In addition to the initial training, there will be a requirement for recurrent training. Although individuals may elect to reduce the interval between recurrent training sessions, it is recommended that training be conducted on a yearly basis, as a minimum.

Recurrent training should deal with the following:

  • Pre-training study package review
  • Mentor recommendations, if applicable
  • Incident review and industry events
  • Review of manufacturer’s maintenance and operations bulletins
  • Recurrent critical maneuvers training
  • Review operating minimums
  • Practical application of CRM/SRM
  • LOFT (SBT) format
  • Unsatisfactory result criteria
  • Additional training plan

A four-day recurrent training curriculum may consist of the following:

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4

Emergency Procedures Training

  • Exits
  • Ditching
  • Evacuation
  • Emergency equipment
  • CRM/SRM

Segmented LOFT Training

  • Autoflight
  • Cold weather operations
  • Windshear
  • Diversion
  • Holding
  • Flap irreg systems review

Maneuvers Training

  • Crosswind T/O and landings
  • High-altitude decompression
  • Steep turns
  • RTO
  • V1 and V2 cuts
  • Non-precision apps
  • S/E ILS apps
  • Visual apps

Line Oriented Evaluation

  • Systems evaluation
  • Operational evaluation
  • Spot training
4:00 hours classroom 2:00 hours brief
4:00 hours simulator
2:00 hours brief
4:00 hours simulator
2:00 hours brief
4:00 hours simulator