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 new aircraft type. Under 14 CFR 121 Subpart N, which type of training would be required for a pilot who is already qualified in another aircraft type but needs to operate the new aircraft as pilot in command?
- AInitial New-Hire Training
- BUpgrade Training
- CTransition Training
- DRecurrent Training
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Correct answer: C. Transition Training
Transition training (14 CFR 121.415) is required for pilots who are already qualified in one aircraft type and are transitioning to another aircraft type within the same category and class. This fits the scenario described.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Initial New-Hire Training is for pilots new to the certificate holder's operations.
- B. Upgrade training is for pilots moving from second in command to pilot in command in the same aircraft type.
- D. Recurrent training is for maintaining proficiency in an aircraft type already qualified in.
121 Subpart N Training Types
14 CFR Part 121 Subpart N outlines various training programs for flightcrew members, including initial new-hire, initial equipment, transition, upgrade, and recurrent training, each tailored to specific qualification needs.
- Initial New-Hire: For new employees.
- Initial Equipment: First time on a specific aircraft type.
- Transition: Moving from one aircraft type to another.
- Upgrade: Moving from SIC to PIC on the same aircraft type.
- Recurrent: Ongoing training to maintain currency and proficiency.
Memory trick: New Plane? Time to TRANSITION, don't miss the mission!