CC 956

Flight crew ground training programs for each type of aircraft are organized into the following categories for both the flight engineer and the pilot, initial. Differences, recurrent, transition, check airman, flight instructor and crew resource management training.  By further organizing each aircraft program into various levels, the trainee receives a program tailored to his immediate requirements and based upon his level of experience.

Establishing and maintaining the necessary knowledge and proficiency levels of a flight crewmember, ensures compliance with the standards established within the Kingdom and the international airline governing agencies.
 

INITIAL TRAINING

Flight crews and dispatch personnel who have been newly hired, recruited from within the company, or are being promoted, require initial training.

TRANSITION TRAINING

As flight crew members and dispatchers gain experience, they become eligible to move to other aircraft.  These trainees must learn how to serve in their former capacity on the new equipment type.  As in initial training, these courses ensure that the highest level of professional skill is attained.

RECURRENT TRAINING

Flight crewmembers and dispatchers are required to participate in recurrent training programs each calendar year.  Recurrent training utilizes ground training courses, flight simulator proficiency training and flight proficiency checks.  The information presented includes current and revised procedures, systems reviews, and related articles.  This ensures that each crewmember or dispatcher is adequately trained and up to date with respect to the type of airplane and position involved.

DIFFERENCES TRAINING

Flight crewmembers and dispatchers who are being assigned to a different variant of an aircraft within Saudia, may have to attend differences training. The purpose of this training is to familiarize these personnel with the differences that may exist in the same type of aircraft.  These differences that may exist in the same type of aircraft.  These differences may be design, location and operation of equipment, safety considerations or operating procedures.

PERFORMANCE TRAINING

The flight crew must learn how to make the aircraft operate as designed, in all weather situations and within the limits and regulations required by the various air traffic control agencies. 

SYSTEMS TRAINING

The crew must learn to operate all aircraft systems.  Instruction is given for normal, abnormal, and emergency operating conditions.