Pilot in command of aircraft requiring more than one required pilot

This regulation requires that if you're acting as pilot in command of an aircraft certified to require more than one pilot (typically larger jets and turboprops), you must meet the requirements of 14 CFR 61.58. That section mandates completing a proficiency check within the preceding 12 or 24 calendar months, depending on the operation.

In practical terms, this applies to aircraft whose type certificate specifies a minimum crew of two pilots—not just any aircraft where two pilots happen to be aboard. For example, a Boeing 737 requires two pilots by its type certificate, so the PIC must have completed the appropriate proficiency check. A Cessna 172 with two pilots aboard doesn't trigger this requirement because it's certified for single-pilot operation.

This ensures that pilots commanding complex aircraft requiring multi-pilot crews maintain current proficiency through regular evaluation.

*This is a plain-English summary for study only. The official 14 CFR text on this page is controlling — always read the current regulation and consult a CFI.*