Originally Posted by
Bravo73
Is the ATPL(H)/VFR even still a thing? Because under the skills test requirements on the CAA’s site, it states: “Applicants for an ATPL(H) shall pass a skill test in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part FCL to demonstrate the ability to perform as PIC of a multi pilot helicopter under IFR”. (My bold). But you will know the relevant regs far better than me.
Technically yes, according to the UK regulations, but in practice I can’t imagine it is used often - p136 details the ATPL pre-requisites
https://www.caa.co.uk/media/kqzpwgxn...1-feb-2022.pdf
I believe that one of the reasons for removing the IR from the ATPL pre-requisites was that in other countries with no offshore industry where they conduct multi-crew crew load lifting in 332s etc there is no IR proficiency requirement, but there is a requirement to hold an ATPL to command multi-crew operations. But yes, it’s an academic point really, HEMS operators will generally require an IR, in the UK at least.