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Second-In-Command Type Rating
by Scott Burgess, released on Monday, February 26, 2007
The FAA released an amended final rule on the new second-in-command (SIC) pilot type rating to bring the U.S. Federal Aviation Regulations into compliance with international standards on pilot certificates. The compliance date for the rule is June 6, 2006.
The final rule requires pilots who plan to fly outside U.S. airspace and land in foreign countries, and who are acting as second-in-command of an aircraft certificated for operations with a minimum flight crew of at least two pilots, to obtain an SIC pilot type rating. It is recommended that pilots have the SIC pilot type rating when flying over or into airspace controlled by a foreign civil aviation authority that requires it. This would include not only flights to foreign destinations, but also flights where there is the potential to land in a foreign country.
The final rule does NOT require the SIC pilot type rating for domestic flight operations within United States airspace. "Domestic flight operations within United States airspace mean: " Between any points within the 48 contiguous States of the United States or the District of Columbia; " Operations solely within the 48 contiguous States of the United States or the District of Columbia; " Operations entirely within any State, territory, or possession of the United States; and " Flights within the Hawaiian Islands.
A pilot may get an SIC type rating by completing SIC familiarization training as described in 61.55(d), or by satisfactorily completing an approved second-in-command training program or a proficiency check under parts 121, 125, or 135 as described in 61.55(e). For more information, please contact Scott Burgess (scottb@aviationlegalgroup.com)
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