Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027:reg:6:p29
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 29/79)
Character Range: 2598623–2601392

holds a rating that covers the aeroplane; or
 (ii) has successfully completed command training that complies with regulation 121.565 for the operator and an aeroplane; and
 (b) the flight crew member has completed the flying experience mentioned in subregulation (2).
 (2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the flying experience:
 (a) must be the number of hours and sectors mentioned in subregulation (3) in aeroplanes of that kind; and
 (b) must be completed as part of line operations; and
 (c) may include experience while the flight crew member is flying under supervision.
 (3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(a), the number of hours and sectors is:
 (a) at least 100 hours and 10 sectors; or
 (b) if the aeroplane operator by whom the flight crew member is employed holds an approval under regulation 121.010 for a different numbers of hours and sectors for the flight crew member—at least that number of hours and sectors.
 (4) CASA may grant the approval mentioned in paragraph (3)(b) only if satisfied that there are special circumstances in relation to the operator's operation that justify the grant of the approval.

121.485  Competence
 (1) The operator of an aeroplane for a flight contravenes this subregulation if:
 (a) the operator assigns a person to duty as a flight crew member for the flight; and
 (b) the person has not been assessed by the operator, in accordance with the operator's training and checking system, as competent to perform the duties assigned to the person for the flight.
 (2) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation (1).
Penalty: 50 penalty units.

121.490  Assignment to duty as pilot in command
 (1) The operator of an aeroplane for a flight contravenes this subregulation if, when the flight begins, none of the pilots assigned as flight crew members for the flight is assigned to duty as the pilot in command of the aeroplane for the flight.
 (2) A person commits an offence of strict liability if the person contravenes subregulation (1).
Penalty: 50 penalty units.

121.495  Pilot in command
 (1) A pilot is qualified as pilot in command for a flight of an aeroplane if:
 (a) the pilot meets the minimum flying experience requirements specified, in accordance with subregulation (2), in the aeroplane operator's exposition for the aeroplane; and
 (b) the pilot has successfully completed command training that complies with regulation 121.565 for the aeroplane operator and an aeroplane; and
 (c) the pilot is:
 (i) if the aeroplane is an Australian aircraft—authorised to pilot the aeroplane during the flight as pilot in command under Part 61; or
 (ii) if the aeroplane is a foreign registered aircraft—authorised to pilot the aeroplane during the flight as pilot in