Emergency Command on Large Aircraft Training

Learning Outcomes

• Analyze emergency and non-normal situations to determine appropriate command actions
• Apply Crew Resource Management (CRM) principles to coordinate crew responses and delegate tasks effectively
• Evaluate aircraft systems failures and implement corrective procedures using manufacturer and regulatory checklists
• Demonstrate effective communication with air traffic control, cabin crew, and passengers during emergencies
• Execute emergency descent, diversion, and landing procedures under simulated conditions
• Lead post-emergency debriefings and complete required documentation and reporting

Target Audience

This course is designed for experienced pilots transitioning to command positions on large aircraft (typically >5,700 kg MTOW) and current airline captains seeking refresher training in emergency command.

Prerequisites

Hold a valid Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) or Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) and a type rating on a large aircraft (or be enrolled in a type rating course).

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practicals are essential for this course to develop real-world command skills. Learners will participate in simulated emergency scenarios, operate firefighting equipment, and practice communication and coordination with multiple agencies.

Practical Activities

• Practical 1: Aircraft Familiarization Walkthrough — Learners conduct a physical inspection of a large aircraft (or high-fidelity simulator) to identify exits, systems, and safety equipment. (8h)
• Practical 2: Firefighting and Rescue Drills — Learners practice using fire extinguishers, handling fire hoses, and conducting simulated rescue operations on a mock-up aircraft. (8h)
• Practical 3: Command Post and Communication Simulation — Learners set up an incident command post and manage communications with multiple agencies in a tabletop exercise. (8h)
• Practical 4: Integrated Full-Scale Emergency Simulation — Learners act as emergency commanders in a realistic, multi-hour simulation involving fire, medical, and security elements. (16h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.