SPA.LVO.120 Flight crew training and qualifications

SI No. 1290/2024

Text in magenta in force from 30 October 2025

The operator shall ensure that, prior to conducting an LVO:

1. each flight crew member:

   1. complies with the training and checking requirements prescribed in the operations manual, including flight simulation training device (FSTD) training, in operating to the limiting values of RVR/VIS (visibility) and DH specific to the operation and the aircraft type;

   2. is qualified in accordance with the standards prescribed in the operations manual;

2.  the training and checking is conducted in accordance with a detailed syllabus.

The title and text below will replace the text above on 30 October 2025:

SPA.LVO.120 Flight crew competence

1. For all types of LVOs and operations with operational credits for which an approval has been granted, the operator must ensure that each flight crew member successfully completes training and checking which:

   1. includes initial and recurrent training and checking;

   2. includes normal, abnormal and emergency procedures;

   3. is tailored to the type of technologies used in the intended operations; and

   4. takes into account the human factor risks associated with the intended operations.

2. The operator must ensure that the flight crew remains competent to conduct the intended operations.

3. The operator must keep records of the training and qualifications for the flight crew members.

4. The training and checking must be conducted by appropriately qualified personnel which in the case of flight and flight simulation training and checking requires the personnel providing the training to be qualified in accordance with Annex I (Part-FCL) of Commission Regulation (EU) No. 1178/2011.