FAA SIC time vs EASA Co-Pilot time?
Did few searches and found threads but nothing with a definite answer.
The scenario: EASA/FAA qualified. I have few opportunities to work as SIC in the US:
1) Part 135 PC12 (MTOW < 12500lbs no type rating)
2) Part 91(k) CE-560 (MTOW >12500lbs type rating req. for PIC, specific training for SIC)
Both companies OpsSpecs require two pilots (first one has exception that FO can be substituted with a working autopilot), thus in my FAA logbook I could log flying both of these ops as SIC.
The question: Is it proper and possible to log these hours as "Co-Pilot" in my EASA logbook (CPL issued by UK CAA)? EASA Part FCL states:
"Co-pilot flight time. The holder of a pilot licence occupying a pilot seat as co-pilot may log all flight time as co-pilot flight time on an aircraft on which more than one pilot is required under the type certification of the aircraft, or the regulations under which the flight is conducted."
The above leads me to believe all hours could be logged in my EASA logbook as well. Or should I consult UK CAA?
Last edited by tume; 7th Sep 2015 at 04:05.
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