MCC training EASA
I am looking for some advise about EASA MCC courses. I've read my local syllabus, and that from other ATO's, and the EASA MCCI syllabus. Not to be confused with a JOC course, but a stand alone mCC course.
IMHO the 'multi crew concept' trying course is just that; to teach inexperienced new CPL pilots how to operate in a multi-crew environment. It is an integral component of a CPL and these guys energy from flight school MPA with 148 hrs of airborne time. They have flown only cable controlled a/c and not used FMC's or FD's.
They have not operated in PF/PNF/PM scenarios, used non-normal checklists - QRH's etc. - nor liaised wth cabin crew.
I thought the concept was to teach them how to operate in a multi crew environment, including cabin crew & ATC, and how to manage a scenario. The type of a/c was not important.
Now I see the syllabus, in a Boeing jet, B737 or even B747 FFS includes:
1. SIDS via FMC, i.e. LNAV/VNAV.
2. Steep turns. Not even normal rate 1 turns
3. FD ILS.
4. Raw data ILS.
5. Engine failures on takeoff.
6. SE ILS + GA.
7. NPA using V/S.
8. Circle to Land.
etc. etc. One school quotes "this course will help with your transition into jet training, or enhance your jet handling skills."
I thought a TR course was about jet handling, and an MCC was already held by any jet pilot; so why enhance your skills?
Why is an FFS necessary. Why not an FTD? Handling skills is not the issue.
Am I missing something and can some experienced MMCI's shed light on this seemingly overly advanced an complicate course for cadets? Please.