Cruise/Augment Pilots
I found this recently online:
The Civil Aviation Department of Maldives feels very firmly that:
- The concept and practice of restricted type ratings compromises flight safety.
- The practice of using holders of restricted type ratings as so-called “cruise” pilots is both unsatisfactory and potential threat to flight Safety.
All International operators into Maldivian airspace will be required on those flights where a supplementary crew member is fully type rated and qualified to act as pilot-in-command.
Anyone know which airlines operate with Cruise/Augment Pilots that are not fully qualified on type? (Air Canada and Cathay Pacific are two)
Are there any countries besides Maldives that do not allow such crews to operate in their airspace?