Airline Introduction Course
Airline Introduction Course
1. Course Overview
The Airline Introduction Course combines an interactive classroom briefing with a guided Airbus A320 simulator session to introduce how real airline operations work in daily practice.
Participants will explore both the technical systems of the aircraft and the decision-making processes used by airline pilots in real flight scenarios.
The course is facilitated by an experienced airline pilot and focuses on operational understanding, professional workflow, and structured flight procedures used in airline environments.
2. Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for:- Individuals curious about the daily routine of the airline pilot
- Aviation enthusiasts who want real cockpit exposure
- Students considering a career in aviation
- Anyone interested in experiencing professional airline procedures in a simulator environment
- No prior flying experience is required.
3. Key Skills / What You Will Learn
Participants will gain foundational knowledge in:
- Understanding airline operational workflow
- Basic aircraft system awareness
- Flight management system (FMS) programming
- Performing standard airline checklists and SOPs
- Basic flight handling in a structured airline scenario
- Decision-making processes used by professional pilots
4. Training Structure
The training program is designed as a half-day intensive aviation experience combining theory, simulator practice, and performance review.
Typical session flow includes:- 2-hour Briefing Session – Introduction to airline procedures and flight objectives
- Simulator Flight Session – Practical training in the Airbus A320 simulator
- Debriefing Session – Performance review and instructor feedback
- Q&A with airline pilot
- Timing can be adjusted depending on training objectives.
5. Briefing Details
Module 1: Flight Preparation
- Rest requirements and fitness for duty
- Operations Management Center (OMC)
- Flight planning
- Crew coordination with co-pilots and cabin crew
Module 4: Professional Pilot Skills
- Safety management and hazard identification
- Situational awareness
- Crew Resource Management (CRM)
- Aeronautical decision-making
- Stress management
Module 5: Flight Operations
- Aircraft walkaround
- Cockpit preflight and system checks
- Standard operating flows
- ATC phraseology
- ILS and visual approach techniques
6. Simulator Experience
Participants will operate the Airbus A320 full-cockpit simulator in a guided airline scenario. The focus lays here on introducing the airline pilot job behind the scenes.
Simulator activities include:- Perform an actual line flight including pre-flight procedures, taxi, take off, cruise, approach, landing and post-flight procedures.
- Programming the Flight Management System (FMS)
- Performing standard airline checklists
- Executing normal flight procedures
- Basic aircraft handling during departure and arrival
- Experiencing real cockpit workflow and communication
- All sessions are conducted under the supervision of an experienced airline instructor.
7. Course Details
Training Format: Half-day training program
Training Components:
- Classroom / Briefing Session
- Airbus A320 Simulator Session
- Instructor Guidance
- Debriefing Session
- This format allows participants to experience a complete airline training cycle, from theory to flight simulation and performance review.
8. Key Benefits
After completing the course, participants will:
- Gain a clear understanding of how airline operations function
- Experience real pilot workflows in a professional simulator
- Learn the fundamentals of aircraft systems and flight procedures
- Develop a deeper appreciation for aviation safety and decision-making
Disclaimer:
- This is an unofficial course (not linked to 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.
- This is a course mainly focused on the practical aspect of flying and will take roughly 10–20 hours (depending if you were enrolled in the PPL course before). If you achieve the requirements earlier you can use it for another course or convert to Sim flight time.