Chapter 5 - Qualification Requirements

Question 1

How long die the Route and Aerodrome Competence Qualification last?

Answer 1

12 calendar months in addition to the remainder of:

• The month of qualification.
• The month of the latest operation on the route or to the aerodrome.

Question 2

What is Flight Crew Recent Experience?

Answer 2

A pilot shall not operate as a flight crew member unless she has carried out at least 3 take-offs and 3 landings as an operating pilot in an aeroplane or an
approved flight simulator, of the type to be used, in the preceding 45 days.

Question 3

How can you maintain the LVO qualification?

Answer 3

To maintain LVO qualification a pilot must have conducted in a suitably approved Flight Simulator:

• A minimum of two approaches using approved Category II/III procedures in conjunction with the OPC cycle. The approaches must include at least one
go-around and one landing at the lowest authorised RVR.

• At least one LVTO using the lowest authorised RVR.

Question 4

What are the required Low Visibility Operations – Training and Qualifications before commencing Category II/III operations?

Answer 4

• 50 hours or 20 sectors on the type, including line flying under supervision.
• 100 m must be added to the applicable Category II or Category III RVR minima unless she has previously qualified for Category II or III operations with a Community Operator, until a total of 100 hours or 40 sectors, including line flying under supervision, has been achieved on the type.