From Zero to ATPL International Conference on Flight

From Zero to ATPL International Conference on Flight Training and Aviation Education 14 - 15 Sept 2010 Zilina, Slovakia This presentation may contain information that is confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. © 2010 Mechtronix World Corp.

Serving Today’s FTO Advanced Training Requirements Cesare Ghermandi Account Manager EMEA cghermandi@mwc. mechtronix. com This presentation may contain information that is confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. © 2010 Mechtronix World Corp.

About Mechtronix World Corp. (MWC) A leading provider of aviation training solution – Founded in 1987 – Among top 3 manufacturers of flight simulators worldwide – F. I. Census 07/2007 – 130+ simulators delivered to airlines & FTO’s around the globe – A team of 350+ dedicated experts in aviation, electronics, control systems, modelling, computer programming, mechanical design and manufacturing, etc. – A presence in 13 countries around the world This presentation may contain information that is confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. © 2010 Mechtronix World Corp. 3

Mechtronix: a global player A full range of flight training simulators exceeding regulatory requirements A worldwide presence Airlines & Training Centers This presentation may contain information that is confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. © 2010 Mechtronix World Corp. Pilot Provisioning Centers 4

Technology and Operational Challenges Today’s Operational Challenges: General Aviation vs. Airline Ops Ab-inito curriculum today still focuses on single pilot operations while airlines operate in a multi-crew environment Growing gap between single engine training and more complex SOP in a commercial aircraft Today’s training equipment has not always evolved at the same pace as modern commercial aircraft (i. e. Flight Deck and Performance) This presentation may contain information that is confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. © 2010 Mechtronix World Corp. 5

Our perspective on Professional Pilot Training Mechtronix has always had the vision of a closer integration between ab-initio and commercial training Bridge Professional Training Ab-initio Training This presentation may contain information that is confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. © 2010 Mechtronix World Corp. Initial Type Rating 6

Further enhance ab-initio training to meet airline requirements Ab-Initio Training competence Gap License requirements cy en pe t om C Advanced Training Ba se d Tr ai ni ng Operational competence in an A/L environment PL T d. A ate egr Int time This presentation may contain information that is confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. © 2010 Mechtronix World Corp. 7

Airlines Entry Level Requirements are changing Applicant should: Have a valid multi-engine instrument rating; HOLD a certificate of satisfactory completion of multi-crew co-operation (MCC)*; Have a flight crew license (theoretical ATPL with valid JAA CPL); Have a valid JAR-FCL 3 Class 1 Medical; Ideally have the permit to work within the European Union; Be prepared to fly from any Ryanair base in Europe; Be prepared to obtain an Irish JAA license after successful conclusion of the training program. * Note: pilots who currently do not have a MCC certificate, pilots who need refresher training due to lack of flight time or pilots who require initial jet orientation training are invited to apply for the Ryanair MCC course “ • First Officer (Inexperienced) • Frozen ATPL • MCC • Jet orientation course • English proficiency (ICAO level 6) • Class 1 medical • Right to live and work in the EU • A 320 FOs: • minimum of 1000 hours • ATPL, national license (issued according to ICAO or JAA regulations) • Have completed MCC training • Have completed Performance A for ICAO license holders • Have completed jet familiarization/orientation course or be prepared to complete (at own expense) before firm offer is made by Wizz Air • Know English language fluently (written and verbal comprehension [http: //www. md 80. it/bbforum/viewtopic. php? f=52&t=30194] [http: //www. bestaviation. net/jobs/jet 2/] [http: //www. pilotscafe. com/forums/airline-pilot-jobs-in-europe-listt 351. html] This presentation may contain information that is confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. © 2010 Mechtronix World Corp. 8

Ab-initio needs to “Bridge the Gap” Competency Based Training: Training that emphasizes on the achievement of well defined targets throughout the training or based on a curriculum structured in accordance with “end-user” requirements (airline). – MPL (FTE) – Pilots Cadets Programs (Horizon International Flight Academy) Advanced Training (i. e. Jet Orientation Course): Defined to bridge the gap between “standard” integrated ATPL and operational competence required for complex TR. Introduction of high performance aircraft time in ab-initio training curriculum (LFT Bremen). This presentation may contain information that is confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. © 2010 Mechtronix World Corp. 9

Merging ab-initio and commercial sim features to provide “bridge” training solutions Training Experts inputs • Lesson Plan Editor • FFS Level D compliant IG • FFS IOS Software • Convertible to Regional TP with classic avionics • Customized Flight Crew Op. Manual • Customized Quick Reference handbook This presentation may contain information that is confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. © 2010 Mechtronix World Corp. • Modern a/c HQ • Automated flight deck • Replicated parts • Advanced Systems (FMS, TCAS, Weather Radar EPGWS) • Advance debriefing systems 10

Conclusion Bridging the gap with today’s simulator technologies New CA requirements to smooth the transition to airline operations translate into needs for new training offers and dedicated technology. Best of both worlds: CA technologies now available in a GA world, thanks to microprocessors, software and PC architecture Possibility to offer effective bridge training (automated flight deck environment, speed, complexity, ATC, etc. ) This presentation may contain information that is confidential and exempt from disclosure under applicable law. © 2010 Mechtronix World Corp. 11

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