T-6B Joint Primary Pilot Training (JPPT)

T-6B Joint Primary Pilot Training (JPPT)

T6BDriver.comUpdated: 12 Jan 2016

Overview• JPPT Curriculum Guide

• General Instructions

• Course Training Standards

• Ground Training

• Stage Chapter Breakout

JPPT Curriculum Guide(General)

• CNATRAINST 1542.166A (6 Feb 12)

• Spells out curriculum requirements used for training

• Use Training Integration Management System (TIMS) computer program for daily execution• Contains academic modules• Tracks event & test grades• Contains other supplemental info• Scheduling tool• Helps compute overall NSS

JPPT Curriculum Guide(Contents)

• Page xv – Abbreviations

• Page xxi - Glossary

• Chapter I – General Instructions

• Chapter II – Ground Training

• Chapter III – NATOPS Training (Does not apply)

• Chapter IV – Contact Training

• Chapter V – Instrument Training

• Chapter VI – Navigation Training

• Chapter VII – Formation Training

• Chapter VIII – Tactical Training (Does not apply)

• Chapter IX – Course Training Standards

JPPT Curriculum Guide(Abbreviations)

• In beginning of book

• Helps indoctrinate you into aviation lingo you will use often

• Very useful when looking through curriculum

• Use this section for other times also (NATOPS, conversations, etc.)

JPPT Curriculum Guide(Glossary)

• Alphabetical list of words or terms used throughout the guide

• Terms also used throughout your entire training cycle that you will become very used to hearing


• Lesson Designators table (#21, pg. xxiii)• Important to understand• A major key in comprehending syllabus flow

• 1st/2nd Digit• Stage identifier

C – Contact I – Instrument N – Navigation G – Ground IN – Instrument Flt Support NA – Nav Flt Support SY – Systems L – Low Level F – Formation PR – Ops Procedures LL – Low Level Flt Support


• 3rd Digit• Identifies media used for training event

0 – Ground Training 3 – Operational Training Device (OFT) 1 – Flight Support 4 - Aircraft 2 – Unit Training Device (UTD)

• 4th Digit• Block of training• Blocks go sequentially in order (i.e. C41xx block, C42xx block)• Required proficiency normally increases with each block


• 5th/6th Digit• Event # in block series or other type of training 84 – Adaptation – usually for airsickness

85 – Practice sim86 – Warmup – given after a break in training87 – Extra Training (ET) – usually awarded due to a training deficiency88 – Initial Progress Check (IPC) – check to see if meeting standards89 – Final Progress Check (FPC) – a final check to see if SNA can finish syl90 – Check Flight/Exam – Normal check ride within each phase of training


• Examples:

C4103C – Contact Stage4 – Aircraft Event1 – 1st Block of Training03 – 3rd Event in Block

I3204I – Instrument Stage3 – Simulator Event2 – 2nd Block of Training04 – 4th Event in Block

SY0108SY – Systems Stage0 – Ground Training1 – 1st Block of Training08 – 8th Training CAI Module

C4490C – Contact Stage4 – Aircraft Event4 – 4th Block of Training90 – Check ride

General Instructions(Chapter I)

• Grading process• Established scale to document performance on maneuvers• Scale compares performance to the course training standards (CTS)

• Grading Scale• Demonstrated – NG / 1

• IP demonstrates the maneuver• Used for solo flights where an IP cannot observe maneuvers• Indicated grade for accomplishment of Special Syllabus Requirements (SSR)

• Unable – U / 2• Performance is unsafe or lacks sufficient knowledge, skill, or ability• Deviations greatly exceed CTS & corrections are extremely slow• Requires constant IP coaching to accomplish skill or maneuver

• Fair – F / 3• Performance is safe but with limited proficiency• Deviations exceed CTS & corrections still lag and may not be appropriate• Still requires moderate coaching


• Grading Scale (cont)• Good – G / 4

• Performance is within CTS• Deviations outside of CTS may occur if they are brief, minor, & do not affect safety• Corrections must be appropriate and timely

• Excellent – E / 5• Performance greatly surpasses CTS• Performance is correct, efficient, and skillful• Any deviations are minor & corrections are rapid but smooth & appropriate


• Maneuver Item File (MIF)• The required grade for a specific maneuver that must be obtained by EOB• Every stage has all blocks & maneuvers spelled out in Curriculum Guide

• Example: For “In-flight Checks/Fuel Management”, the syllabus requires you to get a grade of U/2 thru the end of the C3102 simulator block. By the end of the C4104 block (4 aircraft events), the syllabus now requires you to get a grade of F/3

• Syllabus looks for progression of skills with more training

• Critical Items (Mandatory)• Displayed with a “+” next to the required grade• Mandatory to meet the required proficiency by EOB

• Optional Items• No “+” with required grade• If maneuver is accomplished, must meet indicated proficiency level


• Grades and TIMS gradebook• Each event will have a grade sheet filled out• Grades are stored in your TIMS gradebook (electronically)• Each grade sheet has the maneuvers, MIF, and awarded grade

• Example: On this event, General Knowledge/Procedures requires a grade of F/3+ by the EOB. The “+” makes this maneuver/grade mandatory. The student was awarded a G/4 for their performance as measured against CTS


• Overall Grade• Represent the student’s progression through JPPT• Based on performance against the MIF

• Overall Grades• Pass – Progress is adequate to meet standards by end of block (EOB)• Marginal – Ability to meet standards by EOB is questionable• Unsatisfactory – Student exhibits dangerous tendencies or progress towards meeting standards by EOB is insufficient

• Awarding Overall Grades• Must meet MIF by EOB• Prior to EOB, performance must meet/exceed previous block MIF• Must not “regress” in grades from block to block (Regression Rule)

• May get an F/3 on two maneuvers where a previous block required a G/4• If more than two maneuvers awarded F/3 when previous block required a G/4 = Unsatisfactory Overall• If performance on a maneuver for two consecutive events is an F/3 when a G/4 is required in previous block = Unsatisfactory Overall• If any maneuver is awarded a U/2 after required grade is F/3 or G/4 in previous block = Unsatisfactory Overall


• Unsatisfactory Performance• Ready Room Unsat (RRU)

• Student performance at the briefing is unsatisfactory• The flying portion of the event shall not occur• Result in going directly to an Initial Progress Check (IPC)

• On an event• If events remain in the block, student continues to the next event until the 2nd consecutive unsat or 3rd cumulative unsat in the block • If no events remain in the block, student repeats last block event until the 2nd consecutive unsat or 3rd cumulative unsat in the block • If student unsats a check ride, has two consecutive unsats in a row, or three cumulative unsats in a block = IPC• If student unsats a subsequent check ride, has two further consecutive unsats in a row, or three cumulative unsats in a block = FPC


• Warmup events (86 events)• Used for breaks in training

• Eligibility based on the # of days since last flight or sim in the same stage

• Coded with phase, block & “86” (example: C4286)

• Warmup grades do not satisfy block required grades to progress in that block

• When events awarded? See table


• Special Monitoring Status (SMS)• Students placed in SMS to focus supervisory attention on their progress in training, specific deficiencies, and potential to

complete the program

• May also relate to students resolving personal issues

• Intended as a short term program (set goals for removal)

• If student achieves required goals or personal issues resolved, student returns to normal training flow

• If student fails to achieve required goals or performance does not improve, student goes to an IPC or FPC


• Progress Checks• Used to evaluate the students potential to complete JPPT and advanced training• Student’s first progress check is an Initial Progress Check (IPC) and labeled as Sxx88• Student’s second progress check is a Final Progress Check (FPC) and labeled as Sxx89• Triggers for an IPC:

• First RRU• Second academic test failure• Failed check ride• Two consecutive or three cumulative unsat events in the same block

• Results of an IPC:• Pass and return to normal syllabus flow• Fail and move to an FPC

• Triggers for an FPC• Following a failed IPC• Conditions for an IPC exist but the student has already been to an IPC• CO directed when the potential to complete JPPT and advanced training is in doubt

• Results of an FPC:• Pass and return to normal syllabus flow• Fail and move to attrition recommendation by CO

Course Training Standards (CTS)(Chapter IX)

• Purpose• Outline the tasks and proficiency required for each maneuver• “Standards” equates to a G/4• Aircraft control must be smooth and positive. Performance may be within

CTS and still not warrant a grade of good if inputs are delayed, erratic, imprecise or inappropriate

• Momentary deviations outside CTS that do not compromise safety are acceptable if corrections are timely

KNOW THE COURSE TRAINING STANDARDS FOR THE MANEUVERS!

Ground Training(Chapter II)

• Covers all of the initial training to be accomplished prior to flight line ops

• Goes through and defines:• Gxxxx – Ground event CAI and classes• SYxxxx – Systems CAI and classes• PRxxxx – Procedures CAI and classes

• Lists prerequisites - items that must be accomplished prior to moving on

Stage Training Sections(Chapters IV-VIII)

• Different stage chapters (Contact, Instrument, etc.)

• Each stage chapter starts with overall MIF grid• Gives overall snapshot of stage• Shows expectations of skill set proficiency advancement for each maneuver• Shows all the various training blocks in the stage• Breaks out simulator, aircraft, and check flight events

• After MIF grid, stage chapter will break out each individual training block


• Breakouts for each block of training (i.e. C21xx, C41xx block, etc.)

• Does not get very specific to each individual event in the block

• List prerequisites that must be accomplished prior to beginning the block

• Lists syllabus notes as to what will be accomplished on various block events if any required

• Lists Special Syllabus Requirements (SSRs) that need to be accomplished if any required

• Lists discussion items by event in block


• Each block section breaks out all the graded maneuvers and required MIF by EOB

• Grades for a block are always expectations by EOB…not per event

Topics Covered• JPPT Curriculum Guide

• General Instructions

• Course Training Standards

• Ground Training

• Stage Chapter Breakout

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