Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) Subpart Y to 14 CFR 121

Certificated air carriers, as well as training centers they employ may voluntarily respond to this collection in order obtain the benefit of a regulatory alternative for training, checking, qualifying, and certifying crewmembers subject to the requirements of 14 CFR parts 121 and 135. Air carriers can choose to use a traditional training program or to participate voluntarily in AQP. Air carriers submit de-identified performance and proficiency data that represents the results of an individual’s ability to successfully demonstrate the performance objectives of each curriculum. This information is captured during validation and evaluation gates as a crewmember progresses through an AQP curriculum. This data consists of graded proficiency objectives using a rating scale with associated reason codes and comments. AFS-200, Air Transportation Division, Branch AFS-280, receives the AQP data monthly in order to monitor program compliance, effectiveness, and efficiency. AFS-280 processes the information for errors and omissions then analyzes the data. AFS-280 then makes the data available to Aviation Safety Inspectors assigned to specific carriers through secure Tableau dashboards. The FAA principal operations inspector (POI) responsible for oversight of the certificate holder reviews the data with the assistance of an Extended Review Team (ERT). The ERT uses this information to monitor training trends, to identify areas in need of corrective action, to plan targeted surveillance of curricula, and to verify that corrective action is effective. AQP is a systematic methodology for developing the content of training programs for air carrier crewmembers and dispatchers. It replaces programmed hours with proficiency-based training and evaluation derived from a detailed job task analysis that includes Crew Resource Management (CRM). In general, the information is used to provide an improved basis for curriculum approval and monitoring, as well as agency decisions concerning air carrier training regulation and policy. This collection has reporting elements. AQP information is reported to the FAA monthly.

The latest form for Advanced Qualification Program (AQP) Subpart Y to 14 CFR 121 expires 2027-10-31 and can be found here.