ChoppaGirl, if the RHS pilot did not have recent hands-on in the instructional role, some very serious issues arise..
The general recency requirement in every operation I have been associated with has required activity in the role within the last 90 days. If not done within 90 days, it was a trip to the simulator, or in smaller operations, some dual. Perhaps you should research what other operators have written in their 'CASA APPROVED' Training and Checking manuals? CASA do make a Very Big Deal of 'approving' this one manual. Most of the other manuals are merely 'accepted', albeit often with much CASA influence.
I would be surprised if any T&C Manual in Australia had no recency requirement for asymmetric training/checking duties.
As for CASA using the lack of a suitable Chief Pilot, yes this is one of the easiest ways for them to stop an Operator who is on their hit list for other alleged offences or breaches. A lack of a CP is easier to run with than the legal processes often associated with non-compliance.
It is about time CASA forced Operators to give Chief Pilots true control of all associated operational matters. As it stands, too many CPs are forced to always take the cheapest way out when it comes to such non-essentials (in the CEO's eyes) as training. This sound familiar?
Last edited by Mach E Avelli; 23rd Jul 2018 at 04:59.