AA.I.E.K11FAA-S-ACS-11A · Nov 2023Knowledge
Professional responsibilities associated with being an ATP certificate holder and how t...
Professional responsibilities associated with being an ATP certificate holder and how to apply leadership skills as pilot-in-command.
Bottom line
The Captain is not operating in a vacuum and should consider all available input but is ultimately required and expected to make sound, safe decisions.
Key numbers
| Number | What it means |
|---|---|
| 6 hours minimum for Leadership/Professional Development, CRM, and Safety Culture in the ATP CTP | CTP min hours |
| 60 to 80 percent of all air carrier incidents and accidents | Human error |
FAA references
- AC 61-138, paras. 14.4, 14.4.1.1, 14.4.1.2 — AC No: 61-138A
- AC 120-51, para. 7 — AC No: 120-51E
- AC 120-51, para. 1 — AC No: 120-51E
- 14 CFR 121.429 (Pilots in command: Leadership and command and mentoring training.) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-01
- AC 61-138, para. 9.2 — AC No: 61-138A
- 14 CFR 121.409 (Training courses using flight simulation training devices.) — eCFR current as of 2026-10-01
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