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Presented by Capt. Gary Christiansen

Director Flight Operations and Support

A350 XWB Flight Crew Training Concept

Training by Airbus

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© AIRBUS S.A.S. All rights reserved. Confidential and proprietary document.

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Conceive, build, deliver and support the best

Training and Flight Operations Concept

to ensure the safe, efficient and effective operation of the

A350 XWB !

Our Mission Statement


30. Sep. 2014 A350-900 XWB – Type Certification

17. Sep. 2014 A350 - Flight Crew Courses Acceptance

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OEB Course Evaluation Campaign: July – September 2014

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16 pilots from

EASA and FAA

tested the courses

More then 20 licencing and ops courses developed

4 evaluators from

EASA and FAA


Contents

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The Why 1

The What2

3 The How


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Why a new Training Concept

We had a unique opportunity with the birth of a new aircraft for a fresh

look at the training concept.


What we promised…

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A340 A380

A320

A330

A350

A330/350

We stay a family and develop a Common Type Rating A330/350 !


Contents

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The Why 1

The What2

3 The How


Training Needs Analysis - Course Prerequisite

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Base AircraftBase AircraftBase

Aircraft


Normal operations

Contextual operations

Background task

Abnormal operations

Training Needs Analysis – Training Objectives

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Normal operations

Flight dispatch preparation

Access to the aircraft

Cockpit preparation

Engine Start

Taxi-out

Take off

Climb

Cruise

Descent

Approach

Landing

Taxi-in & arrival/engine shutdown

Post flight operations

Flight close

Go around

Diversion

FLP007 Perform PAX door opening from outside

FLP008 Perform PAX door closing from outside

FLP009 Perform PAX door arming and disarming from inside

FLP010 Perform PAX door closing from inside

FLP011 Perform PAX door opening from inside

FLP012 Perform routine access to the cockpit

FLP013 Perform normal exit from the cockpit


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Normal operations

Contextual operations

Background task

Abnormal operations

Total 306 training objectives for the

Standard Transition Course


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Training Needs Analysis - Threat and Error Management

- External

Internal

It has been observed that as much as 70% of the flight crew activities are

countermeasure - related activities

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• If Threat and Error Management (TEM) fails: potential for Undesired

Aircraft States (UAS)

• Flight crews must employ countermeasures to keep threats, errors

and undesired aircraft states from reducing margins of safety in flight

operations.

Training Needs Analysis - Threat and Error Management

Pilots competencies are considered to be countermeasures

to Threats, Errors and Undesired Aircraft States!

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Competency Based Training

• Airbus Competency Based Grading System introduced 2013

• A350 XWB Flight Crew Training program is based on development of competencies

9 Pilot Competencies and Performance Indicators.

Application of Procedures

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Training Course Evaluation

A350 XWB - Training Development Process 2010 - 2014

Course Build

Regulations OEB input

Subject Matter Experts (SME’s)

BaseAircraft

BaseAircraftBase

AircraftTNA Training Needs Analysis

Training Objectives Analysis

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Competency BasedTraining

Human FactorInputs

Prerequisite Abilities

βCourses


Contents

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The Why1

The What2

3 The How


The Functional Approach

How do you like to learn?

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Remember the

last time you

started using a

new mobile

phone?

A Read the manual for 3 days?

B Immediately start using the phone?

C None of the above?


Functional Learning

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The functional approach links learning to experience. New

information is referenced to knowledge already possessed.

By using materials that the learner will use after training, the

transfer to the "real world" is enhanced. (Sticht.T - US Navy

1975 and 1976)

more effective

more efficientThink about ACP spring loaded toggle

switch, just try explaining that, then just

use it …

Learning by doing!


Application of Procedures

A350 XWB Flight Crew Training Focus

Functional Approach


Developed Instructional Techniques

• New Training Tools!

• New Training Style!

• New Training Program!

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Average Student Retention RatesSource: National Training Laboratories, Bethel, Maine, USA

New Training Tools

“A350 System Knowledge

Modules”

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• Standard Transition: 7 days

• CCQ and CTR: 4 days


New Training Tools

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“Airbus Cockpit Experience”

ACE


New Training Tools

ACE

(Airbus Cockpit Experience)

• Laptop based training devices

• “Part Task Trainer”

• Training of system knowledge and

procedures

• Training of SOPs

• Distance Learning Capable

• Offload APT sessions

The A350 Flight Crew Training will introduce a new training device:

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New Training Tools

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Procedure training in a realistic environment:

APT+ has been built with:

• side sticks,

• rudder pedals,

• adjustable seats,

• simplified visual,

• 3D hardware thrust levers.

Objective train the right attitude early in

the training


New Training Tools

FFS

APT+

Systems

Modules

Ground Phase

Integrated systems training

with ACE

Airborne Phase

ACE

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• ????

New Training Program

EXAMPLE: WHY WE START WITH FFS ON DAY 8?

Need

to

Understand

Develop

Expertise

Proficient

• Manual Flight + Guidance (“Bird” and FD) (APT+, FFS)

• Manual Flight Path Management + Guidance

+ Degraded Aircraft (FFS)

• Manual Flight - A350 Basics – “Pitch and Thrust” and Protections (FFS)

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New Training Program

• Surprise as a training element

• Full use of the FFS by introducing 4 Scenario Based sessions at the end

of the course

Manoeuvres Training

• Train psychomotor skills

• Frequent repositions and repetitions

Scenario-Based Training

• Defined profiles (LOFT style flight from A to B)

• Higher level of realism (environment)

• Complexity and realism increases toward terminal phase of the course

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Innovation with A350 XWB – footprint evolution

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SKM – Systems Knowledge Modules

ACE – Airbus Cockpit Experience

APT – Airbus Pilot Transition

FFS – Full Flight Simulation

APT + FFSSKM ACE

APT FFSCBTLegacy

Systems Procedures

ACE Trainer

More handling


The Feedback from Authorities and Customers:

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“Also big thumbs up for concept of first flying

session to be in FFS.”

“It's brilliant...”

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Conclusion

• Airbus has designed an innovative training program

• Training tools are state of the art

• The ACE trainer sets a new industry standard

• Instructor guidance following new principles:


Functional Learning for Theory and Practice

Learning by Discovery

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Thank You

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