From 1976 to 1982, Leonov was the commander of the cosmonaut team ("Chief Cosmonaut") and deputy director of the Yuri Gagarin Cosmonaut Training Center, where he oversaw crew training.
De 1976 a 1982, Leonov foi o comandante do equipo de cosmonautas ("Xefe de Cosmonautas"), e director achego do Centro de Adestramento de Cosmonautas Yuri Gagarin, onde supervisou a formación da tripulacións.