JOC - Jet Orientation Course
Complete basic training with practical and theoretical classes.
Jet orientation course
JOC - Jet Orientation Course in Lisbon, Portugal
Theory
52H
Practical
52H
Duration
52H
New Classes
Upon request
JOC Course Details
Approximately 1 week
– Be holder of a frozen ATPL(A) or CPL(A) license.
See what each training includes
MCC, JOC, or MCC + JOC: which is the best option for you?
Compare the content, objectives, and benefits of each option and choose the training that best suits your career path.
Course
Description
Main Goal
Approximate Duration
Main Focus
MCC
Multi Crew Cooperation course to teach how to work as a team in a dual pilot cockpit.
Develop teamwork and CRM (Crew Resource Management) skills.
Approximately 4 to 6 weeks
Teamwork, CRM, communication, and procedures.
JOC
Jet Orientation Course focused on adapting to flying in jets, simulating real airline situations.
Preparing for jet flight, with emphasis on maneuvering techniques and standard procedures.
Approximately 1 to 2 weeks
Jet maneuvering, automation, and operational procedures.
APS MCC
Airline Pilot Standard Multi Crew Cooperation combines MCC with hands-on simulator training for airlines.
Develop CRM skills, team flying, and practical adaptation to jet flying in a single course.
Approximately 1 to 2 weeks
Combination of MCC with advanced simulator training and standard airline assessment.
MCC + JOC
An integrated program that brings together MCC and JOC, providing comprehensive training for multi-crew and jet flight.
To prepare pilots for evaluation and integration into airlines.
Approximately 6 to 8 weeks
Teamwork, CRM, jetting techniques, and operational procedures.
EASA JOC Course
Learning opportunities through task sharing
Classes are held at our facilities at Tires Aerodrome in Cascais. Experience the world of aviation in São Paulo!
The JOC provides the skills and mindset necessary for the transition from trainee pilot to airline pilot. With hands-on simulator sessions and real-world procedures, you’ll learn to operate as part of a professional flight crew—so that when your airline evaluation comes, you’re not just prepared, you’re ready. Designed for pilots entering airline recruitment programs or APS MCC, the JOC focuses on jet handling techniques, automation management, and multi-crew coordination. Training is conducted in a full-motion jet simulator, faithfully mirroring airline SOPs and real-world scenarios.
The MCC program allows students to participate in realistic multi-pilot aircraft operations, developing teamwork and mutual supervision skills, while training in an environment geared towards effective decision-making.
The JOC course prepares you to handle the most complex aircraft systems, facilitating the acquisition of the skills necessary for each element of the qualification. This course is fundamental for facilitating the transition between simpler aircraft and jet aircraft, before the start of a Type Rating, allowing you to develop the piloting techniques necessary to achieve better performance during the selection processes.
The JOC program covers the fundamentals of jet aircraft operation and familiarizes the student with the specificities and procedures associated with operating this type of aircraft.
The MCC focuses on teamwork and coordination among crew members, while the JOC focuses on developing your skills in operating and handling an A320 aircraft.
This training prepares you for airline selection processes and your first Type Rating training, helping to improve your performance and increase your chances of success.
In this way, you will acquire solid and comprehensive skills that will allow you to take the next step in your career and join an airline more quickly.
The MCC and JOC courses are conducted on an FNPT II A320 simulator, one of the most advanced and highly regarded simulators in its category.
JOC price
JOC - Jet Orientation Course
The price includes basic training, simulator sessions, instructor fees, pre- and post-simulator briefings, and all administrative costs.
1 Pilot
1750€
2 Pilots
1400€
Why take the Jet Orientation Course (JOC)?
The JOC was created to help pilots bridge the gap between initial training and the demanding environment of an airline. This course offers hands-on simulator training and introduces the fundamental concepts of operating commercial jets, preparing you not only technically but also mentally for the challenges of professional aviation.
JOC Benefits
- Facilitates the transition from theoretical training to the operational environment of an airline
- Develops essential cockpit management and teamwork skills
- It offers hands-on experience with automation systems and typical jetting procedures
- Increases confidence before the start of the type rating or an interview with an airline
- Improves performance in recruitment and selection assessments
- Introduces real-world flight scenarios with a focus on decision-making and problem-solving
- Complements the MCC with more technical training focused on individual performance
- Helps to internalize the role and responsibilities of the pilot in a commercial operation.
JOC in A320 or B737
JOC at IFA - A320 or B737 MAX Simulators
At IFA’s JOC, you will train on an advanced FNPT-II simulator, designed to closely replicate the procedures, systems, and flight environment of a commercial aircraft, with training available for both the A320 and B737 MAX.
This simulator allows you to develop “muscle memory” for the instruments, become familiar with the cockpit environment, and work with automated systems — all within a controlled and safe training environment.
You can repeat complex procedures and manoeuvres without operational risk, helping consolidate essential technical and operational skills. It is an ideal tool for building confidence and cockpit fluency before an airline screening, with structured briefing and debriefing sessions designed to maximise progress throughout each training session.
