ORO.FC.230 Recurrent training and checking

SI 2024 No. 1290

1. In respect of every aircraft on which they operate, each flight crew member must complete the recurrent training and checking relevant to the type or variant of aircraft, and the associated equipment for that aircraft.

2. Operator proficiency check

   1. Each flight crew member must complete operator proficiency checks while acting as part of the normal crew complement.
   2. When the flight crew member is required to operate under IFR, the operator proficiency check must be conducted without external visual reference, until the DA or DH or MDA or MDH is reached.
   3. The operator proficiency check remains valid for 6 consecutive months except as provided for in point (4).
   4. For seasonal operations by performance class B aeroplanes under VFR by day an operator proficiency check remains valid for 8 consecutive months.
   5. The proficiency check must be undertaken before commencing CAT operations.

3. Line check

   Each flight crew member must complete a line check on the aircraft which remains valid for 12 calendar months.

4. Emergency and safety equipment training and checking Each flight crew member must complete recurrent training and checking on the location and use of all emergency and safety equipment carried on board the aircraft. This remains valid for 12 calendar months.

5. CRM training

   1. CRM training elements must be integrated into all appropriate phases of the recurrent training.
   2. Each flight crew member must undergo specific modular CRM training. All major topics of CRM training must be covered by distributing modular training sessions as evenly as possible over each 3 year period.
6. Each flight crew member must undergo ground training and flight training in an FSTD or an aircraft, or a combination of both, at least every 12 calendar months.