8AAircraft ratings — aeroplanes

8A Aircraft ratings — aeroplanes

8A.1 Each certificate authorising regular public transport, or charter, operations is subject to the condition that the AOC holder must ensure that the requirements of this subsection are met.

8A.2 A person authorised by Part 61 of CASR 1998 to fly an aeroplane with a maximum take-off weight of more than 5 700 kg must not act as pilot in command of such an aeroplane if:

(a) the aeroplane is engaged in charter operations, or regular public transport operations; and

(b) the aeroplane’s flight manual specifies that it may be flown under the I.F.R.; and

(c) the holder does not satisfy the aeronautical experience requirements mentioned in paragraph 8A.3.

8A.3 Unless CASA otherwise approves, the pilot’s aeronautical experience must consist of:

(a) at least 50 hours of flight time as pilot in command or pilot acting in command under supervision in that type of aeroplane; or

(b) at least:

(i) 25 hours of flight time as pilot in command or pilot acting in command under supervision in that type of aeroplane; and

(ii) the successful completion of an approved training course conducted in an approved flight simulator.

8A.4 Unless CASA otherwise directs, the flight time mentioned in subparagraph 8A.3 (a) and sub‑subparagraph 8A.3 (b) (i) must include at least 10 flights each of at least 45 minutes.

8A.6 CASA may approve:

(a) a training course; and

(b) a flight simulator;

for the purposes of sub‑subparagraph 8A.3 (b) (ii).