Can a flight instructor examiner on aeroplanes (FIE(A)) conduct an assessment of competence for the renewal of a TRI(A) certificate?

Yes, for single-pilot aeroplanes and only if the FIE holds the relevant instructor certificate.

What certificates and aircraft type are covered by the privileges of an FIE(H) when conducting assessments of competence?

He must hold the relevant instructor certificate, and the assessment must be for FI(H), IRI(H), or TRI(H) on single-pilot helicopters.

Does an FIE(A) have the privilege to conduct an assessment of competence for the initial issue of a CRI(A) certificate on a single-pilot aeroplane?

Yes, if he holds the relevant instructor certificate, as the regulation includes the issue of certificates for CRI(A) on single-pilot aeroplanes.

Is a helicopter FIE permitted to assess for the revalidation of a TRI(H) certificate on a single-pilot helicopter?

Yes, revalidation of a TRI(H) certificate on single-pilot helicopters is within the FIE(H) privileges if the relevant instructor certificate is held.

FCL.1005.FIE FIE - Privileges and conditions

Q: What are the privileges of an FIE on airships or gyroplanes, and under what condition?

The privileges are to conduct assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation, or renewal of instructor certificates in the applicable aircraft category, provided the relevant instructor certificate is held.

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FCL.1005.FIE FIE – Privileges and conditions

Regulation (EU) 2025/134

(a) FIE(A). The privileges of an FIE on aeroplanes are to conduct assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation or renewal of certificates for FI(A), CRI(A), IRI(A) and TRI(A) on single-pilot aeroplanes, provided that the relevant instructor certificate is held.

(b) FIE(H). The privileges of an FIE on helicopters are to conduct assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation or renewal of certificates for FI(H), IRI(H) and TRI(H) on single-pilot helicopters, provided that the relevant instructor certificate is held.

(c) FIE(As) and FIE(G). The privileges of an FIE on airships and gyroplanes are to conduct assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation, or renewal of instructor certificates in the applicable aircraft category, provided that the relevant instructor certificate is held.

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

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-10708 Compare versions

Domain: Aircrew

Applicabilitydate: 18 February, 2026

Entryintoforcedate: 18 February, 2025

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2025/134 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-FCL

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR