MCC and APS MCC Courses

Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) and Airline Pilot Standards (APS MCC)

Asteraviation’s MCC (Multi-Crew Cooperation) and APS MCC (Airline Pilot Standards MCC) courses are aimed at pilots who wish to continue their professional training and prepare for multi-crew flight operations.

Through simulator-based training, both paths enable the development of the skills necessary to collaborate effectively with other crew members.

The course in brief

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MCC and APS MCC Courses

MCC

20 hours

Practical simulator training

APS MCC

40 hours

Practical simulator training

Entry requirement

CPL/IR-ME

Valid CPL/IR-ME license

Training

Simulators

Airbus A320 and Boeing 737

20 HOURS

What is the MCC course?

The MCC course prepares the pilot for flight operations that require a multi-pilot crew.

The training focuses on Multi-Crew Cooperation: the candidate learns how to coordinate with other crew members, communicate effectively, distribute tasks, and make decisions within a multi-pilot operational environment.

The MCC course includes 20 hours of simulator training.

What is the APS MCC course?

The APS MCC course expands upon the training provided by the standard MCC by focusing more closely on the operational environment of airline companies.

APS stands for Airline Pilot Standards: the program is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviors required of a pilot in commercial aviation, ensuring better preparation for subsequent professional stages.

The APS MCC course includes 40 hours of simulator training.

40 HOURS

What is the difference between MCC and APS MCC?

The main difference concerns duration and level of preparation.

MCC STANDARD

20 HOURS

The standard MCC introduces and develops the skills required to operate effectively as part of a multi-pilot crew.

APS MCC

40 HOURS

The APS MCC course provides more extensive training and also delves into the competencies identified by EASA as relevant for preparing a pilot for the airline environment. These include:

Airplane Flight Path Management, Manual Control;
Application of Knowledge;
Application of Regulations and Procedures;
Communication;
Leadership and Teamwork;
Problem-solving and Decision-making;
Situational Awareness (SA) and Information Management;
Workload Management.

Requirements for entry into MCC and APS MCC courses

To enroll in MCC and APS MCC courses, you must possess:

Valid CPL/IR-ME license.

Training on Airbus A320 and Boeing 737

MXP

MCC and APS MCC courses are conducted on Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 Full Flight Simulators at the Ansett Aviation center at Milan Malpensa.

DUB

Thanks to agreements with Airline Flight Academy (AFA)—an official partner of Ryanair—students can also access the Ryanair Mentored APS MCC program in Dublin, which is conducted on a Boeing 737 MAX simulator and follows the airline’s operational procedures.

MCC and APS MCC instructors

Training is conducted at partner centers by instructors with experience in airlines and in the training of pilots and captains.

The program integrates technical training with the development of the skills needed to communicate, collaborate, and make decisions within a crew.

MCC and APS MCC in one’s professional journey

MCC and APS MCC are situated in the advanced stages of professional pilot training and prepare for the transition from individual training to operations in a multi-crew environment.

For those aiming for a career with an airline, the APS MCC allows for more in-depth work on the skills that are also used during subsequent airline selection processes.

Individual training

Multi-crew environment

Advanced stages of professional pilot training

Airline selection processes

Do you want to know which course is right for your path?

If you already hold a CPL/IR-ME license and are trying to decide between an MCC or an APS MCC course, you can consult with the Asteraviation team to determine which path is best suited to your current stage of training.

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