Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC)

The aim of the Professional Aviation Training Academy – Malta MCC course is to train students to the level of proficiency required to operate safely in a multi-pilot environment. Through MCC training, the Academy also aims to provide students with  the tools to exercise good judgement and airmanship.

Pilot experience and qualifications:

Prior to the commencement of the MCC course, pilots must hold a PPL(A) or CPL (A) issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1 and accompanied by a multi-engine instrument rating. Students may also commence MCC training if they have passed the relevant skill test, but are still awaiting the issue of their licence and/or instrument rating by the respective aviation authority.

Training syllabus:

The MCC course is based on the requirements specified in Part FCL.735.A and consist of:

• 25 hours of theoretical knowledge instruction and exercises
• 20 hours of practical MCC training in the Alsim ALX FNPT II MCC. These are further subdivided into 10 hours of Pilot Flying (PF) training and 10 hours of Pilot Not Flying (PNF) training.

Course Programme. The MCC course is divided into two phases:

Ground School Phase

Particular emphasis are placed on:

Development of teamwork skills

• The maintenance of optimal situational awareness at all times;
• Problem solving and decision making;
• Optimal communication skill and technique;
• Accurate monitoring and cross-checking of other operating crew.

Management of workload through task sharing
This part covers administration of the theoretical knowledge training. The training requirements are typically covered in a minimum of 21 hours of ground school.

Synthetic Flight Training Phase

This phase includes the practical training exercises together with the associated briefings and de-briefings. This phase includes a minimum of 20 hours of simulator training and a minimum of 4 hours of theoretical knowledge consolidation.