Guidelines for handling exemptions to flight crew recent experience requirements

The guidelines outline how national authorities can temporarily exempt pilots from recent flight experience requirements due to the impact of COVID-19. They address situations where pilots have not met the 90-day experience requirement and provide steps for risk assessment and exemption approval, ensuring that operators implement mitigation measures to maintain safety standards during this period.

Key points

• Exemptions are for pilots not meeting the 90 days recent flying requirement.
• National authorities must evaluate risk assessments before granting exemptions.
• Mitigation measures must be implemented to ensure safety during exemptions.

*Plain-English summary of European Union Aviation Safety Agency guidance — always consult the official source (linked above) for current, authoritative requirements.*