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MCC + JOC · Pre-Type-Rating Bridge

MCC + Jet Orientation Course,
paid the right way.

Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) and Jet Orientation Course (JOC) are the standard prerequisites before any modern type rating. Sky Aviation Group's PilotsGate places you with vetted ATOs and protects your money via escrow.

What is MCC?

Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) is the EASA / ICAO-required course that bridges single-pilot flying (CPL/ATPL training) and multi-crew jet operations. It's typically 25 hours of FFS time + 25 hours of theory, focused on:

  • Crew Resource Management (CRM) and Threat & Error Management (TEM)
  • Standard callouts, pilot flying / pilot monitoring division
  • Abnormal and emergency procedures with two-pilot coordination
  • Communication, briefings, and authority gradient management

What is JOC?

Jet Orientation Course (JOC) is the additional simulator-based bridge for pilots whose previous experience is on piston or turboprop aircraft. It introduces:

  • High-altitude jet performance and energy management
  • Swept-wing handling, Mach effects, mach buffet
  • FMS / autopilot / autothrottle integration
  • Jet-specific emergency drills (rapid decompression, engine out at altitude)

MCC + JOC combined packages

Most operators today require MCC + JOC combined, typically a 7–10 day program with 40+ hours of FFS time on a generic A320 / B737 simulator. PilotsGate matches you to authority-approved ATOs:

  • EASA-licensed ATOs in EU, Greece, Spain, Czechia and Türkiye (SHGM-147)
  • FAA Part 142 training centers for US-licensed candidates
  • UK Part 147 ATOs for UK CAA holders

Why escrow matters even for MCC

MCC + JOC is cheaper than a type rating ($5K – $9K typical) but the same fraud risk applies, operators can take your money and fail to deliver the simulator hours. The PilotsGate / Sky Aviation Group escrow model holds your fee until the ATO confirms slot allocation and ground school start.

For under-$2K legs we accept card via Paddle. For larger packages (combined MCC+JOC+TR) you can request EFT/SWIFT bank transfer to our Vakıfbank escrow account, admin and finance approval required.

Indicative pricing

  • MCC standalone: $2,500 – $4,000 (operator-dependent)
  • JOC standalone: $2,500 – $4,000
  • MCC + JOC combined: $5,000 – $9,000

Indicative. Sim type, location and slot timing affect total. We quote the final price at provider matching.

Prerequisites

  • Frozen ATPL or CPL/IR with valid class 1 medical
  • ICAO English Level 4+
  • For JOC: at least the multi-engine / IR rating completed
  • For MCC: a multi-pilot intent (i.e. you'll progress to a type rating after)

Related programs

Apply for MCC + JOC

ATO matching takes 5–10 days. $499 application fee, refundable if no match within 60 days.

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