APS-MCC: How to prepare before your course
APS-MCC : How to prepare before your course In brief The APS-MCC is an intensive course: ground school followed by 40 hours of simulator over 2-3 weeks. Arriving prepared changes everything. Three areas to focus on: Technical (aircraft systems, FMS, flows), ATPL revision (OPS procedures — minima, fuel, alternate selection, performance, weight & balance) and […]
APS-MCC: What Does a Typical Training Day Look Like
APS-MCC : What Does a Typical Training Day Look Like In brief One APS-MCC session = briefing + 4h simulator + debriefing 10 sessions total to reach the required 40 hours Progression from procedural (sessions 1-3) to realistic LOFT (sessions 4-10) Final assessment on the 9 EASA competencies At Iroise: preparatory e-learning before each session, […]
APS-MCC: A320, B737 or Generic Simulator — Which One to Choose?
APS-MCC: A320, B737 or Generic Simulator Which One to Choose? Key takeaways: Generic: EASA-compliant, but doesn’t prepare you for real SOPs — not enough for airline assessments A320: the most relevant choice for most European airlines (easyJet, Transavia, Vueling, Air France, Volotea…) B737: makes sense if Ryanair is your main target A320 vs B737: two […]
The 9 EASA Pilot Competencies: What Airlines Really Assess
The 9 EASA Pilot Competencies : What Airlines Really Assess Key takeaways: The aviation industry has moved away from task-based training (repeating manoeuvres) to CBTA (competency-based training) Airlines train their pilots through EBT, based on real accident and incident data EASA has defined 9 behavioural competencies assessed throughout a pilot’s career Each competency is graded […]
How to Choose Your ATO for APS-MCC: 5 Mistakes to Avoid
How to Choose Your ATO for APS-MCC: 5 Mistakes to Avoid You’ve decided to do an APS-MCC. Good call. Now you need to find the best ATO APS-MCC for your needs. And that’s where many make the wrong choice. Choosing your ATO matters as much as choosing between MCC and APS-MCC. A poorly delivered APS-MCC […]
MCC or APS MCC: Which Training Should You Choose in 2026?
MCC ou APS-MCC : Which Training Should You Choose in 2026? In brief in this article: The standard MCC (20h simulator) is no longer enough for airlines APS-MCC is now the standard: 40h minimum + final assessment Beware of “minimum regulatory” programs: not all APS-MCCs are equal Key criteria: total training hours, instructor profile, teaching […]