Multi Crew Cooperation and Jet Orientation Course Practicum
Overview
To transition the student from single pilot operations developing the skills and knowledge required for safe and efficient multi crew flight deck operation, while consolidating existing instrument flying and technical competence across all phases of operations, and the adoption of appropriate Threat and Error Management practices.
Requisites
OR
AVF80013 Commercial Pilot Licence Practicum 2
OR
AVF80002 Commercial Pilot Licence Practicum 1
AND
CASA Instrument Rating Multi Engine (such as AVF80004)
02-November-2025
14-September-2025
02-November-2025
Learning outcomes
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
- Demonstrate instrument flying skills, with emphasis on Automation Management
- Demonstrate the integration and application of air regulations and Standard Operating Procedures
- Demonstrate an adherence to airline Standard Operating Procedures and application in a dynamic environment
- Exercise high level judgements in the conduct of commercial airline operations in a dynamic, line oriented flight crew environment
- Conduct multi-crew communications with clear precise briefings that are appropriate to the activities to be conducted
- Apply normal and abnormal checklists correctly and at appropriate times
- Apply the correct flight conduct habits, involving appropriate preparation, route knowledge and ATC compliance applicable to multi crew operations
- Demonstrate correct crew coordination, including cabin crew briefings and passenger liaison activities
- Demonstrate the skills necessary to be effective team leaders and crew members, as Pilot Flying (PF) and Pilot Not Flying (PNF)
- Apply strategies to manage workload, errors and distractions, particularly in high workload, time compressed situations whilst delivering safe operational outcomes
- Apply diagnostic and decision making processes in a multi-crew environment with emphasis on situational awareness, workload management, and all available resources
- Explain intentions and requirements in a clear and unambiguous manner within a multi crew environment
- Analyse and apply strategies to recognise and mitigate threats and errors across all phases of operations, and adopt appropriate Threat and Error Management practices
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
| Activity Type | Activity | Total Hours | Number of Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| On-Campus | Class | 80 | 12 weeks |
| Unspecified Activities |
Independent Learning | 70 | 12 weeks |
| Total Hours: | 150 |
Assessment
| Type | Task | Weighting | ULO's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Test | Individual | 100% | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13 |
Hurdle
To receive a COMP (Pass) grade for this unit, students must meet ALL 3 requirements below;
1. Complete all Syllabus lessons to at least the required level of competency
2. Complete the total hour requirement of the Practicum
3. Complete the final 2 hour Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) test.
CRM and Flight Conduct are assessed, grading scale is 1-5; a score of 4 or greater constitutes the required standard.
Content
- 36 hours of simulator training in the Multi Crew environment comprised of 4 general air work multi crew exercises and 5 Line Orientated Flight Training (LOFT) sequences
- 20 hours of pre-flight and post-flight briefings for the 8 simulator exercises
- 24 hours of classroom Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Threat and Error Management (TEM) theory
Study resources
Reading materials
A list of reading materials and/or required textbooks will be available in the Unit Outline on Canvas.