According to AMC2 IAM.GEN.VCA.175, which type of operator is allowed to perform an internal assessment of psychological attributes instead of a formal psychological assessment?

A non-complex IAM operator, as defined in AMC1 ORO.GEN.200(b), is allowed to perform an internal assessment of the psychological attributes and suitability of its flight crew.

What principles should the internal assessment for non-complex IAM operators apply, and when should it be conducted?

The internal assessment should, as far as possible, apply the same principles as the psychological assessment for complex operators, and it should be conducted before commencing line flying.

For non-complex IAM operators, what is the recommended timing for conducting the internal assessment of flight crew psychological attributes?

The internal assessment should be conducted before commencing line flying, applying the same principles as the psychological assessment for complex operators as far as possible.

Which EASA decision and section specify that a non-complex IAM operator may replace the psychological assessment with an internal assessment?

ED Decision 2025/010/R and AMC2 IAM.GEN.VCA.175 Endangering safety specify that a non-complex IAM operator may replace the psychological assessment with an internal assessment of psychological attributes and suitability.

AMC2 IAM.GEN.VCA.175 Endangering safety

Q: What can a non-complex IAM operator use to replace the psychological assessment for its flight crew?

A non-complex IAM operator may replace the psychological assessment with an internal assessment of the psychological attributes and suitability of its flight crew, in accordance with AMC1 ORO.GEN.200(b).

Navigate / EASA

Ask question Discover more Add to collection

AMC2 IAM.GEN.VCA.175 Endangering safety

ED Decision 2025/010/R

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT FOR NON-COMPLEX IAM OPERATORS

(a) A non-complex IAM operator in accordance with AMC1 ORO.GEN.200(b) may replace the psychological assessment with an internal assessment of the psychological attributes and suitability of its flight crew.

(b) The internal assessment conducted by non-complex operators of VCA should, as far as possible, apply the same principles as the psychological assessment before commencing line flying for complex operators.

Details

Source-Title: AMC2 IAM.GEN.VCA.175 Endangering safety View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23938 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Amendedby: Issue 1

Applicabilitydate: 9 July, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 9 July, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/010/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-IAM

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

Parentir: IAM.GEN.VCA.175 Endangering safety

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR