Does the operator conversion course start with the theoretical training or the flight training?

The course is deemed to have started when the flight training has begun, not the theoretical training.

GM1 ORO.FC.420(b) Operator conversion training and checking

Q: Can the theoretical element of the operator conversion course be completed before the practical flight training starts?

Yes, the theoretical element of the course may be undertaken ahead of the practical element.

Q: What may the operator allow a pilot to do if the conversion course cannot be completed without delay due to unforeseen reasons?

The operator may allow the pilot to revert to the original aircraft type.

Q: Before resuming an operator's conversion course after an interruption, what should the operator evaluate?

The operator should evaluate what part of the course needs to be repeated before the pilot continues with the remainder of the course.

Q: Under what circumstances may a pilot revert to the original aircraft type during a conversion course?

Under circumstances where the conversion course has started and reached a stage where, for unforeseen reasons, its completion is not possible without delay.

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GM1 ORO.FC.420(b) Operator conversion training and checking

ED Decision 2025/010/R

COMPLETION OF OPERATOR’S CONVERSION COURSE

(a) The operator conversion course is deemed to have started when the flight training has begun. The theoretical element of the course may be undertaken ahead of the practical element.

(b) Under certain circumstances, the conversion course may have started and reached a stage where, for unforeseen reasons, its completion is not possible without delay. In these circumstances, the operator may allow the pilot to revert to the original aircraft type.

(c) Before the resumption of the operator’s conversion course, the operator should evaluate what part of the course needs to be repeated before the pilot continues with the remainder of the course.

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Source-Title: GM1 ORO.FC.420(b) Operator conversion training and checking View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23745 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 9 July, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 9 July, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/010/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ORO

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Parentir: ORO.FC.420 Operator conversion training and checking

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR