AMC1 SPA.VEMS.130 Crew requirements

ED Decision 2025/010/R

VEMS PILOT-IN-COMMAND (PIC) MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

(a) The experience requirements for the PIC that conducts VEMS flights should be as follows:

(1) either:

(i) a minimum of 1 000 hours as PIC/commander of any aircraft, of which 500 hours are as PIC/commander on helicopters and/or VCA; or

(ii) a minimum of 1 000 hours as co-pilot in VEMS or HEMS operations, of which at least 500 hours are as PIC under supervision, and 100 hours as PIC/commander on helicopters and/or VCA; and

(2) a minimum of 500 hours of operating experience in helicopters and/or VCA, gained in an operational environment similar to that of the intended operation; and

(3) RESERVED

(4) RESERVED

(b) As regards the minimum experience requirements for a commander that conducts VEMS flights, the geographical characteristics of the operation (sea, mountain, big cities with heavy traffic, etc.) should be taken into account.

Frequently Asked Questions

The PIC must have either (i) a minimum of 1,000 hours as PIC/commander of any aircraft, of which 500 hours are as PIC/commander on helicopters and/or VCA; or (ii) a minimum of 1,000 hours as co-pilot in VEMS or HEMS operations, of which at least 500 hours are as PIC under supervision, and 100 hours as PIC/commander on helicopters and/or VCA.