Actually Mutt, I was referring to the alternate yearly training with pilots with more than one type rating.
Yes, a type rating is required for the second in command, however...the FAA allows alternate type training on a yearly basis, for pilots that fly more than one (but similar) types, and that is what (I believe) galaxy flier was referring to.
I have personally noticed this recently with one of our pilots when arriving in Europe.
He had the specific type rating (as required) however the inspector attending wanted to see his latest Flight Safety proficiency check training records.
These are not the required documents to be shown.
A quick call to the commercial attache at the US consulate was made, and said inspector was told (by his respective office) to buzz off and not make a further fool of himself.
It would thus appear that some EASA inspectors just simply do not know the rules, and I would suggest that if they do not....they have no business in their respective position.