### Question
How does AVIATION PROGRAMS define advanced qualification program?


### Answer
Under *49 U.S.C. § 44516*, **advanced qualification program** is defined as:

> an alternative method for qualifying, training, certifying, and ensuring the competency of flight crews and other commercial aviation operations personnel subject to the training and evaluation requirements of parts 121 and 135 of title 14, Code of Federal Regulations

#### Citation:
  - *49 U.S.C. § 44516*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE VII-AVIATION PROGRAMS > PART A-AIR COMMERCE AND SAFETY > subpart iii-safety > CHAPTER 445-FACILITIES, PERSONNEL, AND RESEARCH**

