PACE Course Description

AVIA 150, AVIA 165, AVIA 240 and AVIA 230 are taken concurrently and are a prerequisite to AVIA 267.

AVIA 150 – Canadair Regional Jet Systems (12 Weeks)

This course is designed as a comprehensive systems ground school covering all of the major systems and the operating limitations of the CL-65. The class uses Mesa's CL-65 Systems Manual as the course textbook, along with interactive software created by Aerosim. At the completion of this course, the pilot should understand the functions and operation of each of the aircraft systems and able to apply systems knowledge in practical situations in the CRJ flight training device.

AVIA 165 – Advanced Instrument Ground School (6 Weeks)

This course is an intensive review of instrument procedures, designed to bring the student up to speed with his/her instrument knowledge in order to successfully operate safely and legally in the IFR environment. During the course, we focus specifically on Jeppesen terminal and enroute charts. Additionally, we review FAR Part 61 and 91. At the completion of the course, the pilot should be able to accurately read and interpret Jepp charts applicable to the phase of flight and apply this knowledge to real-world scenarios.

AVIA 230 – Multi-Engine Flight Training (12 weeks)

The student will complete 20 hours in the Frasca flight training device (FTD) and 10 hours in the B58 Baron to learn Mesa procedures, callouts, and checklists and ensure instrument and multiengine skills meet Mesa standards (PACE A). Pilots who are not multi-engine rated will complete the slightly longer Part 141 syllabus in the B58 Baron for the multi-engine commercial added rating (PACE B).

AVIA 240 – Multi – Engine Ground School (12 Weeks)

This course is broken into three segments. During the first part of the class, we look at the transition to multi-engine flying, emergency procedures and the systems of the Beechcraft Baron. This should prepare the student for his/her final stage check and the multi-engine checkride.

The second part of the semester is used as an indoctrination to Part 121 flight operations. Topics include high altitude and swept-wing aerodynamics, airline operations specifications and crew resource management.

The balance of the semester is targeted toward the flight management system (FMS) and the company flight manual (CFM) for the CL-65. At the completion of the semester the student should be familiar with the operating policies and procedures encountered during normal line operations at a regional carrier. Additionally the student should be familiar with the training profiles, callouts and the normal and the emergency checklists. This combined with the systems knowledge acquired in AVIA 150 will prepare the student for a successful training event in the CRJ flight training device.

AVIA 267 – Introduction to Jet Training (14 Days)

Following completion of all ground schools in the curriculum, students are then scheduled for training in the Mechtronix jet FTD. Pilots are assigned a training partner who will train in the other pilot seat during lessons. The training consists of 20 hours as the flying pilot (right seat) and 20 hours as the non-flying pilot (left seat). Training begins with an 12-hour Cockpit Systems Integration (CSI) session, followed the next day by a 2-hour oral for the two partners. Training in the jet FTD follows for 10 days, with each day consisting of a one-hour pre-flight briefing, four-hour lesson, and one-hour post-flight debriefing. Instruction is typically done by line pilots from Mesa Air Group or pilots who previously flew for Mesa Air Group. Students learn to work with the Flight Management System (FMS) and autopilot, experience realistic flight scenarios, perform responsibilities of both pilots in a flight deck environment, and exercise crew resource management skills.

* Approximate time to complete - 5 months