Airbus A320 Abnormal Procedures

1. Course Overview

This course builds on the knowledge gained from the A320 Normal Procedures course and prepares you to confidently handle abnormal situations. You will learn to identify failures, manage complex scenarios, and apply the correct procedures to safely guide the aircraft to a successful outcome.

All training follows Airbus Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

2. Who This Course Is For

Aviation enthusiasts who want to deepen knowledge of system failures and emergency response after completing the A320 Normal Procedures course
Aspiring airline pilots preparing for Airbus type-rating training with comprehensive abnormal procedure knowledge
A320 simulator operators mastering advanced flight control laws and failure management across normal, alternate, and direct law
Professional pilots and flight instructors seeking structured abnormal procedure refresher training aligned with Airbus SOPs
Aviation professionals curious about how real pilots identify, diagnose, and manage in-flight emergencies and system degradations
Career-focused individuals building decision-making and crew resource management skills in abnormal scenarios before professional pilot training

3. Simulator Configuration

You will operate the A320 in multiple flight control laws to understand system behavior under different abnormal conditions:

Normal law
Alternate law
Direct law

4. Course Details

Estimated Training Time

10–20 hours (available only after completing the A320 Normal Procedures course)

Training Format

1–2 trainees per session
Conducted by an experienced pilot instructor
Flexible scheduling after enrollment

IN FLIGHT SESSIONS

A320 Abnormal Procedures & System Behavior

In-depth understanding of abnormal checklists and system responses
ECAM interpretation and action sequencing
Abnormal briefings and scenario setup

Decision-Making & CRM

Enhanced decision-making using airline pilot decision-making models
Refined CRM skills for communication and coordination in abnormal events

System & Failure Management

English Failures: Handling engine malfunctions across various flight phases
System Malfunctions: hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic abnormalities
Flight Control Degradations: Operating the aircraft in Alternate and Direct Law
Adverse Weather Operations: Windshear, turbulence, icing scenarios

Additional Critical Skills

TCAS avoidance maneuvers
Effective collaboration using ECAM, standby instruments, and system monitoring

5. Key Benefits

Master abnormal procedure recognition and response under real-world pressure
Build confidence in complex failure scenarios before professional training
Develop systems knowledge that translates directly to type-rating preparation
Refine decision-making and crew resource management in critical situations
Gain hands-on experience across multiple flight control laws and system degradations

Disclaimer

This is an unofficial course (not linked to the civil aviation authority), which means you will not be credited flight hours for your official logbook. You will not receive an Airbus A320 type rating.
The course focuses exclusively on practical skill development in abnormal procedures.

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