Sec. 372. ENHANCED QUALIFICATION PROGRAM FOR RESTRICTED AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT CERTIFICATE
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## SEC. 372 ENHANCED QUALIFICATION PROGRAM FOR RESTRICTED AIRLINE TRANSPORT PILOT CERTIFICATE **[**[49 U.S.C. 44703 note](/us/usc/t49/s44703)**]** ###
(a)Program ####
(1)In general Not later than 6 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Administrator shall establish the requirements for a program to be known as the Enhanced Qualification Program (in this section referred to as the “Program”) under which— #####
(A)qualified air carriers are certified by the Administrator to provide enhanced training for eligible pilots seeking to obtain restricted airline transport certificates, either directly by the air carrier or by a certified training institution under part 141 or part 142 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, that is under contract with the qualified air carrier; and #####
(B)qualified instructors and evaluators provide enhanced training to eligible pilots pursuant to the curriculum requirements under paragraph (4). ####
(2)Qualified instructors and evaluators Under the Program— #####
(A)all testing and training shall be performed by qualified instructors; and #####
(B)all evaluations shall be performed by qualified evaluators. ####
(3)Pilot assessment Under the Program, the Administrator shall establish guidelines for an assessment that prospective pilots are required to pass in order to participate in the training under the Program. Such assessment shall include an evaluation of the pilot’s aptitude, ability, and readiness for operation of transport category aircraft. ####
(4)Program curriculum Under the Program, the Administrator shall establish requirements for the curriculum to be provided under the Program. Such curriculum shall include— #####
(A)a nationally standardized, non-air carrier or aircraft-specific training curriculum which shall— ######
(i)ensure prospective pilots have appropriate knowledge at the commercial pilot certificate, multi-engine rating, and instrument rating level; ######
(ii)introduce the pilots to concepts associated with air carrier operations; ######
(iii)meet all requirements for an ATP Certification Training Program under part 61.156 or part 142 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; and ######
(iv)include a course of instruction designed to prepare the prospective pilot to take the ATP Multiengine Airplane Knowledge Test; #####
(B)an aircraft-specific training curriculum, developed by the air carrier using objectives and learning standards developed by the Administrator, which shall— ######
(i)only be administered to prospective pilots who have completed the requirements under subparagraph (A); ######
(ii)resemble a type rating training curriculum that includes aircraft ground and flight training that culminates in— ######
(I)the completion of a maneuvers evaluation that incorporates elements of a type rating practical test; or ######
(II)at the discretion of the air carrier, an actual type rating practical test resulting in the issuance of a type rating for the specific aircraft; and ######
(iii)ensure the prospective pilot has an adequate understanding and working knowledge of transport category aircraft automation and autoflight systems; and #####
(C)air carrier-specific procedures using objectives and learning standards developed by the Administrator to further expand on the concepts described in subparagraphs
(A)and (B), which shall— ######
(i)only be administered to prospective pilots who have completed requirements under subparagraphs
(A)and
(B)and an ATP Multiengine Airplane Knowledge Test; ######
(ii)include instructions on air carrier checklist usage and standard operating procedures; and ######
(iii)integrate aircraft-specific training in appropriate flight simulation training devices representing the specific aircraft type, including complete crew resource management and scenario-based training. ####
(5)Application and certification Under the Program, the Administrator shall establish a process for air carriers to apply for training program certification. Such process shall include a review to ensure that the training provided by the air carrier will meet the requirements of this section, including— #####
(A)the assessment requirements under paragraph (3); #####
(B)the curriculum requirements under paragraph (4); #####
(C)the requirements for qualified instructors under subsection (d)(5); and #####
(D)the requirements for eligible pilots under subsection (d)(2). ####
(6)Data Under the Program, the Administrator shall require that each qualified air carrier participating in the Program collect and submit to the Administrator such data from the Program that the Administrator determines is appropriate for the Administrator to provide for oversight of the Program. ####
(7)Regular inspection Under the Program, the Administrator shall provide for the regular inspection of qualified air carriers certified under paragraph
(5)to ensure that the air carrier continues to meet the requirements under the Program. ###
(b)Regulations The Administrator may issue regulations or guidance as determined necessary to carry out the Program. ###
(c)Clarification Regarding Required Flight Hours The provisions of this section shall have no effect on the total flight hours required under part 61.159 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, to receive an airline transport pilot certificate, or the Administrator’s authority under section 217(d) of the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 (49 U.S.C. 44701 note) (as in effect on the date of enactment of this section). ###
(d)Definitions In this section: ####
(1)Air carrier The term “air carrier” has the meaning given that term in section 40102 of title 49, United States Code. ####
(2)Eligible pilot The term “eligible pilot” means a pilot that— #####
(A)has— ######
(i)graduated from a United States Armed Forces undergraduate pilot training school; ######
(ii)obtained a degree with an aviation major from an institution of higher education (as defined in part 61.1 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations) that has been issued a letter of authorization by the Administrator under part 61.169 of such title 14; or ######
(iii)completed flight and ground training for a commercial pilot certificate in the airplane category and an airplane instrument rating at a certified training institution under part 141 of such title 14; #####
(B)has a current commercial pilot certificate under part 61.123 of such title 14, with airplane category multi-engine and instrument ratings under part 61.129 of such title 14; and #####
(C)meets the pilot assessment requirements under subsection (a)(3). ####
(3)Qualified air carrier The term “qualified air carrier” means an air carrier that has been issued a part 119 operating certificate for conducting operations under part 121 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations. ####
(4)Qualified evaluator The term “qualified evaluator” means an individual that meets the requirements for a training center evaluator under part 142.55 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations, or for check airmen under part 121.411 of such title. ####
(5)Qualified instructor The term “qualified instructor” means an individual that— #####
(A)is qualified in accordance with the minimum training requirements for an ATP Certification Training Program under paragraphs
(1)through
(3)of part 121.410(b) of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations; #####
(B)if the instructor is a flight instructor, is qualified in accordance with part 121.410(b)(4) of such title; #####
(C)if the instructor is administering type rating practical tests, is qualified as an appropriate examiner for such rating; #####
(D)received training in threat and error management, facilitation, and risk mitigation determined appropriate by the Administrator; and #####
(E)meets any other requirement determined appropriate by the Administrator. ## Subtitle B Aviation Cybersecurity
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