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GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.175(b) Endangering safety

ED Decision 2018/012/R

GUIDANCE ON CONDUCTING A PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT

(a) A psychological assessment performed by one operator may subsequently be accepted by a different operator, provided that the latter is satisfied that the assessment has been performed in accordance with AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.175(b).

(b) A psychological assessment conducted by or on behalf of an operator should not be considered or conducted as a clinical psychological evaluation.

(c) When establishing the policy on psychological assessment of flight crews, the operator may refer to recognised industry standards and best practices in the field of pilot selection, aptitude testing and psychological assessment such as:

(1) IATA ‘Guidance Material and Best Practices for Pilot Aptitude Testing’; and

(2) national or European standards of ethical codes of conduct when conducting a psychological assessment, such as by national or European associations for (aviation) psychology.