Competency based,multi-crew,CRM,TEM
The MPL is a radically different concept of ab-initio training and just as with any new concept, it will take time to be acknowledged as an acceptable standard of training throughout the industry. But this concept, a demand from the airline sector, was originally defined by a panel from 16 ICAO countries (including France) as well as IAOPA, IATA and IFALPA, and not from FTOs who want to make a fast buck. It is designed for the airline sponsored candidate – not the self-sponsored student. The syllabus will be defined by the FTOs but the competency training level must be equivalent to a CPL/IR with type rating, with much of the emphasis on CRM and TEM, and programs geared to individual airline operations. Like it or not, in 2 years time there may well be F/Os flying with the MPL but for those who doubt it’s validity, the first course from each FTO will be provisional and ICAO will be running proof-of-concept and risk/safety benefit programs. The proof of the pudding……..