What are the experience requirements to start a type rating training course for a multi-pilot helicopter?

Before starting the type rating training course for a multi-pilot helicopter, an applicant must have at least 70 hours as PIC on helicopters, have passed the ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge examinations, and, unless the course is combined with an MCC course, hold a certificate of satisfactory completion of an MCC course in helicopters or have completed at least 500 hours of flight time as a pilot in multi-pilot operations in any aircraft category.

Can a graduate of an integrated course who lacks 70 hours PIC on helicopters still obtain a multi-pilot helicopter type rating?

Yes, a graduate from an ATP(H)/IR, ATP(H), CPL(H)/IR or CPL(H) integrated course who does not have 70 hours PIC on helicopters may undergo the type rating training course for a multi-pilot helicopter type, but the issued type rating will be limited to co-pilot privileges only.

How can a pilot remove the co-pilot limitation from a multi-pilot helicopter type rating?

The co-pilot limitation is removed once the pilot has completed 70 hours as PIC or pilot-in-command under supervision on helicopters and has passed the multi-pilot skill test on the applicable helicopter type as PIC.

What PIC experience is required for applicants who did not complete an integrated course when applying for a first multi-engine helicopter type rating?

Applicants who have not completed an ATP(H)/IR, ATP(H), or CPL(H)/IR integrated training course must have completed at least 70 hours as PIC on helicopters.

Is an MCC course always required for a multi-pilot helicopter type rating?

No, an MCC course is not always required. The requirement to hold an MCC certificate or have 500 hours in multi-pilot operations is waived when the type rating course is combined with an MCC course.

What alternative to an MCC course is accepted for multi-pilot helicopter type rating applicants?

As an alternative to holding an MCC course certificate, an applicant may have completed at least 500 hours of flight time as a pilot in multi-pilot operations in any aircraft category.

What is the minimum flight time in multi-pilot operations that can substitute for an MCC course in helicopters?

At least 500 hours of flight time as a pilot in multi-pilot operations in any aircraft category can substitute for an MCC course in helicopters.

FCL.720.H Experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of type ratings

Q: What prerequisites must be met before starting flight training for a first multi-engine helicopter type rating?

Before starting flight training for a first multi-engine helicopter type rating, the applicant must have either passed the ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge examinations or hold a certificate of completion of a pre-entry course conducted by an ATO covering specific ATPL(H) subjects: Aircraft General Knowledge (airframe/systems/power plant, instrument/electronics) and Flight Performance and Planning (mass and balance, performance).

Q: Which ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge subjects must a pre-entry course cover for a multi-engine helicopter type rating?

The pre-entry course must cover Aircraft General Knowledge (airframe/systems/power plant, and instrument/electronics) and Flight Performance and Planning (mass and balance, performance).

Q: Does the 70-hour PIC requirement apply to all applicants for a multi-pilot helicopter type rating?

No, the 70-hour PIC requirement does not apply to graduates of an ATP(H)/IR, ATP(H), CPL(H)/IR or CPL(H) integrated course, who may undergo the training with a co-pilot limitation instead.

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FCL.720.H Experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of type ratings – helicopters

Regulation (EU) 2021/2227

Unless otherwise determined in the operational suitability data established in accordance with Annex I (Part 21) to Commission Regulation (EU) No 748/2012, an applicant for the issue of the first helicopter type rating shall comply with the following experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of the relevant rating:

(a) Multi-pilot helicopters. An applicant for a type rating for a multi-pilot helicopter type shall, before starting the type rating training course:

(1) have at least 70 hours as PIC on helicopters;

(2) except when the type rating course is combined with an MCC course:

(i) hold a certificate of satisfactory completion of an MCC course in helicopters; or

(ii) have completed at least 500 hours of flight time as a pilot in multi-pilot operations in any aircraft category.

(3) have passed the ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge examinations.

(b) A graduate from an ATP(H)/IR, ATP(H), CPL(H)/IR or CPL(H) integrated course who does not comply with the requirement of point (a)(1), shall be entitled to undergo the type rating training course for a multi-pilot helicopter type rating and shall have the type rating issued with the privileges limited to exercising functions as co-pilot only. The limitation shall be removed once the pilot has complied with all of the following:

(1) completed 70 hours as PIC or pilot-in-command under supervision of helicopters;

(2) passed the multi-pilot skill test on the applicable helicopter type as PIC.

(1) before starting flight training:

(i) have passed the ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge examinations; or

(ii) hold a certificate of completion of a pre-entry course conducted by an ATO. The course shall cover the following subjects of the ATPL(H) theoretical knowledge course:

— Aircraft General Knowledge: airframe/systems/power plant, and instrument/electronics,

— Flight Performance and Planning: mass and balance, performance;

(2) in the case of applicants who have not completed an ATP(H)/IR, ATP(H), or CPL(H)/IR integrated training course, have completed at least 70 hours as PIC on helicopters.

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Source-Title: FCL.720.H Experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of type ratings - helicopters View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-10659 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