IATA Training and Qualification Initiative

The IATA Training and Qualification Initiative (ITQI) intends to strengthen the training of existing and future generations of pilots and maintenance technicians by responding to evolving flight deck operational procedures needs. 

Regardless of economic downturns, the demand of aviation professionals and the need to improve safety, quality and efficiency of training remain the primary objectives of ITQI.

IATA works closely with ICAO and is complementary to the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals (NGAP) program. ITQI also relies on the active support of the aviation industry, including regulators, manufacturers, training institutions.

ITQI has three major goals

• Support the implementation of multi-crew pilot license (MPL) and evidence-based training (EBT), in a competency-based framework
• Attract the younger generations to the aviation industry 
• Promote regulatory harmonization and market permeability to meet the future needs of the aviation industry and allow a flexible and qualified workforce

Flight operations and engineering & maintenance are the two areas that ITQI focuses on - covering the following initiatives:

Flight operations

• Evidence-Based Training (pdf)
• Multi-Crew Pilot License Training 
• MPL Global Tracker
• Guidance Material and Best Practices for MPL Implementation (pdf)
• Selection Criteria (Pilot Aptitude Testing)
• IATA Guidance Material and Best Practices for Pilot Aptitude Testing (pdf)
• Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTD)
• FSTD Design and Performance Data Requirements
  

Engineering & maintenance

• Training and qualification requirements
• Certification standards for training providers
• Selection criteria
• Guidance Material and Best Practices for the Implementation of Competency-Based Training in Maintenance

ITQI documents

• ITQI Brochure (pdf)
• ITQI Report Winter 2013 (pdf)

For additional information, please contact IATA Training and Qualification Initiative