Top APS MCC Tips from Students
Planning for your APS MCC? Our students share real insights and practical advice to help you best prepare for your course! Every week, we ask our students to share their best advice and insights from their experience as part of our Student Friday series on socials. Here’s a collection of their top tips to help you succeed.
Preparation is Key
“Don’t be afraid to ask for help of tips for the future”
“The better prepared you arrive, the more experience you will gain. Being ready from the start helps free up mental capacity, allowing you to focus on developing your CRM skills and operational decision-making.”
“Arrive prepared with as much time as you can dedicated to the pre-course reading and memory items so you can get the most out of the course.”
“Unless you’ve flown a 737 before, the first day will likely be a lot to take in, learning memory items and flows in advance will help you get the most out of it.”
“The more preparation you do, the more you’ll get out of the course.”
“Prepare thoroughly before day one, learn key briefs, study sessions in advance, and organise all materials for each simulator session”
SOPs, Flows & Technical Knowledge
“Thoroughly understand SOPs and technical knowledge and familiarise yourself with the aircraft layout early to save time during procedures.”
“Read ahead, be early, stay aligned with your sim partner, and know SOPs and profiles before starting, simulator time should be spent applying them.”
“Learn briefs, flows, profiles and calls early, it allows the instructor more time to focus on technical and multi-crew aspects during training.”
“Prepare each simulator session in advance and organise all charts, documents and checklists.”
Final Advice for APS MCC Success
“Go for it! Don’t hesitate! This is the best choice i made. Believe me, you won’t regret it.”
“Enjoy the training, it’s very immersive. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Just be yourself and enjoy your sim sessions.”
“Build a strong relationship with your sim partner and stay committed, you’ll get out what you put in.”
“Be interested and Ask questions! I learned a lot of things from each instructor and training partners.”
Preparing for your APS MCC comes down to preparation, hard work, and making the most of every session. Stay engaged, work with your sim partner, and take full advantage of your instructors’ experience. As past student, William Helliwell, put it: “You’ll only get out what you put into the course.”
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