Our 1-day CRM Command Upgrade training prepares pilots for the transition to Captain.
Led exclusively by current or former airline Commanders, the course combines award-winning CRM training with practical operational insight to prepare you for the leadership and operational demands of the Captain’s role.
Transitioning from First Officer to Captain requires more than technical proficiency. During the course, you will develop practical leadership, communication, decision-making, and crew management skills essential for operating effectively in the left-hand seat.
By the end of the course, you will learn about:
Develop the leadership and decision-making skills required for the Captain’s role
Strengthen communication, and crew management in the left-hand seat
Build confidence in handling command responsibilities and operational challenges
Explore real-world command scenarios guided by experienced airline Commanders
Experienced CRM trainers and current or former Line Captains deliver all our Command Upgrade courses, ensuring a highly practical and operationally relevant learning experience.
Our training places special emphasis on the human and operational challenges associated with the transition to command – including leadership, responsibility, decision-making, crew coordination, and managing operational pressure in the left-hand seat.
Fully compliant with EASA, ICAO, FAA, and CAA requirements, each programme can also be tailored to your airline’s operational environment and procedures.
A CRM Command Upgrade Course is a specialised training programme designed for experienced First Officers transitioning to the role of Captain. Typically delivered over 1–2 days, the course focuses on the non-technical skills required for operating safely and effectively in the left-hand seat.
The training covers areas such as leadership, decision-making, communication, workload management, and crew coordination – helping pilots prepare for the increased responsibilities and operational pressures associated with command.
Transitioning from First Officer to Captain requires more than technical flying skills alone. Captains must be able to lead a crew, manage operational challenges, make effective decisions under pressure, and maintain a safe and efficient flight deck environment.
This course is designed for experienced First Officers preparing to transition into the role of Captain.
As part of the Command Upgrade process, pilots are required to complete Crew Resource Management training to strengthen the leadership, communication, decision-making, and crew management skills essential for command.
This CRM Command Upgrade course is designed to give you the tools and confidence to step into the left-hand seat.
As part of the 1-day programme, you will receive
There are no entry requirements for attending a CRM Command Upgrade Course. Most participants are, however, preparing for or soon to be upgraded to Captain.
As part of the Command Upgrade process, EASA requires First Officers to complete several training elements, including simulator training, command responsibilities training, line training, proficiency checks, and Crew Resource Management (CRM) training in accordance with AMC1 ORO.FC.205.
At NaviMinds, we provide the required CRM Command Upgrade training element as part of the overall command qualification process.
Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a certificate confirming they have completed the required CRM Command Upgrade training elements in accordance with EASA ORO.FC.115 Table 1.
Widely recognised as an industry benchmark in Human Factors and CRM training, NaviMinds has spent decades refining how to effectively integrate and deliver CRM through practical teaching and facilitation techniques.
We follow a simple principle: training for pilots – by pilots. Training is exclusively led by experienced CRM instructors and current or former airline Captains.
We are also proud recipients of numerous awards, including “Most Innovative Training Provider,” “Best Human Factors Consulting Firm,” and “Best Crew Resource Management Training Provider” for multiple years.
Yes. The course is aligned with EASA requirements and covers the Command Upgrade CRM elements described in EASA ORO.FC.115 Table 1.
The programme is designed to support pilots transitioning from First Officer to Captain by developing the non-technical skills required for command in line with current regulatory expectations.
All our CRM Command Upgrade courses are delivered by experienced CRM trainers and current or former Airline Captains, ensuring practical, operationally relevant, and high-quality instruction.
To complete a Command Upgrade, EASA requires pilots to complete several training and assessment elements as part of the upgrade process. These requirements are described in AMC1 ORO.FC.205 and include:
(a) For aeroplane and helicopter operations, the command course shall include at least the following elements:
(1) training in an FSTD, which includes line oriented flight training (LOFT) and/or flight training;
(2) the operator proficiency check, operating as commander;
(3) command responsibilities training;
(4) line training as commander under supervision, for a minimum of:
(i) 10 flight sectors, in the case of aeroplanes; and
(ii) 10 hours, including at least 10 flight sectors, in the case of helicopters;
(5) completion of a line check as commander and demonstration of adequate knowledge of the route or area to be flown and of the aerodromes, including alternate aerodromes, facilities and procedures to be used; and
(6) crew resource management training.
The CRM Command Upgrade course forms part of the required non-technical training designed to prepare pilots for the responsibilities of the Captain’s role.
Our Command Upgrade course is available at our training facilities in central Copenhagen, online as a live webinar.
We can also arrange dedicated courses conducted in-house at the client’s location.
Whether you join us virtually or in person, we ensure that our lessons are engaging and provide a captivating learning experience.
Our CRM Command Upgrade course is available on demand and can be delivered either at our training facility in Copenhagen or as a live online course.
Many operators choose to train several Commanders together, as this enhances the learning experience through role plays, group discussions, and shared reflection. We’ve therefore created a unique offer for when signing up several participants:
€ 1,399 for up to 5 participants (applies to both classroom and virtual delivery)
If you are signing up as an individual participant, we are happy to tailor a solution for you. Pricing may vary depending on availability and whether the course is delivered in person or online.
Please contact us for a customised offer based on your specific needs.
Yes. Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a certificate confirming they have completed the required CRM Command Upgrade training elements in accordance with EASA ORO.FC.115 Table 1.
A practical CRM Command Upgrade course designed to prepare you for the leadership, decision-making, and operational responsibilities of the left-hand seat.