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Flight Examiner

Manual
Module 2.4 - ATPL (A)
1.0 Introduction

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ATPL (A) Skill Test V2021.1

General Applicable Framework

Flight rules: VFR/IFR


Operational rules: Part-CAT, Part-NCC
Crew concept: MPA
Equipment: Aircraft/FSTD
Applicable type or class: Aircraft to be specified in the rating
Required examiner certificate: Appropriate to the Aircraft used
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1. Introduction
The privileges of the holder of an ATPL are, within the appropriate aircraft category, to exercise all the privileges
of the holder of an LAPL, a PPL and a CPL and to act as PIC of aircraft engaged in commercial air transport
operations.
Applicants for an ATPL(A) shall pass a skill test in accordance with Appendix 9 to Part FCL to demonstrate the
ability to perform, as PIC of a multi-pilot aeroplane under IFR, the relevant procedures and manoeuvres with the
competency appropriate to the privileges granted.
For the issue of an ATPL Applicants shall have fulfilled the requirements for the type rating of the aircraft used in
the skill test. If the ATPL(A) skill test is combined with a type rating skill test or renewal proficiency check, please
refer to the General section 3.0 for the applicable FEM test module for the test being conducted. All theoretical
and hours requirements must have been met before the skills test is completed.
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2. Test Administration
Test profiles should be planned to make efficient use of time and airspace. The Examiner may choose between
different skill test or proficiency check scenarios to ensure the mandatory items of the applicable test schedule
are completed. Full-flight simulators and other training devices shall be used, as established in this Annex
(Part-FCL).
Examiner’s should plan 120 minutes for the test profile and 4 hours for the whole examination, avoiding protracted
flight time beyond that reasonably required for the Candidate to display the required skills.
Before proceeding with the test, the Examiner shall verify that the prerequisites are met, including the skill test
recommendation if applicable. The Examiner should verify the Candidates credentials and check documentation
such as:
• Valid ID or passport;
• The Candidate is at least 21 years old
• Medical certificate class 1 or 2, as applicable;
• Applicable pilot license and associated rating pages;
• Valid English language proficiency;
• Verify the Candidate’s logbook for the required flight hours;
• Any other documentation required for the applicable class or type rating test

The Examiner should formally start the test when satisfied that the prerequisite requirements are met, and the
Candidate is fit and ready.

3. Examiner Briefing
The Examiner should clearly define the roles of Examiner and Candidate during the test to ensure no ambiguity
exists.
The Examiner should brief at least the following elements:
• Purpose and aim of the skill test
• Applicable weather minimum
• Pass, fail, and partial pass criteria, repeat items option, and examination termination rules
• Examiner responsibility
• Freedom for the Candidate to ask questions

When covering the pass/fail criteria, the Examiner should brief and agree with the Candidate the minimum
standards for successful completion of the test items defined in the applicable FEM test module for the test being
conducted by the Candidate.
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4. Candidate Flight Briefing


The Examiner should allow the Candidate adequate time to prepare for the skill test or proficiency check scenario
using actual or simulated flight information as appropriate. The Examiner should facilitate an uninterrupted
briefing on the flight details from the Candidate.

5. Oral Examination on Ground


The Examiner should verify the relevant theoretical knowledge of the Candidate during the briefing by asking
questions related, as far as possible, to the planned flight.

6. Skill Test Items


Please refer to the General section 3.0 for the applicable FEM test module for the test being conducted by
the Candidate.The mandated skill test items are stated in the left column. Expanded guidance and additional
explanations are provided in the right column.

7. Standard of Completion
Please refer to the General section 3.0 for the applicable FEM test module for the test being conducted by the
Candidate.

8. Competence Assessment
Guidance
Please refer to the General section 3.0 for the applicable FEM test module for the test being conducted by the
Candidate.
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9. Decision Making Flow Chart


Please refer to the General section 3.0 for the applicable FEM test module for the test being conducted by the
Candidate.

10. Test Debriefing


The debriefing should begin with the Examiner informing the Candidate of the result of the test. After that, the
Examiner should make use of a facilitated discussion and emphasise the relevant strengths and weaknesses
demonstrated by the Candidate. If the test is failed, the Examiner shall inform the Candidate and the training
organisation regarding any training requirements. The Candidate shall be explained their right of appeal,
according to the procedures set by the Candidate’s competent authority.

11. Completion of all applicable


records
All relevant records required by the candidates licencing authority must be completed. Please refer to the EASA
Examiner Differences Document.
For any failed or partially pass test result, the justification for failure must be printed on the examiner report.
The ground for failure must be clear and motivated; a mere indication of which item was failed is not adequate
nor sufficient. Any re-training recommendation should equally be written in the examiner report.

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