Regulations and Government
FAA Rule Targets Enhanced Pilot Professionalism
Part 121 carries and certain 135/91K operators would need to update training requirements for PICs under the FAA rule.

The FAA is taking steps to further enhance pilot professionalism with a rule calling for air carriers to ensure new pilot hires have the opportunity to observe flight operations and procedures before adding them into the flight line. Released yesterday, the FAA final rule also directs carriers to provide leadership and command and mentoring training for all pilots-in-command (PIC) and upgrade other areas of the curriculum. “This final rule will mitigate incidents of unprofessional pilot behavior and reduce pilot errors that can lead to a catastrophic event,” the agency said.