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The privileges for an FE for aero planes are to conduct: (those tests/checks labelled with a star * requires an examiner with additional training to performing skilltest):

• * skill tests for the issue of the PPL(A) and skill tests and proficiency checks for associated/ single-pilot class and type ratings, except for single-pilot high performance complex aeroplanes;
• * skill tests for the issue of the CPL(A) and skill tests and proficiency checks for the associated single-pilot class and type ratings, except for single-pilot high performance complex aeroplanes
• * skill tests and proficiency checks for the LAPL(A)
• * skill tests for the issue of a mountain rating
• proficiency checks for the revalidation and renewal of EIRs (complies with the requirements in FCL.1010.IRE(a)(2))
• proficiency checks for associated single-pilot class and type ratings, except for single-pilot high performance complex aeroplanes

The privileges for an FE for helicopters are to conduct: (those tests/checks labelled with a star * requires an examiner with additional training to performing skilltest):

• * skill tests for the issue of the PPL(H) and skill tests and proficiency checks for single-pilot single-engine helicopter type ratings entered in a PPL(H)
• * skill tests for the issue of the CPL(H) and skill tests and proficiency checks for single-pilot single-engine helicopter type ratings entered in a CPL(H)
• * skill tests and proficiency checks for single-pilot multi-engine helicopter type ratings entered in a PPL(H) or a CPL(H), provided the examiner has completed the requirements in item 1 or 2 above, as applicable, and holds a CPL(H) or ATPL(H) and, when applicable, an IR(H)
• * skill tests and proficiency checks for the LAPL(H)
• proficiency checks for single-pilot single-engine helicopter type ratings entered in a PPL(H)
• proficiency checks for single-pilot multi-engine helicopter type ratings entered in a PPL(H) or a CPL(H), provided the examiner has completed the requirements in item 1 or 2 above, as applicable, and holds a CPL(H) or ATPL(H) and, when applicable, an IR(H)

Reference FCL.1005.FE FE – Privileges

The privileges of a CRE are to conduct, for single-pilot aero planes, except for single-pilot high performance complex aero planes (those tests/checks labelled with a star * requires an examiner with additional training to performing skilltest):

• * skill tests for the issue of class and type ratings
• * skill tests for the extension of LAPL(A) privileges to another class or variant of aeroplane
• proficiency checks for:
  • revalidation or renewal of class and type ratings
  • revalidation of IRs (provided that they have completed at least 1500 hours as pilots of aeroplanes and have competed at least 450 hours of flight time under IFR)
  • renewal of IRs, provided that they comply with the requirements laid down in point FCL.1010.IRE(a)
  • revalidation and renewal of BIRs (provided that the CRE has completed 1 500 hours of flight time as a pilot of aeroplanes; and 450 hours of flight time under IFR)

Reference FCL.1005.CRE CRE - Privileges

The privileges of holders of an instrument rating examiner (IRE) certificate are to conduct (those tests/checks labelled with a star * requires an examiner with additional training to performing skilltest):

• * skill tests for the issue of BIRs and IRs.
• proficiency checks for the revalidation or renewal of BIRs and IRs

Reference FCL.1005.IRE IRE - Privileges

The privileges of a TRE for aero planes are to conduct (those tests/checks labelled with a star * requires an examiner with additional training to performing skilltest and AOC):

• *skill tests for the initial issue of type ratings for aeroplanes
• proficiency checks for the revalidation or renewal of type ratings and IRs
• *skill tests for ATPL(A) issue
• *skill tests for MPL issue, provided that the examiner has complied with the requirements in FCL.925
• *assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation or renewal of a TRI or SFI certificates in the applicable aircraft category

The privileges of a TRE for helicopters are to conduct (those tests/checks labelled with a star * requires an examiner with additional training to performing skilltest and AOC):

• *skill tests for the issue, revalidation or renewal of helicopter type ratings
• * proficiency checks for the revalidation or renewal of IRs, provided the TRE(H) holds a valid IR(H)
• *skill tests for ATPL(H) issue
• *assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation or renewal of a TRI(H) or SFI(H) certificates
• proficiency checks for the revalidation or renewal of helicopter type ratings

Reference FCL.1005.TRE TRE – Privileges

The privileges of SFEs for aeroplanes are to conduct in an FFS (those tests/checks labelled with a star * requires an examiner with additional training to performing skilltest and AOC):

• *skill tests for the issue of type ratings for aeroplanes
• *skill tests for ATPL(A) issue
• *skill tests for MPL issue, provided that they have complied with the requirements laid down in point FCL.925
• *assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation or renewal of an SFI certificate in the relevant aircraft category
• proficiency checks for the revalidation or renewal of type ratings and IRs

The privileges of an SFE (H) are to conduct in an FFS (those tests/checks labelled with a star * requires an examiner with additional training to performing skilltest and AOC):

• *skill tests and proficiency checks for the issue of type ratings
• *skill tests for ATPL(H) issue
• *assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation or renewal of an SFI(H) certificate
• proficiency checks for the revalidation and renewal type ratings and IRs

Reference FCL.1005.SFE SFE – Privileges

The privileges of an FIE on aeroplanes are to conduct assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation or renewal of certificates for FI(A), CRI(A), IRI(A) and TRI(A) on single-pilot aeroplanes, provided that the relevant instructor certificate is held.

Reference FCL.1005.FIE FIE – Privileges

The privileges of an FIE on helicopters are to conduct assessments of competence for the issue, revalidation or renewal of certificates for FI(H), IRI(H) and TRI(H) on single-pilot helicopters, provided that the relevant instructor certificate is held.

Reference FCL.1005.FIE FIE – Privileges

A senior examiner is specifically tasked by the competent authority to observe skill tests or proficiency checks for the revalidation of examiner certificates. He or she shall hold a valid examiner certificate appropriate to the privileges being given, have examiner experience level acceptable to the competent authority, and have extensive experience of skill tests or proficiency checks as a Part-FCL examiner.