7 April 2026
If you’re training for an airline career using the Modular route, then you’ll almost certainly need to finish off with what’s known as an Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Cooperation course. That’s abbreviated to APS MCC to make it less of a mouthful.
Basically, APS MCC is an enhanced version of the mandatory MCC stage and it’s increasingly in demand by the airlines.
Oxford Airline Training, based at Hangar 7 at London Oxford Airport, is offering APS MCC courses for Boeing 737NG and Airbus A320 aircraft for £5,700 including VAT which is a significant saving of £1,200 over the regular price.
If you need convincing about the value of the APS MCC – and, after all, you’ve already shelled out quite a bit of money on pilot training – then think of APS MCC as a finishing school.
Jet training simulators at OAT. Photos: Richard Hardcastle/OAT
A bit of background:
Nearly a decade ago, the aviation regulator introduced Multi-Crew Co-operation to Airline Pilot Standards, APS MCC, as a Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) programme. The course was created to raise the bar for airline pilot training, ensuring that those who complete it are fully equipped for the rigorous demands of multi-crew operations.
APS MCC is carefully designed to provide trainees with the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes necessary for their first multi-pilot type-rating. It has become widely recognised as the standard qualification for entry by many airlines, superseding the old ‘attendance-only’ MCC/JOC courses. This change demonstrates the aviation sector’s dedication to competency and operational preparedness among new pilots.
Oxford Airline Training (OAT) was established as a UK CAA Approved Training Organisation in 2026. Its first Approved course was APS MCC, which is delivered on type-specific B737NG and A320 FTD simulators. The training is led by highly qualified and experienced airline pilot instructors.
Anthony Petteford, co-founder of OAT, said, “At OAT, a key principle is to ‘level up’ and promote opportunities for trainee pilots who follow the Modular route towards airline employment.
“OAT is devoted to expanding access to APS MCC training, empowering Modular pilots to further develop their abilities and unlock a broader spectrum of airline career options.”
