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INTRODUCTION 

Commission Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 and 290/2012 - the EASA Aircrew Regulation came into force on 8 April 2012. The requirements in the regulation replace JAR-FCL 1, 2 and 3 and contain certain national licensing requirements. 

These instructions and procedures are for examiners conducting skill tests/proficiency checks for Type Ratings on Multi-Pilot Helicopters (MPH) for United Kingdom (GBR) and EASA licences.

The UK CAA issues flight crew licences and ratings in accordance with the requirements of the Aircrew Regulation. The UK CAA shall ensure that the applicant has qualified by reason of knowledge, competence and skill to hold the appropriate licence or rating. The UK CAA will therefore certify suitably experienced and qualified pilots as examiners to conduct the necessary skill tests or proficiency checks. 

The examiner's certificate is derived from the Air Navigation Order (ANO) and examiners shall remember that in these tests they are administering the Aircrew Regulation in the interest of the safety of civil aviation. 

An examiner shall hold a certificate detailing the privileges that he may exercise. In this role, the examiner shall be mindful that he is performing a function on behalf of European Law even when conducting Skills Tests (STs) or Proficiency Checks (PCs) within his own company. 

This document provides guidance to existing legislation and the UK position to its conduct. However, it also contains industry best practice and as such operators are encouraged to offer material for consideration for inclusion.