How Sunclass Airlines Manages Crew Training Across 7 Bases
Sunclass implemented virtual training to achieve optimal crew performance
Situation
Sunclass Airlines is a Danish charter airline operating flights from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland with 8 Airbus A321s and 2 Airbus A330 aircraft.
The airline trains 900 crew members in 7 bases in Scandinavia.
Virtual Training
To reduce the training-related travel and maintain crew proficiency wherever they are, Sunclass implemented virtual training.
Virtual trainers enable the crew to access standardised procedures on their own mobile device and refresh their knowledge anytime and anywhere.
By converting Standard Operating Procedures to virtual trainers, Sunclass Airlines achieves optimal crew performance.
“We are trying to establish a Virtual Training Academy to provide the best training for our crews where they are. Training with virtual trainers helped our flight crew achieve better standards in their competencies.”
Outcome
Sunclass carried out a survey with 46 pilots and 8 instructors to evaluate the efficiency of virtual training.
93% of Sunclass pilots agreed that the virtual trainer contributes to better application of procedures.
75% of Sunclass instructors agree that the virtual trainer provides pilots with a better overview of the procedures than FCOM – PRO.
Pilot Survey – Virtual Trainer is a more effective tool than the FCOM-PRO
FCOM-PRO – Procedures stated in the official manual
Pilot Survey – Virtual Trainer contributes to a better application of procedures (APK)
Application of Procedures – discipline in the grading of crew performance
Instructor Survey – Virtual Trainer is a more effective tool than the FCOM-PRO
Instructor Survey – Virtual Trainer provides the student with a better overview of the procedures than the FCOM does
Why Airlines Love V360E
Better prepared crew
Training and testing can be expensive, especially when students are unfamiliar with the aircraft. V360E lets students learn procedures in an immersive, virtual environment, from the comfort of their own mobile device. So when the time comes to step into the aircraft, they’re more confident and well prepared.
Reduce unnecessary aircraft time
Aircraft and simulator time should be spent on what matters most, not practicing basic ground procedures. With V360E, students can practice procedures in advance, in stunning 360 degree HD, so that they can breeze through basic procedures, and make the most of the aircraft time practicing complex tasks.
Improved pass rates
Training is a big investment, and you want to maximise the chances that your students will pass when the time comes. With V360E’s in-built testing, students can test their knowledge at any time, helping to improve their skills and close any gaps to improve their study before final testing.
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