What is the recommended minimum flight time experience for a pilot relieving the commander in flight?

Operators are recommended to establish a minimum experience of 3 000 hours of flight time for a pilot relieving the commander in flight.

According to the guidance, where should a first officer remain seated when delegated the conduct of the flight?

A first officer should remain seated at the right-hand seat, which is their natural seating position.

Which EASA decision is associated with this guidance material on in-flight relief of flight crew?

ED Decision 2025/002/R is associated with this guidance material.

What is the recommended seating position for flight crew members to whom the commander delegates the conduct of the flight?

It is recommended that they remain seated at their natural seating position.

Which AMC is referenced in this guidance for determining the minimum experience of a pilot relieving the commander?

AMC1 ORO.FC.201(a)(2)(ii) is referenced.

Does the guidance specify a mandatory experience level for a pilot relieving the commander?

No, it is a recommendation, not a mandatory requirement.

GM1 ORO.FC.A.201(a)(2)(ii) In-flight relief of flight crew member

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GM1 ORO.FC.A.201(a)(2)(ii) In-flight relief of flight crew member

ED Decision 2025/002/R

SEATING POSITION AND MINIMUM EXPERIENCE OF A PILOT WHO IS RELIEVING THE COMMANDER IN FLIGHT

(a) It is recommended that flight crew members to whom the commander delegates the conduct of the flight remain seated at their natural seating position (for example, a first officer remains seated at the right-hand seat).

(b) Operators, when determining the minimum level of experience of a pilot who is relieving the commander in flight (see AMC1 ORO.FC.201(a)(2)(ii), are recommended to establish a minimum experience of 3 000 hours of flight time.

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Source-Title: GM1 ORO.FC.A.201(a)(2)(ii) In-flight relief of flight crew member View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-24050 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 13 February, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 6 February, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/002/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ORO

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

Parentir: ORO.FC.A.201 In-flight relief of flight crew members

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR