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Functional Check Flight training course

Build confidence. Reduce risk. Support airplane acceptance and safe return to service

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A requirement for enhancing safety and reducing risk

Boeing’s Functional Check Flight (FCF) course is a comprehensive, five-day specialty training program designed to equip operators with the knowledge, skills, and discipline required to safely conduct FCFs.


Also known as maintenance check flights (MCFs), functional check flights are critical for airplane acceptance, post-maintenance verification, and ensuring safe return to service.


Drawing on Boeing’s extensive flight test and operational expertise, this course delivers practical, scenario-based training aligned with original equipment manufacturer (OEM) best practices to mitigate risk and standardize FCF execution across fleets.

Functional Check Flight course overview

Format

Combination of classroom instruction and simulator training.

Credential

Participants receive a certificate of completion after successfully finishing the course.

Airplane models

  • 737NG
  • 737 MAX
  • 747
  • 767
  • 777
  • 787

Duration

Five days, with each simulator session lasting around four hours.

Locations

Training can be held at either a Boeing training campus or the customer’s own facility.

How to book

Connect with us today to learn more about pricing.

Why choose Boeing Functional Check Flight training

 
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    Leverages Boeing’s OEM knowledge and real-world flight test experience.

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    Standardizes internal FCF programs to reduce variability and enhance safety.

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    Strengthens crew decision-making and coordination between flight, maintenance, and engineering teams.

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    Builds operational confidence during high-risk, non-routine flights.

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    Ensures participants retain certification and authorization between their operator and its regulator.

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    Accelerates development of internal FCF departments and safety culture.

Course content and requirements

Course highlights

  • Five-day immersive training delivered by qualified Boeing flight test pilots and systems operators
  • Combination of classroom instruction and Full Flight Simulator (FFS) sessions
  • Scenario-based training that reflects real-world FCF challenges, including non-normal and degraded system scenarios
  • Structured FCF planning, execution, and risk-mitigation methodologies
  • Emphasis on Crew Resource Management (CRM) and disciplined communication
  • All course materials provided on day one
  • Small class sizes (1-3 students) for highly personalized instruction
  • Optional in-airplane FCF assistance available under separate contract

Course outline

Day 1: Classroom academics

  • FCF purpose and scope
  • Operational and safety background
  • Regulatory expectations and operator responsibility
  • FCF planning methodology
  • Risk assessment and mitigation
  • Crew roles, responsibilities, and discipline
  • CRM principles specific to FCF operations

Day 2: Preflight and ground checks

  • Airplane configuration review
  • System setup and verification
  • Ground check philosophy
  • Maintenance coordination and documentation

Day 3: In-flight checks

  • Structured execution of FCF profiles
  • System performance verification
  • Handling qualities evaluation
  • Automation and mode awareness

Day 4: Continued flight checks and non-normals

  • Expanded FCF sequences
  • Non-normal and degraded system scenarios
  • Decision-making under uncertainty

Day 5: Student-led FCF scenario

  • End-to-end FCF planned and executed by students
  • Instructor observation and coaching
  • Post-flight debrief and lessons learned

Prerequisites

Frequently asked questions about Boeing Functional Check Flight training

Who should enroll in the Functional Check Flight course?

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Our Functional Check Flight training course is designed for designated FCF pilots, test and delivery crews, flight operations leaders, maintenance and engineering personnel involved in accepting a new airplane and/or post-maintenance return to service, and operators introducing new airplane models or major modifications.

Does the course meet regulatory certification requirements?

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Boeing’s Functional Check Flight course is not designed to meet FAA, EASA, or other regulatory requirements. Authorization and qualification remain between the operator and their regulator.

What optional services does Boeing offer for Functional Check Flight training?

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In addition to the curriculum and benefits outlined above, our Functional Check Flight course offers optional in-airplane FCF assistance by Boeing pilots and systems operators (available on a case-by-case basis under a separate contract).

We also provide dual course delivery for multiple airplane models. Note that this option is subject to scheduling and instructor availability.