AMC1 ORO.FC.220(f) Operator conversion training and checking
ED Decision 2022/014/R
SPECIFIC
CONVERSION COURSE — SUITABLY QUALIFIED COMMANDER NOMINATED BY THE OPERATOR —
PILOTS WHO TEMPORARILY JOIN THE OPERATOR AND WILL BE NOMINATED TO CONDUCT LINE
CHECKS
(a) In some cases, operational circumstances
may require the operator to develop a specific conversion course to nominate
pilots as suitably qualified commanders to conduct line checks in accordance
with the requirements of ORO.FC.146. In this case, the operator
conversion training should include training as follows:
(1) normal procedures, which include flight
planning and ground-handling and flight operations, including performance,
mass and balance, fuel schemes, selection of alternates, and ground
de-icing/anti-icing;
(2) abnormal and emergency procedures, which
include pilot incapacitation as applicable.
(b) The operator should ensure that the line
checker is familiar with:
(1) the operating procedures and the use of
checklists used by the operator;
(2) the emergency and safety equipment
installed or carried on the operated aircraft.
(c) After the completion of the specific
conversion course, the following apply:
(1) The line checker should not exercise
duties at the controls of the aircraft.
(2) The line checker should only conduct
recurrent line checks of pilots whose previous line check has not expired, in
accordance with ORO.FC.230.
(d) The validity of the specific conversion
course should be limited to 6 months.
EASA Aviation Regulations Summary: Operators can create specific conversion courses to qualify commanders for line checks. Training must cover normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures. Line checkers must be familiar with operating procedures and safety equipment. Line checkers cannot operate controls and can only conduct recurrent checks on pilots with valid checks. Conversion course validity is limited to six months.
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