What are the prerequisites for an SFE(H) certificate for multi-pilot helicopters?

The applicant must hold or have held an ATPL(H) and a type rating for the applicable type of helicopter, hold an SFI(H) certificate for the applicable type, and have at least 1,000 hours of flight time as pilots of multi-pilot helicopters.

Does the SFE(A) prerequisite for multi-pilot aeroplanes require a current ATPL(A) or is a previously held ATPL(A) acceptable?

The regulation states 'hold or have held' an ATPL(A) and a type rating, so a previously held ATPL(A) is acceptable.

For single-pilot high-performance complex aeroplanes, is a CPL(A) sufficient or is an ATPL(A) mandatory?

The applicant may hold or have held either a CPL(A) or an ATPL(A), as both are listed as acceptable options.

Are the 50 hours of synthetic flight instruction for initial SFE(A) issue required to be on the same type as the certificate sought?

Yes, the 50 hours must be completed on the applicable type as a TRI(A) or an SFI(A).

For SFE(H), is the 1,000 hours flight time requirement applicable to all helicopter types or only multi-pilot helicopters?

The 1,000 hours requirement applies specifically to multi-pilot helicopters, as stated in the regulation.

Can an SFE(H) applicant use synthetic flight instruction hours from a TRI(H) or only from an SFI(H)?

The regulation allows hours completed as either a TRI(H) or an SFI(H) on the applicable type.

Is there any difference in the flight time requirement between SFE(A) for multi-pilot aeroplanes and SFE(H) for multi-pilot helicopters?

Yes, SFE(A) requires 1,500 hours on multi-pilot aeroplanes, while SFE(H) requires 1,000 hours on multi-pilot helicopters.

For SFE(A) on single-pilot high-performance complex aeroplanes, is a type rating required in addition to the CPL(A) or ATPL(A)?

Yes, the applicant must hold or have held a type rating for the applicable class or type of aeroplane.

What is the applicability date of Regulation (EU) 2021/2227 for FCL.1010.SFE?

The section text does not specify an applicability date; it only references the regulation number.

FCL.1010.SFE SFE - Prerequisites

Q: What are the prerequisites for an applicant seeking an SFE(A) certificate for multi-pilot aeroplanes?

The applicant must hold or have held an ATPL(A) and a type rating, hold an SFI(A) certificate for the applicable type of aeroplane, and have at least 1,500 hours of flight time as pilots of multi-pilot aeroplanes.

Q: For an SFE(A) certificate on single-pilot high-performance complex aeroplanes, what flight time and certificates are required?

The applicant must hold or have held a CPL(A) or an ATPL(A) and a type rating, hold an SFI(A) certificate for the applicable class or type of aeroplane, and have at least 500 hours of flight time as pilots of single-pilot aeroplanes.

Q: How many hours of synthetic flight instruction are required for the initial issue of an SFE(A) certificate?

At least 50 hours of synthetic flight instruction as a TRI(A) or an SFI(A) on the applicable type are required.

Q: For an SFE(H) certificate, what is the requirement for single-pilot helicopters in multi-pilot operations?

The applicant must have completed at least 350 hours in multi-pilot operations in any aircraft category.

Q: What is the synthetic flight instruction requirement for the initial issue of an SFE(H) certificate?

At least 50 hours of synthetic flight instruction as a TRI(H) or an SFI(H) on the applicable type is required.

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FCL.1010.SFE SFE – Prerequisites

Regulation (EU) 2021/2227

(a) SFE(A)

Applicants for an SFE(A) certificate shall comply with all of the following conditions:

(1) in the case of multi-pilot aeroplanes:

(i) hold or have held an ATPL(A) and a type rating;

(ii) hold an SFI(A) certificate for the applicable type of aeroplane; and

(iii) have at least 1 500 hours of flight time as pilots of multi-pilot aeroplanes;

(2) in the case of single-pilot high-performance complex aeroplanes:

(i) hold or have held a CPL(A) or an ATPL(A) and a type rating;

(ii) hold an SFI(A) certificate for the applicable class or type of aeroplane; and

(iii) have at least 500 hours of flight time as pilots of single-pilot aeroplanes;

(3) for the initial issue of an SFE certificate, have completed at least 50 hours of synthetic flight instruction as a TRI(A) or an SFI(A) on the applicable type.

(b) SFE(H)

Applicants for an SFE(H) certificate shall comply with all of the following conditions:

(1) hold or have held an ATPL(H), and a type rating for the applicable type of helicopter;

(2) hold an SFI(H) certificate for the applicable type of helicopter;

(3) in the case of multi-pilot helicopters, have at least 1 000 hours of flight time as pilots of multi-pilot helicopters;

(4) in the case of single-pilot helicopters in multi-pilot operations, have completed at least 350 hours in multi-pilot operations in any aircraft category;

(5) for the initial issue of an SFE certificate, have completed at least 50 hours of synthetic flight instruction as a TRI(H) or an SFI(H) on the applicable type.

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Source-Title: FCL.1010.SFE SFE - Prerequisites View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-10702 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 30 October, 2022

Entryintoforcedate: 4 January, 2022

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2021/2227 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-FCL

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

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