Os pilotos de tripulação múltipla. Inovação para formação por competência

Abstract

This study addresses concepts and advantages of competency-based multiple crew pilot training (MPL), outlining aspects of this training and qualification for the role of 1st officer (copilot) on large aircraft. The MPL aims to address, in particular, a flaw in the aeronautical context consisting of a shortage of qualified pilot labor. The debate emerged in the early 2000s and was consolidated in 2006, following the approval of a proposal from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), which culminated in the implementation of the MPL. The study, with a qualitative and quantitative approach and basic nature, uses bibliographic and documentary procedures, using sources such as Google Scholar, SciELO, as well as publications from ANAC and ICAO. With the alternative of the MPL license, the aim is for student pilots in training to be prepared within the new philosophy, maintaining a good level of proficiency as systems operators and skilled flight managers, thus keeping up with technological advances and industry demands. of air transport. Despite the questions surrounding this training model, it has been increasingly consolidating, since the current scenario highlights a technological aviation that tends to embrace the human factor based on competence, the foundation of MPL.