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What is the difference between MCC and APS MCC?
For aspiring airline pilots, one of the final steps before a type rating is completing a Multi‑Crew Cooperation (MCC) course. In recent years, a more advanced version has emerged: the Airline Pilot Standards MCC (APS MCC). Understanding the difference between these two courses is essential when planning your training path.
What is MCC?
It focuses on teamwork, communication, and coordination between two pilots.
The course typically includes 20–28 hours of simulator training, split between acting as Pilot Flying (PF) and Pilot Monitoring (PM).
MCC is the minimum regulatory requirement before starting a type rating.
What is APS MCC?
- Airline Pilot Standards MCC (APS MCC) builds on the MCC foundation with enhanced training and assessment standards.
- It includes 40+ hours of simulator training, often in airline‑level jet simulators.
- Training emphasizes non‑technical skills such as leadership, situational awareness, and decision‑making, alongside technical handling.
- APS MCC uses Line‑Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) scenarios to replicate real airline operations.
- The goal is to prepare pilots not just for type ratings, but also for airline assessments and interviews
Both MCC and APS MCC are vital steps in pilot training, but APS MCC represents the industry’s move toward higher standards. If your goal is to secure an airline position quickly after training, investing in APS MCC could be the smarter choice.