The aim of the course:

The aim of the TRI(A) training course is to train aeroplane licence holders to the level of competence defined in FCL.920 and adequate for a TRI.

Pre-entry requirements

An applicant for TRI (A) certificate shall:

• hold a CPL, MPL or ATPL pilot licence on the applicable aircraft category;
• For a TRI (MPA) certificate:
• have completed 1 500 hours flight time as a pilot on multi-pilot aeroplanes; and
• have completed, within the 12 months preceding the date of application, 30 route sectors, including take-offs and landings, as PIC or co-pilot on the applicable aeroplane type, of which 15 sectors may be completed in an FFS representing that type;

For a SFI (MPA) certificate:

• hold or have held a CPL, MPL or ATPL in the appropriate aircraft category;
• have completed the proficiency check for the issue of the specific aircraft type rating in an FFS representing the applicable type, within the 12 months preceding the application; and
• additionally, for an SFI(A) for multi-pilot aeroplanes or SFI(MPL), have:
• at least 1 500 hours flight time as a pilot on multi-pilot aeroplanes or powered-lift, as applicable;
• completed, as a pilot or as an observer, within the 12 months preceding the application, at least:
• 3 route sectors on the flight deck of the applicable aircraft type; or
• 2 line-orientated flight training-based simulator sessions conducted by qualified flight crew on the flight deck of the applicable type. These simulator sessions shall include 2 flights of at least 2 hours each between 2 different aerodromes, and the associated pre-flight planning and de-briefing;

Training Syllabi

The TRI training course shall include, at least:

• 25 hours of teaching and learning;
• 10 hours of technical training, including revision of technical knowledge, the preparation of lesson plans and the development of classroom/simulator instructional skills;
• 5 hours of flight instruction on the appropriate aircraft or a simulator representing that aircraft for single-pilot aircraft and 10 hours for multi-pilot aircraft or a simulator representing that aircraft.