Type Rating Instructor (TRITS) Course

This 25-hour classroom-based course is the essential first step in becoming a Type Rating Instructor (TRI) or Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI). Through a combination of theoretical learning and practical exercises, candidates will develop critical teaching skills. The course focuses on understanding and applying effective teaching methods and evaluating pilot performance.

Key content:

• Training philosophies
• Evaluation of trainee performance
• Learning processes
• Methods of teaching and training
• Practical briefing, debriefing, and assessment techniques

The Teaching and Learning module is delivered over 3.5 days at the London Training Center, providing candidates with the core competencies required to succeed as instructors.

This module consists of 10 hours of instruction aimed at developing a candidate’s technical knowledge and ability to deliver type-specific training. Candidates will prepare and present lessons based on the Type Rating syllabus and receive feedback from experienced course instructors.

Content:

• Type Rating theoretical syllabus
• Instructor-led and candidate-led lectures
• Enhanced preparation for practical instruction in flight training

This module complements the Flight Instruction phase (Part 3), ensuring candidates are equipped to deliver technical and operational training.

The Flight Instruction module consists of 10 hours of practical training, using fixed-base and full flight simulators. This module focuses on instructing pilots in both normal and abnormal operations, with an emphasis on real-time assessment, Threat & Error Management (TEM), and Crew Resource Management (CRM).

Key features:

• CRM and TEM integrated into all exercises
• Real-time assessment and feedback using behavioral markers
• Training in complex scenarios to hone instructor skills

The course concludes with an Assessment of Competence (AoC) to ensure candidates are ready to deliver type-specific training.

Flight instruction details:

• 1 x 4-hour fixed-base simulator session
• 5 x 4-hour full flight simulator sessions

This course is designed specifically for airline customers looking to upgrade their instructors from TRI Sim to TRI Zero Flight Time (ZFT) and LIFUS. It provides a combination of ground school and simulator training, ensuring that candidates gain the necessary skills to conduct zero flight time training (ZFTT) in a live operational environment. This upgrade course is not available to self-sponsored trainees and is tailored exclusively for airline-sponsored candidates.

Course structure:

• 1-day ground school and simulator module
• Live sector training, supervised by a TRI(A) within the client airline’s operation

This course provides hands-on experience in both ground training and in-flight training, preparing your instructors to deliver comprehensive training in real-world operations.