(a) Academic training. Initial, conversion, transition, and upgrade
academic training for flightcrew member must include training in the
subjects specified in the Pilot and Flight Engineer QPS that are
representative of the certificate holder's operations and the
flightcrew member's assigned duties.
    (b) Job performance training. Initial, conversion, transition, and
upgrade job performance training for pilots and flight engineers must
include all of the following:
    (1) Training and evaluation in the tasks and environments set forth
in the Pilot and Flight Engineer QPS that are

representative of the certificate holder's operation and the pilot and
flight engineer's assigned duties. Following training, the pilot or
flight engineer must complete an evaluation by demonstrating the
knowledge and skills required for the aircraft type and duty position.
The evaluation must be accomplished by a proficiency test that also may
be used for airman certification or type rating. This proficiency test
must be conducted by a check pilot, a check flight engineer, a pilot
APD, or a flight engineer APD who is qualified to conduct the test who
is an employee of the certificate holder or by a TCE employed by a part
142 certificate holder, who has been authorized to conduct the test by
the FAA.
    (2) Qualification LOFT is conducted after a person completes the
proficiency test at the end of initial, conversion, transition, or
upgrade training. Qualification LOFT must meet the requirements of
Sec.  121.1353.
    (c) A pilot or flight engineer is qualified after completing the
proficiency test prescribed in paragraph (b)(1) of this section and the
Qualification LOFT.

Sec.  121.1367  Curriculum category requirements: Pilot and flight
engineer recurrent academic, recurrent job performance, and recurrent
aircraft emergency equipment training and evaluation.

    (a) Recurrent training and evaluation is required every 9 months
following completion of the training and evaluation set forth in Sec.
121.1365 for initial qualification, and must consist of the following:
    (b) Recurrent academic training and evaluation, to include:
    (1) Training in the subjects and tasks listed in the Pilot and
Flight Engineer QPS that are representative of the certificate holder's
operations and the pilot and flight engineer's assigned duties, for the
recurrent curriculum category for the aircraft in which the pilot or
flight engineer is currently serving.
    (2) Evaluation must include a knowledge and comprehension
assessment of the flightcrew member's knowledge of the subjects in
which training has occurred.
    (c) Job performance training and evaluation. During each 9-month
recurrent cycle, the cycle must include:
    (1) Two FFS job performance sessions of at least four hours each
for pilots, and at least 2 hours each for flight engineers at the
intervals specified in the Pilot and Flight Engineer QPS that are
representative of the certificate holder's operations and the pilot and
flight engineer's assigned duties.
    (2) During the first 9-month recurrent cycle following the
proficiency test required by Sec.  121.1365(b)(1) for initial training,
the recurrent cycle must include a LOFT and an evaluation.
    (3) Recurrent evaluation is required to be conducted during every
other 9 month recurrent cycle. A certificate holder may elect to
conduct an evaluation during every 9 month recurrent cycle.
    (4) In those 9-month recurrent cycles where evaluation is not
conducted, the cycle must include a LOFT and an FFS course of
instruction.

Sec.  121.1369  Curriculum category requirements: Flight attendant
initial and transition training.

    Initial and transition training for flight attendants must include
all of the following:
    (a) Academic and job performance training in the subjects and tasks
specified in the Flight Attendant QPS.
    (b) A test of the flight attendant's knowledge with respect to the
aircraft and crewmember duty position.
    (c) Practice in the performance of specific tasks in accordance
with the Flight Attendant QPS to determine ability to perform assigned
duties and responsibilities for each aircraft type on which the flight
attendant is to serve.

Sec.  121.1371  Curriculum category requirements: Flight attendant
eligibility for transition training.

    No person is eligible for flight attendant transition training
unless that person has been qualified for at least 180 days and served
in the previous 180 days on an aircraft as a flight attendant for that
certificate holder.

Sec.  121.1373  Curriculum category requirements: Flight attendant
emergency training.

    Each emergency training program must include the following:
    (a) The emergency training requirements as specified in the Flight
Attendant QPS with respect to each aircraft type, model, and
configuration, and each kind of operation conducted by the certificate
holder.
    (b) A test of the flight attendant's knowledge with respect to the
aircraft type and crewmember duty position involved.
    (c) Completion of proficiency tests to determine the flight
attendant's ability to perform assigned duties and responsibilities for
each aircraft type on which the flight attendant is to serve.

Sec.  121.1375  Curriculum category requirements: Flight attendant
recurrent training.

    Recurrent training for flight attendants must include the
following:
    (a) Training in the subjects and tasks specified in the Flight
Attendant QPS.
    (b) A test of the flight attendant's knowledge with respect to the
aircraft type and crewmember duty position involved.
    (c) Completion of proficiency tests in accordance with the Flight
Attendant QPS to determine the flight attendant's ability to perform
assigned duties and responsibilities for each aircraft type on which
the flight attendant is to serve.

Sec.  121.1377  Curriculum category requirements: Flight instructor
initial, transition, and recurrent academic training.

    (a) Initial flight instructor academic training. At least a 4-hour
block of instruction that includes the following:
    (1) Training policies and procedures.
    (2) Flight instructor duties, functions, and responsibilities.
    (3) Appropriate provisions of the regulations of this chapter and
the certificate holder's policies and procedures.
    (4) The appropriate methods, procedures, and techniques for
conducting flight instruction.
    (5) Proper evaluation of student performance including the
detection of the following:
    (i) Improper or insufficient training.
    (ii) Student behaviors that could adversely affect safety.
    (6) The corrective action in the case of unsatisfactory training
progress.
    (7) The approved methods, procedures, and limitations for
instructing in the required standard operating procedures, abnormal
procedures, non-normal procedures, and emergency procedures applicable
to the aircraft.
    (8) Except for holders of a flight instructor certificate, the
following:
    (i) The fundamental principles of the teaching-learning process.
    (ii) Teaching methods and procedures.
    (iii) The instructor-student relationship.
    (9) Use of FSTD for training and evaluation.
    (i) Operation of FSTD controls.
    (ii) FSTD limitations.
    (iii) Minimum FSTD equipment required for each task and
environment.
    (b) Transition flight instructor academic training. Transition
academic training for flight instructors must include the approved
methods, procedures, and limitations for instructing in the required
standard

operating procedures, abnormal procedures, non-normal procedures, and
emergency procedures applicable to the aircraft to which the flight
instructor is transitioning.
    (c) Recurrent flight instructor academic training. The recurrent
flight instructor academic training must be at least a 4-hour block of
instruction completed every 18 months and must include the following:
    (1) The subjects required in paragraph (a) of this section.
    (2) FSTD operations, limitations, and minimum required equipment.
    (3) Changes in crewmember qualification curriculums.

Sec.  121.1379  Curriculum category requirements: Flight instructor
initial and transition job performance training.

    Initial and transition job performance training for flight
instructors must include training to ensure competence in conducting
flight instruction as required by this part and the applicable QPS.
    (a) For pilot flight instructors, the methods for conducting the
required training from either pilot seat and the instructor's operating
station (IOS), as well as the operation of the FSTD from the IOS or
either pilot seat if the FSTD is so equipped.
    (b) For flight engineer flight instructors, the methods for
conducting the required training from the IOS, as well as the operation
of the FSTD from the IOS.

Sec.  121.1381  Curriculum category requirements: Check pilot, check
flight engineer, or check flight attendant initial, transition, and
recurrent academic training.

    (a) The initial academic training for check pilots, check flight
engineers, or check flight attendants must include the following:
    (1) Evaluation policies and procedures.
    (2) Check pilot, check flight engineer, or check flight attendant
duties, functions, and responsibilities, as applicable.
    (3) The applicable regulations of this chapter and the certificate
holder's policies and procedures.
    (4) The appropriate methods, procedures, and techniques for
conducting the required evaluations.
    (5) Proper evaluation of student performance including the
detection of:
    (i) Improper or insufficient training; and
    (ii) Student behaviors that could adversely affect safety.
    (6) The appropriate action in the case of unsatisfactory
performance.
    (7) The approved methods, procedures, and limitations for
performing the required standard operating procedures, abnormal
procedures, non-normal procedures, and emergency procedures applicable
to the aircraft type.
    (8) FSTD and other training equipment, as applicable, operations,
limitations, and minimum equipment required for tasks and environments.
    (b) The transition academic training for check pilots, check flight
engineers, or check flight attendants must include approved methods,
procedures, and limitations for performing the required standard
operating procedures, abnormal procedures, non-normal procedures, and
emergency procedures applicable to the aircraft type to which the check
person is transitioning.
    (c) The recurrent academic training for check pilots and check
flight engineers must be completed every 18 months. The recurrent
academic training for check flight attendants must be completed every
12 months. The recurrent academic training for check pilots, check
flight engineers, and check flight attendants must include the
following:
    (1) The subjects required in paragraph (a) of this section, as
applicable.
    (2) The operation of, limitations of, and minimum equipment
required for tasks and environments for FSTD and other training
equipment use.
    (3) Changes in crewmember qualification curriculums.

Sec.  121.1383  Curriculum category requirements: Check pilot and check
flight engineer initial, transition, and recurrent job performance
training.

    (a) Initial and transition job performance training for check
pilots and check flight engineers must include the following:
    (1) Training to ensure competence in conducting job performance
evaluation in each of the tasks specified in the applicable QPS.
    (2) Each check pilot authorized to conduct training or evaluations
in an FSTD must have completed the following:
    (i) The requirements for qualification and training for flight
instructors described in Sec.  121.1379(a).
    (ii) Training on the methods for conducting required evaluations in
an FSTD, including conducting the evaluation from either pilot seat and
from the IOS, as well as operation of the FSTD from the IOS or either
pilot seat if the FSTD is so equipped.
    (3) Check pilots authorized to conduct operating experience or line
checks, must do the following in an FSTD:
    (i) Learn the safety measures to be taken from either pilot seat
for emergency situations that are likely to develop during flight
operations.
    (ii) Learn the potential consequences of improper, untimely or
unexecuted safety measures during flight operations.
    (iii) Complete the seat dependent task training described in the
QPS.
    (4) Each check flight engineer must have been trained on the
methods for conducting the flight engineer evaluation described in
paragraph (a) of this section in an FSTD from either the IOS or a
flight engineer operating station if the FSTD is so equipped.
    (b) Recurrent job performance training for check pilots and check
flight engineers must be accomplished every 18 months in conjunction
with the recurrent academic training described in Sec.  121.1381, and
must include the following:
    (1) Flightcrew member recurrent training in accordance with Sec.
121.1223;
    (2) For check pilots, seat dependent task training from both seats,
in accordance with the QPS, including the safety measures to be taken
from either pilot seat in emergency situations during flight
operations.

Sec.  121.1387  Curriculum category requirements: Initial, transition,
and recurrent academic training for persons authorized to administer
flight attendant proficiency tests.

    (a) Initial academic training instruction for persons authorized to
administer flight attendant proficiency tests must include the
following:
    (1) Training policies and procedures.
    (2) Duties, functions, and responsibilities of persons authorized
to administer flight attendant proficiency tests.
    (3) The applicable regulations of this chapter and the certificate
holder's policies and procedures.
    (4) The appropriate methods, procedures, and techniques for
conducting the required tests.
    (5) Proper evaluation of student performance including the
detection of--
    (i) Improper and insufficient training; and
    (ii) Student behaviors that could adversely affect safety.
    (6) The appropriate corrective action in the case of unsatisfactory
tests.
    (7) The approved methods, procedures, and limitations for
instructing and evaluating in the required normal, abnormal, and
emergency procedures applicable to the aircraft.
    (8) Simulator and trainer operations, limitations, and minimum
required equipment, as appropriate.
    (b) Transition academic training instruction for persons authorized
to

administer flight attendant proficiency tests must include approved
methods, procedures, and limitations for evaluating the required
normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures applicable to the aircraft
to which the person authorized to conduct proficiency tests is in
transition.
    (c) The recurrent academic training for persons authorized to
administer proficiency tests must be completed every 12 months.
Recurrent academic training instruction for persons authorized to
administer proficiency tests must include the following:
    (1) The subjects, as necessary, required in paragraph (a) of this
section.
    (2) Simulator and trainer operations, limitations, and minimum
required equipment, as appropriate.
    (3) Changes in crewmember qualification curriculums.
    45. Add subpart CC to part 121 to read as follows:
Subpart CC--Aircraft Dispatcher Qualifications and Training
Requirements For Ground Operations Personnel and Management Personnel

General

Sec.
121.1401 Applicability.
121.1402 Interim requirements for transitioning training programs.
121.1403 Certificate holder responsibility for compliance.
121.1405 Definitions.
121.1407 English language requirement.
121.1409 Acceptable time for completing recurrent requirements.

Qualification

121.1411 Aircraft dispatcher: Employment and certificate.
121.1413 Aircraft dispatcher: Training and evaluation.
121.1415 Aircraft dispatcher: Operating familiarization.
121.1417 Aircraft dispatcher: Supervised operating experience.
121.1419 Aircraft dispatcher: Requalification.
121.1421 Dispatcher instructor and check dispatcher: Eligibility,
training, and evaluation.
121.1423 Dispatch program designee: Eligibility and qualification.
121.1425 Check dispatcher: Initial cadre.

General Training Program Requirements

121.1431 Training program: General.
121.1433 Training program: General curriculum by aircraft type and
operation.
121.1435 Training program: Curriculum programmed hours.
121.1437 Training program: Approval and amendment process.
121.1439 Training program: Individuals administering training or
evaluation, and unauthorized use of equipment and facilities in
training programs.
121.1441 Training program: Continuous analysis process.

Curriculum Category Requirements

121.1451 Curriculum category requirements: Standards used in
aircraft dispatcher training.
121.1453 Curriculum category requirements: Aircraft dispatcher
initial, combined certification and initial, and transition
training.
121.1455 Curriculum category requirements: Aircraft dispatcher
recurrent training.
121.1457 Curriculum category requirements: Dispatcher instructor
initial and recurrent training.
121.1459 Curriculum category requirements: Check dispatcher initial
and recurrent training.

Other Training Requirements

121.1471 Differences training and evaluation.
121.1473 [Reserved]

Training Requirements For Ground Operations and Management Personnel

121.1475 Training requirements.

Subpart CC--Aircraft Dispatcher Qualifications and Training
Requirements For Ground Operations Personnel and Management
Personnel

General

Sec.  121.1401  Applicability.

    (a) This subpart provides the following:
    (1) Qualification requirements for aircraft dispatchers for
certificate holders conducting domestic, flag, and supplemental
operations.
    (2) Requirements applicable to each certificate holder for
establishing, obtaining approval of, and maintaining a training program
to qualify certificated aircraft dispatchers and an optional program to
certificate aircraft dispatcher candidates.
    (3) Requirements applicable to each certificate holder for
establishing, obtaining acceptance of, and maintaining a training
program for ground operations and management personnel.
    (b) Any person qualified in a duty position for the certificate
holder before [date 120 days after publication of the final rule] or
under the provisions of subparts N and P of this part in effect on or
before [date 119 days after publication of the final rule] may continue
to serve in that duty position for that certificate holder without
complying with initial training under Sec.  121.1453.
    (c) Any person qualified in a training or evaluation position, for
the certificate holder before [date 120 days after publication of the
final rule], or qualified under the provisions in subparts N and P of
this part, may continue to serve in that training or evaluation
position for that certificate holder during the transition to the
requirements of this subpart.

Sec.  121.1402  Interim requirements for training programs.

    (a) Contrary provisions of this subpart notwithstanding, a person
who has submitted a training program for approval before [date 120 days
after publication of the final rule] that was constructed in accordance
with the applicable provisions of subparts N and P of this part in
effect on or before [date 119 days after publication of the final
rule], may complete the approval and implementation process and conduct
operations in compliance with the applicable provisions of subparts N
and P of this part instead of the provisions of this subpart.
    (b) A certificate holder must submit a transition plan to the FAA
no later than [date 4 years and 120 days after publication of the final
rule]. The transition plan must include the following:
    (1) Subpart CC training program(s), as applicable.
    (2) Plan for transition for aircraft dispatchers and persons
involved in training or evaluation of aircraft dispatchers from the
applicable provisions of subparts N and P of this part to the
provisions of this subpart.
    (3) A transition completion date that is before [date 5 years and
120 days after the publication of the final rule].
    (c) During the transition, the certificate holder may use people to
conduct operations under this part provided those people are trained
under the applicable provisions of subparts N and P of this part, or
this subpart. While a certificate holder may simultaneously operate
training programs in compliance with the applicable provisions of
subparts N and P of this part and this subpart, each aircraft
dispatcher must be trained and qualified.
    (d) A certificate holder may not use an aircraft dispatcher, nor
may an aircraft dispatcher serve, in a duty position unless that person
is current and qualified to perform the duties to which he or she is
assigned. If more than one aircraft dispatcher is required for an
operation, and one aircraft dispatcher is current and qualified in
accordance with the applicable provisions of subparts N and P of this
part, and the other aircraft dispatcher is current and qualified in
accordance with this subpart, then the lesser qualification
requirements apply for that operation.

Sec.  121.1403  Certificate holder responsibility for compliance.

    (a) Each certificate holder is responsible for ensuring that its

approved training program, including all portions of the training
program that are conducted by individuals other than employees of the
part 119 certificate holder, meets the requirements of this subpart.
    (b) Each certificate holder is responsible for ensuring that all
procedures, manuals, and other materials submitted to obtain initial or
final approval of a training program are kept up to date and followed.
    (c) Each certificate holder is responsible for ensuring that all
procedures, manuals and other materials submitted for acceptance of a
training program for ground operations and management personnel are
kept up to date and followed.

Sec.  121.1405  Definitions.

    For the purpose of this subpart, the following terms and their
definitions apply:
    Academic evaluation. This is a written, oral, or electronic test of
the knowledge obtained during academic training.
    Academic training. This is instruction and practice that provides
individuals with the required knowledge and cognitive skills necessary
to perform the tasks required for the aircraft dispatcher duty
position, instructor, or evaluator duty position.
    Base month. The month in which a recurrent activity is due.
    Certificate holder. A person certificated under part 119 of this
chapter that conducts operations under part 121.
    Combined certification and initial. An optional curriculum category
specifically approved under part 121 that integrates an approved
certificate holder's initial curriculum category with part 65
requirements. The curriculum category allows for both the issuance of
an aircraft dispatcher certificate and qualification of the individual
to serve as an aircraft dispatcher for the certificate holder. The
aircraft dispatcher's certificate is issued under 14 CFR part 65, not
part 121.
    Current. Current means satisfying the initial training and
evaluation requirements prescribed in Sec.  121.1453 or the recurrent
training and evaluation requirements prescribed in Sec.  121.1455, as
applicable.
    Curriculum. A curriculum is the category or categories of training
and evaluation required to qualify a person for an aircraft dispatcher
duty position, or an instructor or evaluator duty position. The
curriculum includes the categories of training and evaluation, the
programmed hours for training and evaluation, and the appropriate
subjects and tasks.
    Curriculum category. Parts of a curriculum that relate to
qualification experience levels, first time qualification for a
certificate holder, configuration differences within type or series,
maintaining and regaining qualification, and changes in operations.
Curriculum categories include: initial, transition, differences,
recurrent, requalification, and special. Each curriculum category
contains academic training and evaluation.
    Differences. A curriculum category on a particular aircraft type
and operation when the Administrator finds additional training is
necessary before that aircraft dispatcher serves in the same capacity
on a particular variation within a series of an aircraft type or a
different series within an aircraft type.
    Duty position. A duty position is the position held by an Aircraft
Dispatcher that requires unique qualification and currency requirements
to serve in operations under this part. The term duty position includes
the variations within a position, such as check dispatcher, dispatcher
instructor, or dispatch program designee.
    Eligibility period. The eligibility period consists of the month in
which the recurrent activity is due (the ``base month''), the month
before and the month after (the ``grace month'').
    Environment. A combination of external, physical, and surrounding
conditions that affect aircraft performance, aircraft and equipment
operation, and decisionmaking.
    Evaluation. Any testing or checking activities in which a person's
skills and knowledge are assessed by a person authorized to perform
that evaluation.
    Ground operations personnel. Any person who is assigned safety-
related duties and responsibilities that affect the operation of the
aircraft while on the ground. This may include but is not limited to:
computing weight and balance, loading and unloading aircraft, directing
or moving aircraft.
    Initial. A curriculum category that must be successfully completed
to qualify an aircraft dispatcher to serve as an aircraft dispatcher
for a certificate holder in operations under this part.
    Initial cadre. The specific persons approved by the FAA for the
time frame necessary, not to exceed 24 months, for a new part 119
certificate holder to initiate operations under part 119, or for a
current part 119 certificate holder to initiate operations of a new
aircraft type not operated previously or to initiate a new type of
operation.
    Management personnel. Any person who is assigned safety-related
management duties and responsibilities in accordance with part 119 of
this chapter.
    Month. Calendar month.
    Practical test. The final test required for certification of a
person as an aircraft dispatcher.
    Proficiency. Demonstrated awareness of existing circumstances,
competence in the necessary knowledge and skills, and performance of
the relevant task within the operating range of environments to the
established standards of performance identified and required by the
Aircraft Dispatcher QPS.
    Proficiency check. An assessment of dispatcher proficiency during
which limited training or practice is allowed. The assessment is of
knowledge and skill in tasks to the standards identified and required
by the Aircraft Dispatcher QPS.
    Proficiency test. An assessment of dispatcher proficiency during
which additional training or practice is not allowed. The assessment is
of knowledge and skill in tasks to the standards identified and
required by the Aircraft Dispatcher QPS. This assessment is
administered:
    (1) After the completion of initial training and evaluation,
operating familiarization, and supervised operating experience; and
    (2) After the completion of transition training.
    Programmed hours. The required number of hours (baseline and
minimum) set forth in this subpart for curriculum categories identified
and required by the Aircraft Dispatcher QPS.
    Qualification performance standards (QPS). FAA standards providing
all of the tasks, areas of instruction, and evaluation, including
activities, procedures, and knowledge needed to certify, qualify,
retain currency, and requalify dispatchers for performing in operations
under this part. The QPS for dispatchers is part 121 appendix T:
Aircraft Dispatcher Qualification Performance Standards.
    Qualified. When used in reference to an individual, means an
individual who has completed the certificate holder's FAA-approved
curriculum under this part and holds an aircraft dispatcher
certificate.
    Recurrent. A curriculum category that must be successfully
completed within the eligibility period to maintain aircraft dispatcher
qualification.
    Requalification. A curriculum category that must be successfully
completed to restore qualified status to an aircraft dispatcher
previously qualified for the certificate holder when qualification is
lost due to failure to meet recurrent requirements.

    Serve. Performing the duties of an aircraft dispatcher, dispatcher
instructor, check dispatcher, or dispatch program designee for a
certificate holder.
    Special. A curriculum category necessary to address changes to the
certificate holder's operations or to correct deficiencies identified
by the certificate holder's continuous analysis process. Special
training is temporary and is integrated into the approved training
program.
    Supervised Operating Experience (SOE). Training and other
supervised activities conducted for the purpose of demonstrating the
ability to perform the duties of an aircraft dispatcher prior to the
proficiency test or proficiency check.
    Training. Instruction and practice.
    Training program. A certificate holder's training curriculums,
personnel, facilities, equipment, and other resources used to meet the
training requirements of this subpart.
    Transition. A curriculum category to be completed by an aircraft
dispatcher who is presently qualified on an aircraft type in operations
under this part for the certificate holder to allow that aircraft
dispatcher to serve as an aircraft dispatcher for a different aircraft
type.

Sec.  121.1407  English language requirement.

    (a) No certificate holder may use any person, nor may any person
serve, as an aircraft dispatcher under this part, unless that person
has demonstrated to an individual qualified to conduct evaluations
under this part, that he or she can:
    (1) Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
    (2) Have his or her English language and verbal and written
communications understood.
    (b) Compliance with this section can be shown by:
    (1) Completion of a certificate holder's approved training program
conducted solely in English, or
    (2) An aircraft dispatcher certificate without limitations.

Sec.  121.1409  Acceptable time for completing recurrent requirements.

    (a) An aircraft dispatcher must complete recurrent training,
evaluation, and operating familiarization during the eligibility
period.
    (b) An aircraft dispatcher who has not completed recurrent training
by the end of the base month may continue to perform dispatcher duties
until the end of the eligibility period.

Qualification

Sec.  121.1411  Aircraft dispatcher: Employment and certificate.

    (a) No certificate holder may use any person, nor may any person
serve, as an aircraft dispatcher in domestic, flag, or supplemental
operations, unless that person is an employee of the part 119
certificate holder and has in his or her possession an aircraft
dispatcher certificate issued to the person by the FAA without
limitations, in accordance with part 65 subpart C of this chapter.
    (b) Deviation authority.
    (1) The Administrator may authorize a deviation from the employment
requirement in paragraph (a) of this section. Before issuing a
deviation, the Administrator will determine whether the certificate
holder can demonstrate an equivalent level of safety of paragraph (a)
of this section, and meets at least the following:
    (i) The certificate holder has at least one certificated aircraft
dispatcher who is an employee of the certificate holder and is
responsible for managing policies, procedures, training, and
qualifications of the contract aircraft dispatchers.
    (ii) The certificate holder demonstrates an ability to maintain
operational control and comply with all requirements of this part.
    (2) The Administrator may, at any time, terminate any grant of
deviation authority issued under this paragraph (b).

Sec.  121.1413  Aircraft dispatcher: Training and evaluation.

    No certificate holder may use any person, nor may any person serve,
as an aircraft dispatcher in domestic, flag, or supplemental operations
unless that person meets the following requirements:
    (a) Training and evaluation. The person has successfully completed,
in a training program approved under this subpart for the certificate
holder, the following:
    (1) Training in accordance with the Aircraft Dispatcher QPS, and
the associated programmed hours required by Sec.  121.1435, as follows:
    (i) Within the preceding 12 months, initial, combined certification
and initial, transition, or recurrent training categories as prescribed
in Sec.  121.1453 or Sec.  121.1455 as applicable.
    (A) An aircraft dispatcher is eligible for transition training only
if the aircraft dispatcher is otherwise qualified as an aircraft
dispatcher for the certificate holder on another aircraft type in the
same airplane group in operations under this part.
    (B) To be eligible for recurrent training, an aircraft dispatcher
must be otherwise qualified and have successfully completed the
initial, combined certification and initial, or transition training for
the certificate holder.
    (ii) Differences training, if necessary, as prescribed in Sec.
121.1471.
    (iii) Requalification training, if necessary, as prescribed in
Sec.  121.1419.
    (iv) Special training, if necessary, as prescribed in Sec.
121.1437.
    (2) A proficiency test or check in accordance with Sec.
121.1453(a)(2), Sec.  121.1453(b)(2), or Sec.  121.1455(c), as
applicable.
    (3) Supervised operating experience, as prescribed in Sec.
121.1417.
    (b) Continuity of training.
    (1) Initial for certificated dispatchers. A certificated aircraft
dispatcher must successfully complete all of the required initial
curriculum category, including the proficiency test, prescribed in
Sec.  121.1453(a)(2) within 120 days of beginning the initial
curriculum category.
    (2) Combined certification and initial for non-certificated person.
A non-certificated person must successfully complete all of the
required combined certification and initial curriculum category,
including the practical test and proficiency test, prescribed in Sec.
121.1453(b)(2) within 180 days of beginning the combined certification
and initial category.
    (c) Failure to complete training. If a person fails to successfully
complete the training in the time required by paragraph (b) of this
section, the person must repeat the initial training, or combined
certification and initial training, as required by paragraph (a) of
this section within the time period required in paragraph (b) of this
section.
    (d) Operating familiarization. The person has successfully
completed operating familiarization every 12 months in accordance with
Sec.  121.1415. For domestic operations, the operating familiarization
must be conducted within a geographic area into which the person
dispatches. For flag operations, the operating familiarization must be
conducted within a flag area of operation for which the person
dispatches in accordance with the Aircraft Dispatcher QPS.
    (1) If the person dispatches in either domestic operations or flag
operations, but not both, the person must have completed operating
familiarization in the type of operation, domestic or flag, and in an
aircraft type that the person dispatches within the preceding 12
months.

    (2) If the person dispatches in both domestic and flag operations,
the person must have completed operating familiarization within the
preceding 12 months in an aircraft type which the person dispatches in
either domestic or flag operations. In a 24-month period, the person
must complete operating familiarization in both domestic operations and
flag operations.
    (3) If the person dispatches both propeller driven (including
reciprocating powered and turbopropeller powered) and turbojet powered
aircraft, the person must have completed operating familiarization in
both propeller driven and turbojet powered aircraft within the
preceding 24 months.

Sec.  121.1415  Aircraft dispatcher: Operating familiarization.

    (a) Except as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section,
the operating familiarization required by Sec.  121.1413(d) must
consist of at least 5 hours of observing operations under this part
from the flight deck. This observation must be made from the flight
deck or, for airplanes without an observer seat on the flight deck,
from a forward passenger seat with headset or speaker. This requirement
may be reduced by one hour for each additional takeoff and landing, but
the reduction must not exceed 2[frac12] hours.
    (b) The requirement of paragraph (a) of this section may be
satisfied by observation of simulated flight time during a Line
Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) session or AQP equivalent training,
required by subpart BB of this part. The observation must occur in a
Full Flight Simulator (FFS) approved in accordance with part 60 of this
chapter for the aircraft type and operation. The actual observed
simulated flight time, to include LOFT briefing and debriefing time,
must not be reduced below 5 hours.
    (c) If the requirement of paragraphs (a) and (b) of this section
cannot be met, the certificate holder may request a deviation to
complete operating familiarization through a ground training program
approved by the Administrator.
    (d) A person may serve as an aircraft dispatcher for a new type of
operation (domestic or flag) without meeting the requirements of this
section for 120 days after the certificate holder introduces a new type
of operation.

Sec.  121.1417  Aircraft dispatcher: Supervised operating experience.

    (a) No certificate holder may use any person, nor may any person
serve, as an aircraft dispatcher unless that person meets all of the
following requirements:
    (1) The person has been supervised by a current and qualified
dispatcher who meets the experience requirements of Sec.
121.1421(b)(2) and (b)(4).
    (2) The person has been supervised for the minimum hours prescribed
in the Aircraft Dispatcher QPS for each type of operation (domestic or
flag) in which the person serves.
    (3) The person has successfully completed a proficiency test or
check, as appropriate.
    (b) No person is eligible to receive the supervised operating
experience required in paragraph (a) of this section unless that person
has satisfactorily completed the academic training and evaluation of
initial, combined certification and initial, requalification training,
and operating familiarization, as applicable, in accordance with the
requirements listed in the Aircraft Dispatcher QPS.
    (c) An aircraft dispatcher administering operating experience may
not supervise more than one person at a time.
    (d) During the supervised operating experience session, the
supervising dispatcher must be the dispatcher of record for each flight
dispatched or released.

Sec.  121.1419  Aircraft dispatcher: Requalification.

    (a) No certificate holder may use any person, nor may any person
serve, as an aircraft dispatcher if that person has become unqualified
by not satisfactorily completing recurrent training, including
proficiency checks as required by Sec.  121.1413(a). The
requalification requirements for each phase must be completed before
the end of the applicable phase of requalification.
    (b) To be requalified, the person must complete:
    (1) The initial training requirements of Sec.  121.1453(a) in
accordance with the Aircraft Dispatcher QPS, including supervised
operating experience, operating familiarization, and proficiency test,
or
    (2) All missed recurrent training and evaluation and the additional
requirements for the applicable phase of requalification training in
accordance with the Aircraft Dispatcher QPS, including all applicable
proficiency checks or proficiency tests.
    (c) The requalification requirements for phases I and II must be
completed within 60 days of beginning requalification. Phase III
requalification must be completed within 120 days.
    (d) To qualify for:
    (1) Phase I requalification. A person may requalify under the phase
I requalification program if less than 12 months have elapsed since the
end of the person's base month for recurrent training. The base month
for recurrent training may be changed.
    (2) Phase II requalification. A person may requalify under the
phase II requalification program if at least 12 months, but less than
24 months, have elapsed since the end of the person's base month for
recurrent training. The base month for recurrent training may be
changed.
    (3) Phase III requalification. A person may requalify under the
phase III requalification program if 24 months or more have elapsed
since the end of the person's base month for recurrent training. The
base month for recurrent training may be changed.

Sec.  121.1421  Dispatcher instructor and check dispatcher:
Eligibility, training, and evaluation.

    (a) Dispatcher instructor. No certificate holder conducting
domestic or flag operations may use any person, nor may any person
serve, as a dispatcher instructor in a training program established
under this part unless the person meets one of the following:
    (1) The person must meet the applicable requirements of Sec.
121.1439 and hold an aircraft dispatcher certificate. The person must
maintain aircraft dispatcher currency in accordance with the
certificate holder's approved training program. Within the preceding 12
months, the person has successfully completed an initial training
curriculum or a recurrent training curriculum in accordance with Sec.
121.1457.
    (2) A person who does not meet the requirements of paragraph (a)(1)
of this section, but who is a subject matter expert with specific
technical knowledge on a subject may be used to conduct training in the
subjects specified in the Aircraft Dispatcher QPS.
    (b) Check dispatcher. No certificate holder conducting domestic or
flag operations may use any person, nor may any person serve, as a
check dispatcher in a training program established under this subpart
unless the person meets the following requirements:
    (1) The person meets the applicable requirements of Sec.  121.1439
and holds an aircraft dispatcher certificate. The person must maintain
aircraft dispatcher currency in accordance with the certificate
holder's approved training curriculum.
    (2) The person has performed the duties of an aircraft dispatcher
for at

least 8 hours within a 24-hour period in the preceding 90 days.
    (3) Within the preceding 12 months, the person has successfully
completed the check dispatcher initial curriculum category or check
dispatcher recurrent curriculum category in accordance with Sec.
121.1459.
    (4) The person has served at least 3 years in the previous 5 years
as a dispatcher for the certificate holder for whom the person is to
perform the duties of a check dispatcher.
    (c) The certificate holder must maintain a current list of all
dispatcher instructors, subject matter experts, and check dispatchers
and submit that list to the FAA.

Sec.  121.1423  Dispatch program designee: Eligibility and
qualification.

    If the certificate holder elects to establish a combined
certification and initial curriculum category, the FAA may approve one
or more dispatch program designees to represent the FAA for the purpose
of issuing aircraft dispatcher certificates.
    (a) To be eligible to become a dispatch program designee and to
remain qualified to serve as a dispatch program designee, a person must
meet the following requirements:
    (1) Be an employee of the certificate holder.
    (2) Be a check dispatcher in accordance with Sec.  121.1421 and be
currently serving as an aircraft dispatcher for the certificate holder.
    (3) Be a designated aircraft dispatcher examiner in accordance with
Sec.  183.25 of this chapter.
    (4) Conduct a practical test under the observation of the FAA and
be designated as a dispatch program designee by the FAA. The person
undergoing the practical test for this purpose must be signed off by
the FAA aviation safety inspector as the evaluator of record.
    (5) A designee may continue to conduct practical tests if, within
the preceding 12 months, the designee has done one of the following
under the observation of the FAA:
    (i) Conducted a practical test.
    (ii) Conducted a proficiency test.
    (iii) Conducted a proficiency check.
    (b) The dispatch program designee is only approved to perform the
duties of a dispatch program designee for the certificate holder.

Sec.  121.1425  Check dispatcher: Initial cadre.

    (a) Purpose of this section. This section is used to qualify an
initial cadre of check dispatchers in lieu of the experience and
recency requirements of Sec. Sec.  121.1417 and 121.1421. A certificate
holder may use a person as a check dispatcher even though the person
does not meet the experience or recency requirements of the subpart, if
the person meets the initial cadre requirements of this section.
    (b) Duration of initial cadre status. The FAA will determine the
period of initial cadre status, and may terminate initial cadre status
for the certificate holder or for an individual check dispatcher, if
necessary. In no case will initial cadre status exceed a period of 24
months.
    (c) Eligibility for initial cadre status for check dispatcher. To
be eligible to become an initial cadre check dispatcher for a part 119
certificate holder, and to continue to serve in that capacity for the
authorized period, a person must meet all of the following
requirements:
    (1) Be an employee of the part 119 certificate holder (or
applicant).
    (2) Have served at least 3 years in the past 5 years as a
dispatcher for the same aircraft group for which the person is to
perform duties as an initial cadre check dispatcher.
    (3) Have an aircraft dispatch certificate without restrictions.
    (4) Have successfully completed initial, transition, or differences
training, as appropriate, as approved by the FAA for the part 119
certificate holder (or applicant) that is required to serve as an
aircraft dispatcher.
    (5) Have conducted activities for which the person is to perform
duties as a check dispatcher under the observation of an FAA aviation
safety inspector. When an observed activity must be made part of a
training record, the people undergoing the observed activities must be
signed off by the FAA aviation safety inspector as the evaluator of
record.
    (6) Be approved by the FAA for the specific duties to be performed.
    (d) Operating experience for initial cadre check dispatchers.
    (1) An initial cadre check dispatcher may receive credit for his or
her own operating experience while administering operating experience
to another initial cadre check dispatcher.
    (2) Initial cadre check dispatchers may obtain operating experience
only if at least one of the other initial cadre check dispatchers has:
    (i) Experience with the aircraft type on which the person is to
perform duties as a check dispatcher or has received training for the
aircraft type in accordance with the QPS.
    (ii) Experience within the type of operation, domestic or flag, in
which the person is to perform duties as a check dispatcher or has
received training for the type of operation in accordance with the QPS.
    (e) Persons authorized to administer training and evaluation. As
approved by the FAA:
    (1) Employees of a part 142 certificate holder, another part 119
certificate holder, or the aircraft manufacturer may administer the
training for initial cadre check dispatchers.
    (2) Only a person who holds an aircraft dispatcher certificate
issued under part 65 who is an employee of the part 119 certificate
holder, or the FAA, may administer the evaluation for initial cadre
check dispatchers.
    (3) Check dispatchers who are employees of an existing part 119
certificate holder that is adding a new aircraft type or operation may
continue to serve as check dispatchers for the new aircraft type or
operation during the initial cadre period.

General Training Program Requirements

Sec.  121.1431  Training program: General.

    (a) Each certificate holder must establish and keep current an
aircraft dispatcher training program. Each curriculum in a training
program must be current and must be kept current with respect to any
changes in the certificate holder's policies, operations, and
requirements of this chapter. Each certificate holder must obtain the
appropriate initial and final approval of its training program, as
specified in Sec.  121.1437.
    (b) The aircraft dispatcher training program must address all of
the following:
    (1) The requirements of this subpart.
    (2) The requirements of the Aircraft Dispatcher QPS.
    (c) Each certificate holder is responsible for ensuring that its
aircraft dispatchers are adequately trained and that aircraft
dispatcher training and evaluation is conducted in accordance with the
certificate holder's approved training program.
    (d) As part of its training program, a certificate holder must
provide the following, as applicable:
    (1) Curriculums and curriculum category requirements applicable for
use by the certificate holder as required by this subpart and approved
by the Administrator.
    (2) A sufficient number of dispatcher instructors, trained and
qualified in accordance with this subpart, to provide the approved
training.
    (3) A sufficient number of check dispatchers trained and qualified
in accordance with this subpart, to complete the applicable evaluation
of

knowledge and skills in tasks in accordance with the Aircraft
Dispatcher QPS.
    (4) Adequate training facilities.
    (5) Appropriate and current training materials, examinations,
forms, instructions, and procedures for use in conducting the training,
evaluation, and supervised operating experience required by this part
with respect to each aircraft type and operation, and if applicable,
the particular variations within that aircraft type.
    (e) No certificate holder may use a person as an aircraft
dispatcher unless each dispatcher instructor or check dispatcher who is
responsible for a curriculum category, under this part has certified in
a manner approved by the Administrator the proficiency and knowledge of
the individual being trained or evaluated.
    (1) The certification required by this paragraph (e) must be made a
part of the aircraft dispatcher's record required by subpart V of this
part. The record must indicate whether the individual successfully
completed each of the training and evaluation requirements for the
specific curriculum listed in this paragraph (e). A proficiency test,
proficiency check, or practical test is not successfully completed if
the individual did not successfully complete all required portions of
the training curriculum before taking the proficiency test, proficiency
check, or practical test. The certificate holder must report a failure
of a proficiency test, practical test or proficiency check to the FAA.
    (2) When the record of the certification required by this paragraph
(e) is made by an entry in a computerized recordkeeping system, the
dispatcher instructor or check dispatcher making the certification must
be identified with that entry, and the record must be in a form
approved by the Administrator.

Sec.  121.1433  Training program: General curriculum requirements by
aircraft type and operation.

    (a) Each certificate holder must prepare and keep current a
training curriculum for each aircraft type and operation conducted by
that certificate holder under this part. The curriculum must be
available to each aircraft dispatcher required for that aircraft type
and operation. Each curriculum must include the curriculum categories
and the ground training required by this subpart and the Aircraft
Dispatcher QPS.
    (b) Each training program curriculum must provide training and
evaluation as necessary to ensure that each aircraft dispatcher:
    (1) Has demonstrated proficiency with respect to each aircraft type
and operation (domestic and flag operations) in which the aircraft
dispatcher serves.
    (2) Has demonstrated proficiency in the duties and responsibilities
for the aircraft type and operation that are contained in the manual
required by Sec.  121.134, as outlined in Sec.  121.136.
    (3) Is trained and knowledgeable as to the current operating
limitations sections of the applicable FCOM.
    (4) Is trained and knowledgeable on the procedures and performance
sections of the applicable FCOM.
    (5) Qualifies in new equipment, facilities, procedures, techniques,
computer applications, and technology required to perform the duties of
an aircraft dispatcher.
    (6) Understands the nature and effects of safety hazards, weather
extremes, and the effects of these on operations.
    (7) Has demonstrated, through knowledge and application, Dispatch
Resource Management (DRM) skills identified in the Aircraft Dispatcher
QPS.
    (c) Each curriculum category must include the following:
    (1) The areas of instruction with subjects and the tasks required
by the Aircraft Dispatcher QPS.
    (2) A list of all equipment used by the certificate holder for
training and evaluation.
    (3) An outline of each curriculum category that includes ground
training and evaluation by subject matter.
    (4) The approved programmed hours of training that will be applied
to each required curriculum category.
    (5) Differences that relate to the variations of a particular
aircraft type to be included in all ground training for purposes of
training and evaluation, as applicable.
    (6) A copy of each statement issued by the Administrator under
Sec.  121.1435 for a reduction of baseline programmed hours of training
and evaluation.
    (7) Letters of authorization from the FAA for dispatch program
designees, if applicable. A letter of authorization must be made a part
of the aircraft dispatcher's record required by subpart V of this part.

Sec.  121.1435  Training program: Curriculum programmed hours.

    (a) Each certificate holder's training program submitted for
initial approval under this subpart must have at least the baseline
programmed hours specified in the Aircraft Dispatcher QPS. Programmed
hours include training and evaluation.
    (b) The Administrator will not approve a reduction in the baseline
programmed hours specified in this subpart during the initial approval
of training programs. For a training program that has final approval, a
certificate holder may apply for a reduction of programmed hours based
on the factors outlined in Sec.  121.1437(g). The Administrator will
not approve a reduction of programmed hours below the minimum hours in
the Aircraft Dispatcher QPS.
    (c) When the Administrator approves a reduction in programmed
hours, the Administrator will provide the certificate holder with a
statement of the basis for the approval.
    (d) The Administrator will determine the required programmed hours
for the requalification curriculum category as specified in the
Aircraft Dispatcher QPS.

Sec.  121.1437  Training program: Approval and amendment process.

    (a) Each training program described in this subpart must be
approved by the Administrator. To obtain initial or final approval of a
training program, each certificate holder must provide the
Administrator the following information in a form acceptable to the
Administrator:
    (1) An outline of the proposed program, including an outline of the
proposed curriculum required in Sec.  121.1433 for a preliminary
evaluation of the proposed program.
    (2) Curriculums and curriculum categories applicable for use by the
certificate holder as required by this subpart.
    (3) A description of the ground training facilities.
    (4) A synopsis of the materials, examinations, forms, instructions,
and procedures to be used for the training and evaluation required by
this subpart with respect to each aircraft type, and if applicable, the
particular variations within that aircraft type. Upon request, the
certificate holder must make the items required in this paragraph
available to the FAA for review
    (5) If training is to be conducted by persons other than the part
119 certificate holder's employees, a statement that training will be
provided by persons other than the part 119 certificate holder's
employees in accordance with Sec.  121.1439.
    (6) The continuous analysis process established in accordance with
Sec.  121.1441.
    (7) Academic training hours must be in a classroom provided by the
certificate holder unless otherwise approved by the Administrator.
Proposals for a training environment other than a classroom provided by
the

certificate holder must be accompanied by a plan for assessing the
knowledge and cognitive skill requirements to be supported by the
proposed alternative environment, and for providing the testing of each
student to ensure the knowledge and skill requirements are met.
    (8) Additional relevant information required by the Administrator.
    (b) To request a revision to an approved training program, each
certificate holder must provide the Administrator the relevant
information in paragraph (a) of this section that has not already been
provided to the Administrator.
    (c) If the proposed training program or proposed revision complies
with this subpart, the Administrator grants initial approval in
writing, after which the certificate holder may conduct the training
and evaluation in accordance with that program. The Administrator then
evaluates the effectiveness of the initially approved training program
and advises the certificate holder of any deficiencies that must be
corrected.
    (d) A revision to an approved training program may be proposed as a
special curriculum category that reflects changes to the certificate
holder's operation, or as a differences curriculum category that
reflects differences in configuration within an aircraft type.
    (1) The proposed special curriculum category will include training
and evaluation. This training and evaluation will be initially approved
and evaluated. Upon satisfactory evaluation, the special curriculum
category will receive final approval and be integrated into the
existing curriculum categories, if appropriate. If integrated, it will
no longer be called a special curriculum category, but will be part of
the approved training program. The Principal Operations Inspector will
determine if the number of submitted programmed hours is sufficient.
    (2) The proposed differences curriculum category will include
training and evaluation. This training and evaluation will be initially
approved, evaluated, and upon satisfactory evaluation, added to the
previously approved differences curriculum category. The Principal
Operations Inspector will determine if the number of submitted
programmed hours is sufficient.
    (e) The Administrator grants final approval of a training program
if the certificate holder shows that the training and evaluation
conducted under the initial approval obtained under paragraph (b) of
this section ensures that each person who completes the training and
evaluation is adequately trained to perform his or her assigned duties.
    (f) The Administrator may require revisions to an approved training
program anytime the FAA finds that revisions are necessary in the
interest of safety or security. If the Administrator finds that
revisions are necessary for the continued adequacy of a training
program that has been granted initial or final approval, the
certificate holder must, after notification by the Administrator, make
all changes in the program that the Administrator finds necessary.
    (1) Within 30 days after the certificate holder receives a notice
to revise the program, it may file a petition with the Director of
Flight Standards to reconsider the notice. The filing of a petition to
reconsider stays the notice pending a decision by the Director of
Flight Standards.
    (2) If the Administrator finds that there is an emergency that
requires immediate action in the interest of safety or security, the
Administrator may, upon a statement of the reasons, require a change
effective without stay.
    (g) The Administrator considers the following factors in approving
revisions or requiring revisions to a training program:
    (1) The pass and fail rate in the curriculum under consideration.
    (2) The quality and effectiveness of the teaching-learning process
(e.g., quality of instructors, training equipment, methods, and
procedures listed in the certificate holder's curriculum required by
Sec.  121.1433).
    (3) The experience levels of the student population.
    (4) The experience levels of the instructors and check persons.
    (5) The type and scope of operations conducted by the certificate
holder.
    (6) The complexity of make, model, and series of aircraft used.

Sec.  121.1439  Training program: Individuals administering training or
evaluation, and unauthorized use of equipment and facilities in
training programs.

    (a) No certificate holder may use a person to administer, nor may
any person administer, training or evaluation, except:
    (1) In accordance with this section; or
    (2) If applicable, as provided in the initial cadre requirements of
Sec.  121.1425.
    (b) Persons who administer academic or job performance training and
evaluation must be knowledgeable about the certificate holder's
facilities, equipment, and procedures, as appropriate.
    (c) Persons who administer training or evaluation must use only the
equipment and the facilities that are specifically approved for the
certificate holder's training program.
    (d) Training and evaluation is not successfully completed, even if
the individual successfully completed the activity, when the
certificate holder does one of the following:
    (1) Uses facilities, equipment, and materials that are not
specifically approved for that activity as part of the certificate
holder's approved training program.
    (2) Uses persons who are not authorized to administer the activity
as specified in the Aircraft Dispatcher QPS, or who do not meet the
requirements of this subpart.

Sec.  121.1441  Training program: Continuous analysis process.

    Each certificate holder must establish and maintain a process for
the continuous analysis of the performance and effectiveness of its
training program and operation that will allow the certificate holder
the ability to recognize where improvements are needed. This process
must:
    (a) Incorporate procedures to ensure that the training program and
the standards of qualification for each duty position are documented
and provide a means for updating as changes are required;
    (b) Provide for the review of training program content,
application, and results, including aircraft dispatcher performance on
proficiency tests, for each aircraft type and operation; and
    (c) Continually measure and monitor the outcome of the training
program and operation in terms of the aircraft dispatcher's performance
and qualification, and provide a means to identify and correct
deficiencies in the aircraft dispatcher's performance and qualification
and in the training program and operation. Procedures must include
correction of deficiencies.

Curriculum Category Requirements

Sec.  121.1451  Curriculum category requirements: Standards used in
aircraft dispatcher training.

    (a) The certificate holder must include in the training categories
the subjects, tasks, and standards set forth in the Aircraft Dispatcher
QPS.
    (b) The QPS requirements for aircraft dispatcher training and
evaluation include all of the following:
    (1) The subjects and areas of instruction listed in the Aircraft
Dispatcher QPS for initial, combined certification and initial,
recurrent, transition, differences, and requalification training.

    (2) The Dispatch Resource Management (DRM) skills listed in the
Aircraft Dispatcher QPS.
    (3) The requirements for administering specific evaluations.
    (4) The requirements and performance standards for each task and
environment.

Sec.  121.1453  Curriculum category requirements: Aircraft dispatcher
initial, combined certification and initial, and transition training.

    (a) Initial and transition training for aircraft dispatchers must
include all of the following:
    (1) Training and evaluation in the subjects listed in the Aircraft
Dispatcher QPS.
    (2) Successful completion of a proficiency test in accordance with
the Aircraft Dispatcher QPS for each aircraft type and operation, and
the particular variations within the aircraft type.
    (b) Combined certification and initial training must include all of
the following:
    (1) Training and evaluation in the subjects listed in the Aircraft
Dispatcher QPS.
    (2) Successful completion of a practical test and proficiency test
in accordance with the Aircraft Dispatcher QPS for each aircraft type
and operation, and the particular variations within the aircraft type.
The FAA or dispatch program designee must administer the practical
test.

Sec.  121.1455  Curriculum category requirements: Aircraft dispatcher
recurrent training.

    Recurrent training for aircraft dispatchers must be completed
within the eligibility period set forth in Sec.  121.1413(a) and must
include all of the following:
    (a) Instruction in the subjects specified in the Aircraft
Dispatcher QPS.
    (b) An academic evaluation of the aircraft dispatcher's knowledge
with respect to the aircraft type and operation involved.
    (c) Successful completion of a proficiency check in accordance with
the Aircraft Dispatcher QPS for each aircraft type and operation, and
the particular variations within the aircraft type.

Sec.  121.1457  Curriculum category requirements: Dispatcher instructor
initial and recurrent training.

    (a) Initial training. Initial training for a dispatcher instructor
must consist of a 4-hour block of instruction that includes the
following subjects:
    (1) Aircraft dispatcher instructor duties, functions, and
responsibilities.
    (2) Appropriate provisions of the regulations of this chapter and
the certificate holder's policies and procedures.
    (3) Appropriate methods, procedures, and techniques for conducting
aircraft dispatcher instruction.
    (4) Evaluation of student performance, including recognition of the
following:
    (i) Improper and insufficient training; and
    (ii) Personal characteristics of a student that could adversely
affect safety.
    (5) Corrective action in the case of unsatisfactory training
progress.
    (6) Approved methods, procedures, and limitations for performing
the required normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures in the dispatch
facility.
    (7) Principles of the teaching-learning process.
    (8) Teaching methods and procedures.
    (9) Instructor-student relationship.
    (b) Recurrent training. Recurrent training for a dispatcher
instructor must consist of a 2-hour block of instruction every 12
months that includes the following:
    (1) Subjects required in paragraph (a) of this section.
    (2) Instructional and evaluation methods and techniques.
    (3) Changes in aircraft dispatcher qualification curriculums.
    (4) Continuous analysis process review based on the factors
addressed in Sec.  121.1441.

Sec.  121.1459  Curriculum category requirements: Check dispatcher
initial and recurrent training.

    (a) Initial training. Initial training for a check dispatcher must
consist of a 4-hour block of instruction that includes the following
subjects:
    (1) Check dispatcher duties, functions, and responsibilities.
    (2) Appropriate provisions of the regulations of this chapter and
the certificate holder's policies and procedures.
    (3) Appropriate methods, procedures, and techniques for conducting
the required tests and checks.
    (4) Evaluation of student performance, including recognition of the
following:
    (i) Improper and insufficient training; and
    (ii) Personal characteristics of a student that could adversely
affect safety.
    (5) Corrective action in the case of unsatisfactory evaluations.
    (6) Approved methods, procedures, and limitations for performing
the required normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures in the dispatch
facility.
    (b) Recurrent training. Recurrent training for a check dispatcher
must consist of a 2-hour block of instruction every 12 months that
includes the following:
    (1) Subjects required in paragraph (a) of this section.
    (2) Instructional and evaluation methods and techniques.
    (3) Changes in aircraft dispatcher qualification curriculums.
    (4) Continuous analysis process review based on the factors
addressed in Sec.  121.1441.

Other Training Requirements

Sec.  121.1471  Differences training and evaluation.

    Each aircraft dispatcher training program must provide differences
training if the Administrator finds that, due to differences between
aircraft of the same type operated by the certificate holder,
additional training is necessary to ensure that each aircraft
dispatcher is adequately trained to perform the assigned duties. The
Administrator will determine the number of additional training hours
and subjects necessary for the aircraft type and operation.

Sec.  121.1473  [Reserved]

Training Requirements for Ground Operations and Management Personnel

Sec.  121.1475  Training requirements.

    A certificate holder must provide training on the safety-related
duties and responsbilities for all ground operations and management
personnel as established in the certificate holder's manual under Sec.
121.134 and Sec.  121.136.
    42. Add appendix Q to part 121 to read as follows:

Appendix Q to Part 121--Pilot, Qualification Performance Standards A
Crew Resource Management (CRM) Administration.

    The pilot must demonstrate knowledge and skills in the technical
and CRM competencies for each particular task.
    1. Certain CRM-related procedures must be associated with flight
tasks and their related pilot performance requirements. These
procedures must be evaluated during job performance training
programs.
    2. In addition to the CRM-related procedures, situational
awareness must be evaluated as an integral part of each flight task
and environment. A task is not completed unless the evaluator has
determined that the pilot has demonstrated knowledge and skills in
the technical and CRM competencies.
    3. Additionally, the following CRM behaviors are required
knowledge to be taught and tested during academic training:

(a) Task: Authority of the Pilot In Command

    (1) The Captain's authority, including responsibility for the
safety of flight in routine and emergency conditions
    (2) Leadership and command
    (3) Chain of command and importance of chain of command
(b) Task: Communication Processes and Decisions
    (1) Briefing
    (2) Inquiry, advocacy, and assertiveness
    (3) Self-critique:
    (i) Know and respect own limitations
    (ii) Know and respect limitations of the aircraft
    (4) Communication with appropriate personnel
    (5) Decisionmaking, including the following:
    (i) Recognize problem/opportunity
    (ii) Analyze situation
    (iii) Consider goals
    (iv) Identify alternatives
    (v) Consider consequences
    (vi) Select the alternative
    (vii) Act on the decision
    (viii) Accept responsibility
    (ix) Evaluate results
    (6) Threat and Error Management:
    (i) Where threats are events that:
    (A) Occur outside the influence of the flight crew (i.e., not
caused by the crew)
    (B) Increase the operational complexity of a flight; and/or
    (C) Require crew attention and management
    (ii) Where errors are occurrences that:
    (A) Lead to a deviation from crew or organizational intentions
or expectations
    (B) Reduce safety margins and
    (C) Increase the probability of adverse operational events on
the ground or during flight
(c) Task: Building and Maintenance of a Flight Team
    (1) Leading and following, including the importance of
crewmembers functioning as a team
    (2) Use of interpersonal skills and leadership styles in a way
that fosters crew effectiveness
    (3) Significance of cultural differences
(d) Task: Workload Management and Situational Awareness
    (1) Preparation and planning
    (2) Vigilance
    (3) Workload distribution
    (4) Distraction avoidance
(e) Task: Communication and Coordination
    (1) Flight deck and cabin chimes and interphone signals for
routine situations
    (2) Flight attendant notification to flight crew that aircraft
is ready for movement on the surface
    (3) Flight crew notification to flight attendant to be seated
prior to take-off
    (4) Flight attendant recognition of critical phases of flight
    (5) Crewmember coordination and notification regarding access to
flight deck
    (6) Notification to flight attendants of turbulent air
conditions
    (7) Notification between flight crew and flight attendants of
emergency or unusual situations
    (8) Notification between flight crew and flight attendants of
inoperative equipment that is pertinent to flight attendant duties
and responsibilities
    (9) Normal and emergency communication procedures to be used in
the event of inoperative communication equipment
(f) Task: Crewmember Briefing
    (1) Crewmember responsibilities regarding briefings
    (2) Flight crew briefing
    (3) Flight crew to flight attendant(s) briefings
    (4) Flight attendant to flight attendant(s) briefings
    (5) Required information
    (6) Security procedures
    (7) Communication procedures
    (8) Emergency procedures
    (9) MELs affecting flight operations and cabin safety equipment
and procedures
    (10) Flight information
(g) Task: Communication and Coordination During a Passenger
Interference Situation
    (1) Certificate holder's written program regarding the handling
of passenger interference, including crewmember communication and
coordination
    (2) Techniques for diffusing a passenger interference situation
    (3) Importance of crewmembers and other employees working as a
team
    (4) Role of management and crewmember in follow-up
    (5) Actions to report an occurrence of passenger interference
(h) Task: Communication and Coordination During an Emergency
Situation
    (1) Actions for each emergency situation
    (2) Importance of notification and who must be notified
    (3) Alternate actions if unable to notify
    (4) Communication during preparation for a planned emergency
evacuation, including the time available, type of emergency, signal
to brace, and special instructions

Attachment 1 of Appendix Q to Part 121

Programmed Hour Requirements for New Hire, Initial, Transition,
Conversion, Upgrade, Differences, Requalification, Recurrent, and
Special Curriculum Categories (see Sec. Sec.  121.1205; 121.1239;
121.1331; 121.1333; 121.1335; 121.1337; 121.1367; and 121.1215)

    A. Programmed Hour Requirements: Pilots (PIC and SIC). (see
Sec. Sec.  121.1205; 121.1331; 121.1333; 121.1335)
    1. Baseline and Minimum Programmed Hours. Table 1A sets out the
baseline and minimum programmed hours for each curriculum category.
The FAA may approve a reduction in the baseline programmed hours if
the certificate holder demonstrates that the reduction is warranted.
However, reduction below the minimum authorized programmed hours
will require concurrence from FAA Headquarters. Individual
flightcrew members are not required to complete the programmed hours
described in this attachment. Refer to Sec.  121.1221(f).
    2. Required hours for differences and special training. The
hours established for differences and special training are in
addition to the previously approved programmed hours for the
approved training program. For differences training (Sec.
121.1215), the hours remain in the differences curriculum category.
For special training (Sec.  121.1337(c)), the certificate holder
integrates the training into the existing categories in Table 1A.
Therefore, there are no programmed hours in Table 1A for differences
and special training.

                                Table 1A--Programmed Hours: Pilots (PIC and SIC)
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                                                               TRAINING AND EVALUATION *
                                      --------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                               ACADEMIC                          JOB PERFORMANCE
        CURRICULUM CATEGORIES         --------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                                                                Emergency equipment
                                         Ground training and      Flight training and           drills and
                                              evaluation               evaluation             demonstrations
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NEW HIRE.............................  Baseline 24............  .......................  Baseline 4.
                                                                N/A....................
                                       Minimum 20.............                           Minimum 4.
INITIAL..............................  Baseline 116...........  Baseline 36............  Baseline 8.
                                       Minimum 80.............  Minimum 36.............  Minimum 8.
CONVERSION...........................  Baseline 68............  Baseline 20............  Baseline 4.
                                       Minimum * 52...........  Minimum 20.............  Minimum 4.
TRANSITION...........................  Baseline 92............  Baseline 24............  Baseline 4.
                                       Minimum 62.............  Minimum 24.............  Minimum 4.
UPGRADE..............................  Baseline 68............  Baseline 20............  Baseline 4.
                                       Minimum ** 52..........  Minimum 20.............  Minimum 4.

RECURRENT............................  Baseline 18............  Baseline 6.............  Baseline 8
                                       (each 9-month Recurrent  (each 9-month Recurrent  (each 36-month period).
                                        training period).        training period).
                                       Minimum 14.............  Minimum 6..............  Minimum 8.
REQUALIFICATION Phase I..............  Baseline 18............  Baseline 6.............  Baseline 8.
                                       Minimum 12.............  Minimum 6..............  Minimum 8.
REQUALIFICATION Phase II.............  Baseline 68............  Baseline 20............  Baseline 4.
                                       Minimum ** 52..........  Minimum 20.............  Minimum 4.
REQUALIFICATION Phase III............  Baseline 92............  Baseline 24............  Baseline 4.
                                       Minimum 62.............  Minimum 24.............  Minimum 4.
DIFFERENCES..........................  Determined by FAA......  Determined by FAA......  Determined by FAA.
SPECIAL..............................  Developed by             Developed by             Determined by FAA.
                                        Certificate Holder,      Certificate Holder,
                                        Approved by the FAA.     Approved by the FAA.
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* Special authorizations for flightcrew members previously qualified in the same crewmember duty position in the
  same aircraft type for another certificate holder conducting operations under this part within the preceding 9
  months.
** Special authorizations for flightcrew members having qualified and served as SIC or flight engineer for that
  certificate holder within the preceding 9 months.
Note: If authorized by the FAA, programmed hours may be adjusted for related aircraft (see Sec.   121.1205).

Attachment 2 of Appendix Q to Part 121

Academic Training and Evaluation Requirements--Subjects and Tests--for
New Hire, Initial Transition, Conversion, Upgrade, Requalification,
Recurrent, Differences, and Special Training Categories

    A. Required Academic Training and Evaluation Subjects by
Curriculum Category. (see Sec. Sec.  121.1221; 121.1223; 121.1225;
121.1227; 121.1229; 121.1333; 121.1335; 121.1341; 121.1343;
121.1361; 121.1363; 121.1365; 121.1367; 121.1377; 121.1381; and
121.1215)
    The FAA may allow distance learning for academic subjects in
each area of instruction unless otherwise indicated.

                                          Table 2A--Required Academic Training Subjects by Category of Training
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                                                                                Recurrent
                                                                      Initial and                      Conversion and                    (includes phase
  Area of instruction--individual subject(s) \1\       New hire        phase III        Transition        phase II         Upgrade,             I
                                                                    requalification                   requalification                   requalification)
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(a) General Subjects:
    (1) Duties and responsibilities of flightcrew               X   ...............  ...............  ...............  ...............  ................
     members.....................................
    (2) Appropriate requirements of the Federal    ...............               X                X                X                X                18
     Aviation Regulations........................
    (3) General relationship of FAA to the                      X   ...............  ...............  ...............  ...............  ................
     certificate holder..........................
    (4) General overview of the contents of the                 X   ...............  ...............  ...............  ...............  ................
     certificate holder's Operating Certificate
     and Operations Specifications...............
    (5) Meteorology to ensure a practical                       X   ...............  ...............  ...............  ...............  ................
     knowledge of weather phenomena, including
     the principles of frontal systems, icing,
     fog, thunderstorms, and high altitude
     weather situations. Recognizing and avoiding
     severe weather situations and other hazards.
    (6) Air traffic control systems, airspace,                  X   ...............  ...............  ...............  ...............  ................
     procedures, and phraseology.................
    (7) Navigation and the use of navigation       ...............               X                X                X                X                18
     aids, including instrument approach
     procedures including how to use the
     information available on approach charts and
     maps and on airport diagrams................

    (8) Development of and operating in the                     X   ...............  ...............  ...............  ...............  ................
     National Airspace System....................
    (9) General Concepts of TCAS Operation.......  ...............               X                X                X                X                18
        (i) The meaning of Traffic Alerts (TAs),
        (ii) The meaning of preventive Resolution
         Advisories (RAs),
        (iii) The meaning of corrective RAs. TCAS
         equipment components controls, displays,
         audio alerts, and annunciations;
         interfaces and compatibility with other
         aircraft systems; TCAS surveillance
         range versus display range; altitude
         ceiling operators; when an intruder will
         not be displayed; and TCAS performance
         on the ground.
    (10) High Altitude Physiology--Operations                   X   ...............  ...............  ...............  ...............  ................
     above 10,000 ft.--Aircraft Decompression;
     Causes and Recognition of cabin pressure
     loss; Physiological Effects and time of
     useful consciousness; Immediate Actions;
     Altitude and Flight Level requiring the
     wearing of oxygen masks.....................
    (11) Mechanical and Incident Reporting                      X   ...............  ...............  ...............  ...............  ................
     Procedures..................................
    (12) Voluntary Safety Program and                           X   ...............  ...............  ...............  ...............  ................
     Participation, including ASAP, FOQA, LOSA,
     and other government and industry accident
     prevention programs.........................
    (13) Normal and emergency communications.....               X                X                X                X                X                18
    (14) General content, control, and                          X   ...............  ...............  ...............  ...............  ................
     maintenance of applicable portions of the
     certificate holder's operating manual,
     including the Flightcrew Member Operating
     Manual (FCOM). Relationship of FCOM to the
     Airplane Flight Manual......................
    (15) Dispatch and flight release procedures.                X                X   ...............             X *                X   ................
     Flight planning as applicable...............
(b) Crew Resource Management (CRM):
    (1) Task: Authority of the Pilot In Command..               X                X   ...............  ...............               X                18
        (i) The Captain's Authority, including
         responsibility for the safety of flight
         in routine and emergency conditions.
        (ii) Leadership and command.
        (iii) Chain of command and importance of
         chain of command.
    (2) Task: Communication Processes and                       X                X   ...............  ...............               X                18
     Decisions...................................
        (i) Briefing.
        (ii) Inquiry, advocacy, and
         assertiveness.
        (iii) Self[dash]critique.
        (iv) Communication with available
         personnel.

        (v) Decisionmaking.
        (vi) Conflict resolution.
    (3) Task: Building and Maintenance of a                     X                X   ...............  ...............               X                18
     Flight Team.................................
        (i) Leading and following, including the
         importance of crewmembers functioning as
         a team.
        (ii) Use of interpersonal skills and
         leadership styles in a way that fosters
         crew effectiveness.
        (iii) Significance of cultural
         differences.
    (4) Task: Workload Management and Situational               X                X   ...............  ...............               X                18
     Awareness...................................
        (i) Preparation and planning.
        (ii) Vigilance.
        (iii) Workload distribution.
        (iv) Distraction avoidance.
    (5) Task: Communication and Coordination.....               X                X   ...............  ...............               X                18
        (i) Flight deck and cabin chimes and
         interphone signals for routine
         situations.
        (ii) Flight attendant notification to
         flight crew that aircraft is ready for
         movement on the surface.
        (iii) Flight crew notification to flight
         attendant to be seated prior to take-
         off.
        (iv) Flight attendant recognition of
         critical phases of flight.
        (v) Crewmember coordination and
         notification regarding access to flight
         deck.
        (vi) Notification to flight attendants of
         turbulent air conditions.
        (vii) Notification between flight crew
         and flight attendants of emergency or
         unusual situations.
        (viii) Notification between flight crew
         and flight attendants of inoperative
         equipment that is pertinent to flight
         attendant duties and responsibilities.
        (ix) Normal and emergency communication
         procedures to be used in the event of
         inoperative communication equipment.
    (6) Task: Crewmember Briefing................               X                X   ...............  ...............               X                18
        (i) Crewmember responsibilities regarding
         briefings.
        (ii) Flight crew briefing.
        (iii) Flight crew to flight attendant(s)
         briefings.
        (iv) Flight attendant to flight
         attendant(s) briefings.
        (v) Required information.
        (vi) Security procedures.
        (vii) Communication procedures.
        (viii) Emergency procedures.

        (ix) MELs affecting flight operations and
         cabin safety equipment and procedures.
        (x) Flight information.
    (7) Task: Communication and Coordination                    X                X   ...............  ...............               X                18
     During a Passenger Interference Situation...
        (i) Certificate holder's written program
         regarding the handling of passenger
         interference, including crewmember
         communication and coordination.
        (ii) Techniques for diffusing a passenger
         interference situation.
        (iii) Importance of crewmembers and other
         employees working as a team.
        (iv) Role of management and crewmember in
         follow-up.
        (v) Actions to report an occurrence of
         passenger interference.
    (8) Task: Communication and Coordination                    X                X   ...............  ...............               X                18
     During an Emergency Situation...............
        (i) Actions for each emergency situation.
        (ii) Importance of notification and who
         must be notified.
        (iii) Alternate actions if unable to
         notify.
        (iv) Communication during preparation for
         a planned emergency evacuation,
         including the time available, type of
         emergency, signal to brace, and special
         instructions.
(c) Aircraft Type Specific:
    (1) Contents of the certificate holder's       ...............               X                X                X                X                18
     operating manual, including the FCOM. Use of
     any FCOM-based quick reference handbook
     (QRH).......................................
    (2) Operating limitations....................  ...............               X                X                X                X                18
    (3) Coordination, communication, and           ...............               X                X                X            X \2\            18 \2\
     methodology for the performance of each
     normal, abnormal, and emergency procedure
     contained in the FCOM.......................
    (4) Aircraft systems as described in the FCOM  ...............               X                X                X                X                18
    (5) Instrument procedures and low visibility   ...............               X                X                X                X                18
     operations..................................
    (6) Aircraft performance determinations and    ...............               X                X                X                X                18
     flight planning for all phases of flight,
     including takeoff and landing requirements
     considering aircraft, crew, airport, and
     weather requirements for takeoff, departure,
     and landing.................................
    (7) Operations Specifications authorizations   ...............               X                X                X                X                18
     and limitations.............................
    (8) MMEL, MEL, CDL...........................  ...............               X                X                X                X                18
    (9) Emergency communications with passengers                X                X                X                X                X                18
     and other crewmembers.......................

    (10) Storage of and how to administer                       X   ...............  ...............               X   ...............               18
     medicinal oxygen............................
    (11) The certificate holder's policy and FCOM  ...............               X                X                X                X                18
     procedures on the use of command and control
     automation and criteria for selecting and
     deselecting appropriate levels of automation
     (including manual control of flight) must be
     included in the lateral and vertical modes
     of takeoff, approach, and landing...........
(d) Special Hazards:
    (1) Preventing controlled flight into terrain  ...............               X                X                X                X                18
     (CFIT) and approach and landing accidents...
    (2) Recovery from loss of control due to       ...............               X                X                X                X                18
     airplane design, airplane malfunction, human
     performance, and atmospheric conditions.....
    (3) Low altitude windshear...................  ...............               X                X                X                X                 9
        (i) Recognition and avoidance.
        (ii) Recovery from inadvertent encounter.
    (4) Takeoff safety: Decisionmaking and high    ...............               X                X                X                X                18
     speed aborts, including propulsion system
     malfunction analysis, causes, symptoms,
     recognition, and the effects on aircraft
     performance and handling....................
    (5) Airport surface movement safety and        ...............               X                X                X                X                18
     runway incursion prevention.................
    (6) Hazards of operating in or near            ...............               X                X   ...............  ...............  ................
     thunderstorms, turbulent air, icing, hail,
     volcanic ash, and other potentially
     hazardous conditions........................
    (7) Land and hold short operations (LAHSO)...  ...............               X                X                X                X                 9
    (8) Ground anti-icing and deicing............  ...............               X                X                X                X                18
    (9) Ice accumulation in flight...............  ...............               X                X                X                X                18
    (10) Recognition and recovery from stall in    ...............               X                X                X                X                 9
     clean configuration, takeoff and maneuvering
     configuration, and landing configuration....
    (11) Upset recognition and recovery..........  ...............               X                X                X                X                 9
(e) Special Operations Areas:
    (1) Close simultaneous parallel precision      ...............               X                X                X                X                18
     approach operations with Precision Radar
     Monitor (PRM)...............................
    (2) Special routes, areas and airports.......  ...............               X                X                X                X                18
(f) International Operations:
    (1) Area and route characteristics...........               X                X                X                X                X                18
    (2) Flight planning, charts, course plotting,               X                X                X                X                X                18
     and tables..................................
    (3) Class II Navigation......................               X                X                X                X                X                18
    (4) Communications...........................               X                X                X                X                X                18
    (5) ETOPS or EROS, as applicable.............               X                X                X                X                X                18
    (6) International rules and regulations......               X                X                X                X                X                18
    (7) Abnormal Operations......................               X                X                X                X                X                18
(g) Emergency Equipment Training:
    (1) Emergency communications with passengers                X                X                X                X                X                18
     and other crewmembers.......................
    (2) Crewmember-specific roles in dealing with               X   ...............  ...............  ...............  ...............                9
     crewmember and passenger injury and illness,
     and disruptive passengers...................

    (3) Location and familiarization of contents   ...............               X                X                X   ...............                9
     for first aid and medical kits..............
    (4) Location and use of defibrillator........  ...............               X                X                X   ...............  ................
    (5) Certificate holder's blood-borne pathogen               X   ...............  ...............  ...............  ...............                9
     awareness program...........................
    (6) Location and use of emergency exits......  ...............               X                X                X   ...............               18
    (7) Location and use of emergency equipment.   ...............               X                X                X   ...............               18
     Equipment must include:.....................
        (i) For over water operations: life        ...............               X                X                X   ...............               18
         preservers, flotation seat cushions,
         life rafts, slides, and slide rafts.....
        (ii) For ground or water evacuation:       ...............               X                X                X   ...............               18
         escape ropes, megaphones, flashlight,
         emergency lighting, emergency locator
         transmitters, first aid kit, slides,
         slide rafts, fire extinguishers (each
         type used), smoke and fume protection
         (such as PBE and smoke goggles),
         megaphones, oxygen (portable, passenger
         oxygen system, flight crew masks),
         supplemental (flight deck key,
         demonstration equipment, smoke
         detectors, trash containers, seat belt
         extensions).............................
    (8) Fires-in flight and on the ground.         ...............  ...............  ...............  ...............  ...............  ................
        (i) Procedures and strategies for fire     ...............               X                X   ...............  ...............  ................
         prevention..............................
        (ii) Classes of fires and correct methods  ...............               X   ...............  ...............  ...............  ................
         of extinguishing each...................
        (iii) Flight attendant role in exterior,   ...............               X                X                X   ...............               18
         APU, jetway, and ramp fire..............
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\1\ If authorized by the FAA, subjects may be adjusted for related aircraft (see Sec.  Sec.   121.1205, 121.1215).
\2\ All abnormal and emergency procedures are required. Only selected normal procedures are required.
``X'' indicates the subject must be included in the category of training.
``9'' indicates the subject must be trained every 9 months.
``18'' indicates that the subject must be trained every 18 months.
* (Conversion Only).

    B. Academic Evaluation. (see Sec. Sec.  121.1341 and 121.1343)
    1. Knowledge and understanding of each subject within each area
of instruction must be evaluated by written, oral, or electronic
based testing at the end of academic training, and must provide for
the following:
    (a) A score of 80% or better on each instructional area is
required to be satisfactory
    (b) A minimum of 5 questions must be developed for each subject
    (c) Two questions for each subject must be randomly selected for
each test
    (d) The test must be corrected to 100%
    (e) Correction of missed questions must include a discussion or
review of which answer is correct and why, and why the person's
original answer was incorrect
    (f) Reevaluation is required for each instructional area in
which a score of 80% or better is not achieved
    2. The following standards are for evaluating the pilot
performance in limitation, systems, and performance and loading
subjects.
    (a) Limitations--The pilot must know all of the limitations
appropriate to the aircraft with respect to:
    (1) Systems and components
    (2) Performance
    (b) Systems--The pilot must understand and be knowledgeable
about the following subjects (systems and components) and be able to
explain their operation as described in the FCOM and their
applicability, as appropriate, to the Minimum Equipment List (MEL),
Configuration Deviation List (CDL), and the operations
specifications:
    (1) Landing gear: including, as appropriate, extension and
retraction system(s), indicators, brakes, anti-skid, tires, nose-
wheel steering, and shock absorbers
    (2) Engine(s) and Auxiliary Power System(s): including controls
and indications, induction system, carburetor and fuel injection,
turbo-charging, cooling, fire detection and protection, mounting
points, turbine wheels, compressors, deicing, anti-icing, and other
related components
    (3) Propellers (if appropriate): including type, controls,
feathering and unfeathering, auto feather, negative torque sensing,
synchronizing, and synchro-phasing
    (4) Fuel system: including capacity, drains, pumps, controls,
indicators, cross-feeding, transferring, jettison, fuel grade, color
and additives, fueling and de-fueling procedures, and allowable fuel
substitutions, if applicable

    (5) Oil system: including capacity, grade, quantities, and
indicators
    (6) Hydraulic system: including capacity pumps, pressure,
reservoirs, grade, and regulators
    (7) Electrical system: including alternators, generators,
battery, circuit breakers and protection devices, controls,
indicators, and external and auxiliary power sources and ratings
    (8) Environmental systems: including heating, cooling,
ventilation, oxygen and pressurization, controls, indicators, and
regulating devices
    (9) Avionics and communications: including autopilot; flight
director; Electronic Flight Indicating Systems (EFIS); Flight
Management System(s) (FMS); navigation systems and components
(LORAN; Doppler Radar; Inertial Navigation Systems; Global
Positioning System such as GPS/DGPS/WGPS; VOR; NDB; ILS/MLS; RNAV);
indicating devices; transponder; emergency locator transmitter;
electronic flight bags; Aircraft Communications Addressing and
Reporting System (ACARS), and others, as may be appropriate
    (10) Ice protection (anti-ice and de-ice): including pitot-
static system, propeller (if appropriate), windshield, wing and tail
surfaces
    (11) Crewmember and passenger emergency equipment and
procedures: including oxygen system, survival gear, emergency exits,
evacuation procedures with crew duties, and quick donning oxygen
mask for crewmembers and passengers
    (12) Flight controls: including ailerons, elevator(s),
rudder(s), control tabs, balance tabs, stabilizer, flaps, spoilers,
leading edge flaps and slats, and trim systems
    (13) Flightdeck automation: including the certificate holder's
written automation policy and written operating procedures for
selecting and deselecting appropriate levels of automation. This
must include the certificate holder's policy for conducting CAT II
and CAT III approaches when authorized
    (14) Pneumatic system
    (15) Other systems as may be contained in the FAA-approved
Airplane Flight Manual
    (c) Performance and loading--The pilot must understand and be
proficient in the use of the Certificate Holder's performance
charts, tables, graphs, and other data relating to the following
areas:
    (1) Accelerate--stop distance
    (2) Accelerate--go distance
    (3) Balanced field
    (4) Takeoff performance, all engines and with engine(s)
inoperative, as appropriate.
    (5) Climb performance including segmented climb performance;
with all engines operating; with one or more engines inoperative;
and with other engine malfunctions as appropriate
    (6) Service ceiling, all engines, with engines(s) inoperative,
including drift down, if appropriate
    (7) Cruise performance
    (8) Fuel consumption, range, and endurance
    (9) Descent performance
    (10) Go-around from rejected landings
    (11) The effects of meteorological conditions on performance
characteristics with correct application of these factors to a
specific chart, table, graph or other performance data
    (12) How to determine longitudinal and lateral center-of-gravity
location for a specific load condition, including how to add,
remove, or shift weight to meet longitudinal (forward and aft), and
lateral balance limits for takeoff, cruise, and landing
    (13) Planning and application of operational factors affecting
aircraft performance such as high altitude airports, cluttered and
contaminated runways, ground and in-flight icing, and other
performance data appropriate to the aircraft

Attachment 3 of Appendix Q to Part 121

Job Performance Training Requirements for All Categories of Training

(Tasks, Environments, Drills, and Observations With Instruction,
Evaluation, and Simulation Credits)

    A. Determining the job performance (flight training) tasks and
environments required for instruction and evaluation for each
category of training. (see Sec. Sec.  121.134; 121.136; 121.1221;
121.1223; 121.1225; 121.1227; 121.1229; 121.1333; 121.1335;
121.1337; 121.1339; 121.1341; 121.1343; 121.1345; 121.1347;
121.1349; 121.1351; 121.1353; 121.1361; 121.1363; 121.1365;
121.1367; 121.1377; 121.1379; 121.1381; 121.1383; 121.1385; and
121.1215)
    1. Certificate holder responsibilities with respect to the FCOM
and Table 3A.
    (a) The certificate holder must use the FAA-approved FCOM to
construct each curriculum category required by this subpart in
accordance with an FAA-approved job performance training program.
The tasks listed in the FCOM must reflect the tasks included in
Table 3A of this Attachment, as amended, and include standard
operating procedures, abnormal procedures, non-normal procedures,
and emergency procedures, as well as the authorizations contained in
the certificate holder's operations specifications.
    (b) If the certificate holder adds tasks or environments to
those listed in Table 3A, those tasks or environments must be
further developed to include the requirement and frequency for
training and evaluation in each additional task or environment.
These changes must be reflected in the FCOM and submitted to the FAA
for approval.
    (c) If the certificate holder's operation does not permit, or
the operation of the aircraft flown by the certificate holder does
not require one or more of the tasks listed in Table 3A, those tasks
must not be included in the FCOM, and, therefore, are not required
to be trained or evaluated.
    (d) Changes to the FCOM must be submitted to the FAA for
approval.
    2. Job Performance Requirements.
    (a) Table 3A describes the piloting tasks required for initial,
transition, conversion, upgrade, and requalification (phases I, II,
and III) training, and the piloting tasks required for the
proficiency check or test conducted for flightcrew member
qualification or certification. Table 3A also describes the piloting
tasks that are required for the recurrent proficiency check as well
as the pilot training tasks that are described for the LOFT and the
FFS course of instruction.
    (b) When a task is identified as being required each 9 months
during recurrent training (i.e., an ``X'' is located in the ``every
9 months'' column of Table 3A):
    (1) This requirement is satisfied by the task being completed
during either the LOFT or the FFS course of instruction during the 9
month period when a proficiency check is not conducted.
    (2) This requirement is satisfied by the task being completed
during the proficiency check during the 9-month period when a
proficiency check is conducted. The task does not need to be
repeated again during the accompanying LOFT or FFS course of
instruction.
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    B. Aircraft Emergency Equipment Training Requirements. Aircraft
Emergency Procedures Drills and Observations. (see Sec. Sec.
121.1205; 121.1215; 121.1233; 121.1255;

121.1333; 121.1337; 121.1351; 121.1365; 121.1367; 121.1381;
121.1383; 121.1387; and 121.1389)
    1. All emergency drills and observations must be completed
within the time frames specified in Table 3A of this attachment.
    2. In accordance with Table 3A of this attachment, each
flightcrew member must perform individual hands on training and
evaluation demonstrations through individual performance drills
using the specified emergency equipment, or participate as part of a
group of persons completing a specific drill through group
performance drills.
    3. During group performance drills, it is not necessary for each
flightcrew member to complete each task in the performance drill;
however, each flightcrew member must observe the actions and
activities of the other persons who are completing the performance
drill tasks.
    4. In accordance with Table 3A of this attachment, each
flightcrew member must observe a specific procedural drill being
conducted by other persons (an observation drill) in a live setting
or through an audio-visual medium.
    5. Each flightcrew member must operate each exit on each
aircraft type on which the flightcrew member is to serve in both the
normal and emergency modes, including the actions and forces
required in the deployment of emergency evacuation slides.
    6. Each flightcrew member must complete the required emergency
training drills during the specified training periods, using those
items of installed emergency equipment for each aircraft type on
which the flightcrew member is to serve.
    7. Each piece of emergency equipment and training device must be
in its fully secured, pinned, bracketed, or stowed condition, as
installed on the aircraft, prior to being operated by each
flightcrew member during each performance drill. The removal and
stowage of each piece of emergency equipment may be completed
separately from the performance drill as part of the equipment
mountings drill.
    8. Flightcrew members must demonstrate proficiency by completing
each performance drill without reference to any guidance material or
instruction.
    9. Individual evaluations of each flightcrew member's
performance by an instructor is required. Flightcrew members who do
not complete emergency training drills must be retrained in
accordance with the certificate holder's approved training program
prior to reevaluation.
    C. Determining the level of FSTD that must be used for training,
evaluation, and recent experience. (see Sec. Sec.  121.1345;
121.1347; 121.1349; and 121.1351)
    To use an FSTD for training, evaluation, and recent experience
the following general requirements must be met. The code shown in
Table 3B of this attachment for the task or environment indicates
the lowest FSTD qualification level that may be used.
    1. General Requirements. In addition to the approval of the FAA
required by part 121, to be used for any task or environment, an
FSTD must:
    (a) Have a qualification level assigned in accordance with part
60 of this chapter.
    (b) Be maintained in accordance with part 60 of this chapter.
    (c) Have all of the aircraft and FSTD systems installed and
operating that are necessary to complete the task or environment.
    (d) Be operated in accordance with Sec.  60.25 of this chapter,
Operation with missing, malfunctioning, or inoperative components.
    (e) Have the qualification level indicated in Table 3B of this
attachment, or a higher qualification level, for the task or
environment and the category of training indicated. Certain tasks
may be trained in an FSTD at a different level than required for
evaluating that specific task. The instructor must observe the pilot
perform the task to proficiency in the level of FSTD required for
the evaluation prior to the evaluation by a check person.
    2. LOFT Requirements. For Qualification LOFT or Recurrent LOFT,
a FFS at level A, B, C, or D must be used.
    3. Takeoff and Landing 90 Day Recency of Experience.
    For maintaining recency of experience in a FFS, a level B, C, or
D must be used. For regaining recency of experience, a level C or D
is required.
    4. FFS Requirements for Training and Evaluation.
    (a) The training session immediately preceding the proficiency
test or check, as well as the proficiency test or check administered
at the conclusion of initial, transition, conversion, upgrade, or
requalification training, must be conducted in no more than two
levels of FFS.
    (b) The recurrent training and evaluation (proficiency test or
check) administered as part of the recurrent qualification
requirements may only be conducted in one level of FFS. The level of
FFS that is required is the lowest level in which all tasks that
must be completed can be accomplished in that level of FFS. For
recurrent training, this is at least a level A FFS; for the
proficiency test or check, this is at least a level B FFS.
    5. Experience Requirements for Allowing Credit for Level C Full
Flight Simulators. Where a Level D FFS is indicated in Table 3C, a
Level C FFS may be used to complete the training and the proficiency
test if the pilot applicant meets the following prerequisite
experience requirements:
    (a) For first time qualification in group, the pilot must have a
minimum of 1500 hours of flight time as a pilot in an aircraft,
including a minimum of 750 hours of multiengine time.
    (b) For upgrade to PIC, the pilot must have a minimum of 200
hours in the aircraft type.
    (c) For SIC training and evaluation:
    (1) The pilot must have a minimum of 1500 hours as a pilot, 500
hours of multiengine time as a pilot, and 500 hours in the aircraft
type as a flight engineer; or
    (2) The pilot must meet the flight time requirements set out in
Sec.  61.159 of this chapter.
    D. Seat Dependent Task Training. (see Sec. Sec.  121.1253;
121.1255; 121.1257; 121.1281; 121.1345; 121.1347; 121.1349; and
121.1351)
    1. The seat dependent task training that must be provided for
all check pilots, IOE pilots, pilot flight instructors, relief
pilots, and PICs and SICs if a certificate holder authorizes the PIC
to operate the aircraft from the right hand pilot seat and the SIC
to operate the aircraft from the left hand pilot seat is described
in this paragraph.
    2. Seat dependent task training must address the use of systems
that involve the flight path or speed of the aircraft and the use of
systems that have controls not centrally located, or are accessible
or operable from only the left or from the right pilot seat and
includes all of the following:

(a) Normal takeoff
(b) Rejected takeoff
(c) Takeoff with the failure of an engine
(d) Climb to, cruise at, or descent from an intermediate operating
altitude
(e) At least one recovery from an approach to stall conducted at
``en route'' operating altitudes
(f) Precision instrument approach
(g) Non-precision instrument approach
(h) A missed approach
(i) Landing with an engine failed

    3. To retain currency as a pilot qualified to operate the
airplane from the opposite pilot seat, the pilot must complete, in
an alternating sequence, a normally scheduled recurrent training
session, and then a normally scheduled training session where 3
tasks must be completed from the opposite pilot seat. These three
tasks are a recovery from an approach to stall at normal operating
altitudes, a precision or non-precision approach, and a landing with
an engine failed.
    4. Check pilots and pilot flight instructors authorized to
conduct training or evaluation functions must be provided training
and practice in conducting flight training or flight checks from the
left hand and right hand pilot seats, including the required
standard operating procedures, abnormal procedures, non-normal
procedures, and emergency procedures sufficient to ensure competence
to conduct the pilot training and flight checks required by this
subpart.
    5. Check pilots and IOE pilots who are authorized to conduct
operating experience or line checks in the airplane during flight,
must be provided training and practice in the safety measures to be
taken from either pilot seat for emergency situations that are
likely to develop during flight operations.
    6. Training and evaluation in the airplane is limited to
certificate holders operating in accordance with the deviation
described in Sec.  121.1345(b).

                                   Table 3B--Minimum FSTD Required for Credit
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               Curriculum category                     Initial, transition,                  Recurrent
-------------------------------------------------    conversion,  upgrade, and   -------------------------------
                                                          requalification
                                                 --------------------------------
                                                                   The training
                                                                      session     Training (loft
Piloting Tasks Each task may be performed in the                    immediately    or FFS course    Proficiency
FSTD level specified or any higher level of FSTD                  preceding, and        of         test or check
                                                   Training \1\         the        instruction)         \3\
                                                                    proficiency
                                                                   test or check
                                                                        \2\
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1.0 All Operations:
1.1 Normal Procedures...........................               4               A               A               B
1.2 Operation of Systems and Controls at the                   4               A               A               B
 Flight Engineer's Panel........................
                                                 ---------------------------------------------------------------
1.3 Human Factors and CRM.......................     Must be incorporated throughout training and evaluation.
                                                 ---------------------------------------------------------------
1.4 Aircraft Handling Standards.................            As authorized for each task or environment.
                                                 ---------------------------------------------------------------
1.5 ATC Communications and Procedures...........            As authorized for each task or environment.
                                                 ---------------------------------------------------------------
1.6 Seat Dependent Training.....................               See paragraph D3 of this attachment.
                                                 ---------------------------------------------------------------
1.7 MEL Relief..................................          Incorporated periodically throughout training.
                                                 ---------------------------------------------------------------
2.0 Preflight Procedures:
2.1 Planning and use of checklists..............               4               A               A               B
2.2 Flight Deck Inspection......................               4               A               A               B
                                                 ---------------------------------------------------------------
2.3 Cabin Inspection............................               Aircraft or approved pictorial means
                                                 ---------------------------------------------------------------
2.4 Exterior Inspection.........................               Aircraft or approved pictorial means
                                                 ---------------------------------------------------------------
2.5 Navigation System Setup.....................               4               A               A               B
3.0 Ground Operations:
3.1 Engine Start................................               4               A               A               B
    3.1.1 Normal................................               4               A               A               B
    3.1.2 Non-Normal............................               4               A               A               B
3.2 Pushback and Powerback......................               A               A               A               B
3.3 Taxi........................................               A           \4\ D               A               B
3.4 Pre-Takeoff Procedures......................               4               A               A               B
3.5 Deicing Before Takeoff......................               4               A               A               B
3.6 Anti-Icing (after start, before takeoff)....               4               A               A               B
3.7 High Density Altitude Runway Operations.....               A               A               A               B
3.8 After Landing...............................               4               A               A               B
3.9 Parking and Securing........................               A               A               A               B
4.0 Takeoff:
4.1 Normal and Crosswind-All Engines Operating..               A               D               A               B
4.2 Instrument with Lowest Authorized RVR.......               A               A               A               B
4.3 With Engine Failure.........................  ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
    4.3.1 Between V1 and VR.....................               A               A               A               B
    4.3.2 Between VR and 500 ft. above field                   A               A               A               B
     elevation..................................
4.4 Rejected With Lowest Authorized RVR.........               A               A               A               B
4.5 Contaminated Runway Operations..............               A               A               A               B
4.6 Takeoff from High Density Altitude Runways..               A               A               A               B
5.0 In Flight Tasks and Aircraft Handling:
5.1 Slow Flight.................................               A           \4\ D               A               B
5.2 Recognition of, and Recovery from, Approach   ..............  ..............  ..............  ..............
 to Stall.......................................
    5.2.1. Clean configuration..................               A           \4\ D               A               B
    5.2.2. Takeoff or maneuvering configuration.               A           \4\ D               A               B
    5.2.3. Landing configuration................               A           \4\ D               A               B
5.3 Asymmetric Thrust...........................               A               A               A               B