These are the essential “Rules” to successfully complete any Command Course, anywhere, in any airline. Click on the picture for a larger view.
They’re pretty self explanatory, but I’ve included some brief expanded information for each Rule.
Rule 1 – Be Confident
Confidence is an essential quality for any Course. If you’re confident you act with authority and project an image of competence. People are far more likely to follow you (i.e. you’re the Leader) if you are confident. Don’t just THINK you are confident, prepare, learn, study, absorb knowledge, until you KNOW you are confident. Preparation and exposure are confidence multipliers.
Rule 2 – Fly The Aircraft
This goes without saying. And don’t just fly the aircraft – fly it to a high standard. Usually you won’t get anywhere near to a Command Course unless you can prove that you can fly the jet well. This is a prerequisite for any Command and is not usually touched on much during Command upgrades as it assumed that you can already do it well.
Rule 3 – Be The Captain
From your first flight as a Trainee Captain, assume the role and mantle of the Commander and Leader. If you look at your reflection while sitting in the Left Seat and see a First Officer staring back at you, you’re not ready for Command. During Command training you role play as the Captain and your Training Captain role plays the F/O. At all times act, behave and BE the Captain.
Rule 4 – Have The Correct Attitude
Your attitude dictates how you will perceive, react and act during your Command Course. A positive attitude is definitely required and a negative attitude is a recipe for disaster. Enter the Command upgrade with a positive attitude and keep it for the entire Course. Like the Attitude on your PFD/ADI always keep your personal attitude “the blue side up”.
They’re pretty self explanatory, but I’ve included some brief expanded information for each Rule.Rule 1 – Be Confident
Confidence is an essential quality for any Course. If you’re confident you act with authority and project an image of competence. People are far more likely to follow you (i.e. you’re the Leader) if you are confident. Don’t just THINK you are confident, prepare, learn, study, absorb knowledge, until you KNOW you are confident. Preparation and exposure are confidence multipliers.
Rule 2 – Fly The Aircraft
This goes without saying. And don’t just fly the aircraft – fly it to a high standard. Usually you won’t get anywhere near to a Command Course unless you can prove that you can fly the jet well. This is a prerequisite for any Command and is not usually touched on much during Command upgrades as it assumed that you can already do it well.
Rule 3 – Be The Captain
From your first flight as a Trainee Captain, assume the role and mantle of the Commander and Leader. If you look at your reflection while sitting in the Left Seat and see a First Officer staring back at you, you’re not ready for Command. During Command training you role play as the Captain and your Training Captain role plays the F/O. At all times act, behave and BE the Captain.
Rule 4 – Have The Correct Attitude
Your attitude dictates how you will perceive, react and act during your Command Course. A positive attitude is definitely required and a negative attitude is a recipe for disaster. Enter the Command upgrade with a positive attitude and keep it for the entire Course. Like the Attitude on your PFD/ADI always keep your personal attitude “the blue side up”.
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