Multi-Crew Coordination (PLT207) Course Detail

Course Name Course Code Season Lecture Hours Application Hours Lab Hours Credit ECTS
Multi-Crew Coordination PLT207 3. Semester 3 0 0 3 6
Pre-requisite Course(s)
PLT120
Course Language English
Course Type Compulsory Departmental Courses
Course Level Bachelor’s Degree (First Cycle)
Mode of Delivery Face To Face
Learning and Teaching Strategies Lecture.
Course Coordinator
Course Lecturer(s)
  • Asst. Prof. Dr. Ayşe Aslı YILMAZ
Course Assistants
Course Objectives • To provide students with the knowledge and awareness necessary for operating in a multi-crew cockpit environment. • To develop understanding of roles, responsibilities, and coordination between pilots. • To improve communication, checklist discipline, and teamwork skills. • To introduce the fundamental concepts of decision-making and workload management in multi-crew operations.
Course Learning Outcomes The students who succeeded in this course;
  • • Define the principles of multi-crew cooperation (MCC). • Explain the roles of Pilot Flying (PF) and Pilot Monitoring (PM). • Apply basic communication techniques and checklist usage. • Demonstrate understanding of task sharing and crew coordination. • Analyze case studies of accidents/incidents from an MCC perspective.
Course Content Human error, air safety, interpersonal communication, leadership, decision making.

Weekly Subjects and Releated Preparation Studies

Week Subjects Preparation
1 Introduction to Multi-Crew Operations CAE MCC Manual – Chapter 1: Introduction to MCC & ICAO MCC Requirements
2 Roles and Responsibilities: PF vs PM CAE MCC Manual – Chapter 2: Crew Roles and Task Sharing
3 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) CAE MCC Manual – Chapter 3: SOPs and Checklist Discipline
4 Communication in Multi-Crew Environment CAE MCC Manual – Chapter 4: Communication Techniques & Standard Phraseology
5 Task Sharing and Decision-Making CAE MCC Manual – Chapter 4: Communication Techniques & Standard Phraseology
6 Situational Awareness CAE MCC Manual – Chapter 6: Situational Awareness & Threat Detection
7 Workload Management CAE MCC Manual – Chapter 7: Workload Distribution and Monitoring
8 Midterm Exam
9 Abnormal Procedures CAE MCC Manual – Chapter 8: Abnormal Checklist Usage & Crew Coordination
10 Emergency Procedures CAE MCC Manual – Chapter 9: Emergency Procedures & Case Studies
11 Human Error and Case Studies CAE MCC Manual – Chapter 10: Human Error Models (SHELL, TEM)
12 Safety Culture in Multi-Crew Environment CAE MCC Manual – Chapter 11: Safety Culture & CRM Links
13 MCC Classroom Scenarios CAE MCC Manual – Chapter 12: Scenario-Based Training
14 LOFT (Line-Oriented Flight Training) Concepts CAE MCC Manual – Chapter 13: LOFT Principles
15 Case Studies & Group Presentations
16 Final Exam

Sources

Course Book 1. Multi-Crew Cooperation Manual (CAE Oxford Aviation Academy)
Other Sources 2. • ICAO MCC Training Guidelines • EASA Part-FCL MCC Syllabus • Instructor-provided training material

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
Percentage of Final Work 100
Total 100

Course Category

Core Courses X
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.
2 Critically evaluates flight safety, airspace management, and crisis scenarios.
3 Develops applicable strategic solutions in emergency situations. X
4 Possesses knowledge of flight safety, meteorology, flight planning, and emergency management. X
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
Project 1 25 25
Report
Homework Assignments
Quizzes/Studio Critics
Prepration of Midterm Exams/Midterm Jury 1 25 25
Prepration of Final Exams/Final Jury 1 25 25
Total Workload 150