Annex Reference Remarks - to include:
a. Rationale
b. Conditions/Mitigations
PERSONNEL LICENSING
Annex 1, Amendment 175
Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
NACCAnguilla, UK Overseas Territories (ASSI)
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
Anguilla accepts other
State's differences.
NilN/A - Anguilla does not issue
OTAR 61 Licences
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Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
Anguilla accepts other
State's differences.
NilN/A - Anguilla does not issue
OTAR 61 Licences
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Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
Chapter 9
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Anguilla accepts other
State's differences
NilN/A - Anguilla does not issue
OTAR 61 Licences
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Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
Anguilla accepts other
State's differences
No difference
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Standard or Recommended Practice
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State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Anguilla accepts other
State's differences
Pilots will not be able to
undertake their proficiency
check in an aircraft or FSTD
without coming into close
proximity of another person
(co-pilot or examiner). This
would be against medical
advice during the Covid 19
Pandemic.
OTAR 135/121.1115(a) The
validity of the Operator
proficiency checks may be
extended until 31 October 2020
therefore the maximum period
between checks may be 12
months (October 2019 to
October 2020).
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Anguilla accepts other
State's differences
No difference
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Standard or Recommended Practice
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State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
Anguilla accepts other
State's differences
No difference
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Anguilla accepts other
State's differences
NilN/A - Anguilla does not issue
OTAR 61 Licences
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Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
Anguilla accepts other
State's differences.
Pilots will not be able to
undertake their proficiency
check in an aircraft or FSTD
without coming into close
proximity of another person
(co-pilot or examiner). This
would be against medical
advice during the Covid 19
Pandemic.
OTAR 135/121.1115(a) The
validity of the Operator
proficiency checks may be
extended until 31 October 2020
therefore the maximum period
between checks may be 12
months (October 2019 to
October 2020).
Antigua and Barbuda
Chapter 1
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
The Eastern Caribbean
Civil Aviation Authority
(ECCAA) will recognize
the validity of
certificates from other
States and the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
mitigation measures for
COVID-19
No Difference.
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Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
The Eastern Caribbean
Civil Aviation Authority
(ECCAA) will recognize
the validity of licence
from other States and
the temporary
differences adopted,
based on mitigation
measures for COVID-19
No Difference
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Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
Chapter 9
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states.
No Difference
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Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
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COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states.
No Difference
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Standard or Recommended Practice
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State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
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COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
The ECCAA will accept
alleviation filed by other
contracting states
No Covid Difference
Chapter 3
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Standard
ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states
No Covid Difference
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Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
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COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states
No Covid Difference.
Chapter 7
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states.
No Covid Difference
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Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
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COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
The ECCAA will accept
alleviation filed by other
contracting states
No Covid Difference
Aruba, Kingdom of the Netherlands
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Details of Difference
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
Aruba will recognise
other States’
differences as long as
the period of the
extension is maximum
12 months, and the
medical certificate was
valid on the date that
the exemption was
issued.
a) *Due to the current social
distance measures in place
due to the COVID-19
pandemic, only emergency
medical visits are allowed at
the different Doctor’s offices,
therefore candidates may
not have access to
appointments for medical
evaluations for renewing
medical certificates.
b1) An exemption has been
made only for class 1
Medical Certificates without
restrictions (except visual
restrictions) b2) A copy of
the exemption issued by the
Department of Civil Aviation
of Aruba (BLA2020-003)
shall be carried together with
the Licence /medical
certificate
Aruba
Provided that the regular validity
period of the medical certificate
expires before 31 October
2020, the validity period will be
extended by 4 months.
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Details of Difference
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
Aruba will accept other
States’ differences,
provided the
authenticity of
documents can be
verifie
a)Due to the current social
distance measures in place
due to the COVID-19
pandemic, closures of the
countries’ borders and
inability to get to simulators
and training organisations,
crews are unable to
complete certain training and
checking. In addition pilots,
not living in Aruba, that do
comply with all licence
renewal requirements are
unable to send and receive
original licence documents,
because cargo operators are
currently not transporting
documents b) Valid only for
pilots operating under
management of an air
operator who has
implemented an alternative
refresher training and
checking system that
includes class or
type-specific abnormal and
emergency procedures. And
a copy of the exemption
issued by the Department of
Civil Aviation of Aruba
(BLA2020-001) shall be
carried on board of the
aircraft while exercising the
privileges of the licence.
Provided that the regular validity
of a rating or a certificate
expires before 31 October
2020, that validity period is
extended by 4 months
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Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
Chapter 9
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Will not accept flight
crews where NONE of
required pilots have
conducted any flight
activity (in the
aeroplane or in an
approved flight
simulator) in the
preceding 90 days.
a) Due to reduced flight
operations and difficulties
accessing simulators,
operators have difficulties
ensuring the recency
requirements of their flight
crew.
b) Pilot must undertake line
flying under supervision of a
type rating instructor or
examiner
The period of 90 days may be
extended to a maximum of 180
days as long as the pilot
undertakes line flying under
supervision of a type rating
instructor or examiner.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
Differences filed by
other contracting States
will be recognized by
Aruba until 30 March
2021, unless the
Department of Civil
Aviation of Aruba deems
safety is being
compromised.
a) Due to the current social
distance measures in place
due to the COVID-19
pandemic, closures of the
countries’ borders and
inability to get to simulators
and training organisations,
crews are unable to
complete certain training and
checking.
b) An alternate means of
refresher training
The flying skill refresher training
that need to be conducted in
the aeroplane or a simulator
can be substituted by an
alternative training and
checking system that includes
type or class specific abnormal
and emergency procedures
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Differences filed by
other contracting States
will be recognized by
Aruba until 30 March
2021, unless the
Department of Civil
Aviation of Aruba deems
safety is being
compromised.
a) Due to the current social
distance measures in place
due to the COVID-19
pandemic, closures of the
countries’ borders and
inability to get to simulators
and training organisations,
crews are unable to
complete certain training and
checking.
b) * Operator must request
permission to the
Department of Civil Aviation
to use the exemption.
* Operator shall conduct a
risk analysis to establish an
alternative training and
checking programme.
*Valid only for pilots
operating under
management of an operator
who has implemented an
alternative refresher training
and checking system that
includes class or type
specific abnormal and
emergency procedures.
* Following the expiry of the
exemption, the operator
shall ensure that crews are
in compliance.
Provided that the regular validity
of a training and checking
expires before 31 October
2020, that validity period is
extended by 4 months
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Differences filed by
other contracting States
will be recognized by
Aruba until 30 March
2021, unless the
Department of Civil
Aviation of Aruba deems
safety is being
compromised.
N/ANo difference
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
Differences filed by
other contracting States
will be recognized by
Aruba until 30 March
2021, unless the
Department of Civil
Aviation of Aruba deems
safety is being
compromised.
N/A
No difference
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Aruba will not accept a
flight crew where NONE
of required pilots have
conducted any flight
activity (in the
aeroplane or in an
approved flight
simulator) in the
preceding 90 days.
N/ANo difference
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
Differences filed by
other contracting States
will be recognized by
Aruba until 30 March
2021, unless the
Department of Civil
Aviation of Aruba deems
safety is being
compromised.
N/ANo difference
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
YesN/ANone
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
YESIn response to the
exceptional circumstances
caused by the Covid-19
outbreak and in line with the
International Civil Aviation
Organisation (ICAO) and
International Air Transport
Association (IATA)
guidelines, the Civil Aviation
Authority of The Bahamas
(‘the BCAA’), on behalf of
the Commonwealth of The
Bahamas and pursuant to
regulation 27 of the Civil
Aviation (General)
Regulations, 2017 (CAGR
2017), exempts all aircraft
owners and operators,
aircrew, air traffic controllers,
instructors, examiners,
aviation maintenance and
training licence and
certificate holders, for whom
the BCAA is the Competent
Authority, wherever normal
re-validation facilities are not
available, from the
requirements detailed in
paragraphs 2 to 5 herein, as
appropriate, subject to any
conditions therein.
Subject to the conditions in 3.2,
operators are exempted from
the standard validity periods of
training and checking, as set
out in the applicable training
and checking requirements of
Schedule 14 Sub-parts E,F,G,H
and I listed below and that
expire before 31 October 2020.
Validity periods may be
extended to the end of the
validity period of this Exemption
for all of the following:
(a) operator proficiency checks
(OPC);
(b) operator line-oriented
evaluation if applicable;
(c) operator line checks (LC);
(d) operator emergency and
safety equipment training;
(e) operator crew resource
management recurrent training;
(f) operator recurrent training
and checking;
(g) operator ground and flight
training;
(h) operator cabin crew member
recurrent training and checking;
and
(i) operator technical crew
member recurrent training;
3.2 The conditions mentioned in
3.1 are that:
(a) for operator proficiency
checks (OPC), line-oriented
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of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
evaluation, as well as line
checks if applicable, the
operator shall ensure that flight
crew benefiting from this
exemption shall comply with
paragraph 2.2(a) above and any
additional Schedule 14 related
exercises, as appropriate; and
(b) for flight crew member
operator emergency and safety
equipment training, crew
resource management recurrent
training, ground and flight
training, cabin crew member
recurrent training and checking,
technical crew member
recurrent training, crew
resource management recurrent
training, the operator shall
ensure all members complete
additional training through any
means.
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
YesIn response to the
exceptional circumstances
caused by the Covid-19
outbreak and in line with the
International Civil Aviation
Organisation (ICAO) and
International Air Transport
Association (IATA)
guidelines, the Civil Aviation
Authority of The Bahamas
(‘the BCAA’), on behalf of
the Commonwealth of The
Bahamas and pursuant to
regulation 27 of the Civil
Aviation (General)
Regulations, 2017 (CAGR
2017), exempts all aircraft
owners and operators,
aircrew, air traffic controllers,
instructors, examiners,
aviation maintenance and
training licence and
certificate holders, for whom
the BCAA is the Competent
Authority, wherever normal
re-validation facilities are not
available, from the
requirements detailed in
paragraphs 2 to 5 herein, as
appropriate, subject to any
conditions therein.
Subject to the conditions in 3.2,
operators are exempted from
the standard validity periods of
training and checking, as set
out in the applicable training
and checking requirements of
Schedule 14 Sub-parts E,F,G,H
and I listed below and that
expire before 31 October 2020.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
YesIn response to the
exceptional circumstances
caused by the Covid-19
outbreak and in line with the
International Civil Aviation
Organisation (ICAO) and
International Air Transport
Association (IATA)
guidelines, the Civil Aviation
Authority of The Bahamas
(‘the BCAA’), on behalf of
the Commonwealth of The
Bahamas and pursuant to
regulation 27 of the Civil
Aviation (General)
Regulations, 2017 (CAGR
2017), exempts all aircraft
owners and operators,
aircrew, air traffic controllers,
instructors, examiners,
aviation maintenance and
training licence and
certificate holders, for whom
the BCAA is the Competent
Authority, wherever normal
re-validation facilities are not
available, from the
requirements detailed in
paragraphs 2 to 5 herein, as
appropriate, subject to any
conditions therein.
Subject to the conditions in 3.2,
operators are exempted from
the standard validity periods of
training and checking, as set
out in the applicable training
and checking requirements of
Schedule 14 Sub-parts E,F,G,H
and I listed below and that
expire before 31 October 2020.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
YesIn response to the
exceptional circumstances
caused by the Covid-19
outbreak and in line with the
International Civil Aviation
Organisation (ICAO) and
International Air Transport
Association (IATA)
guidelines, the Civil Aviation
Authority of The Bahamas
(‘the BCAA’), on behalf of
the Commonwealth of The
Bahamas and pursuant to
regulation 27 of the Civil
Aviation (General)
Regulations, 2017 (CAGR
2017), exempts all aircraft
owners and operators,
aircrew, air traffic controllers,
instructors, examiners,
aviation maintenance and
training licence and
certificate holders, for whom
the BCAA is the Competent
Authority, wherever normal
re-validation facilities are not
available, from the
requirements detailed in
paragraphs 2 to 5 herein, as
appropriate, subject to any
conditions therein.
(a) Schedule 8 Subdivision IV,
V and VI Flight Crew licence
holders shall comply with the
following:
(i) hold a valid class or type
rating and instrument rating if
applicable;
(ii) operate under the
management system of an
organisation for which
Schedules 8 and 14 are
applicable; and
(iii) have received refresher
training, followed by the
completion of an assessment
by means established by the
operator to determine that the
required level of knowledge to
operate the applicable class or
type has been maintained. That
assessment shall include class
or type specific abnormal and
emergency procedures.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
YesIn response to the
exceptional circumstances
caused by the Covid-19
outbreak and in line with the
International Civil Aviation
Organisation (ICAO) and
International Air Transport
Association (IATA)
guidelines, the Civil Aviation
Authority of The Bahamas
(‘the BCAA’), on behalf of
the Commonwealth of The
Bahamas and pursuant to
regulation 27 of the Civil
Aviation (General)
Regulations, 2017 (CAGR
2017), exempts all aircraft
owners and operators,
aircrew, air traffic controllers,
instructors, examiners,
aviation maintenance and
training licence and
certificate holders, for whom
the BCAA is the Competent
Authority, wherever normal
re-validation facilities are not
available, from the
requirements detailed in
paragraphs 2 to 5 herein, as
appropriate, subject to any
conditions therein.
Subject to the conditions in 3.2,
operators are exempted from
the standard validity periods of
training and checking, as set
out in the applicable training
and checking requirements of
Schedule 14 Sub-parts E,F,G,H
and I listed below and that
expire before 31 October 2020.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
YesIn response to the
exceptional circumstances
caused by the Covid-19
outbreak and in line with the
International Civil Aviation
Organisation (ICAO) and
International Air Transport
Association (IATA)
guidelines, the Civil Aviation
Authority of The Bahamas
(‘the BCAA’), on behalf of
the Commonwealth of The
Bahamas and pursuant to
regulation 27 of the Civil
Aviation (General)
Regulations, 2017 (CAGR
2017), exempts all aircraft
owners and operators,
aircrew, air traffic controllers,
instructors, examiners,
aviation maintenance and
training licence and
certificate holders, for whom
the BCAA is the Competent
Authority, wherever normal
re-validation facilities are not
available, from the
requirements detailed in
paragraphs 2 to 5 herein, as
appropriate, subject to any
conditions therein.
Subject to the conditions in 3.2,
operators are exempted from
the standard validity periods of
training and checking, as set
out in the applicable training
and checking requirements of
Schedule 14 Sub-parts E,F,G,H
and I listed below and that
expire before 31 October 2020.
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Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
N/AN/AN/A
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
N/AN/AN/A
Barbados
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
It is universally
recognized that due to
the COVID-19 Global
Pandemic, States are
required to consider
different
measures/guidelines to
ensure operations can
still be conducted under
current constraints.
In light of the Global
Pandemic due to COVID-19
and to ensure that the
required levels of safety,
quality and reliability are
maintained during
operations, the Barbados
Civil Aviation Department has
issued exemptions to
aviation personnel from April
15 2020 until October 30
2020. This extension applies
to flight crews, cabin crews,
instructors, examiners,
aircraft maintenance
mechanics, air traffic
controller and aero-medical
examiners, as well as to civil
aviation security, that is,
certification of civil aviation
security personnel, access
permits to restricted ares
and technical training related
to the transportation of
dangerous goods.
Extension on the validity of
Ratings, Certificates and
Medical Reports for Aviation
Personnel in Barbados.
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
BCAD-YESAccess to flight simulator
training facilities
N/A
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The BCAD will accept
other States differences
The unprecedented
COVID-19 Pandemic has
made access to flight
simulator training facilities
difficult and as such there is
a need for the temporary
deviation by States to the
ICAO SARPS and National
Regulations. Based on such,
the BCAD has granted and
extension of an additional
sixty (60) beyond the ninety
(90) requirement for pilot
Take-off and Landing
Recency.
This relief is subject the AOC
holder submitting tot he BCAD
a satisfactory Safety Risk
Assessment and the
associated measures put in
place to manage this risk as
low as reasonably practicable.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
The BCAD will accept
other States differences
N/AN/A
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
The BCAD will accept
other States
differences.
Under the unprecedented
COVID-19 Pandemic,
access to flight simulator
training facilities has been
restricted and there has
been a need for temporary
deviations by States.
Therefore, the BCAD has
granted a six (6) month
extension under Regulations
260 of the BCAD (Aircraft
Operations) Regulations.
This relief is subject to the AOC
holder submitting to the BCAD
a satisfactory Safety Risk
Assessment. Measures shall
include an alternate means of
compliance using the normal
checklist, normal checklist and
procedures, and emergency
checklist and procedures to be
conducted by a BCAD approved
check airman or training
captain prior to the Pilot's
license being renewed and
before exercising the privileges
of the license.
Chapter 3
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The BCAD will accept
other States differences
The unprecedented
COVID-19 Pandemic has
made access to flight
simulator training facilities
difficult and as such there is
a need for the temporary
deviation by States to the
ICAO SARPS and National
Regulations. Based on such,
the BCAD has granted and
extension of an additional
sixty (60) beyond the ninety
(90) requirement for pilot
Take-off and Landing
Recency.
This relief is subject the AOC
holder submitting tot he BCAD
a satisfactory Safety Risk
Assessment and the
associated measures put in
place to manage this risk as
low as reasonably practicable.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
The BCAD will accept
other States
differences.
The unprecedented
COVID-19 Pandemic has
made access to flight
simulator training facilities
difficult and as such there is
a need for the temporary
deviation by States to the
ICAO SARPS and National
Regulations. Based on such,
the BCAD has granted and
extension of an additional
sixty (60) beyond the ninety
(90) requirement for co-pilot
Take-off and Landing
Recency.
This relief is subject the AOC
holder submitting tot he BCAD
a satisfactory Safety Risk
Assessment and the
associated measures put in
place to manage this risk as
low as reasonably practicable.
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The BCAD will accept
other States differences
N/AN/A
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
Barbados Civil Aviation
Department will accept
other States differences
Under the unprecedented
COVID-19 Pandemic,
access to flight simulator
training facilities has been
restricted and there has
been a need for temporary
deviations by States.
Therefore, the BCAD has
granted a six (6) month
extension under Regulations
260 of the BCAD (Aircraft
Operations) Regulations.
This relief is subject to the AOC
holder submitting to the BCAD
a satisfactory Safety Risk
Assessment. Measures shall
include an alternate means of
compliance using the normal
checklist, normal checklist and
procedures, and emergency
checklist and procedures to be
conducted by a BCAD approved
check airman or training
captain prior to the Pilot's
license being renewed and
before exercising the privileges
of the license.
Belize
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
The Belize Department
of Civil Aviation will
recognize the validity of
certificates from other
contracting States and
the temporary
differences adopted by
these States, in
accordance with
applicable mitigating
measures due to the
COVID-19.
An extension of 45 days
may be extended after the
date of expiration in special
circumstances in Belize. A
request of extension must
be submitted to the Director
of Civil Aviation in Belize for
the corresponding
assessment and, if
applicable, for approval.
Designated Doctors are
easily accessible in Belize.
The Department of Civil Aviation
in Belize could issue, upon
request of the applicant and
after proper assessment, an
extension of the Medical
Certificates which expired from
May 1st, 2020. (Until July 31st,
2020). This assessment will be
carried out on case by case
scenario. It is applicable for
pilots, flight instructors, flight
examiners and air traffic
controllers, due to the
worldwide pandemic of the
COVID-19 disease.
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
The Belize Department
of Civil Aviation will
recognize the validity of
certificates from other
contracting States and
the temporary
differences adopted by
these States, in
accordance with
applicable mitigating
measures due to the
COVID-19.
Standard Regulations in
Belize apply.
No Differences.
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
Chapter 9
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The Belize Department
of Civil Aviation will
recognize the validity of
certificates from other
contracting States and
the temporary
differences adopted by
these States, in
accordance with
applicable mitigating
measures due to the
COVID-19.
Standard Regulations in
Belize apply.
No Differences.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
The Belize Department
of Civil Aviation will
recognize the validity of
certificates from other
contracting States and
the temporary
differences adopted by
these States, in
accordance with
applicable mitigating
measures due to the
COVID-19.
Not Applicable to Belize.
AOC holders in Belize do
not operate “Long Haul”
flights hence this type of
pilots is not considered into
their Operations Manual(s).
No Difference
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
The Belize Department
of Civil Aviation will
recognize the validity of
certificates from other
contracting States and
the temporary
differences adopted by
these States, in
accordance with
applicable mitigating
measures due to the
COVID-19.
AOC holders must develop
by means of their SMS,
regardless of their maturity
level, a risk analysis which
will allow them to identify
mitigation measures related
to COVID-19 effects in
accordance to their size and
complexity to ensure the
effectiveness of safety risks
measures. AOC holders who
apply for the extension
period must demonstrate
and document how they will
manage the associated the
risk in relation with the time
of the extension they are
applying for.
For Airmen whose Proficiency
Checks (PCs) expire during the
period comprising from May 1st
to July 31st, 2020, the Belize
Department of Civil Aviation
upon request by an AOC holder
will consider granting a three
months extension to the validity
of the PC. Additionally, Airmen
must also perform three
takeoffs and three landings
under IFR in the same
type/class of aircraft before
acting as a crew member
engaged in commercial air
transport operations.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The Belize Department
of Civil Aviation will
recognize the validity of
certificates from other
contracting States and
the temporary
differences adopted by
these States, in
accordance with
applicable mitigating
measures due to the
COVID-19.
The General Aviation in
Belize is limited to
“Domestic Operations” only.
(Aeroplanes registered in
Belize).
No Difference
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
The Belize Department
of Civil Aviation will
recognize the validity of
certificates from other
contracting States and
the temporary
differences adopted by
these States, in
accordance with
applicable mitigating
measures due to the
COVID-19.
The General Aviation in
Belize is limited to
“Domestic Operations” only.
(Aeroplanes registered in
Belize).
No Difference
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The Belize Department
of Civil Aviation will
recognize the validity of
certificates from other
contracting States and
the temporary
differences adopted by
these States, in
accordance with
applicable mitigating
measures due to the
COVID-19.
Pilots engaged in flight
operations flying helicopters
registered in Belize are
limited to “Domestic
Operations” only.
No Difference.
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
The Belize Department
of Civil Aviation will
recognize the validity of
certificates from other
contracting States and
the temporary
differences adopted by
these States, in
accordance with
applicable mitigating
measures due to the
COVID-19.
Pilots engaged in flight
operations flying helicopters
registered in Belize are
limited to “Domestic
Operations” only.
No Difference.
Bermuda, UK Overseas Territories (ASSI)
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
Bermuda accepts other
states differences
standard regulation appliesno difference
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
Bermuda accepts other
states differences
standard regulation appliesno difference
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(COVID-19, related)
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Bermuda accepts other
states differences
standard regulation appliesno difference
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State Differences
Details of Difference
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
Bermuda accepts other
states differences
standard regulation appliesno difference
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Bermuda accepts other
states differences
Conditions: 1. They are only
applicable to checks that
expire before 31st October
2020. 2. They are only valid
until 22nd November 2020
and from 23rd November
2020 all operators must
ensure that pilots have
successfully completed the
requirements specified in the
Requirements section (i.e.
all checks must be renewed
as of 23rd November 2020).
3. They only cover
operational checks in OTAR
Part 121. 4. For Licence
Validations to remain valid,
licences, type ratings and
medicals must comply with
the requirements of the
State of Issue (e.g.
EASA/FAA). 5. Operators
must inform BCAA if use is
to be made of any of these
Deviation.
difference. Operator Proficiency
Checks (OPC) shall be valid for
a period of six calendar
months. Operator Line Checks
(OLC) shall be valid for a period
of twelve calendar months.
Safety and Emergency
Procedures Checks (SEPC)-
3.4) shall be valid for a period of
twelve months.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Bermuda accepts other
states differences
Standard regulation appliesNo difference
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State Differences
Details of Difference
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
Bermuda accepts other
states differences
Standard regulation appliesNo difference
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Bermuda accepts other
states differences
Standard regulation appliesNo difference
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State Differences
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
Bermuda accepts other
states differences
Standard regulation appliesNo difference
British Virgin Islands, UK Overseas Territories (ASSI)
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
The British Virgin
Islands accept other
State's differences
NilN/A - The British Virgin Islands
do not issue OTAR 61 Licences
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
The British Virgin
Islands accept other
State's differences
NilN/A - The British Virgin Islands
do not issue OTAR 61 Licences
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(COVID-19, related)
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The British Virgin
Islands accept other
State's differences
NilN/A - The British Virgin Islands
do not issue OTAR 61 Licences
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State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
The British Virgin
Islands accept other
State's differences
No difference
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State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
The British Virgin
Islands accept other
State's differences
Pilots will not be able to
undertake their proficiency
check in an aircraft or FSTD
without coming into close
proximity of another person
(co-pilot or examiner). This
would be against medical
advice during the Covid 19
Pandemic.
OTAR 135/121.1115(a) The
validity of the Operator
proficiency checks may be
extended until 31 October 2020
therefore the maximum period
between checks may be 12
months (October 2019 to
October 2020).
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The British Virgin
Islands accept other
State's differences
No difference
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
The British Virgin
Islands accept other
State's differences
No difference
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The British Virgin
Islands accept other
State's differences
NilN/A - The British Virgin Islands
do not issue OTAR 61 Licences
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
The British Virgin
Islands accept other
State's differences
Pilots will not be able to
undertake their proficiency
check in an aircraft or FSTD
without coming into close
proximity of another person
(co-pilot or examiner). This
would be against medical
advice during the Covid 19
Pandemic.
OTAR 135/121.1115(a) The
validity of the Operator
proficiency checks may be
extended until 31 October 2020
therefore the maximum period
between checks may be 12
months (October 2019 to
October 2020).
Canada
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
Differences filed by
other
contracting States will
be
recognized by Canada
during the COVID-19
pandemic, unless
TCCA
deems safety is being
compromised.
a) The ICAO SARPs are
specific as to medical
testing requirements for all
Student Pilot Licenses. This
includes testing frequency in
Annex 1 section 1.2.5.2 and
extension of the medical
certificate validity of no more
than 45 days at the
discretion of the Licensing
Authority. Canada filed a
difference against Annex 1,
SARP 1.2.4.4.1 stating that
" Canada may extend the
period of validity of a Medical
Assessment up to 60 days."
NOTE #2: Canada filed a
Difference against Annex 1,
SARP 1.2.5.2 with respect
to validity period of medical
assessments for ATC,
stating that “Canada has
determined the period of
validity of a Medical
Assessment for the holder of
an Air Traffic Controller
Licence to be not greater
than 24 months."
b) This exemption is
subject to the following
conditions: 1. Applicants for
a Student Pilot Permit –
Gyroplane, Balloon or
Helicopter category shall
possess one of the following
documents: (a) a Civil
The purpose is to allow Student
Pilot Permit - Gyroplane,
Balloon and Helicopter category
applicants to also possess a
Civil Aviation Medical
Declaration (Form 26-0297) with
Part B completed by the
applicant and Part C completed
by a physician licensed to
practice in Canada or a
Category 4 Medical Certificate,
as is already allowed for
applicants for a Student Pilot
Permit – Aeroplane category for
a period of six (6) months
ending November 30, 2020, as
a temporary measure.
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Aviation Medical Declaration
(Form 26-0297) with Part B
completed by the applicant
and Part C completed by a
physician licensed to
practice in Canada; (b) a
Medical Certificate (Form 26-
0055), Category 1, 3 or 4; or
(c) a Medical Assessment
Letter (Form 26-0417),
Category 1, 3 or 4. 2. A
routine electro-cardiograph
report shall form part of the
heart examination of an
applicant: (a) at the first
examination after the
applicant has attained the
age of forty years; (b) at the
first examination after the
applicant has attained the
age of fifty years; and
subsequently (c) within the
four years preceding the
next renewal medical
examination. 3. Persons
exercising the privileges of a
permit, licence or rating
subject to the terms and
conditions of this exemption
shall comply with the CARs
in all respects other than
with subparagraph 421.19(2)
(c)(ii) of Standard 421 –
Flight Crew Permits,
Licences and Ratings as
specified in this exemption.
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
Differences filed by
other
contracting States will
be
recognized by Canada
during the COVID-19
pandemic, unless
TCCA
deems safety is being
compromised.
N/ANo Difference
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Differences filed by
other
contracting States will
be
recognized by Canada
during the COVID-19
pandemic, unless
TCCA
deems safety is being
compromised.
a) 1. Allowing an instructor
to conduct training and
checking on the same
candidate shall only be used
for recurrent training and
cannot be used for the
purposes of upgrading to
pilot-in-command, issuing a
type-rating or instrument
rating, or to conduct a
re-test after an unsuccessful
PCC. 2. The PCC valid – to
date shall be reset in
accordance with section
604.139 CARs. 3. The time
allocated for flight training
shall not be less than the
time specified in the
company’s approved training
program. 4. Before allowing
an instructor to conduct
training and checking on the
same candidate, the
operator shall confirm with
their Principal Operations
Inspector (POI) that a
separate qualified person is
not available to conduct the
PCC because of a
scheduling conflict, travel or
quarantine restriction, health
risk or other credible reason
associated with COVID-19.
b) 604.143 (1) No private
operator shall permit a
person to act — and no
person shall act — as a
As an alternative means of
compliance to paragraph
604.143(4)(d) of the CARs, the
purpose of this exemption is to
allow operators conducting
operations under Subpart 604 of
Part VI of the (CARs) to
conduct training and checking
on their pilots in cases where a
person different from the
instructor is not available to
conduct the PCC.
Anyone other than the
instructor may conduct the
PCC and the ICAO requirement
explicitly states that the
individual testing must be either
the instructor or rep of the
State.
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pilot-in-command or
second-in-command unless
[…] I the person has
successfully completed, in
respect of the aircraft type
that the person will operate,
a competency check that
meets the requirements of
this section or a
competency check or pilot
proficiency check that meets
the requirements of
subsection 604.140(2), and
the validity period of the
competency check or pilot
proficiency check has not
expired; and […] (2) A
person who undergoes a
competency check referred
to in paragraph (1)(e) […] (b)
shall have been
recommended for the
competency check by an
instructor who provided the
person with the training or
equivalent training referred to
in paragraph (a); and […] (4)
Subject to subsection (5),
the competency check
referred to in paragraph (1)(e)
shall be conducted by a
person who […] (d) is not
the instructor who made the
recommendation referred to
in paragraph 2(b) in respect
of the person undergoing the
competency check.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
Differences filed by
other
contracting States will
be
recognized by Canada
during the COVID-19
pandemic, unless
TCCA
deems safety is being
compromised.
N/ANo Difference
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Differences filed by
other
contracting States will
be
recognized by Canada
during the COVID-19
pandemic, unless
TCCA
deems safety is being
compromised.
a) Canada requires a
competency check once per
two years;
Flight training Pilot
proficiency check: once per
year;
Flight training Line check:
once per year;
Private Air Operators:
Training under Civil aviation
regulations 604.169(2),
604.179(z)(viii) and (ix),
604.176 renewed every three
years 1 month, with an
exemption now adding an
additional three months; and
all other training: one
year-one month plus an
additional three months
b) Under the unprecedented
circumstances associated
with the COVID-19
pandemic, TCCA finds that
limited relief is justified from
timeframes for completing
certain training and
qualification requirements
due through May 31, 2021.
The relief is subject to
Conditions and Limitations.
CAR 703.91 (1) states that the
validity period of a pilot
proficiency check expires on
the first day of the thirteenth
month following the month in
which the pilot proficiency
check was completed. CAR
704.111 (1) states that the
validity period of a pilot
proficiency check expires on
the first day of the thirteenth
month following the month in
which the proficiency check
was completed. CAR 705.113
(2) states that the validity
period of a pilot proficiency
check expires (a) on the first
day of the seventh month
following the month in which the
check was completed; (b) on
the first day of the thirteenth
month in which the check was
completed, where the pilot
successfully completes the
six-month recurrency training
that has been approved by the
Minister, in accordance with the
Commerical Air Service
Standards, as a substitute for
the pilot proficiency check and
that is identified in the company
operations manual; or (c)at the
end of the validation period,
where the air operator has an
operations specification
authorizing an advacned
qualification program in
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accordance with the
Commercial Air Service
Standards and the pilot
complete a proficiency
evaluation within the evaluation
period authorized for the air
operator in the operations
specification.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Differences filed by
other
contracting States will
be
recognized by Canada
during the COVID-19
pandemic, unless
TCCA
deems safety is being
compromised.
N/ANo difference
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
Differences filed by
other
contracting States will
be
recognized by Canada
during the COVID-19
pandemic, unless
TCCA
deems safety is being
compromised.
N/ANo difference
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Differences filed by
other
contracting States will
be
recognized by Canada
during the COVID-19
pandemic, unless
TCCA
deems safety is being
compromised.
N/ANo difference
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
Differences filed by
other
contracting States will
be
recognized by Canada
during the COVID-19
pandemic, unless
TCCA
deems safety is being
compromised.
a) Canada previously filed a
difference in 2011 (not
specific to COVID).
b) Under the unprecedented
circumstances associated
with the COVID-19
pandemic, TCCA finds that
limited relief is justified from
timeframes for completing
certain training and
qualification requirements
due through May 31, 2021.
The relief is subject to
Conditions and Limitations
Different in character or Other
means of compliance - Canada
requires PPCs only once every
two years.
Cayman Islands, UK Overseas Territories (ASSI)
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
Cayman Islands accept
other State's differences
This limits pilot/AME
interaction and where local
restrictions prevent
interaction due to personal
movement limitations To be
reviewed not later than 31
May 2020
OTAR 67.253 CAACI Medicals
expiring in the next 120 days
extended until 31 July 2020
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
Cayman Islands accept
other State's differences
Limits traditional training
venues and training in a Full
Flight Flight Training Device
due to social interaction
limitations To be reviewed
not later than 31 May 2020
OTAR 125.950/135.950/121.950
OTAR 135.985/121.985 OTAR
135.980/121/980 Operator
Training programs expiring in
the next 120 days extended
until 31 July 2020
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Cayman Islands accept
other State's differences
Variation will be considered
on as required basis. The
Operator mitigation will be
approved by the CAACI
OTAR 61.37 and 91.915 Where
flight crew recency is at risk or
expired, prior to carriage of
passengers, operator will
submit a proposal including a
risk assessment and mitigation
plan for CAACI approval
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
Cayman Islands accept
other State's differences
NilNo variation in this area issued
as no current operators have
CRPs
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Cayman Islands accept
other State's differences
Limits checking in a Full
Flight Flight Training Device
and aircraft due to social
interaction limitations To be
reviewed not later than 31
May 2020
OTAR 125.115/135.115/121/115
Pilot OPCs and LPCs expiring
in the next 120 days extended
until 31 July 2020
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Cayman Islands accept
other State's differences
OTAR 61.37 and 91.915
Where flight crew recency is
at risk or expired, prior to
carriage of passengers,
operator will submit a
proposal including a risk
assessment and mitigation
plan for CAACI approval
OTAR 61.37 and 91.915 Where
flight crew recency is at risk or
expired, prior to carriage of
passengers, operator will
submit a proposal including a
risk assessment and mitigation
plan for CAACI approval
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
Cayman Islands accept
other State's differences
OTAR 61.37 and 91.915
Where flight crew recency is
at risk or expired, prior to
carriage of passengers,
operator will submit a
proposal including a risk
assessment and mitigation
plan for CAACI approval
OTAR 61.37 and 91.915 Where
flight crew recency is at risk or
expired, prior to carriage of
passengers, operator will
submit a proposal including a
risk assessment and mitigation
plan for CAACI approval
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Cayman Islands accept
other State's differences
OTAR 61.37 and 91.915
Where flight crew recency is
at risk or expired, prior to
carriage of passengers,
operator will submit a
proposal including a risk
assessment and mitigation
plan for CAACI approval
OTAR 61.37 and 91.915 Where
flight crew recency is at risk or
expired, prior to carriage of
passengers, operator will
submit a proposal including a
risk assessment and mitigation
plan for CAACI approval
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
Cayman Islands accept
other State's differences
Limits checking in a Full
Flight Flight Training Device
and aircraft due to social
interaction limitations To be
reviewed not later than 31
May 2020
OTAR 125.115/135.115/121/115
Pilot OPCs and LPCs expiring
in the next 120 days extended
until 31 July 2020
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
The Civil Aviation
Authority of Costa Rica
will recognize the
validity of certificates of
other States, as well as
the temporary
differences adopted,
based on risk mitigation
or alleviation measures
taken by those States.
The Civil Aviation Authority of
Costa Rica, prior to issuing
any extension of validity
periods, will assess each
applicant´s medical record
(carried out by the Civil
Aviation medical assessor),
to minimize as much as
possible any level of risk.
The language proficiency
assessments are being
normally through virtual
platforms.
The Civil Aviation Authority of
Costa Rica could issue, upon
request of the applicant and
after proper assessment, an
extension (until July 16th, 2020)
of the Medical Certificates
which expired from March 16th,
2020. This assessment be will
carried out case by case
scenario, applicable for pilots,
flight instructors, flight
examiners, air traffic controllers
and cabin crew members, due
to the worldwide pandemic of
the corona virus disease.
(COVID-19) AIC Series A 25
June 5th, 2020.
UPDATE: According to AIC
A29/20, the extension of the
validity of the Medical
Certificate is now until October
16th, 2020. Those certificates
that expired from July 16th are
eligible for the extension. Those
that expired from March 16th
and were given the first
extension until July 16th, will be
renewed automatically until
October 16th.
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
The Civil Aviation
Authority of Costa Rica
will recognize the
validity of certificates of
other States, as well as
the temporary
differences adopted,
based on risk mitigation
or alleviation measures
taken by those States.
Standard Regulation AppliesNo differences
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The Civil Aviation
Authority of Costa Rica
will recognize the
validity of certificates of
other States, as well as
the temporary
differences adopted,
based on risk mitigation
or alleviation measures
taken by those States
The rationale behind this
difference is the safety
operational measures
needed due to COVID 19.
Taking into the account the
impact on industry, there is
a special consideration on
requirements regarding
personnel training. In order
to mitigate risks, the DGAC
has established that each
exemption request needs to
be accompanied by a risk
analysis and include the
respective risk mitigation.
The DGAC reserves the right
to approve or disapprove the
request based on the
analysis of the information
provider by the operator.
The Civil Aviation Authority of
Costa Rica could issue, upon
request of the applicant and
after proper assessment, an
extension (until July 16th, 2020)
of the recent experience
requirements which expired
from March 16th, 2020. This
assessment be will carried out
case by case scenario, due to
the worldwide pandemic of the
corona virus disease.
(COVID-19) AIC Series C20
April 25th, 2020.
UPDATE: The alleviation is
extended until September 30th,
2020, according with AIC
C30/20.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
The Civil Aviation
Authority of Costa Rica
will recognize the
validity of certificates of
other States, as well as
the temporary
differences adopted,
based on risk mitigation
or alleviation measures
taken by those States
Standard Regulation appliesNo difference
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
The Civil Aviation
Authority of Costa Rica
will recognize the
validity of certificates of
other States, as well as
the temporary
differences adopted,
based on risk mitigation
or alleviation measures
taken by those States
The rationale behind this
difference is the safety
operational measures
needed due to COVID 19.
Taking into the account the
impact on industry, there is
a special consideration on
requirements regarding
personnel training. In order
to mitigate risks, the DGAC
has established that each
exemption request needs to
be accompanied by a risk
analysis and include the
respective risk mitigation.
The DGAC reserves the right
to approve or disapprove the
request based on the
analysis of the information
provider by the operator.
The Civil Aviation Authority of
Costa Rica could issue, upon
request of the applicant and
after proper assessment, an
extension (until July 16th, 2020)
of the pilot proficiency checks
requirements which expired
from March 16th, 2020. This
assessment be will carried out
case by case scenario, due to
the worldwide pandemic of the
corona virus disease.
(COVID-19) AIC Series C20
April 25th, 2020.
UPDATE: The alleviation is
extended until September 30th,
2020, according with AIC
C30/20
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The Civil Aviation
Authority of Costa Rica
will recognize the
validity of certificates of
other States, as well as
the temporary
differences adopted,
based on risk mitigation
or alleviation measures
taken by those States
The rationale behind this
difference is the safety
operational measures
needed due to COVID 19.
Taking into the account the
impact on industry, there is
a special consideration on
requirements regarding
personnel training. In order
to mitigate risks, the DGAC
has established that each
exemption request needs to
be accompanied by a risk
analysis and include the
respective risk mitigation.
The DGAC reserves the right
to approve or disapprove the
request based on the
analysis of the information
provider by the operator.
The Civil Aviation Authority of
Costa Rica could issue, upon
request of the applicant and
after proper assessment, an
extension (until July 16th, 2020)
of the recent experience
requirements which expired
from March 16th, 2020. This
assessment be will carried out
case by case scenario, due to
the worldwide pandemic of the
corona virus disease.
(COVID-19) AIC Series C20
April 25th, 2020.
UPDATE: The alleviation is
extended until September 30th,
2020, according with AIC
C30/20
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
The Civil Aviation
Authority of Costa Rica
will recognize the
validity of certificates of
other States, as well as
the temporary
differences adopted,
based on risk mitigation
or alleviation measures
taken by those States
The rationale behind this
difference is the safety
operational measures
needed due to COVID 19.
Taking into the account the
impact on industry, there is
a special consideration on
requirements regarding
personnel training. In order
to mitigate risks, the DGAC
has established that each
exemption request needs to
be accompanied by a risk
analysis and include the
respective risk mitigation.
The DGAC reserves the right
to approve or disapprove the
request based on the
analysis of the information
provider by the operator.
The Civil Aviation Authority of
Costa Rica could issue, upon
request of the applicant and
after proper assessment, an
extension (until July 16th, 2020)
of the recent experience
requirements which expired
from March 16th, 2020. This
assessment be will carried out
case by case scenario, due to
the worldwide pandemic of the
corona virus disease.
(COVID-19) AIC Series C20
April 25th, 2020.
UPDATE: The alleviation is
extended until September 30th,
2020, according with AIC
C30/20
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The Civil Aviation
Authority of Costa Rica
will recognize the
validity of certificates of
other States, as well as
the temporary
differences adopted,
based on risk mitigation
or alleviation measures
taken by those States
The rationale behind this
difference is the safety
operational measures
needed due to COVID 19.
Taking into the account the
impact on industry, there is
a special consideration on
requirements regarding
personnel training. In order
to mitigate risks, the DGAC
has established that each
exemption request needs to
be accompanied by a risk
analysis and include the
respective risk mitigation.
The DGAC reserves the right
to approve or disapprove the
request based on the
analysis of the information
provider by the operator.
The Civil Aviation Authority of
Costa Rica could issue, upon
request of the applicant and
after proper assessment, an
extension (until July 16th, 2020)
of the recent experience
requirements which expired
from March 16th, 2020. This
assessment be will carried out
case by case scenario, due to
the worldwide pandemic of the
corona virus disease.
(COVID-19) AIC Series C20
April 25th, 2020.
UPDATE: The alleviation is
extended until September 30th,
2020, according with AIC
C30/20
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
The Civil Aviation
Authority of Costa Rica
will recognize the
validity of certificates of
other States, as well as
the temporary
differences adopted,
based on risk mitigation
or alleviation measures
taken by those States
The rationale behind this
difference is the safety
operational measures
needed due to COVID 19.
Taking into the account the
impact on industry, there is
a special consideration on
requirements regarding
personnel training. In order
to mitigate risks, the DGAC
has established that each
exemption request needs to
be accompanied by a risk
analysis and include the
respective risk mitigation.
The DGAC reserves the right
to approve or disapprove the
request based on the
analysis of the information
provider by the operator.
The Civil Aviation Authority of
Costa Rica could issue, upon
request of the applicant and
after proper assessment, an
extension (until July 16th, 2020)
of the pilot proficiency checks
requirements which expired
from March 16th, 2020. This
assessment be will carried out
case by case scenario, due to
the worldwide pandemic of the
corona virus disease.
(COVID-19) AIC Series C20
April 25th, 2020.
UPDATE: The alleviation is
extended until September 30th,
2020, according with AIC
C30/20
Cuba
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
The Cuban State will
accept the
measures taken by
other
contracting states.
Previous consultation
with
those contracting
states
could be required.
a. -Ban on crowding of
people;
- Transportation
difficulties.
b. -There is a
well-documented
health record for all license
owners at the Cuban
Aviation Medical Center.
-Supervision of health
status
and behavior of the crew
members by appropriate
operator personnel.
The President of the IACC
(CAA)
has issued its Resolution
17/20
putting into effect the
exemptions related to
the alleviations measures.
These temporary measures
apply until 31 October 2020.
This date is subject to review,
taking into account the date
proposed by ICAO
(31 may 2021).
1.2.4.4.1
To extend the validity of
medical assessment
up to six (6) month for license
owners not subjected to
limitations, except for the
use of lenses for flying.
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
The Cuban State will
accept the
measures taken by
other
contracting states.
Previous consultation
with
those contracting
states
could be required.
a. - Lack of training and
verification of competences
in flight simulators (FSTD)
because approved
simulators
for Cuban operator’s training
are located in Europa.
b. -The maintenance of
competency of flight will be
established by
demonstration
of their skills during
proficiency
flight checks in airport
trainings and route trainings.
- These proficiency checks
will be recorded both in the
operator’s records, and in
the flight crew member’s
personal log book.
Note 1: Cuba does not have
remote
flight crew members
at the present time.
Note 2: All FSTD accepted
by IACC
to be used by Cuban
crewmembers
are situated in Europe.
The validity of flight simulator
proficiency checks is extended
for a period of six (6) months.
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The Cuban State will
accept the
measures taken by
other
contracting states.
Previous consultation
with
those contracting
states
could be required.
a. - Lack of commercial
flights.
-approved flight simulators
for Cuban operator’s training
are located in Europa.
b. -Operators will
carry out airport training
sessions, using real
airplanes
of the same
type they have.
-Limitations:
Not all emergency and
abnormal situations could be
trained.
Pilots could not comply with
the provisions stablished
in 9.4.1.1.
Compliance with this
provision has been extended
up to six (6) month.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
The Cuban State will
accept the
measures taken by
other
contracting states.
Previous consultation
with
those contracting
states
could be required.
a. - Lack of commercial
flights.
-approved flight simulators
for Cuban operator’s training
are located in Europa.
b. -All pilots will be relived in
cruise training flight, no later
than 6 month after their relief
expires.
Graphical presentations and
special preparations
regarding
intended route to flight, will
be
carrying out before real
commercial flights
will commence.
Pilots could not comply with
the provisions stablished
in 9.4.1.2.
Compliance with this
provision has been extended
up to six (6) month.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
The Cuban State will
accept the
measures taken by
other
contracting states.
Previous consultation
with
those contracting
states
could be required.
a.- Lack of commercial
flights.
- FSTD are located in
Europe.
b.-Operators are obligated
to carry out
airport training sessions
spaced no more than
three month among them,
using real airplanes of the
same type they have.
Nevertheless, due to
obvious
safety and technical
reasons,
not all emergency and
abnormal
procedures could be trained.
In this regard, appropriate
conferences
will be provided.
Pilots could not comply with
the provisions stablished
in 9.4.4.1
Compliance with this
provision has been extended
up to six (6) month
after expiry date.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The Cuban State will
accept the
measures taken by
other
contracting states.
Previous consultation
with
those contracting
states
could be required.
a. - Lack of commercial
flights.
-approved flight simulators
for Cuban operator’s training
are located in Europa.
b. -Operators will
carry out airport training
sessions, using real
airplanes
of the same
type they have.
-Limitations:
Not all emergency and
abnormal situations could be
trained.
Pilots could not comply with
the provisions stablished
in 3.9.4.2.
Compliance with this
provision has been extended
up to six (6) month.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
The Cuban State will
accept the
measures taken by
other
contracting states.
Previous consultation
with
those contracting
states
could be required.
a. - Lack of commercial
flights.
-approved flight simulators
for Cuban operator’s training
are located in Europa.
b. -Operators will
carry out airport training
sessions, using real
helicopters
of the same
type they have.
-Limitations:
Not all emergency and
abnormal situations could be
trained.
Pilots could not comply with
the provisions stablished
in 3.9.4.3.
Compliance with this
provision has been extended
up to six (6) month.
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The Cuban State will
accept the
measures taken by
other
contracting states.
Previous consultation
with
those contracting
states
could be required.
a. - Lack of commercial
flights.
-approved flight simulators
for Cuban operator’s training
are located in Europa.
b. -Operators will
carry out airport training
sessions, using real
helicopters
of the same
type they have.
-Limitations:
Not all emergency and
abnormal situations could be
trained.
Pilots could not comply with
the provisions stablished
in 7.4.1.1.
Compliance with this
provision has been extended
up to six (6) month.
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
The Cuban State will
accept the
measures taken by
other
contracting states.
Previous consultation
with
those contracting
states
could be required.
a. - Lack of commercial
flights.
- FSTD are located in
Europe.
B.-Operators are obligated
to carry out
airport training sessions
spaced no more than
three month among them,
using real helicopters of the
same type of the helicopters
they have.
Nevertheless, due to
obvious
safety and technical
reasons,
not all emergency and
abnormal
procedures could be trained.
In this regard, appropriate
conferences
will be provided.
Pilots could not comply with
the provisions stablished
in 7.4.3.1 Compliance with this
provision has been extended
up to six (6) month
after expiry date.
Curaçao, Kingdom of the Netherlands
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
Regarding the period of
validity of a Medical
Assessment issued by
other States, the
differences will be
recognized without
further technical
evaluation. Medical
certificates with the
extended validity period
exceeding their
standard validity period
more than two times
are not recognized.
No differences
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
Regarding the licenses
issued by Member
States, the differences
will be recognized
without further technical
evaluation provided that
the
conditions/mitigations
associated with those
differences are
adequate.
No differences
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Regarding the
qualifications by
Member States, the
differences will be
recognized without
further technical
evaluation provided that
the
conditions/mitigations
associated with those
differences are
adequate. Alleviations
which allow a crew
composition with all
required flight crew
members that have not
carried out any flight or
light simulator session
in the preceding 90
days are not
recognized.
No differences
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
See 9.4.1.1No differences
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Regarding the
proficiency checks
issued by Member
States, the differences
will be recognized
without further technical
provided that the
conditions/mitigations
associated with those
differences are
adequate.
No differences
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Regarding recent
experience for a pilot in
command by Member
States, the differences
will be recognized
without further technical
evaluation provided that
the
conditions/mitigations
associated with those
differences are
adequate.
No differences
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
Regarding Recent
experience for a co-pilot
by Member States, the
differences will be
recognized without
further technical
evaluation provided that
the
conditions/mitigations
associated with those
differences are
adequate.
No differences
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Regarding the
qualifications by
Member States, the
differences will be
recognized without
further technical
evaluation provided that
the
conditions/mitigations
associated with those
differences are
adequate.
No differences
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
Regarding the
Proficiency checks
issued by Member
States, the differences
will be recognized
without further technical
provided that the
conditions/mitigations
associated with those
differences are
adequate.
No differences
Dominican Republic (the)
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
The Dominican
Republic will recognize
the validity of
certificates from other
States and the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
mitigation measures by
COVID-19.
No differencesNo differences
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
The Dominican
Republic will recognize
the validity of
certificates from other
States and the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
mitigation measures by
COVID-19.
No differencesNo differences
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The Dominican
Republic will recognize
the validity of
certificates from other
States and the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
mitigation measures by
COVID-19.
No differencesNo differences
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
The Dominican
Republic will recognize
the validity of
certificates from other
States and the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
mitigation measures by
COVID-19.
No differences.No differences.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
The Dominican
Republic will recognize
the validity of
certificates from other
States and the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
mitigation measures by
COVID-19.
No differencesNo differences
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The Dominican
Republic will recognize
the validity of
certificates from other
States and the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
mitigation measures by
COVID-19.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
The Dominican
Republic will recognize
the validity of
certificates from other
States and the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
mitigation measures by
COVID-19.
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The Dominican
Republic will recognize
the validity of
certificates from other
States and the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
mitigation measures by
COVID-19.
No differencesNo differences
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
The Dominican
Republic will recognize
the validity of
certificates from other
States and the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
mitigation measures by
COVID-19.
No differencesNo differences
El Salvador
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
The State of El Salvador
will recognize for the
validity of the licenses,
certificates and
authorizations of other
States, as well as the
temporary differences
adopted, based on the
mitigation measures by
COVID-19.
By virtue of the state of
national emergency caused
by the Coronavirus pandemic
(COVID-19) as it is
considered as a cause of
force majeure or fortuitous
event and as a result of the
development of a technical
analysis by the Flight Safety
Sub-directorate, they are
established some measures
to extend the validity of
medical certificates, learner
permits and licenses to
aeronautical technical
personnel through resolution
AACGL-036-2020-DE-RES
signed by the Executive
Director of the Civil Aviation
Authority of El Salvador, and
It is published on the
website:
http://www.aac.gob.sv/
RAC LPTA 020 c) and RAC
MED 3.105 Period of validity of
medical certificates b) Renewal.
The validity of the medical
certificate will start on the day
of the medical evaluation and
will expire on the last day of the
month corresponding to the
period of its validity. Every time
an applicant undergoes a
medical examination, a new
certification document will be
issued.
TEMPORARY DIFFERENCE
DUE TO COVID-19: The validity
of the certificate of
psychophysical aptitude has
been extended for a period of
six months, from March thirteen
to September twelve of two
thousand and twenty, as well
as for the validity of Learner
Permits and licenses of
aeronautical technical
personnel about to expire
during the period granted as
extension.
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
The State of El Salvador
will recognize for the
validity of the licenses,
certificates and
authorizations of other
States, as well as the
temporary differences
adopted, based on the
mitigation measures by
COVID-19.
By virtue of the state of
national emergency caused
by the Coronavirus pandemic
(COVID-19) as it is
considered as a cause of
force majeure or fortuitous
event and as a result of the
development of a technical
analysis by the
Subdirectorate of Flight
Safety, they are established
some measures to extend
the validity until September
2020 so that the holder
reestablishes the validity of
the aeronautical technical
personnel license, learner's
permit and medical
certificate, through resolution
AACGL-036-2020-DE-RES
signed by the Executive
Director of the Civil Aviation
Authority of El Salvador, and
is published on the website:
http://www.aac.gob.sv/.
Air operators and air traffic
service providers develop a
safety risk analysis whereby
they establish mitigation
measures to keep
operations safe.
RAC LPTA 050 b) When the
AAC has issued a license, it
will facilitate other States to
verify the validity of the same.
TEMPORARY DIFFERENCE
DUE TO COVID-19: 1. From
the date of commencement of
operations, a reasonable period
of time is granted until
September 2020 for holders to
re-establish the validity of the
license.
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The State of El Salvador
will recognize for the
recent experience a
validity of the
certificates of other
States, as well as the
temporary differences
adopted, based on the
mitigation measures by
COVID-19.
By virtue of the state of
national emergency caused
by the Coronavirus pandemic
(COVID-19) as it is
considered as a cause of
force majeure or fortuitous
event and as a result of the
development of a technical
analysis by the Flight Safety
Sub-directorate, they are
established some mitigation
measures, including two
options to give operators
greater flexibility. It is
decided that the
Aeronautical Organizations
must present a report to the
AAC of the personnel and
training affected in the
months of March, April and
May. In addition, every
Aeronautical Organization
must present to the AAC a
projection to impart the
recurrent trainings of the
months March, April and
May of the affected
personnel, so that it must
demonstrate and document
how it will be mitigating the
risk associated with the
extension of time. For more
information, review AIC C04 /
20 published on the website:
http://www.aac.gob.sv/.
RAC-OPS 1.970 Recent
experience a) The operator will
guarantee that: 1) Pilot in
command. No pilot shall
operate an airplane as a
pilot-in-command unless he has
made at least three take-offs
and three landings, as a
pilot-in-command in an airplane
of the same type / class, or in a
flight simulator approved for
such purposes, of the same
type of aircraft to be used, in
the preceding 90 days; and 2)
Co-pilot. A co-pilot will not act
at flight controls during take-off
and landing unless he has
operated as a pilot at flight
controls during three take-offs
and three landings on an
aircraft of the same type /
class, or on a flight simulator,
of the same type of aircraft to
be used, in the preceding 90
days. c) The 90-day period
indicated in the previous
subparagraphs a) 1) and 2) may
be extended up to a maximum
of 120 days, through online
flight under the supervision of
an Instructor or Type Rating
Examiner (TRI / TRE). For
periods of more than 120 days,
the recent experience
requirement will be satisfied
through flight training or a flight
simulator of the type of aircraft
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
On the subject of recent
experience for the
cruise pilot, the State of
El Salvador will
recognize the validity of
certificates from other
States and the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
mitigation measures by
COVID-19.
By virtue of the state of
national emergency caused
by the Coronavirus pandemic
(COVID-19) as it is
considered as a cause of
force majeure or fortuitous
event and as a result of the
development of a technical
analysis by the Flight Safety
Sub-directorate, they are
established some mitigation
measures, including two
options to give operators
greater flexibility. It is
decided that the
Aeronautical Organizations
must present a report to the
AAC of the personnel and
training affected in the
months of March, April and
May. In addition, every
Aeronautical Organization
must present to the AAC a
projection to teach the
recurrent trainings for the
months March, April and
May of the affected
personnel, so that it must
demonstrate and document
how it will be mitigating the
risk associated with the
extension of time. For more
information, review AIC C04 /
20 published on the website:
http://www.aac.gob.sv/.
RAC-OPS 1.970 Recent
experience d) Cruise relay pilot
The operator shall not assign a
pilot to act as a cruise relay
pilot unless, in the preceding 90
days, the pilot: 1) has served
as pilot-in-command , co-pilot
or cruise relief pilot on the
same type of aircraft; or 2) You
have completed a refresher
course in flight expertise,
including specific normal,
abnormal and emergency
procedures for cruise flight, in
the same type of aircraft or in
an approved flight simulator for
this purpose and have practiced
approach and landing, and be
able to perform such practices
without being in command.
TEMPORARY DIFFERENCE
DUE TO COVID-19: For those
who lose their competence from
March 9 to May 31, 2020, the
State of El Salvador grants an
extension of an additional 90
days from the expiration of the
recurrent training sessions
only.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
On the issue of
competition, the State
of El Salvador will
recognize its validity
based on the temporal
differences adopted by
other States, based on
the mitigation measures
by COVID-19.
By virtue of the state of
national emergency caused
by the Coronavirus pandemic
(COVID-19) as it is
considered as a cause of
force majeure or fortuitous
event and as a result of the
development of a technical
analysis by the Flight Safety
Sub-directorate, they are
established some mitigation
measures, including two
options to give operators
greater flexibility. It is
decided that the
Aeronautical Organizations
must present a report to the
AAC of the personnel and
training affected in the
months of March, April and
May. In addition, every
Aeronautical Organization
must present to the AAC a
projection to teach the
recurring trainings of the
months March, April and
May of the affected
personnel, so that it must
demonstrate and document
how it will be mitigating the
risk associated with the
extension of time. For more
information, review AIC C04 /
20 published on the website:
http://www.aac.gob.sv/.
RAC-OPS 1.965 Training and
Recurring Verifications
b) Verification of operator
competence
1) The operator will guarantee
that:
i) Each flight crew member
undergoes operator proficiency
checks to demonstrate
proficiency in performing
normal, abnormal and
emergency procedures; and
ii) Verifications are performed
without external visual reference
when the flight crew member is
required to operate at IFR.
iii) Each flight crew member is
subject to proficiency checks
from the operator of a
supplemental flight crew. iv) The
pilot's competence to comply
with paragraphs b) 1), i) and ii)
above, either before a pilot
inspector of the operator or
before a representative of the
AAC.
v) When the air operator
assigns a flight crew to various
variants of the same types of
aircraft with similar
characteristics in terms of
operational procedures,
systems and management, it
must submit such condition to
the AAC and it will be this
Authority who will decide under
what conditions The
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sections b) 1), i), ii), iii) and (iv)
may be combined for each
variant or each type of aircraft.
2) The validity period of an
operator proficiency check will
be 6 calendar months from the
last day of the month in which it
was carried out. If the following
verification is carried out within
the last 3 calendar months of
the validity period of the
previous verification, the new
validity period will be counted
from the date of completion to 6
calendar months from the
expiration date of the previous
verification. of competence of
the operator.
TEMPORARY DIFFERENCE
DUE TO COVID-19: For those
who lose their competence from
March 9 to May 31, 2020, the
State of El Salvador grants an
extension of an additional 90
days from the expiration of the
recurrent training sessions
only.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The State of El Salvador
will recognize for the
recent experience as
PIC a validity of the
certificates of other
States without
exceeding 3 months or
90 days, as well as the
temporary differences
adopted, based on the
mitigation measures by
COVID-19.
By virtue of the state of
national emergency caused
by the Coronavirus pandemic
(COVID-19) as it is
considered as a cause of
force majeure or fortuitous
event and as a result of the
development of a technical
analysis by the Flight Safety
Sub-directorate, they are
established some mitigation
measures, including two
options to give operators
greater flexibility. It is
decided that the
Aeronautical Organizations
must present a report to the
AAC of the personnel and
training affected in the
months of March, April and
May. In addition, every
Aeronautical Organization
must present to the AAC a
projection to impart the
recurrent trainings of the
months March, April and
May of the affected
personnel, so that it must
demonstrate and document
how it will be mitigating the
risk associated with the
extension of time. For more
information, review AIC C04 /
20 published on the website:
http://www.aac.gob.sv/.
RAC 02. 528 Composition,
functions and training of flight
crew e) Recent experience The
operator should not designate a
pilot to act as pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to take over the
flight controls of an airplane
during takeoff and landing;
unless said pilot has carried out
at least three takeoffs and
landings in the previous 90
days in the same type of
aircraft or in an approved flight
simulator for this purpose.
TEMPORARY DIFFERENCE
DUE TO COVID-19: For those
who lose their competence from
March 9 to May 31, 2020, the
State of El Salvador grants an
extension of an additional 90
days from the expiration of the
recurrent training sessions
only.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
The State of El Salvador
will recognize for the
recent experience as
PIC a validity of the
certificates of other
States without
exceeding 3 months or
90 days, as well as the
temporary differences
adopted, based on the
mitigation measures by
COVID-19.
By virtue of the state of
national emergency caused
by the Coronavirus pandemic
(COVID-19) as it is
considered as a cause of
force majeure or fortuitous
event and as a result of the
development of a technical
analysis by the Flight Safety
Sub-directorate, they are
established some mitigation
measures, including two
options to give operators
greater flexibility. It is
decided that the
Aeronautical Organizations
must present a report to the
AAC of the personnel and
training affected in the
months of March, April and
May. In addition, every
Aeronautical Organization
must present to the AAC a
projection to impart the
recurrent trainings of the
months March, April and
May of the affected
personnel, so that it must
demonstrate and document
how it will be mitigating the
risk associated with the
extension of time. For more
information, review AIC C04 /
20 published on the website:
http://www.aac.gob.sv/.
RAC 02. 528 Composition,
functions and training of flight
crew e) Recent experience The
operator should not designate a
pilot to act as pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to take over the
flight controls of an airplane
during takeoff and landing;
unless said pilot has carried out
at least three takeoffs and
landings in the previous 90
days in the same type of
aircraft or in an approved flight
simulator for this purpose.
TEMPORARY DIFFERENCE
DUE TO COVID-19: For those
who lose their competence from
March 9 to May 31, 2020, the
State of El Salvador grants an
extension of an additional 90
days from the expiration of the
recurrent training sessions
only.
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The State of El Salvador
will recognize for the
recent experience as
PIC a validity of the
certificates of other
States, as well as the
temporary differences
adopted, based on the
mitigation measures by
COVID-19.
By virtue of the state of
national emergency caused
by the Coronavirus pandemic
(COVID-19) as it is
considered as a cause of
force majeure or fortuitous
event and as a result of the
development of a technical
analysis by the Flight Safety
Sub-directorate, they are
established some mitigation
measures, including two
options to give operators
greater flexibility. It is
decided that the
Aeronautical Organizations
must present a report to the
AAC of the personnel and
training affected in the
months of March, April and
May. In addition, every
Aeronautical Organization
must present to the AAC a
projection to impart the
recurrent trainings of the
months March, April and
May of the affected
personnel, so that it must
demonstrate and document
how it will be mitigating the
risk associated with the
extension of time. For more
information, review AIC C04 /
20 published on the website:
http://www.aac.gob.sv/.
RAC 135,835 Recent
experience (a) The operator
shall not assign a
pilot-in-command or a co-pilot
to take over the flight controls of
a type or variant of a type of
aircraft during take-off and
landing, unless such pilot has
been In charge of the flight
controls at least three (3)
takeoffs and three (3) landings,
in the preceding 90 days, in the
same type of aircraft or in a
flight simulator approved for this
purpose.
TEMPORARY DIFFERENCE
DUE TO COVID-19: For those
who lose their competence from
March 9 to May 31, 2020, the
State of El Salvador grants an
extension of an additional 90
days from the expiration of the
recurrent training sessions
only.
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
The State of El Salvador
will recognize for the
recent experience as
PIC a validity of the
certificates of other
States, as well as the
temporary differences
adopted, based on the
mitigation measures by
COVID-19.
By virtue of the state of
national emergency caused
by the Coronavirus pandemic
(COVID-19) as it is
considered as a cause of
force majeure or fortuitous
event and as a result of the
development of a technical
analysis by the Flight Safety
Sub-directorate, they are
established some mitigation
measures, including two
options to give operators
greater flexibility. It is
decided that the
Aeronautical Organizations
must present a report to the
AAC of the personnel and
training affected in the
months of March, April and
May.
In addition, every
Aeronautical Organization
must present to the AAC a
projection to teach the
recurring trainings of the
months March, April and
May of the affected
personnel, so that it must
demonstrate and document
how it will be mitigating the
risk associated with the
extension of time. For more
information, review AIC C04 /
20 published on the website:
http://www.aac.gob.sv/.
RAC 135.1185 Recurrent
Training
(a) The operator shall ensure
that each flight crew member
receives periodic training, is
adequately trained, and
maintains competence for the
type of aircraft and job position
involved. (b) Periodic ground
training for crew members must
include at least the following:
(1) a test or other evaluation to
determine the knowledge of the
aircraft and the work position of
the flight crew member involved.
(2) instruction, as necessary, in
the subjects required for initial
ground training in this subpart,
including low-altitude wind
shear training and instruction in
operating the aircraft in icy
ground conditions, as
prescribed. in RAC 135.1165
and described in RAC 135.1175
of this subpart and, emergency
procedures.
(c) Periodic flight training for
pilots must include, at least,
flight training in the maneuvers
or procedures established in
this subpart.
TEMPORARY DIFFERENCE
DUE TO COVID-19: For those
who lose their competence from
March 9 to May 31, 2020, the
State of El Salvador grants an
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extension of an additional 90
days from the expiration of the
recurrent training sessions
only.
Grenada
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
The Eastern Caribbean
Civil Aviation Authority
(ECCAA) will recognise
the validity of
certificates from other
States and the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
mitigation measures for
COVID-19
No Covid 19 difference
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
The Eastern Caribbean
Civil Aviation Authority
(ECCAA) will recognise
the validity of licence
from other States and
the temporary
differences adopted,
based on mitigation
measures for COVID-19
No difference
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states
No difference
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states.
No difference
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
The ECCAA will accept
alleviation filed by other
contracting states.
No Covid difference
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states
No Covid difference
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states
No Covid difference
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states
No Covid difference
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
The ECCAA will accept
alleviation filed by other
contracting states
No Covid difference
Guatemala
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
The State of Guatemala
will recognize the
validity of the
certificates issued by
others States
as well as, the
temporary
differences adopted,
based on
risk mitigation or
alleviation
measures taken by
those States
The State of Guatemala,
prior
issuing any extension of
validity
periods, will assess each
applicant´s medical record
(carried out by the Civil
Aviation medical assessor),
in order to minimize the
possible
risk.
TEMPORARY DIFFERENCE
BY
COVID-19:
The State of Guatemala will
extend
the validity period of a Medical
Assessment
up to 45 days upon requested
by the holder. This disposition
will end by
July 31th 2020.
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
The State of Guatemala
will recognize the
validity of the
certificates issued by
others States
as well as, the
temporary
differences adopted,
based on
risk mitigation or
alleviation
measures taken by
those States
APPLIES CURRENT
STANDARD REGULATION.
NO DIFFERENCES
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
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Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The State of Guatemala
will recognize the
validity of the
certificates issued by
others States
as well as, the
temporary
differences adopted,
based on
risk mitigation or
alleviation
measures taken by
those States
A risk analysis was
developed
based on the Bow Tie tool to
decided and establish some
mitigation measures
including
what is describe in the prior
AIC
TEMPORARY DIFFERENCE
BY
COVID-19:
The State of Guatemala will
extend
the validity period of, upon
requested
by the holder, the extension of
the recent
experience requirements (which
will end by
July 31th 2020) every time the
certificate
holder comply with what is
describe in the
AIC Series A - 2020 of May 11th
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
The State of Guatemala
will recognize the
validity of the
certificates issued by
others States
as well as, the
temporary
differences adopted,
based on
risk mitigation or
alleviation
measures taken by
those States
A risk analysis was
developed
based on the Bow Tie tool to
decided and establish some
mitigation measures
including
what is describe in the AIC
Series A - 2020 of May 11th.
.
TEMPORARY DIFFERENCE
BY
COVID-19: (2 options)
For those who lose their
recent experience from May 1st
to
on July 31, 2020, the State
grants
a 3 month additional
extension, according
to the AIC Series A - 2020 of
May 11th
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
The State of Guatemala
will recognize the
validity of the
certificates issued by
others States
as well as, the
temporary
differences adopted,
based on
risk mitigation or
alleviation
measures taken by
those States
A risk analysis was
developed
based on the Bow Tie tool to
decided and establish some
mitigation measures
including
what is describe in the AIC
Series A - 2020 of May 11th
TEMPORARY DIFFERENCE
BY
COVID-19:
The State of Guatemala will
extend
the validity period of, upon
requested
by the holder, the Pilot
Proficiency Check
requirements (which will end by
July 31th 2020) every time the
certificate
holder comply with what is
describe in the
AIC Series A - 2020 of May 11th
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The State of Guatemala
will recognize the
validity of the
certificates issued by
others States
as well as, the
temporary
differences adopted,
based on
risk mitigation or
alleviation
measures taken by
those States
A risk analysis was
developed
based on the Bow Tie tool to
decided and establish some
mitigation measures
including
what is describe in the AIC
Series A - 2020 of May 11th
TEMPORARY DIFFERENCE
BY
COVID-19: (2 options)
The State of Guatemala will
extend
the validity period of, upon
requested
by the holder, the Recent
Experience – PIC
requirements (which will end by
July 31th 2020) every time the
certificate
holder comply with what is
describe in the
AIC Series A - 2020 of May 11th
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
The State of Guatemala
will recognize the
validity of the
certificates issued by
others States
as well as, the
temporary
differences adopted,
based on
risk mitigation or
alleviation
measures taken by
those States
A risk analysis was
developed
based on the Bow Tie tool to
decided and establish some
mitigation measures
including
what is describe in the AIC
Series A - 2020 of May 11th
TEMPORARY DIFFERENCE
BY
COVID-19: (2 options)
The State of Guatemala will
extend
the validity period of, upon
requested
by the holder, the Recent
Experience –
Co-Pilot requirements (which
will end by
July 31th 2020) every time the
certificate
holder comply with what is
describe in the
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The State of Guatemala
will recognize the
validity of the
certificates issued by
others States
as well as, the
temporary
differences adopted,
based on
risk mitigation or
alleviation
measures taken by
those States
A risk analysis was
developed
based on the Bow Tie tool to
decided and establish some
mitigation measures
including
what is describe in the AIC
Series A - 2020 of May 11th
TEMPORARY DIFFERENCE
BY
COVID-19: (2 options)
The State of Guatemala will
extend
the validity period of, upon
requested
by the holder, the Recent
Experience –
PIC and Co-Pilot requirements
(which will end by
July 31th 2020) every time the
certificate
holder comply with what is
describe in the
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
The State of Guatemala
will recognize the
validity of the
certificates issued by
others States
as well as, the
temporary
differences adopted,
based on
risk mitigation or
alleviation
measures taken by
those States
A risk analysis was
developed
based on the Bow Tie tool to
decided and establish some
mitigation measures
including
what is describe in the AIC
Series A - 2020 of May 11th.
TEMPORARY DIFFERENCE
BY
COVID-19:
The State of Guatemala will
extend
the validity period of, upon
requested
by the holder, the Pilot
Proficiency Check
requirements (which will end by
July 31th 2020) every time the
certificate
holder comply with what is
describe in the
AIC Series A - 2020 of May 11th
Honduras
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
The State of Honduras
(AHAC) will recognize
the validity of the
certificates of others
States as well as, the
temporary differences
adopted, based on risk
mitigation or alleviation
measures taken by
those States
A risk analysis was
developed based on the Bow
Tie tool, based on this, it
was decided to establish
some mitigation measures.
It was decided to use a
regional strategy based on
the possibility that we can
return to a "Normal"
operations in 3 months.
The State of Honduras will
extend the period of validity of a
Medical Assessment up to 3
months starting from July 1 to
September 30 of 2020
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
The State of Honduras
(AHAC) will recognize
the validity of the
certificates of others
States as well as, the
temporary differences
adopted, based on risk
mitigation or alleviation
measures taken by
those States"
A risk analysis was
developed based on the Bow
Tie tool, based on this, it
was decided to establish
some mitigation measures It
was decided to use a
regional strategy based on
the possibility that we can
return to a "Normal"
operations in a 3 months.
The rationale behind this
difference is the safety
operational measures
needed due to COVID 19
since most FSTD, training
devices or ATOs are not
available and most air
operators or providers have
suspended operations, it is
not possible for
license/certificate holders to
undergo checks or
assessments to re-validate
ratings/certificates at the
moment. If an organization is
subject to this exemption,
the certificate holder by
means of their SMS (or other
means) must present a risk
assessment to demonstrate
and document how they will
manage the associated risk
in relation with the time
extension granted and to
identify additional mitigation
measures to ensure the
effectiveness of safety risks
The State of Honduras will
extend the period of validity of a
Medical Assessment up to 3
months starting from July 1 to
September 30 of 2020
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
controls. The State of
Honduras reserves the right
to approve or denied the
request based on the
analysis of the information
provided by the operator All
personnel subject to the
exemption, have to carry an
attachment to the license
and medical certificate which
refers to the exemption
granted.
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The State of Honduras
(AHAC) will recognize
the validity of the
certificates of others
States as well as, the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
risk mitigation or
alleviation measures
taken by those States"
A risk analysis was
developed based on the Bow
Tie tool, based on this, it
was decided to establish
some mitigation measures
including two options to give
the operator more flexibility.
It was decided to use a
regional strategy based on
the possibility that we can
return to a "Normal"
operations in a 3 months
lapse and another one in 6
months, hence the two
options.
The operator must also
develop by means of their
SMS a risk analysis that
allows them to identify
additional mitigation
measures of to ensure the
effectiveness of safety risks
controls.
Each certificate holder who
wants to use this extension
period must demonstrate
and document how they will
manage the associated the
risk in relation with the time
extension granted.
The State of Honduras will
publish within its Ops
Specs (in others) or in
another official document, a
temporary revision showing
the exemptions granted.
The State of Honduras will
extend the validity of those who
lose their recent experience
from April 1 to on June 30,
2020, up to 3 additional
months, and for those that
their recent experience expire
from July 1 to September 30,
2020, the State of Honduras
will grant an additional 2
months.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
The State of Honduras
(AHAC) will recognize
the validity of the
certificates of others
States as well as, the
temporary differences
adopted, based on risk
mitigation or alleviation
measures taken by
those States"
A risk analysis was
developed based on the Bow
Tie tool, based on this, it
was decided to establish
some mitigation measures
including two options to give
the operator more flexibility.
It was decided to use a
strategy based on the
possibility that we can return
to a "Normal" operations in
a 3 months lapse and
another one of 2 months
after the first lapse, hence
the two options.
The operator must also
develop by means of their
SMS a risk analysis that
allows them to identify
additional mitigation
measures of to ensure the
effectiveness of safety risks
controls.
Each certificate holder who
wants to use this extension
period must demonstrate
and document how they will
manage the associated the
risk in relation with the time
extension granted.
The State of Honduras will
publish within its Ops
Specs (in others) or in
another official document, a
temporary revision showing
the exemptions granted.
For those who lose their recent
experience from April 1 to on
June 30, 2020, the State grants
a 3 month additional
extension, and for those that
their recent experience expire
from July 1 to September 30,
2020, the State of Honduras will
grant an additional 2 months.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
The State of Honduras
(AHAC) will recognize
the validity of the
certificates of others
States as well as, the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
risk mitigation or
alleviation measures
taken by those States"
A risk analysis was
developed based on the Bow
Tie tool, based on this, it
was decided to establish
some mitigation measures
including two options to give
the operator more flexibility
It was decided to use a
regional strategy based on
the possibility that we can
return to "Normal" operations
in a 3 months lapse and
another one of 2 months
after the first lapse, hence
the two options
Regarding the proficiency
checks, we took into
account some risk analysis
that presented us with some
difficulties that operators will
face at this time, such as;
unable to perform OPC due
to unavailability of Inspectors
or access to training
facilities in foreign countries,
also some worries about
training environments such
as simulators that could
expose even more the
training pilots. In addition,
inspectors of the CAAs also
could not have also access
to these training centers and
they would lose also their
your competence.
Each certificate holder who
wants to use this extension
(2 options) For those who lose
their competence from April 1 to
June 30, 2020, the State will
grant an additional 3 month
extension, the pilot must also
perform 3 takeoffs and 3
landings before the first flight
with passengers and for -those
who their OPC expires from
July 1 to September 30, 2020.
the State will grant 1 additional
month. The pilot needs also to
perform 2 hours minimum of
airplane with a least 3 takeoffs
and landings or a 2 hour
training in a simulator type C or
D.
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must demonstrate and
document how the potential
risk associated with the
extension of the time period
will be evaluated and
mitigated.
The operator must also
develop by means of their
SMS a risk analysis that
allows them to identify
additional mitigation
measures of to ensure the
effectiveness of safety risks
controls.
Each certificate holder who
wants to use this extension
period must demonstrate
and document how they will
manage the associated the
risk in relation with the time
extension granted.
The State of Honduras will
publish within its Ops
Specs (in others) or in
another official document, a
temporary revision showing
the exemptions granted.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The State of Honduras
(AHAC) will recognize
the validity of the
certificates of others
States as well as, the
temporary differences
adopted, based on risk
mitigation or alleviation
measures taken by
those States"
A risk analysis was
developed based on the Bow
Tie tool, based on this, it
was decided to establish
some mitigation measures
including two options to give
the operator more flexibility
It was decided to use a
regional strategy based on
60 or 30 days extension
depending on the expiration
date for the executive and
general aviation.
Each owner or pilot must
establish additional
measures or mitigations to
help ensure the effectiveness
of the safety controls and
additional risk
(2 options) The State of
Honduras will extend the
validity of those who lose their
recent experience from April 1
to on June 30, 2020, an
additional 3 months, and for
those for those who lost their
recent experience from July 1
to September 30, 2020, the
State of Honduras will grant an
additional 2 months.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
The State of Honduras
(AHAC) will recognize
the validity of the
certificates of others
States as well as, the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
risk mitigation or
alleviation measures
taken by those States
A risk analysis was
developed based on the Bow
Tie tool, based on this, it
was decided to establish
some mitigation measures
including two options to give
the operator more flexibility
It was decided to use a
regional strategy based on
90 or 60 days extension
depending on the expiration
date for the executive and
general aviation.
Each owner or pilot must
establish additional
measures or mitigations to
help ensure the effectiveness
of the safety controls and
additional risk
The State of Honduras will
extend the validity of those who
lose their recent experience
from April 1 to on June 30,
2020, an additional 3 months,
and for those for those who lost
their recent experience from
July 1 to September 30, 2020,
the State of Honduras will grant
an additional 2 months.
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The State of Honduras
(AHAC) will recognize
the validity of the
certificates of others
States as well as, the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
risk mitigation or
alleviation measures
taken by those States"
A risk analysis was
developed based on the Bow
Tie tool, based on this, it
was decided to establish
some mitigation measures
including two options to give
the operator more flexibility
It was decided to use a
regional strategy based on
the possibility that we can
return to a "Normal"
operations in a 3 months
lapse and another one of 2
months after the first lapse,
hence the two options.
The operator must also
develop by means of their
SMS a risk analysis that
allows them to identify
additional mitigation
measures of to ensure the
effectiveness of safety risks
controls
Each certificate holder who
wants to use this extension
period must demonstrate
and document how they will
manage the associated the
risk in relation with the time
extension granted.
The State of Honduras will
publish within its Ops
Specs (in others) or in
another official document, a
temporary revision showing
the exemptions granted
The State of Honduras will
extend the validity of those who
lose their recent experience
from April 1 to June 30, 2020,
an additional 3 months
extension, and for those that
their recent experience expire
from July 1 to September 30,
2020, the State of Honduras will
grant an additional 2 months
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
The State of Honduras
(AHAC) will recognize
the validity of the
certificates of others
States as well as, the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
risk mitigation or
alleviation measures
taken by those States"
A risk analysis was
developed based on the Bow
Tie tool, based on this, it
was decided to establish
some mitigation measures
including two options to give
the operator more flexibility
It was decided to use a
regional strategy based on
the possibility that we can
return to "Normal"
operations in a 3 months
lapse and another 2 months
extension, hence the two
options.
Regarding the proficiency
checks, we took into
account some risk analysis
that presented us with some
difficulties that operators will
face at this time, such as;
unable to perform OPC due
to unavailability of Inspectors
or access to training
facilities in foreign countries,
also some worries about
training environments such
as simulators that could
expose even more the
training pilots. In addition,
inspectors of the CAAs also
could not have also access
to these training centers and
they would lose also their
competence.
Each certificate holder who
wants to use this extension
(2 options) For those who lose
their competence from April 1 to
June 30, 2020, the State of
Honduras will grant an
additional 3 month extension,
the pilot must also perform 3
takeoffs and 3 landings before
the first flight with passengers
and for those who their OPC
expires from July 1 to
September 30, 2020, the State
will grant 2 additional months.
The pilot needs also to perform
2 hours minimum of airplane
with a least 3 takeoffs and
landings or a 2 hour
training in a simulator type C or
D.
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must demonstrate and
document how the potential
risk associated with the
extension of the time period
will be evaluated and
mitigated.
The operator must also
develop by means of their
SMS a risk analysis that
allows them to identify
additional mitigation
measures of to ensure the
effectiveness of safety risks
controls
Each certificate holder who
wants to use this extension
period must demonstrate
and document how they will
manage the associated the
risk in relation with the time
extension granted.
The State of Honduras will
publish within its Ops
Specs (in others) or in
another official document, a
temporary revision showing
the exemptions granted.
Jamaica
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
Jamaica will recognize
the differences of other
States in as much as
those differences do not
compromise safety of
operations in Jamaica
based on a risk
assessment
Jamaica is cognizant of the
fact that some airmen may
have difficulty accessing
Medical Examiners and the
various facilities that conduct
ancillary medical tests.
Therefore, applicants are to
make a formal request to the
authority for an extension.
Each request will be
reviewed on an individual
basis.
Jamaica will extend the validity
period for medical assessments
for a period of up to 60 days,
following a risk-based
assessment, when an applicant
formally applies to the Authority
and is granted approval.
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
Jamaica will recognize
the differences of other
States in as much as
those differences do not
compromise safety of
operations in Jamaica
based on a risk
assessment
No difference
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Jamaica will recognize
the differences of other
States in as much as
those differences do not
compromise safety of
operations in Jamaica
based on a risk
assessment
No difference at this time
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
Jamaica will recognize
the differences of other
States in as much as
those differences do not
compromise safety of
operations in Jamaica
based on a risk
assessment
No difference at this time
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Jamaica will recognize
the differences of other
States in as much as
those differences do not
compromise safety of
operations in Jamaica
based on a risk
assessment
No difference at this time
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Jamaica will recognize
the differences of other
States in as much as
those differences do not
compromise safety of
operations in Jamaica
based on a risk
assessment
No difference at this time
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
Jamaica will recognize
the differences of other
States in as much as
those differences do not
compromise safety of
operations in Jamaica
based on a risk
assessment
No difference at this time
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Jamaica will recognize
the differences of other
States in as much as
those differences do not
compromise safety of
operations in Jamaica
based on a risk
assessment
No difference at this time
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
Jamaica will recognize
the differences of other
States in as much as
those differences do not
compromise safety of
operations in Jamaica
based on a risk
assessment
No difference at this time
Mexico
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
México recognizes
differences of other
member states.
The purpose of this measure
is to avoid agglomeration of
aeronautical technical
personnel during the process
of medical examination and
issue of licences.
The validity of the Medical
Assessments will extend from
march 21 of 2020 until
December 31 of 2020.
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
México recognizes
differences of other
member states.
For airlines the proficiency
flight checks are performed
in accordance with Annex 6
by a designated inspector.
For executive aviation
because there are not of
Flight Simulation Training
Devices (FSTD) it applies
the “Acuerdo Secretarial of
March 20 of 2020”.
For airlines there are not
differences. For executive
aviation applies the “Acuerdo
Secretarial of march 20 of
2020”. The extension for
licenses validity will extend
from march 21 of 2020 until
December 31 of 2020, this also
applies for ratings and
aeronautical capabilities.
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
México recognizes
differences of other
states.
Because of operations
closure and the lack of
frequency in operations, it
applies the “Acuerdo
Secretarial of March 20 of
2020”.
Applies the “Acuerdo
Secretarial of march 20 of
2020”. The extension for
licences validity will extend
from March 21 of 2020 until
december 31 of 2020, this also
applies for ratings and
aeronautical capabilities.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
México recognizes
differences of other
states.
Because of operations
closure and the lack of
frequency in operations, it
applies the “Acuerdo
Secretarial of March 20 of
2020”.
Applies the “Acuerdo
Secretarial of March 20 of
2020”. The extension for
licences validity will extend
from March 21 of 2020 until
december 31 of 2020, this also
applies for ratings and
aeronautical capabilities.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
México recognizes
differences of other
states.
Because of operations
closure and the lack of
frequency in operations, it
applies the “Acuerdo
Secretarial of march 20 of
2020”.
Holders of licences, ratings or
certificates issued or granted
by the AFAC may continue to
exercise all their privileges,
even when their respective
Psychophysical aptitude
certificate is expired as of
March 18, 2020, for a period
which will end on december 31,
2020.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
México recognizes
differences of other
states.
Because of operations
closure and the lack of flight
simulators FSTD, it applies
the “Acuerdo Secretarial of
march 20 of 2020”.
For general aviation applies the
“Acuerdo Secretarial of march
20 of 2020”. The extension for
licenses validity will extend
from march 21 of 2020 until
december 31 of 2020, this also
applies for ratings and
aeronautical capabilities."
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
México recognizes
differences of other
states.
Because of operations
closure and the lack of flight
simulators FSTD, it applies
the “Acuerdo Secretarial of
march 20 of 2020”.
For general aviation applies the
“Acuerdo Secretarial of march
20 of 2020”. The extension for
licences validity will extend
from March 21 of 2020 until
december 31 of 2020, this also
applies for ratings and
aeronautical capabilities.
Chapter 7
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Standard
ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
México recognizes
differences of other
states.
For commercial international
air transport with helicopters
applies the “Acuerdo
Secretarial dated March
20th, 2020”, since they do
not have FSTD availability.
For commercial international air
transport with helicopters
applies the “Acuerdo
Secretarial, dated March 20th.,
2020”, in terms of extending the
validity from March 21th, 2020
until december 31, 2020, of the
technical privileges of
aeronautical technical
personnel.
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
México recognizes
differences of other
states.
For commercial international
air transport with helicopters
applies the “Acuerdo
Secretarial dated March
20th, 2020”, since they do
not have FSTD availability,
as well as Designated
Inspectors.
For commercial international air
transport with helicopters
applies the “Acuerdo
Secretarial, dated March 20th.,
2020”, in terms of extending the
validity for three months from
March 21th, 2020 until
december 31, 2020, of the
technical privileges of
aeronautical technical
personnel.
Montserrat, UK Overseas Territories (ASSI)
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
Montserrat accepts
other State's differences
NilN/A - Montserrat does not issue
OTAR 61 Licences
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
Montserrat accepts
other State's differences
NilN/A - Montserrat does not issue
OTAR 61 Licences
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
Chapter 9
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Montserrat accepts
other State's differences
NilN/A - Montserrat does not issue
OTAR 61 Licences
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
Montserrat accepts
other State's differences
No difference
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Montserrat accepts
other State's differences
Pilots will not be able to
undertake their proficiency
check in an aircraft or FSTD
without coming into close
proximity of another person
(co-pilot or examiner). This
would be against medical
advice during the Covid 19
Pandemic.
OTAR 135/121.1115(a) The
validity of the Operator
proficiency checks may be
extended until 31 October 2020
therefore the maximum period
between checks may be 12
months (October 2019 to
October 2020).
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Montserrat accepts
other State's differences
No difference
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
Montserrat accepts
other State's differences
No difference
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Montserrat accepts
other State's differences
NilN/A - Montserrat does not issue
OTAR 61 Licences
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State Differences
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
Montserrat accepts
other State's differences
Pilots will not be able to
undertake their proficiency
check in an aircraft or FSTD
without coming into close
proximity of another person
(co-pilot or examiner). This
would be against medical
advice during the Covid 19
Pandemic.
OTAR 135/121.1115(a) The
validity of the Operator
proficiency checks may be
extended until 31 October 2020
therefore the maximum period
between checks may be 12
months (October 2019 to
October 2020).
Nicaragua
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
The State of Nicaragua
will recognize the
validity of licenses and
ratings from other
States, as well as their
temporary differences
based on mitigation
measures declared
before ICAO and duly
published.
Due to the extraordinary
circumstances related to the
new Coronavirus Disease
(COVID-19), the Nicaraguan
Institute of Civil Aeronautics
will not take corrective and /
or disciplinary actions
against any personnel
whose medical certificate
has expired but who has
individually managed a
extension before the
Authority that occurs from
May 30, 2020 and while the
aforementioned crisis lasts.
The same situation applies
to pilots and air traffic
controllers who have to
demonstrate compliance
with language proficiency
requirements.
INAC can issue, upon request
of the interested party and after
evaluation of the case as
warranted, an extension of the
medical certificate that expires
after May 30, 2020 and while
the extraordinary
circumstances last for COVID
19. The evaluation will be given
on a case-by-case basis and
applies to pilots, flight
instructors, air traffic
controllers, cabin crew, the
same measure applies to the
language proficiency
requirements of pilots and air
traffic controllers. However, as
an equivalent safety method, an
instructional program duly
approved and supervised by
INAC must be applied to the
relevant subjects; and taught by
an instructor authorized by
INAC to the service provider.
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
The State of Nicaragua
will recognize the
validity of licenses and
ratings from other
States, as well as their
temporary differences
based on mitigation
measures, declared
before ICAO and duly
published.
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(COVID-19, related)
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COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
Chapter 9
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The State of Nicaragua
will recognize the
validity of licenses and
ratings from other
States, as well as their
temporary differences
based on mitigation
measures, declared
before ICAO and duly
published.
Due to the extraordinary
circumstances related to the
New Coronavirus Disease
(COVID-19), the Nicaraguan
Institute of Civil Aeronautics
will not take corrective
actions due to the expiration
of the recent experience of
flight crews while the
circumstances of COVID 19
persist. The previous
provision is established due
to the circumstances
mentioned, the training
centers are closed and do
not offer simulator services
or the impossibility of
traveling to complete the
requirements.
The requirements of recent
simulator experience will not be
required of pilots as long as
extraordinary circumstances
exist by COVID 19, however, as
an equivalent safety method, a
training program duly approved
and supervised by INAC must
be applied to relevant topics. ;
and taught by an instructor
authorized by INAC to the
service provider.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
The State of Nicaragua
will recognize the
validity of licenses and
ratings from other
States, as well as their
temporary differences
based on mitigation
measures, declared
before ICAO and duly
published.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
The State of Nicaragua
will recognize the
validity of licenses and
ratings from other
States, as well as their
temporary differences
based on mitigation
measures, declared
before ICAO and duly
published.
Due to the extraordinary
circumstances related to the
new Coronavirus Disease
(COVID-19), the Nicaraguan
Institute of Civil Aeronautics
will not take corrective
actions due to the expiration
of the recent experience of
flight crews while the
circumstances of COVID 19
persist. The previous
provision is established due
to the circumstances
mentioned, the training
centers are closed and do
not offer simulator services
or the impossibility of
traveling to complete the
requirements.
Pilots will not be required to
verify proficiency in the
simulator for as long as
extraordinary circumstances
exist by COVID 19, however, as
an equivalent safety method, a
training program duly approved
and supervised by INAC; and
taught by an instructor
authorized by INAC to the
service provider, including the
minimum exercises on the
PLANE.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The State of Nicaragua
will recognize the
validity of licenses and
ratings from other
States, as well as their
temporary differences
based on mitigation
measures, declared
before ICAO and duly
published.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
The State of Nicaragua
will recognize the
validity of licenses and
ratings from other
States, as well as their
temporary differences
based on mitigation
measures, declared
before ICAO and duly
published.
Chapter 7
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Standard
ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The State of Nicaragua
will recognize the
validity of licenses and
ratings from other
States, as well as their
temporary differences
based on mitigation
measures, declared
before ICAO and duly
published.
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
The State of Nicaragua
will recognize the
validity of licenses and
ratings from other
States, as well as their
temporary differences
based on mitigation
measures, declared
before ICAO and duly
published.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
The Eastern Caribbean
Civil Aviation Authority
(ECCAA) will recognise
the validity of
certificates from other
States and the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
mitigation measures for
COVID-19
No Covid 19 difference
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
The Eastern Caribbean
Civil Aviation Authority
(ECCAA) will recognise
the validity of licence
from other States and
the temporary
differences adopted,
based on mitigation
measures for COVID-19
No difference
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
Chapter 9
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states
No difference
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states.
No difference
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b. Conditions/Mitigations
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Annex 6, Amendment 43
Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Chapter 9
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
The ECCAA will accept
alleviation filed by other
contracting states.
No Covid difference
Chapter 3
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states
No Covid difference
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a. Rationale
b. Conditions/Mitigations
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Annex 6, Amendment 36
Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Chapter 3
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states
No Covid difference
Chapter 7
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states
No Covid difference
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a. Rationale
b. Conditions/Mitigations
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Annex 6, Amendment 22
Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Chapter 7
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
The ECCAA will accept
alleviation filed by other
contracting states
No Covid difference
Saint Lucia
Chapter 1
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
The Eastern Caribbean
Civil Aviation Authority
(ECCAA) will recognise
the validity of
certificates from other
States and the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
mitigation measures for
COVID-19
No Covid 19 difference
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a. Rationale
b. Conditions/Mitigations
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Annex 1, Amendment 175
Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Chapter 1
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
The Eastern Caribbean
Civil Aviation Authority
(ECCAA) will recognise
the validity of licence
from other States and
the temporary
differences adopted,
based on mitigation
measures for COVID-19
No difference
8/4/2020 Page 173 of 208
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a. Rationale
b. Conditions/Mitigations
PERSONNEL LICENSING
Annex 1, Amendment 175
Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
Chapter 9
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states
No difference
8/4/2020 Page 174 of 208
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a. Rationale
b. Conditions/Mitigations
OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT
Annex 6, Amendment 43
Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Chapter 9
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states.
No difference
8/4/2020 Page 175 of 208
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a. Rationale
b. Conditions/Mitigations
OPERATION OF AIRCRAFT
Annex 6, Amendment 43
Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Chapter 9
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
The ECCAA will accept
alleviation filed by other
contracting states.
No Covid difference
Chapter 3
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states
No Covid difference
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a. Rationale
b. Conditions/Mitigations
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Annex 6, Amendment 36
Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Chapter 3
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states
No Covid difference
Chapter 7
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states
No Covid difference
8/4/2020 Page 177 of 208
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a. Rationale
b. Conditions/Mitigations
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Annex 6, Amendment 22
Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Chapter 7
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
The ECCAA will accept
alleviation filed by other
contracting states
No Covid difference
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Chapter 1
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
The Eastern Caribbean
Civil Aviation Authority
(ECCAA) will recognise
the validity of
certificates from other
States and the
temporary differences
adopted, based on
mitigation measures for
COVID-19
No Covid 19 difference
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a. Rationale
b. Conditions/Mitigations
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Annex 1, Amendment 175
Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Chapter 1
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
The Eastern Caribbean
Civil Aviation Authority
(ECCAA) will recognise
the validity of licence
from other States and
the temporary
differences adopted,
based on mitigation
measures for COVID-19
No difference
8/4/2020 Page 179 of 208
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a. Rationale
b. Conditions/Mitigations
PERSONNEL LICENSING
Annex 1, Amendment 175
Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
Chapter 9
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states
No difference
8/4/2020 Page 180 of 208
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a. Rationale
b. Conditions/Mitigations
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Annex 6, Amendment 43
Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Chapter 9
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states.
No difference
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a. Rationale
b. Conditions/Mitigations
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Annex 6, Amendment 43
Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Chapter 9
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
The ECCAA will accept
alleviation filed by other
contracting states.
No Covid difference
Chapter 3
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states
No Covid difference
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a. Rationale
b. Conditions/Mitigations
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Annex 6, Amendment 36
Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Chapter 3
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states
No Covid difference
Chapter 7
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
The ECCAA will not
accept alleviation filed
by other contracting
states
No Covid difference
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a. Rationale
b. Conditions/Mitigations
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Annex 6, Amendment 22
Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Chapter 7
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
The ECCAA will accept
alleviation filed by other
contracting states
No Covid difference
Trinidad and Tobago
Chapter 1
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
Trinidad and Tobago
shall recognize as valid
certificates and
licences issued by
States in compliance
with all Articles of the
convention on
International Aviation.
No Difference.
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b. Conditions/Mitigations
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Annex 1, Amendment 175
Standard or Recommended Practice
Recognition of other
State Differences
Details of Difference
(COVID-19, related)
COVID-19 Contingency Related Differences (CCRD) / Electronic Filing of Differences (EFOD)
COVID-19 Alleviation measures by ICAO Region sorted by State
Chapter 1
Reference
Standard
ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
No Difference.
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Trinidad and Tobago
shall recognize as valid
certificates and
licences issued by
States in compliance
with all Articles of the
convention on
International Aviation.
No Difference.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
Trinidad and Tobago
shall recognize as valid
certificates and
licences issued by
States in compliance
with all Articles of the
convention on
International Aviation.
No Difference.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Trinidad and Tobago
shall recognize as valid
certificates and
licences issued by
States in compliance
with all Articles of the
convention on
International Aviation.
No Difference.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Trinidad and Tobago
shall recognize as valid
certificates and
licences issued by
States in compliance
with all Articles of the
convention on
International Aviation.
No Difference.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
Trinidad and Tobago
shall recognize as valid
certificates and
licences issued by
States in compliance
with all Articles of the
convention on
International Aviation.
No Difference.
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Trinidad and Tobago
shall recognize as valid
certificates and
licences issued by
States in compliance
with all Articles of the
convention on
International Aviation.
No Difference.
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
Trinidad and Tobago
shall recognize as valid
certificates and
licences issued by
States in compliance
with all Articles of the
convention on
International Aviation.
No Difference.
Turks & Caicos Islands, UK Overseas Territories (ASSI)
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
Turks and Caicos
Islands recognise other
States’ differences
Standard regulation appliesCurrently no change
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
Turks and Caicos
Islands recognise other
States’ differences
Standard regulation appliesCurrently no change
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Turks and Caicos
Islands recognise other
States’ differences
Standard regulation appliesCurrently no change
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
Turks and Caicos
Islands recognise other
States’ differences
Standard regulation appliesCurrently no change
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Turks and Caicos
Islands recognise other
States’ differences
NilWith immediate effect the
validity period of Recurrent
Operator Training programs with
an expiry date in the next 120
days are extended to 30th
September 2020
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Turks and Caicos
Islands accept other
State's differences
NilNo difference
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
Turks and Caicos
Islands recognise other
States’ differences
Standard regulations applyCurrently no change
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Turks and Caicos
Islands recognise other
States’ differences
Standard regulations applyCurrently no change
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
Turks and Caicos
Islands recognise other
States’ differences
NilWith immediate effect the
validity period of Operator
Proficiency Checks with an
expiry date in the next 120
days are extended to 30th
September 2020.
United States of America (the)
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ANNEX 1 1.2.4.4.1 The period of validity of a Medical Assessment
may be extended, at the discretion of the Licensing Authority,
up to 45 days.
Note.— It is advisable to let the calendar day on which
the Medical Assessment expires remain constant year after
year by allowing the expiry date of the current Medical
Assessment to be the beginning of the new validity period
under the proviso that the medical examination takes place
during the period of validity of the current Medical
Assessment but no more than 45 days before it expires.
Differences filed by
other
contracting States will
be
recognized by the
United
States during the
COVID-19
pandemic, unless the
FAA
deems safety is being
compromised.
a. The FAA issued the
Relief for Certain Persons
and Operations during the
Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19) Outbreak Final
Rule (SFAR No. 118),
effective April 30, 2020. This
final rule extended the
validity period of FAA
medical certificates that
expire between March 2020
and May 2020 to June 30,
2020.
On June 25, 2020, the FAA
issued an amendment
(SFAR 118-1) that extends
the validity period of
medicals by no more than 3
calendar months for those
expiring in March
2020-September 2020.
b. Under the
unprecedented
circumstances associated
with the COVID-19
pandemic, the FAA finds that
limited relief continues to be
justified from timeframes for
completing medical
examinations. Flight crew
members must still comply
with regulatory requirements
that prohibit operations
during a medical deficiency.
A person exercising the relief
The FAA is offering a 3-month
extension for medical
certificates. This extension
applies to medical certificates
expiring March 31, 2020
through
September 30, 2020.
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in this Special Federal
Aviation Regulation (SFAR)
No. 118 (as amended) must
have access to it when
operating internationally.
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ANNEX 1 1.2.5.1.2 A Contracting State, having issued a licence,
shall ensure that other Contracting States are enabled to be
satisfied as to the validity of the licence.
Note 1.— Until 2 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew or remote flight crew members,
engaged in commercial air transport operations, may be
satisfactorily established by demonstration of skill during
proficiency flight checks completed in accordance with
Annex 6.
Note 1.— As of 3 November 2022, the maintenance of
competency of flight crew members, engaged in commercial
air transport operations, may be satisfactorily established
by demonstration of skill during proficiency flight checks
completed in accordance with Annex 6.
Note 2.— Until 2 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew member’s personal log book or
licence.
Note 2.— As of 3 November 2022, maintenance of
competency may be satisfactorily recorded in the operator’s
records, or in the flight crew or the remote flight crew
member’s personal log book or licence.
Note 3.— Until 2 November 2022, flight crew members
may, to the extent deemed feasible by the State of Registry,
demonstrate their continuing competency in FSTDs
approved by that State.
Note 3.— As of 3 November 2022, flight crew and
remote flight crew members may, to the extent deemed
feasible by the State of Registry, or Licensing Authority of
the State of the Operator, respectively, demonstrate their
continuing competency in FSTDs approved by that State.
Differences filed by
other
contracting States will
be
recognized by the
United
States during the
COVID-19
pandemic, unless the
FAA
deems safety is being
compromised.
FAA certificates are issued
in compliance with ICAO
standards. With respect to
privileges and recency of
experience they continue to
be in compliance with the
exception of the exemptions
we have granted in response
to COVID-19.
Please refer to the
qualification exemption
noted below to Annex 6, Part
1.
1. Difference as granted in the
exemptions below in Annex 6,
Part 1.
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Note 4.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Note 5.— See the Manual of Procedures for
Establishment and Management of a State’s Personnel
Licensing System (Doc 9379) for guidance material on the
development of a risk assessment process.
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ANNEX 6 9.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
9.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
9.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of aeroplane during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Differences filed by
other
contracting States will
be
recognized by the
United
States during the
COVID-19
pandemic, unless the
FAA
deems safety is being
compromised.
The FAA granted an
exemption applicable to
certificate holders operating
under part 121 or part 135
that extends pilot recency of
experience requirements (§§
121.439(a) or 135.247(a)) by
an additional two calendar
months beyond the 90 days.
The original exemption
covered pilots due in March,
April and May. The FAA
amended the exemption to
also include pilots due in
June and July.
Under the unprecedented
circumstances associated
with the COVID-19
pandemic, the FAA finds that
limited relief is justified from
timeframes for completing
certain training and
qualification requirements
due through July 31, 2020.
The relief is subject to
Conditions and Limitations,
including that the certificate
holder submit a Safety Risk
Assessment to the FAA.
1. 14 CFR §§ 121.439,
135.247
The exemption
grants an additional two
calendar months beyond the
90 days.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.2 Recent experience — cruise relief pilot
9.4.2.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot to act in the
capacity of cruise relief pilot in a type or variant of a type of
aeroplane unless, within the preceding 90 days that pilot has
either:
a) operated as a pilot-in-command, co-pilot or cruise
relief pilot on the same type of aeroplane; or
b) carried out flying skill refresher training including
normal, abnormal and emergency procedures specific
to cruise flight on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose, and has
practised approach and landing procedures, where
the approach and landing procedure practice may be
performed as the pilot who is not flying the
aeroplane.
Differences filed by
other
contracting States will
be
recognized by the
United
States during the
COVID-19
pandemic, unless the
FAA
deems safety is being
compromised.
No difference. The FAA does
not have currency
requirements for cruise relief
pilots.
1. No difference
2. Less protective or partially
implemented or not
implemented.
3. The FAA does not have
currency requirements for
cruise relief pilots.
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ANNEX 6 9.4.4 Pilot proficiency checks
9.4.4.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of aeroplane. Where the operation
may be conducted under instrument flight rules, the operator
shall ensure that the pilot’s competence to comply with such
rules is demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or
to a representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks
shall be performed twice within any period of one year. Any
two such checks which are similar and which occur within a
period of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625).
Differences filed by
other
contracting States will
be
recognized by the
United
States during the
COVID-19
pandemic, unless the
FAA
deems safety is being
compromised.
The FAA granted an
exemption applicable to
certificate holders operating
under part 121 or part 135
that extends pilot proficiency
check requirements, which
permits one grace calendar
month, by an additional two
calendar months, giving a
total of three calendar
months. This relief applies to
line, competency and
proficiency checks under the
following sections: §§
121.440(a), 121.441(a)(1)(ii)
and (a)(2), 135.293(b),
135.297(a) and (b),
135.299(a). The original
exemption covered pilots
due in March, April and May.
The FAA amended the
exemption to also include
pilots due in June and July.
Under the unprecedented
circumstances associated
with the COVID-19
pandemic, the FAA finds that
limited relief is justified from
timeframes for completing
certain training and
qualification requirements
due through July 31, 2020.
The relief is subject to
Conditions and Limitations,
including that the certificate
holder submit a Safety Risk
1. 14 CFR §§ 121.440(a),
121.441(a)(1)(ii) and (a)(2),
135.293(b), 135.297(a) and (b),
135.299(a)
The regulations already
permit a grace calendar
month, and the exemption
grants an additional two
calendar months, therefore the
extension is a total
of three calendar months.
2. Difference in character or
means of compliance
3. For PICs, the U.S. requires
one proficiency checks per 12
months and either another
proficiency check or an
approved simulator training
course.
For SICs, the U.S. requires one
proficiency check each 24
months and another proficiency
check or an approved SIM
training course
every 12 months.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.2 Recent experience — pilot-in-command
The operator shall not assign a pilot to act as
pilot-in-command of an aeroplane unless that pilot has made
at least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of aeroplane or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Differences filed by
other
contracting States will
be
recognized by the
United
States during the
COVID-19
pandemic, unless the
FAA
deems safety is being
compromised.
The FAA issued the Relief for
Certain Persons and
Operations during the
Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19) Outbreak Final
Rule (SFAR No. 118),
effective April 30, 2020. This
final rule provides an
additional 60 days for
meeting the takeoff and
landing recency of
experience requirement for
pilots-in-command in a part
125 operation through June
2020. The FAA issued an
amendment on June 25th
(SFAR 118-1) that expands
the ability to use an
additional 60 days to pilots
flying in July through
September 2020. All other
pilots where Annex 6 Part 2
applies must continue to
meet this standard.
14 CFR § 125.285 The relief
provides an additional 60 days
for take-off and landing
recency.
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ANNEX 6 3.9.4.3 Recent experience — co-pilot
The operator shall not assign a co-pilot to operate at the flight
controls of an aeroplane during take-off and landing unless
that pilot has made at least three take-offs and landings within
the preceding 90 days on the same type of aeroplane or in a
flight simulator approved for the purpose.
Differences filed by
other
contracting States will
be
recognized by the
United
States during the
COVID-19
pandemic, unless the
FAA
deems safety is being
compromised.
The FAA issued the Relief for
Certain Persons and
Operations during the
Coronavirus Disease 2019
(COVID-19) Outbreak Final
Rule (SFAR No.118),
effective April 30, 2020. This
final rule provides an
additional 60 days for
meeting the takeoff and
landing recency of
experience requirement for
co-pilots in a part 125
operation through June 2020.
The FAA issued an
amendment on June 25th
(SFAR 118-1) that expands
the ability to use an
additional 60 days to
co-pilots flying in July
through September 2020. All
other pilots where Annex 6
Part 2 applies must continue
to meet this standard.
14 CFR § 125.285 The relief
provides an additional 60 days
for take-off and landing
recency
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ANNEX 6 7.4 QUALIFICATIONS
Note.— See the Manual of Procedures for Establishment
and Management of a State’s Personnel Licensing System
(Doc 9379) for guidance of a general nature on cross-crew
qualification, mixed-fleet flying and cross-credit.
7.4.1 Recent experience — pilot-in-command and co-pilot
7.4.1.1 The operator shall not assign a pilot-in-command
or a co-pilot to operate at the flight controls of a type or
variant of a type of a helicopter during take-off and landing
unless that pilot has operated the flight controls during at
least three take-offs and landings within the preceding 90
days on the same type of helicopter or in a flight simulator
approved for the purpose.
Differences filed by
other
contracting States will
be
recognized by the
United
States during the
COVID-19
pandemic, unless the
FAA
deems safety is being
compromised.
The FAA granted an
exemption applicable to
certificate holders operating
under 14 CFR part 135 that
extends pilot recency of
experience requirements
(§135.247(a)) by an
additional two calendar
months. The regulations
already permit a grace
calendar month, therefore
the extension is a total of
three calendar months. The
original exemption covered
pilots due in March, April
and May. The FAA
amended the exemption to
also include pilots due in
June and July.
Under the unprecedented
circumstances associated
with the COVID-19
pandemic, the FAA finds that
limited relief is justified from
timeframes for completing
certain training and
qualification requirements
due through July 31, 2020.
The relief is subject to
Conditions and Limitations,
including that the certificate
holder submit a Safety Risk
Assessment to the FAA.
1. 14 CFR Part 61, Subpart A,
14 CFR §§ 135.21, 135.243,
and §135.244
The regulations already permit
a grace calendar month,
and the exemption
grants an additional two
calendar months, therefore
the extension is a total
of three calendar months.
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ANNEX 6 7.4.3 Pilot proficiency checks
7.4.3.1 The operator shall ensure that piloting technique
and the ability to execute emergency procedures is checked in
such a way as to demonstrate the pilot’s competence on each
type or variant of a type of helicopter. Where the operation
may be conducted under IFR, the operator shall ensure that
the pilot’s competence to comply with such rules is
demonstrated to either a check pilot of the operator or to a
representative of the State of the Operator. Such checks shall
be performed twice within any period of one year. Any two
such checks which are similar and which occur within a period
of four consecutive months shall not alone satisfy this
requirement.
Note 1.— Flight simulation training devices approved
by the State of the Operator may be used for those parts of
the checks for which they are specifically approved.
Note 2.— See the Manual of Criteria for the Qualification
of Flight Simulation Training Devices (Doc 9625), Volume II
— Helicopters.
Differences filed by
other
contracting States will
be
recognized by the
United
States during the
COVID-19
pandemic, unless the
FAA
deems safety is being
compromised.
The FAA granted an
exemption applicable to
certificate holders operating
under 14 CFR part 135 that
extends pilot proficiency
check requirements by an
additional two calendar
months. The regulations
already permit a grace
calendar month, therefore
the extension is a total of
three calendar months. This
relief applies to line and
proficiency checks under the
following sections: §§
135.293(b), 135.297(a) and
(b), 135.299(a). The original
exemption covered pilots
due in March, April and May.
The FAA amended the
exemption to also include
pilots due in June and July.
Under the unprecedented
circumstances associated
with the COVID-19
pandemic, the FAA finds that
limited relief is justified from
timeframes for completing
certain training and
qualification requirements
due through July 31, 2020.
The relief is subject to
Conditions and Limitations,
including that the certificate
holder submit a Safety Risk
Assessment to the FAA.
1. 14 CFR Part 61, Subpart
B,
14 CFR Part 135, Subpart G,
op specs
The regulations already permit
a grace calendar month,
and the exemption
grants an additional two
calendar months, therefore
the extension is a total
of three calendar months.
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