FAR DECODED — TITLE 14 CFR

§ 91.1099 Crewmember initial and recurrent training requirements.

Regulation Text

No program manager may use a person, nor may any person serve, as a crewmember in operations under this subpart unless that crewmember has completed the appropriate initial or recurrent training phase of the training program appropriate to the type of operation in which the crewmember is to serve since the beginning of the 12th month before that service.

Research Notes

Section 91.1099Crewmember initial and recurrent training requirements — provides the per-crewmember training hour and content requirements.

Pilot training hours (typical):

  • Initial new-hire: 25-50 hours ground + 8-15 hours simulator + line check
  • Recurrent annual: 4-8 hours ground + 2-4 hours simulator + line check
  • Upgrade SIC to PIC: additional simulator and line check

Flight attendant training hours (typical):

  • Initial: 40+ hours covering safety, emergency, service procedures
  • Recurrent: 8-16 hours annually

Reference: FAA Order 8900.1 Volume 4 Chapter 11.

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