition of command competencies needs to be developed along with methods to teach and assess command skills. Ultimately, industry- wide guidance for the content of Command Courses should be developed which will give the industry confidence that aircraft commanders have achieved a universally accepted standard. Speaker: Captain David Newbery FRAeS, Check & Training Captain, Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong 17) TRAINING & QUALIFICATION FOR HELICOPTER COMMANDERS Synopsis: This presentation will focus on the key areas

• f opportunity for developing helicopter pilot training and

qualification, based on the speaker’s own experience of

• perating offshore helicopters.

Speaker: Captain Tim Rolfe FRAeS, Director of Aviation Safety, Bristow Group, UK 18) INSTRUCTOR & EXAMINER TRAINING Synopsis: Instructor & Examiner Training - What is the most effective way of training Instructors and Examiners in a diverse and ever-changing industry? There are still large differences in guidance and policies of different National Aviation Authorities especially within EASA. Why? Is the current method of training Instructors and Examiners fit for purpose for the next generation of pilots? In this presentation Derek Spicer will outline how we as an industry should train Instructors and Examiners. Speaker: Captain Derek Spicer FRAeS, Senior Training Captain & Examiner, International Air Training Standards, UK 19) FUTURE AIRLINE PILOT TRAINING Synopsis: Pilot Training traditionally concentrates on training for a license, while the goal of pilot training should be to train the pilots for the profession. The Core Competencies that were established and defined by ICAO are intended to address all pilot licenses. They do not however, address the pilot profession as such. What becomes more and more clear is that for a successful airline pilot career - an additional set

• f competencies is required. With this background in mind,

the professional pilots and training experts formulated their vison of the future training for the pilot profession and the challenges they see arising or can already be experienced

• today. When developing such vision – it is necessary for

all parties involved to think ‘outside the box’ and to use the experience from many times completely different domains, such as high-endurance sports or athletics. Future pilot training must be tailored to the individuals and to the profession while relying on dedicated learning environments and investing in high level instructors. Only such integrated concept will guarantee a change in the paradigm. The primary goal of any excellent training is to attract and select those students that bring with them the proper skills, knowledge, personality and dedication. New and old tools

• ften used successfully in other areas need to be introduced

and be trained to proficiency. The tool box offered, as explained in our vision - would address the full scope from the initial basic skills training to the competencies required to successfully operate in an airline environment. Speaker: Captain Tanja Harter, Captain, European Cockpit Association, Belgium 20) DEVELOPING BETTER PILOTS, FASTER Synopsis: CAE uses an elaborate data-driven approach that has allowed the evolution of pilot training using a competency-based framework. The collection of data

• btained from various sources (line, training data) and its

thorough analysis through CAE Rise™ and the company’s expert analytical team has led to the improvement of training curriculums and enhanced Safety Management Systems. An effective, forward looking, data-driven approach to training that addresses the needs of an individual, is suggested as a key enabler to developing better pilots, faster. Speaker: Captain Torbjörn Wischer, Global Leader Training Solutions, CAE, Canada 21) IMMERSIVE TECHNOLOGY FOR PILOT TRAINING & OPERATIONS IN THE LINE ENVIRONMENT Synopsis: As immersive technologies advance, becoming more affordable and accepted, we must continue to explore how they can be leveraged to address procedure training, and other advanced skills, earlier in the training continuum. Tablets, virtual reality and augmented reality offer great

• pportunities for airlines and pilot training providers.

Ground school, and distance learning training, has largely been focused on systems knowledge with procedure training

• ften being restricted by the number of paper tigers and

advanced devices available to aid in developing muscle- memory and spatial awareness within the flight deck. Why be bound by device availability? Why not explore the use of immersive technology for procedure training via distance learning? And how can we best empower our students to learn when, where and how they desire? Through immersive technology, we can enhance training, improve training efficiencies for cost reduction, and develop tools that can be used to augment pilot flows and execution of normal and non-normal procedures in the line environment. As the looming number of qualified pilots become

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increasingly critical, immersive technologies, and the improved training and on-the-job support they can provide, will be instrumental to help meet the growing needs of the

• industry. It will be crucial to attract the right talent to our

industry, and using technologies that match now they learn, and play, will be key to our success. Speaker: Captain Colin Rydon FRAeS, Vice President Training, Standards & Development/Head of Training, L3Harris Commercial Aviation, UK 22) OPTIMISING THE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Speaker: First Officer Anna McGrady, British Airways, UK Synopsis: During this presentation, Anna will be discussing the key elements she feel contribute to a positive learning environment from the perspective of a recent pilot trainee. This Conference is proudly Sponsored by: