SFE?

[HILETI]

Can anybody give me any information on an SFE qualification?
Is there such a beast?
What are the criteria?
Which authorities recognise it?
Are there any age limits?
Does it require a First class medical?
Thanks

[BillieBob]

1. Yes
2. Yes
3. Do you mean prerequisites? If so: Hold or have held an ATPL including a class or type rating and SFI certificate for the applicable type. Have at least 1500 hours (1000 for helicopters) as a pilot on multi-pilot aircraft. Have completed at least 50 hours of synthetic flight instruction as an SFI on the applicable type.
4. All authorities in the EU
5. No
6. No
7. You're welcome

[nick14]

EASA have expanded the scope for an SFE and they can now conduct ATPL skills tests and SFI assessments of competence which was not allowed under JAR.

Useful examiner certificate.

[HILETI]

Thank you both for your very useful replies:)