AMC1 ORO.FC.220(f) Operator conversion training and checking

• ED Decision 2022/014/R found in: Air Operations (965/2012) Part-ARO Part-ORO Part-CAT Part-SPA Part-NCC Part-NCO Part-SPO (Feb 2025)

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](#_DxCrossRefBm927677666). 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](#_DxCrossRefBm927678024). (d) The validity of the specific conversion course should be limited to 6 months. 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](#_DxCrossRefBm318085297). 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](#_DxCrossRefBm318085652). (d) The validity of the specific conversion course should be limited to 6 months. ##### 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](#_DxCrossRefBm523087179). 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](#_DxCrossRefBm523087556). (d) The validity of the specific conversion course should be limited to 6 months.