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Everything You Need to Know About Gen Fam Training...

Everything You Need to Know About Gen Fam Training…

Bostonair is pleased to announce the launch of its new B737NG General Familiarisation (Gen Fam) Training Course, now available online. This comprehensive course is designed for aviation personnel who require a solid understanding of the aircraft’s structure, systems, and operations at a general level without needing to perform hands-on maintenance tasks.

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What is Aircraft General Familiarisation?

Aircraft General Familiarisation training provides aviation professionals with a thorough overview of an aircraft’s systems, layout, and fundamental maintenance principles. This educational foundation is essential for roles that require awareness and understanding of aircraft operations, even when direct maintenance work isn’t part of the job description.

Whether you’re in ground operations, management, safety and compliance, or another supporting aviation role, Gen Fam training ensures you have the knowledge needed to work confidently and effectively within the aviation environment.


Why is Gen Fam So Important?

General Familiarisation training is crucial in the aviation industry because it:

  • Enhances safety awareness across all operational areas

  • Improves communication between technical and non-technical teams

  • Ensures regulatory compliance with industry standards

  • Builds operational confidence for personnel working around aircraft


How Gen Fam meets industry regulations

For many aviation organisations, Gen Fam training helps fulfill Part-145 and Part-M requirements, ensuring that staff members have the necessary understanding to support maintenance operations, quality systems, and safety management protocols. This training typically covers aircraft systems and their operation at a general level, aligned with ATA Spec 104 Level 1, which provides a fundamental overview without requiring in-depth technical detail.

By completing recognised Gen Fam training, both individuals and organisations demonstrate their commitment to maintaining the highest standards of safety and professionalism in aviation operations.


Why Bostonair’s B737NG Gen Fam Course

The Boeing 737 Next Generation (NG) remains one of the most important aircraft in commercial aviation, and gaining a solid understanding of it is essential for many aviation professionals. Bostonair’s B737NG General Familiarisation (Gen Fam) Online Training Course provides a flexible and engaging way to achieve this. Delivered fully online and equivalent to around 35 hours of classroom study.

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