Get a head start in your airline career with practical FMS knowledge that sets you apart. Master the Flight Management System — the brain behind modern jet operations. Gain the cockpit confidence most pilots only develop later in training.
About the Course
The Flight Management System (FMS) is the core of modern jet operations—responsible for navigation, performance, and automation in nearly every commercial flight. Yet most pilots only begin learning it during airline or type rating training. This course gives you an early advantage, making FMS concepts clear, practical, and accessible. You’ll explore how the system works, learn to manage complete IFR routes, and see how Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer each implement the FMS in their cockpits.
Show employers you’re committed to mastering modern avionics and cockpit automation. Your Certificate of Completion can be added to your résumé or digital portfolio.
Through interactive scenarios and a practical flight assessment, you’ll gain hands-on experience inputting real-world flight data into the FMS, learning not only the what but also the how and why behind each step. Whether you’re transitioning to larger aircraft or strengthening your automation skills, this course gives you the foundation to operate the FMS with clarity and confidence.
Course Format
This course is self-paced and includes a mix of interactive lessons, system walkthroughs, and practical route planning exercises.
- Designed for pilots and aviation professionals with basic aviation knowledge and a general understanding of IFR operations.
- Assessment: Practical and theoretical assessment simulating a complete FMS trip setup.
- Access Validity: Course content is available for 30 days after completion.
- This course is currently available in English only. Additional languages will be offered in the future.
What You Will Learn
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
✔ Understand the role, structure, and components of a modern FMS.
✔ Navigate and operate common FMS pages such as INIT, RTE, PERF, and PROG.
✔ Compare FMS interfaces and logic across Airbus, Boeing, and Embraer platforms.
✔ Input a complete IFR flight plan, including SID, airway routing, STAR, and approach.
✔ Manage discontinuities and database interactions.
✔ Interpret critical flight data for situational awareness and automation control.
Course Content
Lesson 1. What is the FMS and Why It Matters.
Lesson 2. Core Components and Interface Design
Lesson 3. FMS Pages and Logic – From INIT to ARR
Lesson 4. Practical Route Building: from Denver to Chicago in a Airbus
Lesson 5. FMS Assessment Flight: from Paris to Berlin in an Embraer 190
Lesson 6. Performance Initialization and Final Review
Exam/Assessment Information
The final assessment puts you in the pilot’s seat: you’ll build a complete IFR route in an Embraer 190 FMS, guided by a simulated flight scenario. Throughout the course, mini-quizzes and interactive challenges will prepare you step by step. This hands-on evaluation ensures you can confidently transfer classroom learning into cockpit practice.
