Introducing AFKLM Career Mode 2.0

The Ultimate Commercial Airline Pilot Career Simulation on Infinite Flight

The new AFKLM Career Mode – Career Mode 2.0 – is here! Starting at Rank 8, it is designed to provide you with the most realistic simulation of a commercial airline pilot career on Infinite Flight.
 
Here is everything you need to know about how it works and getting started on your new AFKLM Virtual Career. 

Airline & Hub Selection: 

Pilots will select to fly for either Air France or KLM and will choose an AFKLM hub airport to serve as their primary base of operations.

Rank & Fleet: 

​Pilots will fly routes delivering passengers to and from their AFKLM hub, earning aircraft hours along the way as work their way up the ranks from regional jets to super heavies.

Type Ratings

​Before taking the helm on their first CM flight, pilots must complete an aircraft type rating to demonstrate their capacity to operate the aircraft safely during all phases of flight. Type Ratings will be carried out by an AFKLM Academy Flight Instructor based on the pilot's region.

Regional & Small Body Jets:

• Consists of pattern work at an AFKLM Training Center (EHRD for KLM, LFBO for AF) if possible or as designated by the FI.
  
• The FI will take ATC and follow all steps carried out by the pilot. Pilots will also be tested on their ability to handle the plane and also their response to unexpected situations, e.g. runway change, go-arounds, etc. 

 
Heavies & Super Heavies:

• Consists of a short-distance route between two airports on TS.
  
• AFKLM Flight Instructors will open ATC frequencies for the take-off and the landing.

Additional Considerations:
In addition to the aforementioned grading criteria, pilots are encouraged to exercise the utmost realism and professionalism in all aspects of Career Mode operation, e.g. 

• Usage of correct AFKLM gates/terminals at HUB airports.
• Proper pushback (lights and engine startup) as noted in Chief Pilot’s checklist.
• Addition of “Flight Surfaces Check" to startup procedure, e.g. before beginning taxi, pilot sets flaps, does rudder check, tests spoilers, etc.
• Proper taxi etiquette, e.g. adhere to speeds noted in Chief Pilot checklist and use of correct taxi routes at AFKLM Hubs as per Ground Charts.
• Use of proper SIDs/STARs as per charts.
• Use of correct taxi routes and terminal parking (arrival) at AFKLM hub.

Pilot Operations

​Similar to real world commercial airline pilots, CM pilots receive individual Flight Lines (i.e. assigned routes) for the upcoming month based on their hub and type rating.
 
Flight lines are determined  by the Career Mode Flight Manager under the supervision of AFKLM’s Chief Pilot. Pilots can view their assigned routes in the new Career Mode Crew Centre. Pilots, Hubs, Total Hours, Ranks, Flight Lines, Recent Legs, and Status (Active Duty or Certification Required) can be found here.

• Pilots must complete their Flight Lines within 30 days or the new calendar month to remain active. 
  
• If you complete your assigned routes for the month before the new calendar month, you can request additional routes. If you cannot complete your routes within the calendar month, you can receive an extension by informing your CM Manager to receive an extension.
• Every Sunday, the CM Flight Manager will update the assigned routes, so if you completed all your routes you will receive new Flight Lines on Sundays.
• Once assigned routes for the month, pilots can begin flying immediately.

 
All Career Mode flight assignments will bring you back to your primary hub via round trip or multi-leg routes, such as Fifth Freedom routes.

Career Mode PIREP Filing Center

All Career Mode flights should be operated with maximum realism and professionalism, including use of proper flight plans, SIDs, STARS, AFKLM terminal parking, and taxi procedures.

File your logs using the new Career Mode PIREP, which will require pilots to record the number of passengers flown, cargo delivered, and fuel carried in their log.

Logs will reflect immediately. Pilots do not have to wait for verification before beginning a new leg.

Additional type ratings will be required prior to converting to a new aircraft. Type Rating exams must be initiated by the pilot by filling out a new Type Rating Registration form via the AFKLM Career Mode Crew Centre. 

Additional Crew Centre Resources

The new AFKLM Career Mode Crew Centre will feature easy access to pilot hours, assigned routes and other useful tools and resources, including: 

• Career Mode Handbook
• Career Mode Type Rating Registration Form
• Career Mode PIREP
• Career Mode Rank Badges
• Aircraft Performances Database
• AFKLM Route Table & Destination Charts
• Guide to Career Mode "Slack" Commands"

Slack Career Mode Channel

Within 24hrs of registration, you will be added to the private #Career_Mode channel in AFKLM Slack.

​You can use the channel to connect directly with Flight Instructors, discuss anything related to Career Mode with fellow pilots, and general speaking as a hub for all CM activity. Pilots will also be notified of promotions via this channel.

Registration

​To start your new AFKLM Career use the Career Mode Registration form below.
 
After you complete the Career Mode registration, you will be immediately re-directed to the Career Mode Type Rating form. Within 48hrs, you will be assigned a Flight Instructor and notified via Slack to schedule your Type Rating practical exam.
 
Ok, that’s it. You’re ready to get to work aviator!