MCF pilot course (airplanes)

According to EASA Part SPO Regulation / SPO.SPEC.MCF.120

Maintenance Check Flights (MCFs) are among the most demanding and safety-critical operations in aviation. Our MCF Pilot Course equips professional pilots with the skills, procedures, and regulatory knowledge to take part in these operations with confidence.

Target Group:

Airlines and Business Jet Operators who want to have legally qualified pilots for aircraft check flights after maintenance.
Pilots who perform demonstration and technical flights for MROs or agencies.

Course Content – Theoretical Modules

Legal framework & EASA regulations for MCF
Crew composition, roles & responsibilities
Flight program design, ATC coordination & briefing procedures
Environmental conditions: weather & visibility requirements
Aircraft status, flight preparation, limitations & checklists
On-board instrumentation & parameter monitoring
CRM, crew coordination & emergency procedures
Ground checks & engine runs
Taxi & rejected take-off techniques
System verification: flight controls, autopilot, hydraulics, electrics, APU, fuel, de-icing, navigation, landing gear, engines & relight procedures
Review of typical failure cases during MCF
Post-flight debrief & analysis

Price of the course

€4,600 (excl. 23% VAT)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, participants will be qualified to:

Act as First Officer or observer/task specialist during MCF Level A flights.
Understand the regulatory, operational, and technical framework of MCFs.
Apply advanced CRM, decision-making, and emergency handling techniques in a high-risk test environment.
Participants receive Certificate of completion in accordance with EASA SPO requirements.

Get direct qualification as PIC for MCF flights on your type with a live MCF flight on a Citation Jet, usually conducted from Friedrichshafen or Altenrhein Airport.

Course duration

Total duration: 4 days
2 days online theory via Zoom/Teams
2 days in Prague:
Day 1 – classroom & preparation for simulator
Day 2 – practical training in a B737 Full Flight Simulator (FFS)

Course venue

Minimum entry requirements

ICAO CPL or ATPL with valid type rating
Minimum of 1 000 flight hours, of which at least 400 hours as a pilot in command in complex motor-powered airplanes
Good command of English language
Minimum participants: 3 for the base course / 2 for the optional flight

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Note: Prices are quoted excluding VAT. VAT will be added for individuals. Your registration is binding. After registration, you will receive payment details. After making the payment, you will receive an e-mail with detailed information about the venue, the schedule and a list of things to take with you.