PLT 403 – Airline Flight Crew Techniques and Procedures Syllabuss
Course Type: Theoretical
Program Level: Undergraduate – Pilot Training Program
Semester Duration: 15 Weeks
Language of Instruction: English
Prerequisites: None
Course Description: PLT 428 – Airline Recruitment Preparation provides Pilot Training students with skills for principles of airline flight crew techniques and procedures. The syllabus is structured in accordance with Oxford ATPL Book 12: Operational Procedures.
Course Objectives: The aim of this course is to teach the fundamental principles of airline flight crew techniques and procedures. Students will gain knowledge and skills on cockpit operations, crew communication, emergency procedures, CRM (Crew Resource Management), flight safety, and operational standards. The course aims to prepare students to perform the duties and responsibilities of flight crew members in accordance with international aviation standards.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain the fundamental principles of airline flight crew duties and responsibilities.
2. Evaluate flight operation procedures and international regulations.
3. Apply normal and emergency procedures.
4. Integrate Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles into flight operations.
5. Conduct risk assessment and develop preventive measures for flight safety.
6. Apply effective crew communication and coordination techniques.
Course Content
Human error; air safety; interpersonal communication; leadership; decision making.
Week 1: Introduction to Airline Flight Crew Techniques and CRM Basics.
Week 2: Flight Crew Responsibilities and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Week 3: Flight Planning and Pre-flight Briefings.
Week 4: Normal Operations: Checklist Usage and Cockpit Flows.
Week 5: Crew Coordination and Communication (Pilot Flying vs. Pilot Monitoring).
Week 6: Abnormal Operations I: System Failures .
Week 7: Abnormal Operations II: Engine Failure and Emergency Descent .
Week 8: Midterm Examination (Weeks 1–7).
Week 9: Emergency Procedures I: Fire, Smoke, and Evacuation .
Week 10: Emergency Procedures II: Decompression and Ditching.
Week 11: Crew Resource Management (CRM) in Emergency Scenarios.
Week 12: Threat and Error Management (TEM).
Week 13: Fatigue Management and Stress in Airline Operations.
Week 14: Case Studies of Airline Accidents and Incidents.
Week 15: Integrated Crew Training: SOPs, CRM, and Emergency Management.
Week 16: Final Examination (Comprehensive).
Teaching and Learning Methods
Classroom-based lectures, guided reading, case study discussions, and scenario-based theoretical exercises.
Assessment Methods
Midterm Examination: 30% Final Examination: 40% Assignments / Case Studies: 20% Class Participation: 10%
Reference Materials
Oxford ATPL Book 12: Operational Procedures, Jeppesen Dispatch Resource, Manual Oxford ATPL Book 8: Human Performance and Limitations.
Academic and Regulatory Alignment Statement
This syllabus is designed in alignment with ICAO training guidance material and EASA and SHGM regulatory frameworks and is suitable for inclusion in the Atılım University Pilot Training theoretical knowledge curriculum and airline operations academic modules.