ECTS - Airline Flight Crew Techniques and Procedures
Airline Flight Crew Techniques and Procedures (PLT403) Course Detail
| Course Name | Course Code | Season | Lecture Hours | Application Hours | Lab Hours | Credit | ECTS |
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| Airline Flight Crew Techniques and Procedures | PLT403 | 7. Semester | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 |
| Pre-requisite Course(s) |
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| N/A |
| Course Language | English |
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| Course Type | Compulsory Departmental Courses |
| Course Level | Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face To Face |
| Learning and Teaching Strategies | Lecture. |
| Course Lecturer(s) |
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| 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. |
| Course Learning Outcomes |
The students who succeeded in this course;
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| Course Content | Human error, air safety, interpersonal communication, leadership, decision making. |
Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies
| Week | Subjects | Preparation |
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| 1 | Introduction to Airline Flight Crew Techniques and CRM Basics | ATPL Human Performance Book – Chapter 1; Jeppesen CRM Manual – Section 1 |
| 2 | Flight Crew Responsibilities and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) | ATPL Operational Procedures – Chapter 2; Jeppesen Flight Crew Guide – Section 1 |
| 3 | Flight Planning and Pre-flight Briefings | ATPL Flight Planning – Chapter 1; Jeppesen Dispatch Manual – Section 2 |
| 4 | Normal Operations: Checklist Usage and Cockpit Flows | ATPL Operational Procedures – Chapter 3; Jeppesen Flight Techniques – Section 3 |
| 5 | Crew Coordination and Communication (Pilot Flying vs. Pilot Monitoring) | ATPL Human Performance – Chapter 4; Jeppesen CRM Manual – Section 2 |
| 6 | Abnormal Operations I: System Failures | ATPL Operational Procedures – Chapter 4; Jeppesen Flight Crew Manual – Section 4 |
| 7 | Abnormal Operations II: Engine Failure and Emergency Descent | ATPL Operational Procedures – Chapter 5; Jeppesen Emergency Guide – Section 5 |
| 8 | Midterm Exam | |
| 9 | Emergency Procedures I: Fire, Smoke, and Evacuation | ATPL Operational Procedures – Chapter 6; Jeppesen Emergency Procedures – Section 6 |
| 10 | Emergency Procedures II: Decompression and Ditching | ATPL Operational Procedures – Chapter 7; Jeppesen Emergency Procedures – Section 7 |
| 11 | Crew Resource Management (CRM) in Emergency Scenarios | ATPL Human Performance – Chapter 6; Jeppesen CRM Manual – Section 3 |
| 12 | Threat and Error Management (TEM) | ATPL Human Performance – Chapter 7; Jeppesen TEM Guide – Section 1 |
| 13 | Fatigue Management and Stress in Airline Operations | ATPL Human Performance – Chapter 8; Jeppesen CRM – Section 4 |
| 14 | Case Studies of Airline Accidents and Incidents | ICAO Annex 13 + Jeppesen Case Studies |
| 15 | Integrated Crew Training: SOPs, CRM, and Emergency Management | ATPL Operational Procedures – Review Chapters; Jeppesen Flight Techniques – Review |
| 16 | Final Exam |
Sources
| Course Book | 1. Oxford ATPL Book 12: Operational Procedures |
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| Other Sources | 2. Jeppesen Dispatch Resource Manual Oxford ATPL Book 8: Human Performance and Limitations |
Evaluation System
| Requirements | Number | Percentage of Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance/Participation | - | - |
| Laboratory | - | - |
| Application | - | - |
| Field Work | - | - |
| Special Course Internship | - | - |
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | - | - |
| Homework Assignments | - | - |
| Presentation | - | - |
| Project | 1 | 30 |
| Report | - | - |
| Seminar | - | - |
| Midterms Exams/Midterms Jury | 1 | 30 |
| Final Exam/Final Jury | 1 | 40 |
| Toplam | 3 | 100 |
| Percentage of Semester Work | |
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| Percentage of Final Work | 100 |
| Total | 100 |
Course Category
| Core Courses | X |
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| Major Area Courses | |
| Supportive Courses | |
| Media and Managment Skills Courses | |
| Transferable Skill Courses |
The Relation Between Course Learning Competencies and Program Qualifications
| # | Program Qualifications / Competencies | Level of Contribution | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
| 1 | Has the theoretical background necessary to analyze operational situations encountered during flight. | X | ||||
| 2 | Critically evaluates flight safety, airspace management, and crisis scenarios. | X | ||||
| 3 | Develops applicable strategic solutions in emergency situations. | |||||
| 4 | Possesses knowledge of flight safety, meteorology, flight planning, and emergency management. | |||||
| 5 | Analyzes technical and environmental problems encountered during flight and produces appropriate solutions. | |||||
| 6 | Applies risk management strategies for emergency situations. | |||||
| 7 | Takes responsibility for effective decision-making and conducting safe operations in various flight scenarios. | |||||
| 8 | Has knowledge of task sharing, communication protocols, and team dynamics in flight crews. | |||||
| 9 | Communicates effectively in both written and verbal forms with flight crews. | |||||
| 10 | Collaborates actively within the team and fulfills assigned responsibilities. | |||||
| 11 | Ensures operational safety in multi-crew flights through effective cooperation and communication. | |||||
| 12 | Has knowledge of flight operations management, leadership principles, and crisis management. | |||||
| 13 | Demonstrates leadership in flight planning and operational processes. | |||||
| 14 | Manages teams and uses resources efficiently. | |||||
| 15 | Assumes responsibility for decision-making and guiding flight operations during crises. | |||||
| 16 | Has knowledge of national and international aviation regulations, safety standards, and ethical principles. | |||||
| 17 | Acts in accordance with ethical rules and legal regulations during flight duties. | |||||
| 18 | Complies with safety standards. | |||||
| 19 | Bears responsibility for acting in accordance with ethical principles and regulations in the aviation sector. | |||||
| 20 | Has knowledge of professional development tools and performance evaluation methods. | |||||
| 21 | Evaluates own flight performance and identifies areas for improvement. | |||||
| 22 | Plans personal professional development goals. | |||||
| 23 | Takes responsibility for continuous development with a lifelong learning approach. | |||||
| 24 | Has knowledge of flight simulations, air traffic management, and navigation systems. | |||||
| 25 | Applies learned knowledge in simulator applications and real flight conditions. | |||||
| 26 | Successfully manages crisis scenarios in a simulation environment. | |||||
| 27 | Demonstrates responsibility for operational decision-making by applying skills acquired through simulation-based training. | |||||
| 28 | Has knowledge of commercial flight operations, multi-crew systems, and flight safety procedures. | |||||
| 29 | Carries out duties and assumes operational responsibilities in advanced flight scenarios. | |||||
| 30 | Applies crew coordination and aircraft management processes. | |||||
| 31 | Assumes responsibility for leadership, safety, and management in commercial flight operations. | |||||
| 32 | Acquires an accredited ATPL (Frozen) CPL/IR(A) pilot license with international validity approved by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). | |||||
ECTS/Workload Table
| Activities | Number | Duration (Hours) | Total Workload |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Hours (Including Exam Week: 16 x Total Hours) | 16 | 3 | 48 |
| Laboratory | |||
| Application | |||
| Special Course Internship | |||
| Field Work | |||
| Study Hours Out of Class | 3 | 9 | 27 |
| Presentation/Seminar Prepration | 1 | 10 | 10 |
| Project | |||
| Report | |||
| Homework Assignments | |||
| Quizzes/Studio Critics | |||
| Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury | 1 | 15 | 15 |
| Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury | 1 | 25 | 25 |
| Total Workload | 125 | ||