AA.I.E — Air Carrier Operations (ATP) (AMEL, AMES)
Objective: To determine that the applicant exhibits satisfactory knowledge, risk management, and skills associated with air carrier operations.
Knowledge
The applicant demonstrates understanding of:
AA.I.E.K1Turbine engines, thrust reversing systems, and system malfunctions.AA.I.E.K2Airplane automation components (i.e., flight director, autopilot), their relationship to each other, and how to manage the automation for flight.AA.I.E.K3Advanced navigation equipment (e.g., FMS, RNP, ADS-B, EFB, etc.) and how it is used inflight.AA.I.E.K4Flightpath warning systems (e.g., TCAS, TAWS) and how to respond to a warning.AA.I.E.K5Altitudes and conditions that require the use of oxygen masks.AA.I.E.K6Causes and recognition of cabin pressure loss.AA.I.E.K7Appropriate rudder use in transport aircraft to avoid rudder reversal.AA.I.E.K8Crew communications (e.g., sterile flight deck rules, briefings).AA.I.E.K9Operational control.AA.I.E.K10Elements associated with operating at complex and high traffic airports with emphasis on runway incursion prevention techniques.AA.I.E.K11Professional responsibilities associated with being an ATP certificate holder and how to apply leadership skills as pilot in command.AA.I.E.K12Crew resource management (CRM) principles and application in a multi-crew environment.AA.I.E.K13Use of voluntary safety programs to manage risk across an organization (e.g., Threat and error management (TEM)).AA.I.E.K14Operations specifications.
Risk Management
The applicant demonstrates the ability to identify, assess and mitigate risks, encompassing:
AA.I.E.R1Turbine engine and thrust reversing system malfunctions.AA.I.E.R2Failure to manage automation and navigation equipment.AA.I.E.R3Failure to respond to a flightpath warning system alert.AA.I.E.R4Loss of cabin pressure.AA.I.E.R5Poor crew coordination.
Skills
The applicant demonstrates the ability to:
AA.I.E.S1Apply CRM principles and use in a crew environment, as appropriate.