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Part61 & the fourth tier. 

Here we go again - UFB! 

Possibly the first direct action that can be attributed to the CFI Wodger (WAP) led tiger team, has made an addition of another couple of thousand words (& 12 pages) to Part 61..

26 November 2015


Alternative ways for pilots to meet multi-crew cooperation training requirements
An exemption has now been published which provides alternative ways for some pilots to meet the multi-crew cooperation training requirements contained in Part 61.

From 1 September 2015, pilots who want to conduct multi-crew operations for the first time must complete a course of training in multi-crew cooperation and have a multi-crew type rating. CASA has listened to the views of the aviation community and recognises that these requirements are not necessary for pilots who have already completed acceptable training elsewhere.

As a result, the new exemption will recognise the following as meeting the multi-crew cooperation training requirements contained in Part 61.

• Completion of a European Aviation Safety Authority (EASA) approved multi-crew cooperation training course.
  
• An EASA multi-crew type rating.
  
• Holding a type rating and, within the last three years, having at least 50 hours experience as a pilot in multi-crew, regular public transport operations conducted by an Australian air operator’s certificate holder under Civil Aviation Orders (CAOs) 82.3 or 82.5.
  
• Holding a type rating and, within the last three years, having at least 100 hours experience as a pilot in multi-crew, charter operations conducted by an Australian air operator’s certificate holder under CAO 82.1 and successful completion of two operator proficiency checks which included assessment of human factors and non-technical skills.
  
• Any other experience and qualifications acceptable to CASA.
  
  

Application process

Pilots who are applying for an air transport pilot licence and want to have alternative multi-crew cooperation training recognised will need to include evidence with their licence application form when they submit it to CASA. These pilots are also encouraged to provide this evidence to the flight examiner who is conducting their flight test, for verification.

Pilots who want to conduct multi-crew operations but are not applying for an air transport pilot licence flight test need to provide their evidence to their Head of Flying Operations, who must be satisfied that the pilot complies with the exemption provisions.

Providing evidence

If you are seeking recognition of an EASA approved multi-crew cooperation training course you will need to provide a copy of your course completion certificate issued by an EASA approved training provider, and a copy of the EASA approval held by the approved training provider which shows that the approval is current.

For an EASA multi-crew type rating you will need to provide a copy of your EASA flight crew licence endorsed with the multi-crew type rating, and logbook evidence showing you have exercised the privileges of the rating.

If you hold an Australian Defence Force multi-crew pilot qualification you will need to provide a certified copy of your Australian Defence Force qualification which shows you have completed an operational conversion training course for an aircraft that is required to be operated by two pilots.

For pilots operating under Civil Aviation Order 82.3 or 82.5 in multi-crew regular public transport operations, you will need to provide a copy of your flight crew licence showing your multi-crew type rating, and logbook evidence showing that you have operated an aircraft in multi-crew operations for an Australian air operator’s certificate holder who conducts regular public transport operations.

For pilots operating under Civil Aviation Order 82.1 in multi-crew charter operations, you will need to provide a copy of your flight crew licence showing your multi-crew type rating, logbook evidence showing that you have at least 100 hours experience operating a multi-crew certificated aircraft in multi-crew operations for an Australian air operator’s certificate holder who conducts charter operations, and evidence that you have successfully completed two operator proficiency checks which included the assessment of human factors and non-technical skills.

If you don’t meet the above criteria but believe you qualify for the exemption on the basis of alternative experience, you should contact CASA to discuss your individual circumstances.

View the exemption on the ComLaw website.