01 · Resource allocation15 min
Desert Forced Landing
A survey aircraft has made a forced landing on a remote desert plateau. With seven people, limited water, an intermittent beacon, and a dust front approaching, agree a six-hour shelter and signalling plan.
Foundationemergency planningsignalling
02 · Discussion-based10 min
Carbon Offsets at Checkout
Explore whether airlines should automatically include a carbon-offset contribution in every fare, offer it as an optional extra, or avoid the claim altogether. There is no required recommendation.
Foundationsustainabilityethics
03 · Discussion-based12 min
Has Automation Changed Good Airmanship?
Discuss how increasingly capable cockpit automation may have changed the qualities airlines should value in future pilots. The topic is accessible and intentionally has no single answer.
Intermediatetechnologypilot skills
04 · Problem-solving16 min
Reykjavík Diversion Recovery
A transatlantic flight has diverted to Reykjavík overnight with 168 passengers, limited hotel rooms, one coach, and an uncertain departure time. Build a practical passenger-care plan.
Intermediatediversionpassenger care
05 · Problem-solving16 min
Runway Closure Connection Rescue
A late inbound will arrive after a temporary runway closure, putting four onward passenger groups at risk. Decide which recoveries to protect with limited staff and transport.
Advancedconnectionsairport operations
06 · Resource allocation18 min
Storm Resilience Budget
Allocate a €300,000 winter-resilience fund across six competing proposals for a regional hub. No proposal can be fully funded, and every cut has operational consequences.
Intermediatebudgetwinter operations
07 · Resource allocation18 min
Future Captain Training Slots
Six internal candidates meet the baseline for a development programme, but only three places are available. Agree a fair, evidence-led allocation from concise profiles.
Advancedpeople decisionsfairness
08 · Planning & scheduling24 min
Regional Network Recovery
One aircraft is unavailable until midday, leaving six regional sectors and two aircraft to recover. Build a legal sequence that protects the network’s most important commitments.
Advancedschedulingaircraft rotation
09 · Planning & scheduling20 min
Crew Training Week
Build a five-day conversion-training programme for 24 crew members using one simulator, two classrooms, limited instructors, and mandatory sequencing rules.
Intermediatetrainingschedule
10 · Role-assigned & leaderless16 min
Winter Disruption Operations Cell
Take a defined role in a fast-moving snow disruption. Share incomplete operational information, protect your responsibility, and help the cell agree the next 90 minutes of action.
Advancedassigned rolesincident
11 · Role-assigned & leaderless15 min
New Base Launch Priorities
No roles are assigned. Decide which launch risks a new airline base must address in its first 60 days, while demonstrating leadership that emerges through contribution rather than title.
Intermediateleaderlesslaunch
12 · Role-assigned & leaderless12 min
Medical Diversion Decision
Use assigned operational perspectives to choose between two diversion airports for an ill passenger. The team must integrate medical urgency with weather, runway, customer, and onward-operating constraints.
Advancedassigned rolesdiversion