In what environment must an SFE(A) conduct the assessments of competence for SFI certificates?

The assessments of competence for SFI certificates must be conducted on the applicable FSTD.

Can an SFE(H) conduct skill tests for ATPL(H) issue?

Yes, the privileges of an SFE(H) include conducting skill tests for ATPL(H) issue.

FCL.1005.SFE SFE - Privileges and conditions

Q: What are the privileges of a synthetic flight examiner for aeroplanes regarding type rating skill tests and proficiency checks?

The privileges of SFEs for aeroplanes include conducting skill tests and proficiency checks for the issue, revalidation or renewal of type ratings for aeroplanes, in an FFS.

Q: What are the privileges of an SFE for helicopters regarding type rating skill tests and proficiency checks?

The privileges of an SFE(H) include conducting skill tests and proficiency checks for the issue, revalidation and renewal of type ratings, in an FFS.

Q: Under what conditions can an SFE(A) conduct proficiency checks for the revalidation or renewal of an instrument rating?

An SFE(A) can conduct proficiency checks for the revalidation or renewal of IRs if combined with the revalidation or renewal of a type rating, provided that they have passed a proficiency check for the aircraft type including the instrument rating within the last year.

Q: Can an SFE(A) conduct skill tests for the issue of an MPL, and if so, what prerequisite must they meet?

Yes, an SFE(A) can conduct skill tests for MPL issue, provided that they have complied with the requirements laid down in point FCL.925.

Q: What are the conditions for an SFE(A) to conduct assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation or renewal of an SFI certificate?

An SFE(A) may conduct assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation or renewal of an SFI certificate in the relevant aircraft category, provided that they have completed at least 3 years as an SFE(A) and have undergone specific training for the assessment of competence in accordance with point FCL.1015(b).

Q: What condition must an SFE(H) satisfy to conduct proficiency checks for the revalidation and renewal of instrument ratings?

An SFE(H) can conduct proficiency checks for the revalidation and renewal of IRs if those checks are combined with the revalidation or renewal of a type rating, provided that the SFEs have passed a proficiency check for the aircraft type including the instrument rating within the last year preceding the proficiency check.

Q: What are the requirements for an SFE(H) to conduct assessments of competence for an SFI(H) certificate?

An SFE(H) may conduct assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation or renewal of an SFI(H) certificate, provided that they have completed at least 3 years as an SFE(H) and have undergone specific training for the assessment of competence in accordance with point FCL.1015(b).

Q: For which activities does the SFE(A) privilege explicitly allow conducting assessments on the applicable FSTD rather than only in an FFS?

The privilege for assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation or renewal of an SFI certificate in the relevant aircraft category allows conducting them on the applicable FSTD, as stated in point (5) of paragraph (a).

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FCL.1005.SFE SFE – Privileges and conditions

Regulation (EU) 2019/1747

(a) SFE for aeroplanes (SFE(A)) and SFE for powered-lift aircraft (SFE(PL))

The privileges of SFEs for aeroplanes or powered-lift aircraft are to conduct in an FFS, or for the assessments in point (5) on the applicable FSTD:

(1) skill tests and proficiency checks for the issue, revalidation or renewal of type ratings for aeroplanes or powered-lift aircraft, as applicable;

(2) proficiency checks for the revalidation or renewal of IRs if combined with the revalidation or renewal of a type rating, provided that they have passed a proficiency check for the aircraft type including the instrument rating within the last year;

(3) skill tests for ATPL(A) issue;

(4) skill tests for MPL issue, provided that they have complied with the requirements laid down in point FCL.925; and

(5) assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation or renewal of an SFI certificate in the relevant aircraft category, provided that they have completed at least 3 years as an SFE(A) and have undergone specific training for the assessment of competence in accordance with point FCL.1015(b).

(b) SFE for helicopters (SFE(H))

The privileges of an SFEs(H) are to conduct in an FFS or for the assessments in point (4) on the applicable FSTD:

(1) skill tests and proficiency checks for the issue, revalidation and renewal of type ratings;

(2) proficiency checks for the revalidation and renewal of IRs if those checks are combined with the revalidation or renewal of a type rating, provided that the SFEs have passed a proficiency check for the aircraft type including the instrument rating within the last year preceding the proficiency check;

(3) skill tests for ATPL(H) issue; and

(4) assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation or renewal of an SFI(H) certificate, provided that they have completed at least 3 years as an SFE(H) and have undergone specific training for the assessment of competence in accordance with point FCL.1015(b).

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Source-Title: FCL.1005.SFE SFE - Privileges and conditions View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-10698 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 8 April, 2012

Entryintoforcedate: 15 December, 2011

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2019/1747 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-FCL

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR