Overview

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In aviation, an MCF course trains pilots to conduct safety tests on aircraft after major maintenance. 

• Jetline Training Offers EASA-compliant theory and simulator training for both fixed-wing aeroplanes.

• Content: Focuses on legal aspects, risk management, and specific flight profiles used to test engine performance and flight controls. 

 

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The course can be scheduled upon request with a minimum of two participants.

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This training course is designed to qualify flight crew and support staff to plan, execute and document Level A Maintenance Check Flights (MCFs) in accordance with EASA SPO.SPEC.MCF.120. Level A MCFs are performed after major maintenance actions that may affect flight characteristics or systems critical to safety. These flights are governed by specific operational and regulatory requirements and must be executed by specially trained and approved personnel.
The course provides participants with the technical, procedural and operational knowledge needed to safely perform Level A MCFs.

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Course Topics and Focus

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• EASA Regulation Overview: SPO, SPO.SPEC.MCF and related AMC/GM

• scope and categorization of MCF levels (A/B/C)

• aircraft system areas subject to MCF

• Flight profile as per Airbus ISAFTM or other OEM documentation

• pre-MCF inspection and documentation

• MCF program planning and acceptance

• risk management and flight safety strategy

• airspace management and coordination with local ATC

• test item evaluation and problem handling in-flight

• Flight Test Instrumentation basics for MCF (if applicable)

• final debriefing and report generation

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A certificate of completion is issued in cooperation with the Operator for presentation to the competent authority as part of the operator’s compliance demonstration.

The course is complemented by extensive training in a Level D full flight simulator in cooperation with an air operators approved OM-D for the practical flight execution.

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TARGET GROUP - prerequisites

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PILOTS

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Rated and current on Aircraft type with experience as per regulatory requirements

SPO.SPEC.MCF.115 Flight crew requirements :

For flights with complex motor-powered aircraft, the pilot-in-command shall: hold a valid type rating, have completed a minimum of 1 000 flight hours as pilot-in-command on aircraft with similar characteristics, and have followed a training course in accordance with SPO.SPEC.MCF.120; or hold a valid test pilot rating.

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Task Specialist can do the course and then act as:

• A third pilot on the flight deck, or

• A Flight Engineer who has followed a familiarization course on the type, or

• A Maintenance Engineer who has successfully followed the applicable maintenance type rating course as per Part 147 or equivalent, or

• A Flight Operations Engineer who has followed a familiarization course on the type