Things have gone a bit quiet, so I thought I would attempt to conduct a
small survey and get some opinions, even suggest a research topic, regarding
the integration of CRM into regulatory sim checks.
Obviously the way we should be moving with CRM Training (and I'm talking
just flight deck crew) is to integrate the principals and skills into all
our training and procedures, whether it be Emergency Procedures Training,
Line Training, Conversion Training or Recurrent Training
Most airlines have four simulators visits per pilot per year. Of those four
visits, some airlines have one simulator visit dedicated to a CRM LOFT
exercise which is evaluated and debriefed, in mostly a "non-jeopardy" manner.
Other airlines integrate CRM into all their simulator rides, with each ride
having some regulatory portions, that have to be demonstrated.
My first question is how many airlines use the later for their recurrent
simulator checks and how many the former.
My second: For those who do attempt to integrate the CRM elements into
regulatory checks, how effective is the CRM portion handled now, and are you
getting quality CRM training as a result. Is there any data to back this up.
If there is no data, perhaps there is an opportunity here?
Knowing the quality of thought behind this group, others will have a feeling
as to which is the most effective method.
Capt Chris Kriechbaum
CRM Co-ordinator
Air New Zealand