MILITARY SERVICES CREDIT REPORT - WhatDoTheyKnow

UNITED KINGDOM CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY

MILITARY SERVICES CREDIT REPORT

Report to define the means for military flight crew to obtain European Part-FCL licences in accordance with Regulation (EU) No. 1178/2011 - the “EASA Aircrew Regulation”.

Safety Regulation Group

Licensing & Training Standards

This report fulfils the obligation placed on a Member State of the European Union by Article 10 of the EASA Aircrew Regulation (Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011) concerning arrangements to give credit for training gained during military service for the purposes of the relevant requirements of Annex I of the EASA Aircrew Regulation. It has been prepared by the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority as the Competent Authority for the United Kingdom.

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Point of Contact within the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority, Safety Regulation Group Inquiries about this report should be sent to: Head of Licensing and Training Policy at: Civil Aviation Authority Licensing & Training Standards Division Safety Regulation Group Aviation House Gatwick Airport South West Sussex RH6 0YR United Kingdom E-mail: [email protected]

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Section 1 Military Services- EASA Credit Report 1. Introduction 1.1 This Credit Report is compiled by 22 Training Group, in consultation with the CAA

Licensing & Training Standards for the Credit for pilot licences obtained during military service. It is arranged into Five Parts:

Part A Theoretical Knowledge Credit Report Part B Methodology of Comparison – UK Armed Forces Theoretical Knowledge Training (Pilot) and JAA Learning Objectives Part C CAA Audit Report – CAA Theoretical Knowledge Audit Report Form Part D Proposal by the UK Military for Flying Training & Experience Credits Part E CAA Audit Report - UK Military Flying Training and Experience Credits From 8th April 2012, the European Aircrew regulation replaces JAR-FCL 1, 2 and 3 and certain national licensing requirements. The extant military accreditation scheme will cease on the 7th April 2012 for the issue of UK JAR licences. From 8th April 2012, credit for pilot licences obtained during military service must be in accordance with the elements of a credit report established by the Member State in consultation with the Agency, as set out in Article 10 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011. This Credit Report compares the theoretical knowledge elements and the Flying Training and Experience obtained in military service with the relevant requirements of Annex I of 1178/2011.

Regulation 1178/2011 Article 10 Credit for pilot licences obtained during military service 1. In order for holders of military flight crew licences to obtain Part-FCL licences, they

shall apply to the Member State where they served. 2. The knowledge, experience and skill gained in military service shall be given credit

for the purposes of the relevant requirements of Annex I in accordance with the elements of a credit report established by the Member State in consultation with the Agency.

3. The credit report shall:

(a) describe the national requirements on the basis of which the military licences, ratings, certificates, authorisations and/or qualifications were issued;

(b) describe the scope of the privileges that were given to the pilots; (c) indicate for which requirements of Annex I credit is to be given; (d) indicate any limitations that need to be included on the Part-FCL licences and

indicate any requirements pilots have to comply with to remove those limitations;

(e) include copies of all documents necessary to demonstrate the elements above, accompanied by copies of the relevant national requirements and procedures.

PART A EASA Military Accreditation – Theoretical Knowledge Credit Report

EASA MILITARY ACCREDITATION - THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE Issue 1. The scheme of military accreditation for Flight Crew Licensing under UK legislation,

the Qualified Service Pilot (QSP) scheme, will cease to exist upon the implementation of European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) legislation on 8 Apr 12. Action is required to devise a successor to the QSP scheme. The current Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) Learning Objectives (LOs) form the basis of professional theoretical knowledge (TK) requirements for civilian flight crew licences under the new regulation. The attached credit report, and associated reference material, provides a comparison between JAA LOs (for ATPL, CPL and IR licences for both aeroplane and helicopter) and the theoretical knowledge taught to and acquired by Service pilots. Airborne training and experience will be considered separately. 22(Trg) Gp recommendations and submissions to the CAA for TK accreditation and bridging are included within this document.

Assumption 2. The QSP scheme, in its current format, will cease to exist on 8 Apr 12. Following a

credit report audit by 22 Training Group and in consultation with the CAA, 22 Training Group has determined that the current scheme will not pass scrutiny under EASA regulation.

Recommendations 3. It is recommended that:

a. Service pilots (and ex-Service pilots) in the UK Armed Forces (UKAF) who have graduated from an Elementary Flying Training (EFT) Course are termed EFT Graduates (EFTGs).

b. Service pilots (and ex-Service pilots) in the UK Armed Forces (UKAF) who

have been awarded a pilot’s flying badge¹ (‘wings’) are termed Qualified Military Pilots (QMPs).

c. EFTGs are exempt TK instruction for LAPL (A) and PPL (A) licences.

d. QMPs are exempt TK instruction for EASA and UK pilot licences.

e. QMPs who apply for EASA and UK pilot licences (ATPL, CPL and IR licences

for both aeroplane and helicopter) are encouraged to undergo TK instruction (a ‘bridging package’) in Air Law and Operational Procedures.

f. EFTGs and QMPs shall take and pass the Civil TK examinations appropriate

to the Civil licence, rating or certificate they are applying for. 1. The term pilot’s flying badge does not include the preliminary flying badge.

Background 4. The current QSP scheme has been in existence for approximately 15 years; it is

incorporated within the CAA document LASORS (Licensing, Administration, Standardisation, Operating, Requirements and Safety). Agreed levels of equivalence between the TK acquired by military pilots throughout military flying training and subsequent operational experience, and those required at JAR-FCL ATPL (A) level, were established, but subsequent changes to military flying training and military pilot TK syllabi have not been fully considered or incorporated within the QSP scheme.

Current Military Pilot TK Syllabi and Training 5. There are three types of UKAF pilot training: fast jet, multi-engine and rotary. All

types encompass a core EFT Course, and all TK training for these types is subject to regular review and amendment. An EFTG will have completed a minimum of 100.5 hours of formal academic instruction, at a level comparable to the 100 hours required for a Private Pilot Licence (Aeroplane). The EFT academic syllabus is attached separately. In addition to formal academic training listed below, and over a period of approximately 18 months prior to the award of a flying badge, UKAF student pilots will be exposed to TK examinations and debriefs, mass briefings, pre- and post-flight briefings, Cockpit Procedures Training, Computer Based Training, simulator briefings and training and periods of self-study. As a guide, as at summer 2011, the formal TK syllabi and allocation of time for each type (prior to the award of a flying badge) are as follows:

Fast Jet Subjects Taught Hrs Allocated

Elementary FT Principles of Flight, Aircraft Operations, Flight Instruments Avionics and Morse, Meteorology, Navigation, Tech, Maths/Science, Combat Survival and Rescue, Human Factors.

100.5

Basic FT Aircraft Operations, Flight Instruments and Avionics, Meteorology, Visual Navigation, Tech, Radio Aids Navigation, IF Procedures, Human Factors.

120

Multi-Engine Subjects Taught Hrs Allocated


100.5

ME Lead-In Avionics, Tech. 4

Advanced FT Air Planning, Avionics, Meteorology, Tech, Navigation, Principles of Flight, Scheduled Performance, Electronic Warfare, CRM and Flight Safety, Combat Survival and Rescue, FMS, Weather Radar.

146

Rotary Subjects Taught Hrs Allocated


100.5

Basic FT Principles of Flight, Helicopter Ops, Meteorology, Tech, CRM.

121

Advanced FT Helicopter Ops, Navigation. 21

Multi-Engine FT Tech, Electronic Warfare. 50

Procedural IF Procedural IF. 15

The Basis of Military Pilot TK Training 6. The core document which forms the basis of military pilot TK training is AP 3456, the

RAF Manual of Flying, which has been in existence, in one form or another, since the formation of the RAF in 1918. This nine-volume document has evolved to become a major aviation reference work, and is used by UKAF as the basis for flying training course instruction, syllabi, handouts and specialist notes. The AP is also widely used by qualified aircrew and instructors, particularly for those studying for instrument ratings, instructor categorizations and civilian licences. The document has a permanent editor, who is based at the Central Flying School at RAF Cranwell, and updates are regularly incorporated. AP 3456 thus represents the corporate memory of aviation knowledge and flying skills within UKAF, and is the bedrock of military pilot TK instruction.

7. Although AP 3456 covers most aviation subjects and topics, it does not include

detailed knowledge of meteorology or in-flight procedures; these topics are contained within the documents FTP/009/MET ‘Meteorology’, produced by the Met Office, and the Manual of Military Air Traffic Management (MMATM), produced by the Military Aviation Authority. Both documents are a basis for UKAF military pilot TK instruction in the aforementioned subjects, and both are regularly updated.

8. By the time a UKAF military pilot has been awarded a pilot’s flying badge, he/she will

have completed the bulk of his/her general TK training. Subsequent to this point, academic training concentrates predominantly on type-specific subjects. For this reason a valid ‘cut-off point’ for relevant and equivalent TK training for QMPs is deemed to be the award of the flying badge.

Comparison of Military Pilot TK Training with EASA TK Requirements 9. Military pilot TK training is subject to change, amendment and re-formatting; a case

for equivalence with EASA TK requirements, as published in the LOs, is necessarily based on a ‘snapshot’ in time, albeit subject to regular review and amendment. We propose to instigate an Annual Routine Review of the attached credit report, with irregular reviews as appropriate for short-notice major changes to reference material and syllabi.

10. Current military pilot TK syllabi were examined as part of the credit report. Although

these syllabi have been undergoing a military-wide process of reformatting and revalidating, they do not contain the equivalent level of detail contained within the LOs, and therefore do not bear formal comparison with them. It has also proved impossible to review individual syllabi taught to UKAF student pilots, covering a multitude of disciplines and subjects, over a period of perhaps 40 years.

11. A comparison of the LOs with the corporate knowledge contained within AP 3456,

FTP/009/MET and the MMATM, forms the basis of the credit report. The methodology of comparison is contained within a separate document. The aforementioned source material has the caveat of © UK MOD Crown Copyright for its year of publication. This material is not to be reproduced without the prior permission of the Copyright Unit of Defence Intellectual Property Rights (e-mail: [email protected]).

Basis of Recommendations 12. Whilst it is evident that the syllabi of TK training given to UKAF student pilots are

thorough, comprehensive and fit for purpose, they do not bear formal line by line comparison with the LOs due to the broad nature and description of subjects contained within them. AP3456, FTP/009/MET and the MMATM form a basis of TK instruction for UKAF student pilots, and it is the contents of these documents that formed the basis for comparison. The credit report demonstrates a great degree of commonality between LO requirements and the basis of military instruction, but it is concluded that full compliance with the LOs can be assessed and assured by examination. It is therefore our recommendation that EFTGs who apply for LAPL (A) and PPL (A) licences, and QMPs who apply for EASA and UK pilot licences, are exempt from instruction in TK, but shall take and pass all Civil TK examinations in accordance with the EASA Aircrew Regulation.

13. It was found that the LO topics 010-Air Law and 070-Operational Procedures (for

ATPL, CPL and IR licences for both aeroplane and helicopter) are the most at variance with the equivalent subjects taught as part of UKAF military pilot TK training. It is therefore our recommendation that QMPs applying for the aforementioned EASA and UK pilot licences are encouraged to undertake TK instruction (a ‘bridging’ package) in these subjects.

14. It was also established that there is no direct equivalent formal syllabus for the LO

topic 090-Communications. This subject is taught to UKAF military pilots, but throughout their training over a period of perhaps 18 months. Again, compliance can be demonstrated by examination in this subject.

PART B Methodology of Comparison – UK Armed Forces Theoretical Knowledge Training (Pilot) and JAA Learning Objectives

Source Documents 1. AP 3456 Volumes 1-9, the RAF Manual of Flying, AP 3456, FTP/009/MET

‘Meteorology’ and Manual of Military Air Traffic Management. 2. JAA LOs (2009) which are the applicable LOs at implementation of the EASA Aircrew

Regulation. Credit Report and Comparison 3. The credit report makes use of the Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) Learning

Objectives (LOs) [Jan 2009], which form the basis of civilian pilot licence examinations for the aeroplane and helicopter Airline Transport Pilot Licence, Commercial Pilot Licence and Instrument Rating. Against each LO, in the column headed ‘Compliance’, is a reference to UKAF military pilot TK teaching equivalence. Where no such equivalence exists, ‘xxxx’ is annotated.

Equivalence 4. Where possible, military compliance refers to a direct and equivalent explanation of,

and answer to, the listed JAA LO. Multiple references indicate that the compliance is either spread over those references or is replicated. Some compliance references allow the military student pilot to infer a particular answer after presentation and explanation of the given reference.

AP 3456 5. AP 3456 Version 4.0, current as at summer 2011, is used for comparison; it is

divided into nine volumes, as follows:

Volume 1 Principles of Flight Volume 2 Engines and Aircraft Systems Volume 3 Flight Instruments and Avionics Volume 4 Avionics Volume 5 Aircraft Operation Volume 6 Aviation Medicine and Survival Volume 7 Navigation Volume 8 Mathematics and Physics Volume 9 Magnetism, Electricity and Electronics

Each paragraph of the document is identified by a Volume, Part, Section, Chapter and Paragraph Reference. Thus, a paragraph bearing the reference 7421.15 is Paragraph 15 of Volume 7, Part 4, Section 2, Chapter 1. Where five figures exist before the decimal point, for example 61110.21, the reference is to a Chapter with double digits, in this case Chapter 10. Chapter Annexes are referred to by the Annex letter following the Chapter, for example 1122A.6 refers to Annex A of Chapter 2. Where the reference is spread over a number of consecutive Paragraphs, the Paragraphs are separated and hyphenated following the decimal point, for example 2226.13-15. Finally, where the equivalent military reference is spread over non-consecutive Paragraphs, the Paragraphs are separated by an oblique line, for example 3333.5/18.

FTP/009/MET 7. FTP/009/MET, Sixth Issue dated July 2011, is used for comparison; it is divided into

twenty-five Chapters which contain numbered Paragraphs. Where FTP/009/MET is referred to, only one or two digits precede the decimal point, for example 18.1-14 refers to FTP/009/MET Chapter 18 Paragraphs 1 to 14 inclusive.

Manual of Military Air Traffic Management 8. The Manual of Military Air Traffic Management (MMATM), Initial Issue AIL1 dated 1

July 2011, is used for comparison. Any reference to the MMATM simply refers to the Chapter and the Paragraph number, for example MMATM.47.16,18-31 refers to MMATM Chapter 47 Paragraph 16 and Paragraphs 18 to 31 inclusive.

PART C CAA Audit Report – CAA Theoretical Knowledge Audit Report

Form

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY SAFETY REGULATION GROUP

LICENSING & TRAINING STANDARDS DEPARTMENT

EASA Military Accreditation Scheme

TK CREDIT REPORT INSPECTION

Date of inspection 13th-16

th December 2011 Inspection

Leader Barry Mooney

Military Directorate of Flying training

22 Training Group

MoD Abbey Wood

BRISTOL

BS34 8JH

Add. Inspectors Peggy Lorgis-Leech TSO

John Overall TSO

Jim Marren LSI

Michael Green LSI

ITEMISED REPORT

1 Source Material

AP2345; Volume 1 Principles of Flight Volume 2 Engines and Aircraft Systems Volume 3 Flight Instruments and Avionics Volume 4 Avionics Volume 5 Aircraft Operation Volume 6 Aviation Medicine and Survival Volume 7 Navigation Volume 8 Mathematics and Physics Volume 9 Magnetism, Electricity and Electronics FTP/009/MET ‘Meteorology’ Manual of Military Air Traffic Management (MMATM) Source material on Attached CD and CAA internal hard drives

Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

2 EASA Compliant Learning Objectives (JAR LOs)

JAA LOs 021 –Aircraft General Knowledge JAA LOs 022 –Aircraft General Knowledge - Instrumentation JAA LOs 031 –Mass & Balance JAA LOs 032 –Performance (Aeroplanes) JAA LOs 033 –Flight Planning and Flight Monitoring JAA LOs 034 –Performance Aeroplane JAA LOs 040 –Human Performance JAA LOs 050 –Meteorology JAA LOs 061 –General Navigation JAA LOs 062 –Radio Navigation JAA LOs 081 –Principles of Flight (Aeroplane) JAA LOs 082 –Principles of Flight (H)

Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

4 EASA Non-Compliant Learning Objectives (JAR LOs)

JAA LOs 010 –Air Law JAA LOs 070 –Operational Procedures JAA LOs 090 –Communications

Satisfactory

Refer to non-conformity report and

general comments

Unsatisfactory

5 GENERAL COMMENTS TO INSPECTOR'S REPORT

The Credit Report contained in Section 2 is a comprehensive comparison and is fit for purpose. While 22 Training Group acknowledge that a line by line comparison with the LOs is impractical, the credit report demonstrates a great degree of commonality between LO requirements (80-90% compliant) and the basis of military instruction.

The recommendation of 22 Training Group, in mitigation and to ensure a robust, transparent and pragmatic approach, is that all military personnel, while exempt the TK training requirements, will demonstrate equivalence of knowledge by passing the relevant Part-FCL examinations.

The CAA considers that this proposal is acceptable for giving credit for Military Training in accordance with Article 10 of regulation 1178/2011.

Name: Barry Mooney Signature : Barry Mooney Date:16th Dec 2011

Note 1) The report, when completed, shall be retained by the NAA and produced for the LIST-teams when required.

Author/Owner (Name & Job Title): B Mooney Policy Co-ordinator

Section/Dept: L&TS Date:

Note: All documents are effective from the date approved by Head of Policy or delegated signatory. All staff must

comply with the requirements of this statement insofar as it may affect their work.

Approved by (Name and Job Title): Hard copy signed by C Whittaker Head of Policy L&TS Signed:...........................………………………. Date:

NON-CONFORMITY REPORT FORM

FORM ISSUE DATE EASA Military Accreditation Credit Report

001 01 DEC 11

Date: 15/12/2011 Time: 14.00

Name of Reporting person Barry Mooney

Position held in Company

Licensing & Training Standards Policy Coordinator

Quality Manual reference

JAA LOs 010 –Air Law JAA LOs 070 –Operational Procedures JAA LOs 090 –Communications

Description of Non Conformance and Mitigation.

3 LOs were found to have no direct military equivalent; but Military pilots will aquire this knowledge through other areas of their training. 22Trg Group will recommend that Military pilots undertake study of these subjects by bridging courses or private study, before taking the Civil examinations.

Policy Coordinator Comments (Recommended corrective action)

In mitigation, 22 Training Group have recommended that compliance can be demonstrated by examination (as for all other subjects). Military applicants will receive credit towards any TK training course requirements but will take all Part-FCL examinations for the EASA licence applied for.

I recommend that this is viewed and accepted as a pragmatic proposal and solution.

Signature Barry Mooney Date recommended 15/12/2011

Name Barry Mooney Date to be reviewed 15/01/2012

Action Taken

Proposal Accepted.

Signature

Name Cliff Whittaker Date action Taken

Part D Proposal by the UK Military for Flying Training & Experience Credits Issue 1. The previous scheme of military accreditation for Flight Crew Licensing, the Qualified

Service Pilot (QSP) scheme, ceased to exist upon the implementation of European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) legislation on 8 Apr 12. Action is required to devise a successor to the QSP scheme. The European Commission Regulation 1178/2011 (Regulation), and associated Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material (AMC), detail the flying training, experience and test requirements for Flight Crew Licences. The attached revised credit reports, and associated reference material, provide a comparison between European Regulation requirements (for PPL, CPL and IR licences and IR revalidation for both aeroplane and helicopter) and the flying training (FT) taught to, and experience acquired by, Service pilots. Theoretical Knowledge teaching has been compared and considered separately. 22(Trg) Gp recommendations and submissions to the CAA for flying training and experience accreditation and bridging are included within this document.

Assumption 2. The QSP scheme, in its current format, ceased to exist on 8 Apr 12. Following a credit

report audit by 22 (Trg) Group and in consultation with the CAA, 22 (Trg) Group has determined that the previous scheme will not pass scrutiny under EASA regulation.

Recommendations - Terminology 3. It is recommended that: a. The scheme for military credits is termed the Military Accreditation Scheme (MAS). b. Service and ex-Service personnel of the UK Armed Forces (UKAF) who have graduated from the Elementary Flying Training (EFT) Course element of UKAF aeroplane training are termed EFT Graduates (EFTGs). c. Service and ex-Service personnel of the UKAF who have successfully passed the Single Engine Rotary Training Course element of UKAF helicopter training are termed Single Engine Rotary Pilots (SERPs). d. Service and ex-Service personnel of the UKAF who have been awarded a UKAF pilot’s flying badge (‘wings’) on aeroplanes are termed Qualified Military Pilots (Aeroplanes) (QMP(A)s). e. Service and ex-Service personnel in the UKAF who have been awarded a UKAF pilot’s flying badge (‘wings’) on helicopters are termed Qualified Military Pilots (Helicopters) (QMP(H)s). f. QMP(A)s who have been awarded an instructor category (or who have been assessed as Competent to Instruct) as a QFI on aeroplanes are termed QFIs. g. QMP(H)s who have been awarded an instructor category (or who have been assessed as Competent to Instruct) as a QHI on helicopters are termed QHIs.

h. BFJT - Basic Fast Jet Training (pilot training course) i. MEPT - Multi Engine Pilot Training (pilot training course) j. SERP - Single Engine Rotary Pilot (pilot training course) k. SERW - Single Engine Rotary Wing (pilot training course) l. SLIC - 60 Sqn Lead In Course (pilot training course) m. MERW - Multi Engine Rotary Wing (pilot training course)

Recommendations – Military Accreditation 4. It is recommended that the credits and mitigations based on the credit report (as audited

by the CAA) be declared as set out in item 10 below.

Background 5. The QSP scheme for JAR-FCL licences has been in existence for approximately 15

years; it is incorporated within the CAA document LASORS (Licensing, Administration, Standardisation, Operating, Requirements and Safety). Agreed levels of equivalence between the flying training and experience acquired by military pilots throughout their military flying training and subsequent operational experience, and that required at JAR-FCL ATPL(A) level, were established, but subsequent changes to military flying training and military pilot flying training syllabi have not been fully considered or incorporated within the QSP scheme.

Current Military Pilot Flying Training and Experience 6. There are three types of UKAF pilot training: fast jet, multi-engine and rotary. All types

encompass a core EFT Course prior to specialised flying training, and all flying training for these types is subject to regular change and amendment. As a guide, as at summer 2011, the formal flying training syllabi and allocation of flying hours (excluding taxi time) for each type (prior to the award of a flying badge and thus QMP status) are as follows:

Fast Jet Aircraft Used (Aircraft Type) Hrs Dual Hrs Solo Hrs Sim

Elementary FT Tutor (single piston) 46hrs 20m 7hrs 55m Nil

Basic FT Tucano (single turboprop) 92hrs 0m 28hrs 5m 36hrs 0m

Total Hrs 138hrs 20m 36hrs 0m 36hrs 0m

Multi-Engine Aircraft Used (Aircraft Type) Hrs Dual Hrs Solo Hrs Sim


Multi-Engine Lead-In Cse

Tutor (single piston) 11hrs 0m Nil Nil

Advanced FT King Air (twin turboprop) 70hrs 15m 6hrs 15m 36hrs 15m


Rotary- RAF / RN Aircraft Used (Aircraft Type) Hrs Dual Hrs Solo Hrs Sim


Single-Engine Helicopter FT

Squirrel (single turbine) 66hrs 45m 6hr 45m Nil

Multi-Engine Lead-In Cse

Squirrel (single turbine) 12hrs 45m Nil Nil

Multi-Engine Helicopter FT

Griffin (twin turbine) 69hrs 0m 0hrs 30m 39hrs 0m


Rotary- Army Aircraft Used (Aircraft Type) Hrs Dual Hrs Solo Hrs Sim


Single-Engine Helicopter FT


Army Lead-In Cse (ALIC)


Operational Training Phase (OTP)

Squirrel (single turbine) 84hrs 20m 11hrs 20m Nil

Total Hrs 199hrs 25m 24hrs 20m Nil

Current Military QFI and QHI Flying Training and Experience The two types of UKAF pilot flight instructor training considered in this report are as follows: Qualified Flying Instructor (fixed wing) on the Tutor aircraft (single-engine piston) and Qualified Helicopter Instructor (rotary) on the Squirrel helicopter (single-engine turbine). QFI and QHI flying training for these types is subject to regular change and amendment. As a guide, as at Spring 2012, the formal flying training syllabi and allocation of flying hours (excluding taxi time) for each type (prior to the award of a QFI or QHI category, and excluding any other military flying experience) are as follows:

QFI (Tutor) Aircraft Used (Aircraft Type) Hrs Dual Solo/Mutual Hrs Sim

Conversion Phase Tutor (single piston) 11hrs 45m 2hrs 45m Nil

Basic IT Phase Tutor (single piston) 17hrs 45m 8hrs 30m Nil

Advanced IT Phase Tutor (single piston) 31hrs 45m 7hrs 30m Nil


QHI (Squirrel) Aircraft Used (Aircraft Type) Hrs Dual Mutual Hrs Sim

Conversion Phase Squirrel (single turbine) 11hrs 45m Nil Nil

Instructional Phase Squirrel (single turbine) 45hrs 45m 8hrs 50m Nil


Comparison of Military Pilot Flying Training with EASA Requirements

7. Military pilot flying training is subject to review, change and amendment; a case for equivalence with EASA requirements, as published in the Regulation and AMC, is necessarily based on a ‘snapshot’ in time, albeit subject to regular review and amendment. We propose to instigate an Annual Routine Review of the attached credit report, with irregular reviews as appropriate for short-notice major changes to reference material and syllabi. Where any significant amendments are made to the Part-FCL requirements or to the military training programs on which the credit report is based, the terms of the military accreditation scheme cease to apply to all applicants claiming credit under the revised training program until such time as a revised credit report in compliance with Article 10 has been agreed with the CAA.

8. Current military pilot flying training syllabi were examined as part of the credit report.

These syllabi have been undergoing a military-wide process of reformatting and revalidating, but it has proved impossible to review previous syllabi taught to UKAF student pilots, covering a multitude of flying training disciplines and subjects, over a period of perhaps 40 years.

9. A comparison of the syllabi and associated source material with the requirements in the

Regulation and associated AMC forms the basis of the credit report. The aforementioned syllabi and source material have the caveat of © UK MOD Crown Copyright for their year of publication. This material is not to be reproduced without the prior permission of the Copyright Unit of Defence Intellectual Property Rights (e-mail: [email protected]).

10. Recommendations for Credits:

10.1 LAP(A) and PPL(A) / Elementary Flying Training (EFT) EFTGs or QMP(A)s shall meet all of the requirements for the issue of a Part-FCL LAPL(A) or PPL(A) for aeroplanes, as applicable. Theoretical Knowledge Credits EFTGs or QMP(A)s are credited the requirement to complete a theoretical knowledge instruction course as set out in FCL.115 or FCL.210, as applicable, prior to attempting the theoretical knowledge examinations for the LAPL(A) (FCL.120) or PPL(A) (FCL.215), as applicable. Flying Experience Credits EFTGs or QMP(A)s with a minimum of 10 hours logged as PIC/P1 Capt or PICUS/1st Pilot Non-Capt are given full credit as regards the requirement to undergo a training course prior to undertaking the skill test for the issue of a LAPL(A) or a PPL(A), as appropriate. Applicants for the issue of a Part-FCL licence shall have fulfilled the experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of a class rating as set out in Part FCL Subpart H (or experience for endorsement on a LAPL(A)) for the aeroplane used for the test. The skill test will be conducted by the holder of a Flight Examiner Certificate issued in accordance with Part-FCL, in:

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an appropriate single pilot single-engine class military aeroplane, suitably equipped for the purpose, which has an EASA civilian equivalent class, or

an appropriate single pilot single-engine class civilian aeroplane following training to the satisfaction of the Head of Training at an ATO. 10.2 Credits for QMP(A)s for a CPL(A):

QMP(A)s shall meet all of the requirements for the issue of a Part-FCL CPL(A) for aeroplanes. Theoretical Knowledge Credits QMP(A)s are credited the requirement to complete a theoretical knowledge instruction course as set out in FCL.315 and Appendix 3, paragraphs A-E, as applicable, prior to attempting the theoretical knowledge examinations for the ATPL(A) or CPL(A) , as applicable. Flying Experience Credits QMP(A)s with a minimum of 70 hours logged as PIC/P1 Capt or PICUS/1st Pilot Non-Capt are given full credit as regards the requirement to undergo a training course prior to undertaking the skill test for the issue of a CPL(A).

BFJT (or legacy course) graduates shall take that skill test in a single pilot single- engine aeroplane.

MEPT (or legacy course) graduates may take that skill test in a single pilot multi- engine aeroplane. Applicants for the issue of a Part-FCL licence shall have fulfilled the experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of a class or type rating as set out in Part-FCL Subpart H for the aeroplane to be used for the test. The aeroplane used for the skill test shall meet the requirements for training aeroplanes and shall be certificated for the carriage of at least four persons, have a variable pitch propeller and retractable landing gear. The skill test will be conducted by the holder of a Flight Examiner Certificate issued in accordance with Part-FCL, in:

an appropriate class or type of military aeroplane on which the applicant is or has been qualified to operate as a QMP(A), suitably equipped for the purpose, which has an EASA civilian equivalent class or type, or

an appropriate class of civilian aeroplane following training to the satisfaction of the Head of Training at an ATO, or

an appropriate type of civilian aeroplane provided that the applicant has completed the Part-FCL requirements for inclusion of the rating for that type in a Part-FCL licence except the type rating skill test. 10.3 Credits available for QMP(A)s who hold or have held a Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Aeroplane) for a CPL(A) with IR(A)

QMP(A)s who hold or have held a Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Aeroplane) shall meet all the requirements for the issue of a Part-FCL CPL(A) and IR rating for aeroplanes. Theoretical Knowledge Credits QMP(A)s who hold or have held a military Unrestricted Green IR(aeroplane) are credited the requirement to complete a theoretical knowledge instruction course as set out in FCL.315 and Appendix 3, paragraphs A-C and FCL 615, as applicable, prior to attempting the theoretical knowledge examinations for the ATPL(A)or CPL(A) and IR(A), as applicable. Flying Experience Credits QMP(A)s with a minimum of 70 hours logged as PIC/P1 Capt or PICUS/1st Pilot Non-Capt who hold or have held a Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Aeroplane) are given full credit as regards the requirement to undergo a training course prior to undertaking the skill test for the issue of a CPL(A) and skill test for the IR(A).

BFJT (or legacy course) graduates shall take the skill tests in a single pilot single-engine aeroplane.

MEPT (or legacy course) graduates may take the skill tests in a single pilot multi-engine aeroplane.

Applicants for the issue of a Part-FCL licence or aircraft rating shall have fulfilled the experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of a class or type rating as set out in Part FCL Subpart H for the aeroplane used for the test The aeroplane used for the CPL(A) skill test shall meet the requirements for training aeroplanes and shall be certificated for the carriage of at least four persons, have a variable pitch propeller and retractable landing gear. The skill test(s) will be conducted by the holder of a Flight Examiner Certificate issued in accordance with Part-FCL, in:

an appropriate class or type of military aeroplane on which the applicant is or has been qualified to operate as a QMP, suitably equipped for the purpose, which has an EASA civilian equivalent class or type, or

a civilian aeroplane of the appropriate class following training to the satisfaction of the Head of Training at an ATO, or

an appropriate type of civilian aeroplane provided that the applicant has completed the Part-FCL requirements for inclusion of the rating for that type in a Part-FCL licence except the type rating skill test.

10.4 Credits available for a Qualified Military Pilot (Aeroplanes) (QMP(A)s) who holds or has held a Military Restricted Green Instrument Rating (Aeroplane) Qualified Military Pilots (Aeroplanes) (QMP(A)s) who hold or have held a Military Restricted Green Instrument Rating (Aeroplane) shall meet all the requirements for the issue of a Part-FCL CPL(A) and/or IR rating for aeroplanes. Theoretical knowledge Credits:

QMP(A)s are credited the requirement to complete a theoretical knowledge instruction course as set out in FCL. 315 and Appendix 3, paragraphs A-C or Appendix 6, paragraph A, as applicable, prior to attempting the theoretical knowledge examination for the ATPL(A), CPL(A)IR or IR(A) rating, as applicable. Flying Experience Credits: QMP(A)s with a minimum of 70 hours logged as PIC/P1 Capt or PICUS/1st Pilot Non-Capt who hold or have held a Military Restricted Green Instrument Rating (Aeroplane) are given full credit as regards the requirement to undergo a training course prior to undertaking the skill tests for the issue of a CPL(A). A QMP who holds or has held a Military Restricted Green Instrument Rating (Aeroplane) shall complete additional training to the satisfaction of the Head of Training of an ATO prior to taking an IR(A) skill test for the addition of an IR(A) rating to a Part-FCL CPL(A). This additional training shall comprise the procedural instrument flying elements of the approved IR course.

BFJT (or legacy course) graduates shall take the skill tests in a single pilot single-engine aeroplane,

MEPT (or legacy course) graduates may take the skill tests in a single pilot multi-engine aeroplane.

The aeroplane used for the skill tests shall meet the requirements for training aeroplanes, and shall be certificated for the carriage of at least four persons, have a variable pitch propeller and retractable landing gear. Applicants for the issue of a Part-FCL licence or Rating shall have fulfilled the experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of a Class or Type rating as set out in Part FCL Subpart H for the aeroplane used for the test. The skill test(s) will be conducted by the holder of a Flight Examiner Certificate issued in accordance with Part-FCL, in,

an appropriate class or type of military aeroplane, suitably equipped for the purpose, which has an EASA civilian equivalent class or type, or

a civilian aeroplane of the appropriate class following training to the satisfaction of the Head of Training of an ATO, Or

an appropriate type of civilian aeroplane provided the applicant has completed the Part-FCL requirements for inclusion of that type in a Part-FCL licence except the type rating skill test.

10.5 Credits available for QMP(A)s who hold or have held an Operational Category to operate military multi-pilot aircraft for an ATPL(A) QMP(A)s who hold or have held an Operational Category with a Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Aeroplane) to operate military multi-pilot aeroplanes shall meet all the requirements for the issue of a Part-FCL ATPL(A) for aeroplanes. The following types are considered to be multi-pilot aeroplanes for this purpose: Andover BAC 1-11 BAe 125 BAe 146 C17 Hercules (C1/C3 and C4/C5 variants) Jetstream T3 Nimrod

Sentinel Sentry Tristar VC10 Theoretical Knowledge Credits QMP(A)s who hold or have held an Operational Category and Unrestricted Military Green IR (Aeroplanes) are credited the requirement to complete a theoretical knowledge instruction course as set out in FCL.515 and Appendix 3, paragraph B prior to attempting the theoretical knowledge examinations for the ATPL(A). Flying Experience Credits QMP(A)s who hold or have held an Operational Category and Unrestricted Military Green IR (Aeroplanes) to operate military multi-pilot aeroplanes, and who have satisfied the experience requirements for the issue of an ATPL(A) in aeroplanes as set out in Subpart F of Annex 1 to the Regulation, are given full credit as regards the MCC and the requirement to undergo a training course prior to undertaking the skill test for the issue of an ATPL(A). Applicants for the issue of a Part-FCL licence shall have fulfilled the experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of an aeroplane type rating as set out in Part-FCL Subpart H for the aeroplane to be used for the test. The skill test will be conducted by the holder of a Type Rating Examiner (TRE) Certificate for the aeroplane type, issued under Part-FCL, in:

an appropriate multi-pilot type of military aeroplane on which the applicant is or has been qualified to operate as a QMP, suitably equipped for the purpose, which has an EASA civilian equivalent, or,

an appropriate multi-pilot type of civilian aeroplane provided the applicant has completed the Part-FCL requirements for inclusion of that type with IR in a Part-FCL licence except the type rating skill test.

10.6 Credits available for QMP(A)s who hold or have held a Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Aeroplane) for the inclusion of an IR(A) in a Part-FCL aeroplane licence; (the IR cannot be included in a LAPL(A)) QMP(A)s who hold or have held a Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Aeroplane) shall meet all the requirements for the issue of a Part-FCL IR(A) for aeroplanes. Theoretical Knowledge Credits QMP(A)s who hold or have held a Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Aeroplane) are credited the requirement to complete a theoretical knowledge instruction course as set out in FCL.615 and Appendix 6, prior to attempting the theoretical knowledge examination for the IR(A). Flying Experience Credits QMP(A)s with a minimum of 70 hours logged as PIC/P1 Capt or PICUS/1st Pilot Non-Capt who hold or have held a Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Aeroplane) are given

full credit as regards the requirement to undergo a training course prior to undertaking the skill test for the issue the IR(A).

BFJT (or legacy course) graduates shall take that skill test in a single pilot single-engine aeroplane.

MEPT (or legacy course) graduates may take that skill test in a single pilot multi-engine aeroplane.

Applicants for the issue of the IR(A) shall have qualified for the inclusion in their Part-FCL licence of the class or type of aeroplane used for the IR(A) skill test. The skill test will be conducted by the holder of a Flight Examiner Certificate issued under Part-FCL, in:


a civilian aeroplane of an appropriate class or type held on the Part-FCL licence following IR training to the satisfaction of the Head of Training at an ATO.

10.7 Credits available for QMP(A)s who hold or have held a Military Restricted Green Instrument Rating (Aeroplane) for the inclusion an IR(A) in a Part-FCL aeroplane licence; (the IR(A) cannot be included in a LAPL(A)) QMP(A)s who hold or have held a Military Restricted Green Instrument Rating (Aeroplane) shall meet all the requirements for the issue of a Part-FCL IR(A) for aeroplanes. Theoretical Knowledge Credits QMP(A)s who hold or have held a Military Restricted Green Instrument Rating (Aeroplane) are credited the requirement to complete a theoretical knowledge instruction course as set out in FCL.615 and Appendix 6, prior to attempting the theoretical knowledge examination for the IR(A). Flying Training Credits A QMP who holds or has held only a Military Restricted Green Instrument Rating (Aeroplane) shall complete additional training to the satisfaction of the Head of Training of an ATO prior to taking an IR(A) skill test for the addition of an IR(A) rating to a Part-FCL licence. This additional training shall comprise the procedural instrument flying elements of the approved IR course.

BFJT (or legacy course) graduates shall take that skill test in a single pilot single-engine aeroplane.

MEPT (or legacy course) graduates may take that skill test in a single pilot multi-engine aeroplane.

Applicants for the issue of the IR(A) shall have qualified for the inclusion in their Part-FCL licence of the class or type of aeroplane used for the IR(A) test.

The skill test(s) will be conducted by the holder of a Flight Examiner Certificate issued under Part-FCL, in:


a civilian aeroplane of an appropriate class or type held on the Part-FCL licence following IR training to the satisfaction of the Head of Training at an ATO.

10.8 Revalidation of Part-FCL Instrument Rating Credit QMP(A)s, once holding a Part-FCL IR(A), may use the revalidation/renewal of a Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Aeroplane) to revalidate the Part-FCL IR(A) in the following circumstances. This applies where;

the Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating has been revalidated in a class or type for which they hold a valid aeroplane rating in the Part-FCL licence,

the proficiency check was conducted by the holder of a Flight Examiner Certificate issued under Part-FCL, and

the proficiency check is conducted following the civilian IR test schedule set out in Appendix 9 to Part-FCL.

10.9 Credits available for QFIs for a Restricted FI(A) QFIs shall meet all the requirements for the addition of a Part-FCL FI certificate to a Part-FCL licence for aeroplanes. QFI applicants may apply the credits below, towards satisfying the Part-FCL requirements if they:

hold a Part-FCL licence (except a LAPL(A))

have been awarded an instructor category (or have been assessed as Competent to Instruct) as a QFI on single pilot aeroplanes,

CPL Theoretical Knowledge Credits QFIs are credited the requirement to complete a theoretical knowledge instruction course as set out in FCL.315 and Appendix 3, prior to attempting the theoretical knowledge examinations for the CPL(A). Teaching and Learning Credits QFIs are credited with the 25 hour teaching and learning training course requirement, as set out in FCL.930 of the relevant instructor certificate, toward the issue of any Part-FCL instructor certificate. FI Course Credits

QFIs who are compliant with the prerequisite requirements for the application for a restricted FI(A) certificate are required to complete training at the discretion of the Head of Training at an ATO approved to conduct FI(A) courses. QFI applicants must pass an assessment of competence for the issue of a restricted FI(A) certificate on a class of single pilot single-engine aeroplane for which the QFI holds a valid class rating in their Part-FCL licence. QFI applicants for an FI(A) certificate who hold a night or aerobatic rating on their Part-FCL licence may have the instruction privilege added to their flight instructor rating by:

demonstrating the ability to instruct for that rating during the assessment of competence, or

if unable to satisfy the above requirement at issue of the FI rating, meet the relevant requirements of Part-FCL.

10.10 Credits available for SERPs or QMP(H)s for a LAPL(H) or PPL(H). SERPs or QMP(H)s shall meet all the requirements for the issue of a Part-FCL LAPL(H) or PPL(H) for helicopters, as applicable. Theoretical Knowledge Credits SERPs or QMP(H)s are credited the requirement to complete a theoretical knowledge instruction course as set out in FCL.115 or FCL.210, as applicable, prior to attempting the theoretical knowledge examination for the LAPL(H) (FCL.120) or PPL(H) (FCL.215), as applicable. Flying Experience Credits SERPs or QMP(H)s with a minimum of 10 hours logged as PIC/P1 Capt or PICUS/1st Pilot Non-Capt are given full credit as regards the requirement to undergo a training course prior to undertaking the skill test for the issue of a LAPL(H) or a PPL(H), as appropriate. Applicants for the issue of a Part-FCL licence shall have fulfilled the experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of a type rating as set out in Part FCL Subpart H (or experience for endorsement on a LAPL(H)) for the helicopter used for the test. The skill test will be conducted by the holder of a Flight Examiner Certificate issued under Part-FCL, in:

a single pilot single-engine type of military helicopter on which the graduate completed the Single Engine Rotary Training Course, suitably equipped for the purpose, which has an EASA civilian equivalent type, or

an appropriate single pilot single-engine type of civilian helicopter for which the applicant has completed the Part-FCL requirements for inclusion of that type in a Part-FCL licence, except the type rating skill test.

10.11 Credits available for QMP(H)s for a CPL(H). QMP(H)s shall meet all the requirements for the issue of a Part-FCL CPL(H) for helicopters.

Theoretical Knowledge Credits QMP(H)s are credited the requirement to complete a theoretical knowledge instruction course as set out in FCL.315 and Appendix 3, paragraphs F-K, as applicable, prior to attempting the theoretical knowledge examination for the ATPL(H) with IR, ATPL(H) without IR, or CPL(H), as applicable. Flying Experience Credits QMP(H)s with a minimum of 70 hours logged as PIC/P1 Capt or PICUS/1st Pilot Non-Capt are given full credit as regards the requirement to undergo a training course prior to undertaking the skill test for the issue of a CPL(H). Applicants for the issue of a Part-FCL licence shall have fulfilled the experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of a type rating as set out in Part FCL Subpart H for the helicopter used for the skill test. The helicopter used for the skill test shall meet the requirements for training helicopters.

A QMP(H) who has not graduated from all SERW, SLIC and MERW (or legacy) courses, or who does not hold (or has not held) an operational category to operate military multi-engine helicopters, shall take that skill test in a single pilot single-engine helicopter.

A QMP(H) who has graduated from all SERW, SLIC and MERW (or legacy) courses, or holds (or has held) an operational category to operate military multi-engine helicopters, may take that skill test in a single pilot multi-engine helicopter.

The skill test will be conducted by the holder of a Flight Examiner Certificate issued under Part-FCL, in:

an appropriate type of military helicopter on which the applicant is or has been qualified to operate as a QMP, suitably equipped for the purpose, which has an EASA civilian equivalent type, or

an appropriate type of civilian helicopter provided the applicant has completed the Part-FCL requirements for inclusion of that type in a Part-FCL licence except the type rating skill test.

10.12 Credits available for QMP(H)s who hold or have held a Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopter) for a CPL(H) with IR(H) QMP(H)s who hold or have held a Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopter) shall meet all the requirements for the issue of a Part-FCL CPL(H) and/or IR rating for helicopters. Theoretical Knowledge Credits QMP(H)s are credited the requirement to complete a theoretical knowledge instruction course as set out in FCL.315 and Appendix 3, paragraphs F-K and FCL 615, as applicable, prior to attempting the theoretical knowledge examination for the ATPL(H) with IR or ATPL(H) (VFR) and IR(H) or CPL(H)and IR(H), as applicable. Flying Experience Credits

QMP(H)s with a minimum of 70 hours logged as PIC/P1 Capt or PICUS/1st Pilot Non-Capt who hold or have held a Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopter) are given full credit as regards the requirement to undergo a training course prior to undertaking the skill test(s) for the issue of a CPL(H) and IR(H). Applicants for the issue of a Part-FCL licence shall have fulfilled the experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of a type rating as set out in Part FCL Subpart H for the helicopter used for the test. The helicopter used for the skill test shall meet the requirements for training helicopters.

A QMP(H) who has not graduated from all SERW, SLIC and MERW (or legacy) courses, or who does not hold (or has not held) an operational category to operate military multi-engine helicopters, shall take the skill test(s) in a single pilot single-engine helicopter.

A QMP(H) who has graduated from all SERW, SLIC and MERW (or legacy) courses, or holds (or has held) an operational category to operate military multi-engine helicopters, may take the skill test(s) in a single pilot multi-engine helicopter.

The skill test(s) will be assessed by the holder of a Flight Examiner Certificate issued under Part-FCL, in:


an appropriate type of civilian helicopter provided that the applicant has completed the Part-FCL requirements for inclusion of that type in a Part-FCL licence except the type rating skill test.

10.13 Credits available for Qualified Military Pilots (Helicopters) (QMP(H)s) who holds or have held a Military Restricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopter) Qualified Military Pilots (Helicopter) (QMP(H)s) who hold or have held a Military Restricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopter) shall meet all the requirements for the issue of a Part-FCL CPL(H) and/or IR rating for helicopters. QMP(H) applicants may apply the credits below, towards satisfying the Part-FCL requirements. Theoretical Knowledge Credits: QMP(H)s are credited the requirement to complete a theoretical knowledge instruction course as set out in FCL.315 and Appendix 3, paragraphs F-K or Appendix 6, paragraph B, as applicable, prior to attempting the theoretical knowledge examination for the ATPL(H)IR, CPL(H)IR or IR(H) rating, as applicable. Flying Experience Credits: That QMP(H)s with a minimum of 70 hours logged as PIC/P1 Capt or PICUS/1st Pilot Non-Capt who holds or have held a Military Restricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopter) are given full credit as regards the requirement to undergo a training course prior to undertaking the skill tests for the issue of an CPL(H). A QMP who holds or has held only a Military Restricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopter) shall complete additional training to the satisfaction of the Head of Training of an

ATO prior to taking an IR(H) skill test for the addition of an IR(H) rating to a Part-FCL CPL(H). This additional training shall comprise the procedural instrument flying elements of the approved IR course.

A QMP(H) who has not graduated from all SERW, SLIC and MERW (or legacy) courses, or who does not hold (or has not held) an operational category to operate military multi-engine helicopters, shall take the skill test in a single pilot single-engine helicopter.

A QMP(H) who has graduated from all SERW, SLIC and MERW (or legacy) courses, or holds (or has held) an operational category to operate military multi-engine helicopters, may take the skill test in a single pilot multi-engine helicopter.;

Applicants for the issue of a Part-FCL licence shall have fulfilled the experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of a type rating as set out in Part FCL Subpart H for the helicopter used for the test. The skill test(s) will be conducted by the holder of a Flight Examiner Certificate issued under Part-FCL, in:

an appropriate type of military helicopter, suitably equipped for the purpose, which has an EASA civilian equivalent type, or

an appropriate type of civilian helicopter provided the applicant has completed the Part-FCL requirements for inclusion of that type in a Part-FCL licence except the type rating skill test following training to the satisfaction of the Head of Training at an ATO.

10.14 Credits available for QMP(H)s who hold or have held an Operational Category to operate military multi-pilot helicopters for an ATPL(H) and IR(H). QMP(H)s who hold or have held an Operational Category with a Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopter) to operate military multi-pilot helicopters shall meet all the requirements for the issue of a Part-FCL ATPL(H) and IR(H) for helicopters. The following types are considered to be multi-pilot helicopters for this purpose: Bell 212 Chinook Griffin Lynx Mk 7/9A Merlin Mk 3/3A Puma (SA330) Sea King Mk 3/3A/4/5 Theoretical Knowledge Credits QMP(H)s are credited the requirement to complete a theoretical knowledge instruction course as set out in FCL.515 and Appendix 3, paragraph F, and FCL.615, prior to attempting the theoretical knowledge examinations for the ATPL(H) with IR. Flying Experience Credits QMP(H)s who hold or have held an Operational Category with a Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopter) to operate military multi-pilot helicopters, and who have satisfied the experience requirements for the issue of an ATPL for helicopters as set out in

Subpart F and for an IR as set out in Subpart G of Annex 1 to the Regulation, are given full credit as regards the MCC and as regards the requirement to undergo a training course prior to undertaking the skill test(s) for the issue of an ATPL(H) with IR(H). Applicants for the issue of a Part-FCL licence shall have fulfilled the experience requirements and prerequisites for the issue of a type rating as set out in Part-FCL Subpart H for the helicopter used for the test. The skill test will be conducted by the holder of a Type Rating Examiner (TRE) certificate issued under Part-FCL, in:

an appropriate multi-pilot type of military helicopter on which the applicant is or has been qualified to operate as a QMP, suitably equipped for the purpose, which has an EASA civilian equivalent multi-pilot helicopter type, or

an appropriate multi-pilot type of civilian helicopter provided the applicant has completed the Part-FCL requirements for inclusion of that type with IR in a Part-FCL licence except the type rating skill test.

10.15 Credits available for QMP(H)s who hold or have held a Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopter) for the inclusion an IR(H) in a Part- FCL helicopter licence; (an IR cannot be included in a LAPL(H)). QMP(H)s who hold or have held a Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopter) shall meet all the requirements for the issue of a Part-FCL IR(H) for helicopters. Theoretical Knowledge Credits QMP(H)s who hold or have held a Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopter) are credited the requirement to complete a theoretical knowledge instruction course as set out in FCL.615 and Appendix 6, prior to attempting the theoretical knowledge examination for the IR(H). Flying Experience Credits QMP(H)s with a minimum of 70 hours logged as PIC/P1 Capt or PICUS/1st Pilot Non-Capt who hold or have held a Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopter) are given full credit as regards the requirement to undergo a training course prior to undertaking the skill test for the issue the IR(H).


A QMP(H) who has graduated from all SERW, SLIC and MERW (or legacy) courses, or holds (or has held) an operational category to operate military multi-engine helicopters, may take that skill test in a single pilot multi-engine helicopter.

Applicants for the issue of the IR(H) shall have qualified for the inclusion in their Part-FCL licence of the type of Helicopter used for the IR(H) test. The skill test(s) will be conducted by the holder of an Examiner Certificate issued under Part-FCL, in:

an appropriate type of military helicopter on which the applicant is or has been qualified to operate as a QMP, suitably equipped for the purpose, which has an EASA civilian equivalent class or type, or

an appropriate type held on the Part-FCL licence following IR training to the satisfaction of the Head of Training at an ATO..

10.16 Revalidation of Part-FCL Instrument Rating Credit QMP(H)s, once holding a Part-FCL IR(H), may use the revalidation/renewal of a Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopter) to revalidate the Part-FCL IR(H) in the following circumstances. This applies where;

the Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating has been revalidated in a type for which they hold a valid helicopter rating in the Part-FCL licence,



10.17 Credits available for QMP(H)s who hold or have held a Military Restricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopter) for inclusion of an IR(H) in a Part- FCL helicopter licence; (an IR cannot be included in a LAPL(H)) QMP(H)s who hold or have held a Military Restricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopter) shall meet all the requirements for the issue of a Part-FCL IR(H) for helicopters. Theoretical Knowledge Credits QMP(H)s who hold or have held a Military Restricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopter) are credited the requirement to complete a theoretical knowledge instruction course as set out in FCL.615 and Appendix 6, prior to attempting the theoretical knowledge examination for the IR(H). Flying Experience Credits A QMP who holds or has held only a Military Restricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopter) shall complete additional training to the satisfaction of the Head of Training of an ATO prior to taking an IR(H) skill test for the addition of an IR(H) rating to a Part-FCL licence. This additional training shall comprise the procedural instrument flying elements of the approved IR course.


A QMP(H) who has graduated from all SERW, SLIC and MERW (or legacy) courses, or holds (or has held) an operational category to operate military multi-engine helicopters, may take that skill test in a single pilot multi-engine helicopter

Applicants for the issue of the IR(H) shall have qualified for the inclusion in their Part-FCL licence of the type of Helicopter used for the IR(H) test.

The skill test(s) will be conducted by the holder of an Examiner Certificate issued under Part-FCL, in:


an appropriate type held on the Part-FCL licence following IR training to the satisfaction of the Head of Training at an ATO.

10.18 Revalidation of Part-FCL Instrument Rating Credit QMP(H)s, once holding a Part-FCL IR(H), may use the revalidation/renewal of a Military Restricted Green Instrument Rating (Helicopter) to revalidate the Part-FCL IR(H) in the following circumstances. This applies where;

the Military Restricted Green Instrument Rating has been revalidated in a type for which they hold a valid helicopter rating in the Part-FCL licence,



10.19 Credits available for QHIs for a Restricted FI(H) QHIs shall meet all the requirements for the addition of a Part-FCL FI certificate to a Part-FCL licence for helicopters. QHI applicants may apply the credits below, towards satisfying the Part-FCL requirements if:

they hold a Part-FCL licence (except a LAPL(H))

have been awarded an instructor category (or who have been assessed as Competent to Instruct) as a QHI on single pilot helicopters.

CPL Theoretical Knowledge Credits QHIs are credited the requirement to complete a theoretical knowledge instruction course as set out in FCL.315 and Appendix 3, prior to attempting the theoretical knowledge examinations for the CPL(H). Teaching and Learning Credits QHIs are credited with the 25 hour teaching and learning training course requirement, as set out in FCL.930 of the relevant instructor certificate, toward the issue of any Part-FCL instructor certificate. FI Course Credits QHIs who are compliant with the pre-requisite requirements for the application for a restricted FI(H) certificate, are required to complete training at the discretion of the Head of Training at an ATO approved to conduct FI(H) Courses.

QHI applicants must pass an assessment of competence for the issue of a restricted FI(H) certificate on a type of single pilot single-engine helicopter for which the QHI holds a valid type rating in their Part-FCL licence. QHI applicants for an FI(H) certificate who hold a night rating on their Part-FCL licence may have the instruction privilege added to their flight instructor rating by:

demonstrating the ability to instruct for that rating during the assessment of competence, or

if not able to satisfy the above requirement at issue of the FI rating, meet the relevant requirements of Part-FCL.

11 Summary of recommendations by the UK military - 22 Training Group RAF 11.1 The QSP scheme ceased on 8 Apr 12 upon the implementation of pan-European

EASA legislation. A successor scheme has been devised, giving credit to military pilots for TK, training and experience gained in military service. Whilst it is evident that the syllabi of flying training and the schedules of Military Instrument Ratings are thorough, comprehensive and fit for purpose, they are not formally aligned with the Aircrew Regulation requirements for the issue of Flight Crew Licences. The credit reports demonstrate a great deal of commonality and compatibility between UKAF flying training and Military Instrument Ratings and the Part-FCL requirements, but full compliance with the Part-FCL requirements for the initial issue of Flight Crew Licences should be assured by examination and skill test.

11.2 Applicants for the issue of a Part-FCL licence shall have fulfilled the experience

requirements and prerequisites for the issue of a Class or Type rating as set out in Part FCL Subpart H for the aircraft used for the test.

11.3 A comparison between the Aircrew Regulation requirements for IR revalidation and

Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Ratings demonstrates a cogent and reasonable equivalence, which should be allowed for Part-FCL IR revalidation.

11.4 Noting that Article 8 of the Aircrew Regulation allows for the acceptance of ATPL

licences from third countries, whose licensees operate multi-pilot aircraft. We believe that the skill, training and experience of UKAF pilots of military multi-pilot aircraft has direct equivalence, and we therefore recommend that, subject to meeting the Regulation experience requirements, these UKAF pilots operating multi pilot aircraft are given full credit for the MCC and training course requirements prior to ATPL examinations and an ATPL skill test.

11.5 Finally, we recommend that the terminology shown at paragraph 3 is incorporated

within the new Military Accreditation Scheme (MAS).

PART E CAA Audit Report on the UK Military proposal for Flying Training and Experience Credits

CIVIL AVIATION AUTHORITY SAFETY REGULATION GROUP

LICENSING & TRAINING STANDARDS DIVISION

EASA Military Accreditation Scheme

REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE MILITARY FLYING TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE CREDIT REPORT

Date of inspection 12th-16

th March 2012 Inspection

Leader Barry Mooney

Military Directorate of Flying training

22 Training Group

MoD Abbey Wood

BRISTOL

BS34 8JH

Add. Inspectors

ITEMISED REPORT

1 Military Training and Experience Credit Report Source Material

RAF/RN EFT Guide to Sortie Content

Army 1 EFTS Guide to Sortie Content

FTP3225G Tutor Instructor’s Guide – Initial Issue - AL2

FTP/TOG/TUT Tutor Operating Guide - Issue 4 - AL1

FTP/FRC/TUT Tutor Flight Reference Cards – Initial Issue

Single Engine Rotary Wing Flying Training Courses – Syllabus of Hours

Single Engine Rotary Wing Flying Training Course – Training Performance Statement (TPS)

1 FTS Basic Fast Jet Training Formal Training Statement

1 FTS Basic Fast Jet Training Instructional Specification – AL10

45(R) Sqn – King Air MEPT Long Syllabus 1 & 2

Assessment Specification – MEPT King Air AFT Long Course – Version No 1.2

RAF Multi Engine Lead In (MELIN) Course Syllabus

60 Lead In Course (Pilot) Syllabus of Hours

Multi Engine Rotary Wing Flying (Pilot) Training Courses – Syllabus of Hours

Multi Engine Advanced Rotary Wing Flying Training Course (Pilot) – Training Performance Statement

EFT Syllabus Part III Professional Training – Summary of Course Content - Section 2 Allocation of Hours Academic Phase

45(R) Sqn Rationalisation of Standards Bulletins

22(Trg) Gp Training Group Orders - Fixed Wing

Military Aviation Authority FLY 2100 Series: Aircrew Qualifications and Competency – RA 2120 – Pilots Instrument Rating Scheme

Military Aviation Authority Manual of Military Air Traffic Management

22(Trg) Gp Training Group Orders - Rotary Wing

Central Flying School (CFS) QHI syllabus

Central Flying School (CFS) QFI syllabus

Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

2 EASA Requirements Reference Material

European Commission Regulation 1178/2011

Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material to Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011

Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

3 Conclusions of the Audit.

The Flying Training and Experience Credit Report is a comprehensive comparison and is fit for purpose. While 22 Training Group acknowledge that a line by line comparison with the Part-FCL requirement is impractical, the credit report demonstrates a great degree of commonality between Part-FCL requirements and the basis of military instruction.

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The Initial Audit of the proposal conducted by the CAA identified and made recommendations on 32 separate amendments for conformance and/or clarity with the Part-FCL requirements prior to agreement.

The revised report has satisfactorily addressed and incorporated all 32 of the CAA’s comments and recommendations.

The recommendation of 22 Training Group, to ensure a robust, transparent and pragmatic approach, is that all military personnel, while exempt the training requirements, will demonstrate equivalence of knowledge and skill by meeting all Part-FCL experience prerequisites for the Licence/Rating or Certificate prerequisites and by passing the applicable Part-FCL examinations and Skill tests/assessments of competence.

Where training or testing is to be conducted in a civil aircraft, the applicant will complete training at an ATO as required before the test. The credits of Article 8 of EU Reg 1178/2011, applicable to Chicago convention ICAO Annex I licence holders are read across to military applicants operating to a similar standard. As for civilian pilots the course duration and number of lessons may be reduced based on the recommendation of the ATO.

The CAA considers that this Credit report is acceptable for giving recognition for training and experience obtained in the UK Military Services in accordance with Article 10 of regulation 1178/2011 and for submission to EASA.

For information, the items for which the CAA required amendment/clarification are listed below.

Item No. CAA Comment/Recommendation Satisfactory

1 Aircraft qualification and EASA class/type rating experience & prerequisites are clearly stated for clarification

2 Item 4 (a),(b) and (c) are amended to reflect the PIC minimum requirements of Part-FCL.

3 Text is revised to recognise military logged flight hours as being acceptable for meeting any Part-FCL licence/rating prerequisite.

4 Text is revised to reflect TK training credits are consistent with those approved in the TK credit report.

5 Credit recommendations for aeroplane and helicopter to be stated separately to account for category and class or type ratings.

6 Class rating experience must be clearly stated and type rating must meet all the part-FCL type requirements for inclusion on part-FCL licence.

7 Aeroplane requirements of Part-FCL appendix 4 must be clearly stated for aeroplanes used for CPL(A) skill tests.

8 References to skill tests/ proficiency checks and assessments of competence should clearly state that “shall be conducted by the holder of an examiner certificate issued under Part-FCL”.

9 Clearly state which QMPs may qualify for single engine only and/or multi engine on initial skill test.

10 Where applicants are required to complete training at an ATO, they must complete a course and be recommended for the test, except course duration and number of hours may be reduced on the recommendation of the ATO.

11 Clearly state that class rating and type rating experience/training requirements to be met by applicants conducting a test on a military registered aircraft which has an EASA equivalent.

12 Clearly state the additional training which a restricted green applicant must complete to comply with all the requirements for the Part-FCL IR Rating.

13 Military examiners do not have any legal authority to conduct a skill test or proficiency check on a Part-FCL licence holder. IR revalidation proficiency checks must comply with the civil schedule set out in part-FCL appendices 7 & 9.

14 Multi pilot aeroplanes and helicopters should be clearly stated and listed separately.

15 Clearly state that the applicants must also hold an unrestricted green rating to qualify.

16 Clearly state the aircraft must meet the requirements and be an EASA multi pilot aircraft.

17 Clearly state examiner qualifications for the conduct of the test.

18 Clearly state “for the inclusion of an instructor certificate in a Part-FCL licence”.

19 Clearly state that all Part-FCL FI prerequisites must be met.

20 Clearly state that all Part-FCL FI certificates are restricted until the requirements of Part-FCL for the removal of the restriction are satisfied.

21 Clearly state that an FI certificate cannot be included in a LAPL licence.

22 Clearly state that an PPL holders seeking an FI certificate are required to compete the Part-FCL CPL theoretical knowledge examinations.

23 Clearly state whether this credit is to apply to other instructor certificate applicants.

24 Clearly state that the applicant must hold a valid rating or meet the class/type rating requirements for the aircraft used for the assessment of competence.

25 Training and assessment by an ATO should be conducted by applicants prior to testing. The credits available under Article 8 of Reg 1178/2011 to ICAO instructor rating holders may apply.

26 Clearly state that all Part-FCL FI prerequisites must be met prior to testing.

27 Item 7 should be amended to add the statement reflecting that the terms of the military accreditation scheme cease to apply to all applicants claiming credit under the revised training program until such time as a revised credit report in compliance with Article 10 has been agreed with the CAA.

28 Aircraft qualification and EASA class/type rating experience & prerequisites are clearly stated for clarification.

29 Items 10- 15 are amended to reflect the PIC minimum requirements of Part-FCL.

30 Text is revised to clarify that the skill test will be assessed by an examiner who also holds a Part-FCL licence and appropriate examiner certificate in accordance with Part-FCL and the proficiency check is conducted in compliance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL, in an appropriate type/class of military aircraft suitably equipped for the purpose, which has an EASA civilian class or type equivalent.

31 The text should clarify that it is actually the Part-FCL CPL(A)IR and CPL(H)IR integrated courses.

32 The text should be revised to reflect that to revalidate that IR, where the Military Unrestricted Green Instrument Rating has been revalidated, in the appropriate aircraft category, by a military examiner who also holds a Part-FCL licence and appropriate examiner certificate in accordance with Part-FCL and the proficiency check is conducted in compliance with Appendix 9 to Part-FCL.

Name: Barry Mooney Signature : Barry Mooney Date: 18/06/2012

Note 1) The report, when completed, shall be retained by the CAA and produced for the LIST-teams when required.

Author/Owner (Name & Job Title): B Mooney Policy Co-ordinator

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comply with the requirements of this statement insofar as it may affect their work.

Approved by (Name and Job Title): Hard copy signed by C Whittaker Head of Policy L&TS Signed:...........................………………………. Date: 18/06/2012

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