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1. Introduction

1.1 The purpose of this document is to describe the process to be followed to

upgrade to Training Captain on a specified fleet operated by
Aviation. This course will be applicable to the following aircraft

C210
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• C208

2. Course commencement pre-requisites

2.1 Before commencement of this course the candidate shall meet the
following criteria:

I. Hold a valid Instrument Flight rating .

II. Hold a Valid Type rating on the applicable aircraft.
III. Have gained a minimum of 300 hours on type as PIC.
IV. Have been Employment for a minimum of 12 Calendar
months.
V. Be current on type with 3 Take off’s and Landings completed within 90 days.
VI. Be recommended by a qualified Type rated instructor / Training Captain
VII. The recommendation flight will be conducted on a commercial flight as per
the requirements of the Flight Operation manual .If the
candidate is successful the recommendation will be submitted to the Chief
Pilot and Training Manager via the Route Check Form .

2.2 The above criteria as per paragraph 2.1 can be exempted should the
candidate have a valid Flight Instructor rating with the appropriate type
rating endorsed .

3. Course completion requirements

3.1 Before acting as Training Captain on the applicable type aircraft the
candidate shall have successfully completed the following training:

I. Ground Training Syllabus as set out in this document

II. Simulator Training As set out in this document
III. Completed a Training Captain Upgrade OPC with a NCAA approved DFE
after completion of the Ground, Simulator as prescribed on the assessment
form.
IV. Complete 2 Sectors Line Training with a Line Training Captain.
V. Complete a release to lline route check with a Line Training Captain.

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4. Recurrent Training Requirements

4.1 Line Training captain’s will comply with the approved recurrent training
syllabus in accordance with Part D Annexes – recurrent training syllabus
for the applicable type .
4.2 Line training captains shall complete a route check every 12 Calendar
months in the capacity as line training captain .

5. Ground Training Syllabus for Line Training Captain pilot

5.1 Candidates for Training Captain training shall have successfully

completed the following ground training subjects and preparation prior to
commencing their simulator training in the form of ground training and
technical of a minimum of 16 hours:

i. Preparation on Fundamentals of teaching and evaluation.

ii. Methodology behind Briefing and de briefing.
iii. Lesson Plan Management
iv. Human performance issues during Line training .
v. Demonstrate the Checking of the accuracy of the proposed flight plan and the
load sheet for the flight, including the computation of fuel, taking into account
the performance of the aircraft.
vi. A refresher course on the Company policies and procedures.
vii. A refresher course on the SOPs; highlighting the various items that are now
the responsibility of the PIC / FO and ensuring that the flight is conducted in
accordance with the SOPs.
viii. Ensuring knowledge, understanding and responsibility of the PIC’s role during
any emergency contained in the operations manual or other relevant
manuals.
ix. Ensuring knowledge, understanding and responsibility engine out Maneuvers
as per FOM Part D.
x. Have demonstrated complete knowledge of recall items applicable to the
Crew .
xi. Preparation and CRM guidance in the carrying out all the duties and functions
of a training captain and include:
• A decision-making module, and
• An in-depth discussion and training in the use of the Risk Management
Model
• Preparation and guidance in taking all decisions relating to the use of any
flight and ground systems required in the case of operations conducted
by automatic means;
• Preparation and guidance ensuring that all problems occasioned by
meteorological conditions, communications and air traffic control
procedures are resolved; and

5.2 Preparation and guidance to the Technical Discussion inclusive of :

I. Aircraft General

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II. Aircraft Limitations

III. Aircraft Emergencies / Emergency Equipment
IV. Aircraft Performance
V. Aircraft MEL / CDL
VI. Aircraft Systems
 Crew Awareness / annunciators
 Electrical / auxiliary power
 Lighting
 Fire Protection
 Fuel
 Powerplant
 Hydraulic
 Landing Gear and Brakes
 Flight Controls
 Pneumatics, air conditioning and Pressurization
 Ice and rain protection
 Oxygen
 Flight Instruments
 Navigation and Communication
 Autopilot

5.3 Additional Briefing items (If applicable)

 TCAS II/ACAS
 EGPWS/TAWS (This may be presented as part of a module covering
Altitude and Terrain awareness)
 Identification and recovery measures for both microbursts and wind-shear
events.
 Recognition of icing, icing conditions, and the operation of anti/de-icing
systems.
 RVSM procedures
 PBN (GNSS)
 CFIT Avoidance

5.4 Ground Course time table

Time allocation
Day 1 Day 2
Topic Time Topic Time
1. Welcome 1. Welcome
2. Self Presentation
00H15 00H15
3. Course Purpose and
Administration

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Time allocation
4. ATI Overview 2. Instructional Aids &
5. Introduction – Short Technologies
01H30 01H00
Presentation
6. Human Behaviour
Break 00H15 Break 00h15
7. Teaching the adult 3. Final Presentation
Learner 01H45 01H45
8. The Learning Process
Lunch Break 4. Final presentation
00H45 01H30
5. Presentation Feedback
8. The Learning Process 01H00 Break 00h15
Break 6. Assesment
7. Instructor
Responsibilities &
0015 01H45
Proffesionalism
8. Course feedback &
Closure
9. Communication 0045 9. Aircraft Technical
Discussion / Additional 01H00
10. The Teaching Process 0100 items
Total 07h30 Total 07h45

6. Simulator Training:

6.1 Training captains, shall complete the full initial syllabus in the LEFT /
RIGHT seat consisting of a minimum of 2 hours simulator and or aircraft
training.

The pilot must demonstrate his competency with all aspects of command
proficiency and standards. In addition to the initial syllabi the following
technical discussions shall be completed during the simulator training
session:

I. Aircraft performance
II. Rejected take-offs at different speeds
III. TCAS II/ACAS
IV. EGPWS/TAWS (This may be presented as part of a module covering Altitude
and Terrain awareness)
V. Identification and recovery measures for both microbursts and wind-shear
events.
VI. MEL (Minimum Equipment List) Training for the aircraft types operated.
VII. Recognition of icing, icing conditions, and the operation of anti/de-icing
systems.
VIII. RVSM procedures

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IX. PBN (GNSS)

X. CFIT Avoidance
XI. Unusual attitude and stall recoveries

6.2 Technical Discussions:

• Take-off performance
• IFR fuel planning
• Lost communications
• Crew incapacitation
• TAAS/TCAS Traffic Avoidance
• Icing
• Go-orientated take-off
• CRM philosophy- TEM management
• Simulated in-flight diversion
• Use of MEL
• FDP
• TAWS/GPWS and CFIT Awareness
• Use of Weather Radar/Weather Avoidance

7. Operator Proficiency check

7.1 The Training Captain will successfully complete a Training captain OPC
conducted by a type rated DFE.
Submit this OPC and Completed Training record to the FOM/CP and
Training Manager

8. Release to line route check

8.1 The Training captain must:

I. Be rostered with a designated training captain or instructor for a

minimum of 2 Sectors line training observation. ( Should the aircraft not be
equipped with a observation seat this point shall not apply.
II. Be rostered with a designated training captain or instructor for a
minimum of 2 Sectors line training sectors with a qualified line training
captain.
III. Upon successful completion of the route check the Training captain shall
return the completed form to the FOM/CP
IV. If the FOM/CP is satisfied that all the requirements has been met as
described in this document, the FOM/CP will inform in writing the Flight
Support and Scheduling staff. The new Aircraft training captain shall be
available to act as PIC / Line training captain on line flights.

9. Forms and Training Record

9.1 The items depicted below will be used to record the training captain
upgrade training for each candidate, the current and correct forms will be

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used and completely filled in by Instructor or Designated Flight Examiner.

9.2 The OPC form will be completed as part of the training captain upgrade
simulator sessions.
(a) For each sector where a Line Training Captain is receiving line
training , a Line Training Report will be completed, additionally the
Line Training Record will be updated and signed by the Training
Captain. This record will be placed in the candidate’s training file /
electronic database.
(b) The final check upon the successful completion of the command
upgrade program will be followed by Route Check and the completion
of a Route Check form. The Route Check form will be placed in the
training file of the candidate.

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10. Training Evaluation

Training Captain Ground Theory (8 Hours)

1. Crew Details
1 Name
2 License Number
3 Aircraft Type
4 Instructor Name
5 Instructor License Number

2. Requirements
1 Valid IF Rating
2 Valid Type Rating
3 > 300 Hours PIC on Type
4 > 12 Month Employed
5 3 x Take-Off’s and Landings within 90 Days
6 Recommendation letter from Training Captain

5. Ground Training GRADING

1 Fundamentals of teaching and evaluation 4

2 Briefing and de-briefing Methodology 4

3 Human Performance issues during Line training 4

4 Demonstration of flight planning, fuel computation & aircraft performance 4

5 Company Policies and Procedures 4

6 Adherance to Standard operating Procedures 4

7 Responsibility of PIC / Training captain during emergency situations 4

8 Understanding restrictions during engine out procedures 4

9 Emergency recall items – PF/ PNF duties 4

10 Decision Making Model 4

11 Risk Management Model 4

12 Guidance to problems occasioned from Meteorological ,communication, ATC 4

Technical Discussion
1 Aircraft General 4

2 Aircraft Limitations 4

3 Aircraft Emergency Equipment 4

4 Aircraft Performance 4

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5 Aircraft MEL / CDL 4

Aircraft Systems
1 Crew Awareness / Annunciators 4

2 Electrical / auxiliary power 4

3 Lighting 4

4 Fire Protection 4

5 Fuel System 4

6 Powerplant 4

7 Hydraulic 4

8 Landing Gear & Brakes 4

9 Flight Controls 4

10 Pneumatics, air conditioning and Pressurization 4

11 Ice and rain protection 4

12 Oxygen 4

Flight Instruments
13 4

14 Navigation and Communication 4

Autopilot 
15 4

16 4

17 4

18 4

19 4

Additional Briefing
1 TCAS II/ACAS 4

2 EGPWS/TAWS 4

3 Identification and recovery for both microbursts and wind-shear 4

4 Recognition of icing, icing conditions, and the operation of anti/de-icing systems. 4

RVSM procedures
5 4
PBN (GNSS)
5 4
CFIT Avoidance
6 4

7 4

8 4

9 4

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5.2 FLIGHT TRAINING (2.0 HOURS)

Type Aircraft Simulator

Registration Flt / Sim Hours

F A
FLIGHT SEQUENCE D P
1 Pre flight Preparation 4

2 Cockpit Setup 4

3 Before start procedures 4

4 Take off Briefing 4

5 Start procedures 4

6 After Start Procedures 4

7 Adherence to taxi instructions 4

8 LVP Take Off 4

9 Departure Procedures. 4

10 Wind Shear 4

11 Approach to the stall 4

12 Approach to the stall (GROUND CONTACT) 4

13 Stall recovery technique 4

14 Steep turns (45⁰) 4

15 Unusual Attitudes (High Altitude if Applicable) 4

16 TCAS RA 4

17 EGPWS 4

18 Descent and Arrival Procedures 4

19 FMS / Holding Procedures 4

20 Non-precision approach (RNAV/VOR approach) 4

21 Adherence to CDFA profile 4

22 Precision Approach 4
23 Engine failure at 200 feet. 4

24 Engine failure at VR 4

25 Engine failure before V1 (RTO) 4

26 Engine Fire after V1 4

27 Single engine flight profile 4

28 Single engine ILS/approach 4

29 Single engine Go-around 4

30 Engine failure on the Go-around 4

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31 Single engine approach and landing 4

32 LAHSO 4

33 Management of speed on final approach. 4

34 Compliance with slot criteria. 4

35 Emergency evacuation. 4

SYSTEM FAILURES
1 4
2 4
3 4
4 4
5 4
6 4
7 4

POST FLIGHT
34 Shutdown procedure. 4
35 Post Flight Paperwork 4
36 Aircraft Securing 4

AIRMANSHIP
1 Adherence to SOP’s 4

2 Situational awareness and Safety consciousness 4

3 Workload distribution 4

4 Crew communication 4

5 Flying Skills, accuracy and smoothness 4

6 Use of Check lists/QRH/AOM as required 4

7 Problem analysis 4

8 Event/Risk Management processes and Decision making 4

9 4

HANDLING AND PROCEDURES

1 General Handling 4

2 RTF procedures and proficiency, ATC liaison/compliance 4

3 Pre-flight preparation 4

4 Briefings 4

5 Before and after start 4

6 Before and after take-off 4

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7 Cruise 4

8 Descent, approach and landing 4

9 After landing and shutdown 4

COMMAND ABILITY
1 Decision Making 4

2 Fuel considerations 4

3 Wx considerations 4

4 Operational considerations 4

5 Workload distribution 4

CRM AND DECISION MAKING

1 Crew effectiveness 4

2 Communication 4

3 Prioritization 4

4 Problem analysis 4

5 Control of events 4

6 Decision making: use of /RMM 4

7 Situational awareness and Safety consciousness 4

8 Threat and error management 4

9 Workload distribution 4

10 Crew effectiveness 4

OVERALL RATING 4

* See Comments on next page

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COMMENTS :

The Check Pilot/Training Captain should make detailed notes of all elements. All responsible persons
should take specific note of those elements mentioned.

*All aspects of the proficiency results and comments discussed between Candidate and Flight Instructor

SIGNATURES

Pilot : Instructor :

Date : Date :

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