FAA Airline Transport Pilot (ATM)Regulations (14 CFR 117/121/61)Easy
A Part 121 air carrier is establishing a new training program for its pilots transitioning to a different aircraft type. Under 14 CFR Part 121 Subpart N, what type of training must be included to qualify these pilots for the new aircraft?
- AInitial new-hire training
- BDifferences training
- CTransition training
- DRecurrent training
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: C. Transition training
14 CFR 121.401(a)(3) defines 'transition training' as training required for crewmembers who have qualified and served in the same capacity on another aircraft of the same category and class, but need to qualify on a different type of aircraft. This accurately describes a pilot moving to a different aircraft type.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Initial new-hire training is for pilots new to the certificate holder's operations.
- B. Differences training is for differences within the same aircraft type, not a different type.
- D. Recurrent training is for maintaining proficiency on aircraft already qualified on.
121 Subpart N Training Types
14 CFR Part 121 Subpart N outlines various types of pilot training, including initial, transition, recurrent, and differences training, each serving a distinct purpose in maintaining pilot qualification and proficiency.
- Initial: New to company or aircraft category/class.
- Transition: New aircraft type, same category/class.
- Recurrent: Ongoing proficiency for current aircraft.
- Differences: Minor variations within the same aircraft type.
Memory trick: Initial, Transition, Recurrent, Differences: It's All About Progress.