What should be included in the command course when upgrading a flight crew member from co-pilot to pilot-in-command for non-commercial operations with complex motor-powered aircraft?

The command course should include at least command responsibilities training and demonstration of competence operating as pilot-in-command.

How can a flight crew member demonstrate competence operating as pilot-in-command during the command course for NCC operations?

Competence may be demonstrated by completing a proficiency check in the role of pilot-in-command, or by operating at least one flight under the supervision and to the satisfaction of a suitably qualified pilot-in-command nominated by the operator.

For which aircraft types does AMC1 ORO.FC.105(b)(3) specify the command course content?

The AMC applies to aeroplane and helicopter operations for non-commercial operations with complex motor-powered aircraft (NCC).

Who must nominate the suitably qualified pilot-in-command who supervises the demonstration flight for the command course?

The suitably qualified pilot-in-command must be nominated by the operator.

What is the minimum number of supervised flights required to demonstrate competence as pilot-in-command under the command course?

At least one flight under the supervision of a suitably qualified pilot-in-command is required.

What is the regulatory basis for the command course described in this AMC?

The AMC is associated with ORO.FC.105(b)(3) and is based on ED Decision 2022/014/R.

Does the command course for NCC operations require a separate proficiency check in the role of pilot-in-command?

No, a proficiency check in the role of pilot-in-command is one of two alternative ways to demonstrate competence; the other is a supervised flight.

AMC1 ORO.FC.105(b)(3) Designation as pilotincommand/ commander

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AMC1 ORO.FC.105(b)(3) Designation as pilot‑in‑command/ commander

ED Decision 2022/014/R

OPERATOR’S COMMAND COURSE FOR NON-COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS WITH COMPLEX MOTOR-POWERED AIRCRAFT (NCC)

(a) For aeroplane and helicopter operations, when upgrading from co-pilot to pilot-in-command, the flight crew member should be trained at least on the following elements, as part of the command course:

(1) command responsibilities training;

(2) demonstration of competence operating as pilot-in-command.

(b) Demonstration of competence operating as pilot-in-command may be achieved by:

(1) completing a proficiency check in the role of pilot-in-command; or

(2) operating at least one flight under the supervision and to the satisfaction of a suitably qualified pilot-in-command nominated by the operator.

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Source-Title: AMC1 ORO.FC.105(b)(3) Designation as pilotincommand/ commander View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-20129 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 26 March, 2023

Entryintoforcedate: 20 August, 2022

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2022/014/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ORO

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: ORO.FC.105 Designation as pilot-in-command/commander

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR