ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Civil Aviation (Operation of Aircraft-Helicopter) Regulations, 2018
66. Pilot in Command operational Qualifications
Edition: 2018-05-11 · Repealed
66. Pilot in Command operational Qualifications
(1)The operator shall not utilize a pilot as pilot-in-command of a helicopter on an operation for which that pilot is not currently qualified until such pilot has complied with subregulation (2) and (3).(2)Each such pilot shall demonstrate to the operator an adequate knowledge of—(a)the operation to be flown and this shall include knowledge of—(i)the terrain and minimum safe altitudes;(ii)the seasonal meteorological conditions;(iii)the meteorological, communication and air traffic facilities, services and procedures;(iv)the search and rescue procedures; and(v)the navigation facilities and procedures associated with the route or area in which the flight is to take place; and(b)procedures applicable to flight paths over heavily populated areas and areas of high air traffic density, obstructions, physical layout, lighting, approach aids and arrival, departure, holding and instrument approach procedures, and applicable operating minima.(3)pilot-in-command shall have made a flight, representative of the operation with which the pilot is to be engaged which must include a landing at a representative heliport, as a member of the flight crew and accompanied by a pilot who is qualified for the operation.(4)The operator shall maintain a record, sufficient to satisfy the Authority of the qualification of the pilot and of the manner in which such qualification has been achieved.(5)The operator shall not continue to utilize a pilot as a pilot-in-command on an operation in an area specified by the operator and approved by the Authority unless, within the preceding 12 months, the pilot has made at least one representative flight as a pilot member of the flight crew, or as a check pilot, or as an observer on the flight deck. In the event that more than 12 months elapse in which a pilot has not made such a representative flight, prior to again serving as a pilot-in-command on that operation, that pilot must re-qualify in accordance with these Regulations.