A-93-038
NTSB Safety Recommendation — Aviation
Recommendation text
THE NTSB RECOMMENDS THAT THE FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION: FOR AIRLINES THAT UTILIZE CONTRACTED FLIGHT AND GROUND TRAINING PROGRAMS, REQUIRE THAT PILOTS HIRED DIRECTLY TO BE CAPTAINS RECEIVE ADDITIONAL FLIGHT INSTRUCTION PERTAINING TO THE OPERATING ENVIRONMENT AND PROCEDURES UNIQUE TO THE AIRLINE FROM AN FAA-APPROVED COMPANY CHECK AIRMAN OR INSTRUCTOR, RATHER THAN ONLY FROM THE CONTRACTOR INSTRUCTOR.
In plain language (FlightFinder summary)
The Federal Aviation Administration should require airlines that use outside training providers to have their newly hired captains receive direct instruction from company-approved check airmen regarding specific airline procedures and operating conditions. This ensures that pilots gain necessary knowledge about the unique environment of their employer rather than relying solely on the external contractor for this critical training.
This plain-language summary is written by FlightFinder to explain the recommendation above. It is not the official wording — the verbatim NTSB text is quoted above.
Details
| Status | Closed - Reconsidered |
|---|---|
| Mode | Aviation |
| Closed | Nov 19, 1993 |
| NTSB number | ATL92MA118 |
| Addressees | FAA |
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NTSB safety recommendations are advisory; addressees are not legally required to adopt them. Source: NTSB CAROL (public domain).