ORO.FC.220 Operator conversion training and checking

SI 2024 No. 1290

  1. CRM training must be integrated into the operator conversion training course.
  2. Once an operator conversion course has been commenced, the flight crew member must not be assigned to flying duties on another type or class of aircraft until the course is completed or terminated. Crew members operating only performance class B aeroplanes may be assigned to flights on other types of performance class B aeroplanes during conversion course to the extent necessary to maintain the operation. Crew members may be assigned to flights on single‑engined helicopters, during an operator conversion course on a single‑engined helicopter, provided that the training is unaffected.
  3. The amount of training required by the flight crew member for the operator’s conversion course must be determined in accordance with the standards of qualification and experience specified in the operations manual, taking into account the flight crew member’s previous training and experience.

  4. The flight crew member must complete:

    1. the operator proficiency check and the emergency and safety equipment training and checking before commencing line flying under supervision (LIFUS); and
    2. the line check upon completion of LIFUS. For performance class B aeroplanes, LIFUS may be performed on any aeroplane within the applicable class.

  5. In the case of aeroplanes, pilots that have been issued a type rating based on a zero flight‑time training course must:

    1. commence LIFUS not later than 21 days after the completion of the skill test or after appropriate training provided by the operator. The content of that training must be described in the operations manual;
    2. complete 6 take‑offs and landings in an FSTD not later than 21 days after the completion of the skill test under the supervision of a type rating instructor for aeroplanes (TRI(A)) occupying the other pilot seat. The number of take‑offs and landings may be reduced when credits are defined in the mandatory part of the operational suitability data established in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012. If those take‑offs and landings have not been performed within 21 days, the operator must provide refresher training, the content of which must be described in the operations manual;
    3. conduct the first 4 take‑offs and landings of the LIFUS in the aeroplane under the supervision of a TRI(A) occupying the pilot seat. The number of take‑offs and landings may be reduced when credits are defined in the mandatory part of the operational suitability data established in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 748/2012(a).
  6. If operational circumstances, such as applying for a new AOC or adding a new aircraft type or class to the fleet, do not allow the operator to comply with the requirements in point (d), the operator may develop a specific conversion course, to be used temporarily for a limited number of pilots with the prior approval by the CAA.