Single Pilot / Multi Pilot Type Ratings (EASA)

[logicfreezone]

Hello all,

An operator uses a single pilot ME helicopter in both single-pilot and multi-pilot operations (depending on the contract, in accordance with the Ops Manual).

Under EASA, do the pilots need only 1 generic type rating, or do they need both a SP type rating and a MP type rating? If the latter, how are these revalidated? i.e. 2 different LPCs each year?

Now extend the same scenario out to including IR on that type. How does that work under EASA?

Any references would be greatly appreciated!

[gipsymagpie]

You need one rating that's SP/MP. You revalidate or renewal both in one PC by doing all of it in one type of operation plus a takeoff, instrument approach and OEI arrival in the other. The reference is lost to me at the moment because usually I would say Appendix 9 to FCL but it's only written in there for aeroplanes not helicopters. They also seemed to have missed the Reval/renewal requirements for PBN on helicopters in appendix 9 although it is in appendix 7 (initial IR). Again it's in both for aeroplanes. Typo EASA?