Jan 11 / Guillaume Debauchez

Understanding the Difference Between our Flagship Courses: AIC and SPC

Dear pilots,

We aim to shed light on the distinction between two of our flagship courses: the Advanced Interview Course (AIC) and the Sim Preparation Course (SPC).

As the aviation industry continues to evolve, candidates often find themselves navigating a complex landscape of assessment processes. The question frequently posed to ASP is the difference between AIC and SPC, and we are eager to provide clarity on the matter.

AIC and SPC serve distinct yet complementary purposes in preparing aspiring pilots for their career journey. Understanding the nuances of each course is crucial for candidates aiming to excel in both interview and simulation exercises. Aspiring pilots often seek clarity on the differences between our AIC and SPC courses

AIC, the Advanced Interview Course, is tailored specifically for mastering the interview stage of airline selection processes. It delves into the essential competencies sought by recruiters, offers strategic approaches to exercises, provides personalized feedback through a personality questionnaire, and equips candidates with the tools to construct comprehensive experience sheets.

On the other hand, SPC, the Sim Preparation Course, is designed to hone the skills necessary for the simulation component of assessments. Covering a diverse range of topics including aircraft handling, energy management, approach stabilization, and safety protocols, SPC offers a comprehensive 12-module curriculum to prepare candidates for simulated flight scenarios.

While both courses share modules on decision-making models, intervention models, and workload management, and AIC does talk briefly about the HR part of the Sim Assessment, but essentially, both products complete each-other and are needed if your target airline runs both an interview and a sim exercise.

ASP's commitment to holistic training extends to offering standalone purchases or package options for AIC and SPC. 

At the end of the day, our goal is to provide candidates with the flexibility to tailor their training experience according to their individual needs and career aspirations.