ID,
I'm not sure what part of 61.55(e) would apply to your husband. I'll restate my lack of expertise on this and just ask a question: To my knowledge, the Part 121 operators no longer issue SIC type ratings as such. There was a time when they did but I think it was pre-1500 hour rule. Part 121 isn't listed in 61.55(e):
(e) A
person may receive a second-in-command pilot type rating for the type of
aircraft after satisfactorily completing an approved second-in-command training program, proficiency check, or competency check
under subpart K of part 91, part 125, or part 135, as appropriate,
So wouldn't Part 61.159(a)(5) be the defining reg with the remaining question being if EASA PICUS would satisfy the FAA for an initial ATPL ? Just playing jail house lawyer here !
