Instrument number CASA EX12/24

I, steven JAMES campbell, Executive Manager, National Operations & Standards, a delegate of CASA, make this instrument under regulations 11.160, 11.205 and 11.245 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998.

[Signed S. Campbell]

Steven Campbell
Executive Manager, National Operations & Standards

27 March 2024

CASA EX12/24 –Transitional Training and Checking Requirements for Crew Members in Part 121 Operations – Exemption Instrument 2024 (No. 1)

1 Name of instrument

  This instrument is CASA EX12/24 – Transitional Training and Checking Requirements for Crew Members in Part 121 Operations – Exemption Instrument 2024 (No. 1).

2 Duration

  This instrument:

(a) commences on 1 April 2024; and

(b) is repealed at the end of 31 March 2027.

3 Definitions

  In this instrument:

cabin attendant means has the meaning given by subsection 2 of CAO 20.16.3.

CAO 20.11 means Civil Aviation Order 20.11, as in force immediately before 2 December 2021.

CAO 20.16.3 means Civil Aviation Order 20.16.3, as in force immediately before 2 December 2021.

CAO 82.0 means Civil Aviation Order 82.0, as in force immediately before 2 December 2021.

CASA EX83/21 means CASA EX83/21 – Part 121 and Part 91 of CASR – Supplementary Exemptions and Directions Instrument 2021.

CASA EX87/21 means CASA EX87/21 – Flight Operations Regulations – SMS, HFP&NTS and T&C Systems – Supplementary Exemptions and Directions Instrument 2021.

emergency procedures proficiency test means the crew member emergency procedures proficiency test specified in Appendix IV of CAO 20.11.

non-scheduled air transport operation has the meaning given by the CASR Dictionary.

operator’s training and checking manual means the training and checking content of the operator’s exposition, as it existed immediately before the cessation of the operator’s use of Part 7A of CASA EX87/21, as in force on or before 31 March 2024.

Part 121 MOS means the Part 121 Manual of Standards.

Note   The CASR Dictionary defines Part 121 Manual of Standards as meaning the Manual of Standards issued by CASA under regulation 121.015.

relevant flight means a flight, for an operator, of an aeroplane to which Part 121 (other than Subpart 121.Z) of CASR applies.

Note   Subregulation 121.005(1) of CASR provides that Part 121 (other than Subpart 121.Z) applies to the operation of a multi-engine aeroplane, for an Australian air transport operation, if the aeroplane has either or both of the following:

(a) a maximum operational passenger seat configuration of >9;

(b) a maximum take‑off weight of >8,618 kg.

T&CO means a training and checking organisation:

(a) approved under regulation 217 of CAR, as in force immediately before 2 December 2021; and

(b) the approval of which was in force immediately before 2 December 2021; and

(c) which continued to be used by the operator until the cessation of the operator’s use of exemptions under Part 7A of CASA EX87/21, as in force on or before 31 March 2024.

4 Application

  This instrument applies to:

(a) each crew member of a relevant flight:

 (i) who has a designation mentioned in column 3 of Table 1; and

 (ii) to whom a provision mentioned in column 5 of Table 1 applies; and

(b) each operator of a relevant flight.

5 Exemptions

 (1) In this section:

  critical date means the date of the cessation of the use, by an operator of a relevant flight, of Part 7 or 7A of CASA EX87/21, as in force on or before 31 March 2024, as applicable to the operator.

 (2) If:

(a) on or after the critical date, a requirement (a new requirement), in relation to a training or checking event mentioned in an item of column 1 of Table 1 (a new event), applies in relation to a relevant flight by a person with a designation mentioned in column 2 of the same item (the crew member); and

(b) before the critical date, a training or checking event mentioned in column 4 of the item (the previous event) happened in relation to the crew member (including if under a previous designation mentioned in column 3); and

(c) the relevant flight occurs:

 (i) on or after the critical date; and

 (ii) before the end of the day specified in column 6 of the item (the expiry date);

  then:

(d) the crew member is exempted from compliance with each provision mentioned in column 5 of the item; and

(e) the operator of the relevant flight is exempted from compliance with the same provision to the extent that the provision:

 (i) applies to the operator; or

 (ii) imposes on the operator an obligation to ensure that:

(A) the crew member complies with the provision; or

(B) the relevant flight may not commence unless the provision has been complied with.

Table 1

Column 1

Column 2

Column 3

Column 4

Column 5

Column 6

Training or checking event

Current designation

Previous designation

Previous event

Provisions exempted from

Expiry date — the end of:

1. Flight crew member proficiency check

Flight crew member

Flight crew member subject to a T&CO

Successful completion, under the T&CO, for the operator and the kind of aeroplane, of the following that was valid immediately before the cessation of the operator’s use of Part 7A of CASA EX87/21, as in force on or before 31 March 2024:

(a) for an FCM — a check of competence (however described) for normal, abnormal and emergency procedures in accordance with the operator’s training and checking manual.

(a) subregulation 121.580(1);

(b) Division 5 of Chapter 12 of the Part 121 MOS.

The earliest of the following:

 (a) the expiry date of the check mentioned in paragraph (a) of column 4;

 (b) 8 months after the date of successful completion of the check mentioned in paragraph (a) of column 4;

 (c) 31 March 2025.

2. Flight crew member proficiency check

Flight crew member

Flight crew member not subject to a T&CO

Successful completion of an instrument proficiency check that was valid for the aeroplane under Part 61 of CASR immediately before the cessation of the operator’s use of Part 7 of CASA EX87/21, as in force on or before 31 March 2024.

(a) subregulation 121.580(1);

(b) Division 5 of Chapter 12 of the Part 121 MOS.

The earlier of the following:

 (a) the expiry date of the check mentioned in column 4;

 (b) 31 March 2025.

3. Flight crew member line check

Flight crew member

Pilot subject to a T&CO

Successful completion, under the T&CO, for the operator and for the kind of aeroplane, of any of following that was valid immediately before the cessation of the operator’s use of Part 7A of CASA EX87/21, as in force on or before 31 March 2024:

(a) a line check (however described) in accordance with the operator’s training and checking manual;

(b) a proficiency check or check of competency of a kind mentioned in column 4 of item 1.

(a) regulation 121.565;

(b) regulation 121.585;

(c) regulation 121.590.

1. If the relevant flight crew member previous event was a check mentioned in paragraph (a) of column 4, the earlier of the following:

 (a) the expiry date of the check mentioned in paragraph (a) of column 4;

 (b) 31 March 2025;

 OR

2. If an operator holds an approval mentioned in paragraph 12(3)(b) of CASA EX83/21, as in force on or before 31 March 2024 — the applicable expiry date under the approval for a flight crew member line check, if it exists, provided the date is no later than the end of 31 March 2026;

 OR

3. If the relevant flight crew member previous event was a check mentioned in paragraph (b) of column 4, the earlier of the following:

 (a) the expiry date of the check mentioned in paragraph (b) of column 4;

 (b) 31 March 2025.

4. Flight crew member line check

Flight crew member

Pilot not subject to a T&CO

Conduct of at least 1 unsupervised flight that is a non-scheduled air transport operation or medical transport operation for the operator and the kind of aeroplane.

(a) regulation 121.565;

(b) regulation 121.585;

(c) regulation 121.590.

31 March 2025

5. Flight crew member line check

Flight crew member

Flight engineer

Conduct of at least 1 unsupervised flight that is a non-scheduled air transport operation or medical transport operation for the operator and the kind of aeroplane.

(a) regulation 121.565;

(b) regulation 121.585;

(c) regulation 121.590.

31 March 2025

6. Flight crew member refresher training and check

Flight crew member

Flight crew member subject to a T&CO

Successful completion, under the T&CO, for the operator and the kind of aeroplane, of the following that was valid immediately before the cessation of the operator’s use of Part 7A of CASA EX87/21, as in force on or before 31 March 2024:

(a) refresher training (however described) in accordance with the operator’s training and checking manual; and

(b) a proficiency check or a check of competency of a kind mentioned in column 4 of item 1.

(a) regulation 121.595;

(b) regulation 121.600.

The earlier of the following:

 (a) the expiry date of the check mentioned in paragraph (b) of column 4;

 (b) 31 March 2025.

7. Flight crew member refresher training and check

Flight crew member

Flight crew member not subject to a T&CO

Successful completion of an instrument proficiency check that is valid for the aeroplane under Part 61 of CASR immediately before the cessation of the operator’s use of Part 7 of CASA EX87/21, as in force on or before 31 March 2024.

(a) regulation 121.595;

(b) regulation 121.600.

The earlier of the following:

 (a) the expiry date of the check mentioned in column 4;

 (b) 31 March 2025.

8. Flight crew member annual emergency safety equipment training and check

Flight crew member

Flight crew member who was required under subsection 12 of CAO 20.11 to undertake and pass for the kind of aeroplane, the emergency procedures proficiency test

Successful completion, for the operator and the kind of aeroplane, of the following that was valid immediately before the cessation of the operator’s use of Part 7 or Part 7A of CASA EX87/21 (as applicable), as in force on or before 31 March 2024:

(a) the emergency procedures proficiency test.

(a) regulation 121.605;

(b) regulation 121.610;

(c) Division 6 in Chapter 12 of the Part 121 MOS.

The earlier of the following:

 (a) the expiry date of the emergency procedures proficiency test mentioned in column 4;

 (b) 31 March 2025.

9. Flight crew member annual emergency safety equipment training and check

Flight crew member

Flight crew member who was not required under subsection 12 of CAO 20.11 to undertake and pass for the kind of aeroplane, the emergency procedures proficiency test

Successful completion, for the operator and the kind of aeroplane, of the following that was valid immediately before the cessation of the operator’s use of Part 7 or Part 7A of CASA EX87/21, as in force on or before 31 March 2024:

(a) conduct of at least 1 unsupervised flight that is a non‑scheduled air transport operation or medical transport operation for the operator and the kind of aeroplane.

(a) regulation 121.605;

(b) regulation 121.610;

(c) Division 6 in Chapter 12 of the Part 121 MOS.

31 March 2025

10. Flight crew member 3‑yearly emergency and safety equipment training and check

Flight crew member

Flight crew member who was required under subsection 12 of CAO 20.11 to undertake and pass for a kind of aeroplane, the emergency procedures proficiency test

Successful completion for the operator and kind of aeroplane of the following that was valid immediately before the cessation of the operator’s use of Part 7 or Part 7A of CASA EX87/21, as in force on or before 31 March 2024:

(a) the emergency procedures proficiency test.

(a) regulation 121.615;

(b) regulation 121.620;

(c) Division 7 in Chapter 12 of the Part 121 MOS.

The earlier of the following:

 (a) the expiry date of the emergency procedures proficiency test mentioned in column 4;

 (b) 31 March 2027.

11. Flight crew member 3‑yearly emergency and safety equipment training and check

Flight crew member

Flight crew member who was not required under subsection 12 of CAO 20.11 to undertake and pass for a kind of aeroplane, the emergency procedures proficiency test

Successful completion, for the operator and kind of aeroplane, of the following that was valid immediately before the cessation of the operator’s use of Part 7 or Part 7A of CASA EX87/21, as in force on or before 31 March 2024:

(a) conduct of at least 1 unsupervised flight that is a non‑scheduled air transport operation or medical transport operation for the operator and the kind of aeroplane.

(a) regulation 121.615;

(b) regulation 121.620;

(c) Division 7 in Chapter 12 of the Part 121 MOS.

31 March 2027

12. Senior cabin crew member training and check

Senior cabin crew member

Cabin attendant subject to a T&CO whose duties are analogous to those of a senior cabin crew member (a relevant CA)

Successful completion for the operator and aeroplane of the following that was valid immediately before the cessation of the operator’s use of Part 7A of CASA EX87/21, as in force on or before 31 March 2024:

(a) training to perform the duties of a relevant CA, in accordance with the operator’s training and checking manual;

(b) a check of competency or line check (however described) in accordance with the operator’s training and checking manual, that included a check of the performance of duties analogous to those of a senior cabin crew member.

(a) regulation 121.665;

(b) Division 2 in Chapter 13 of the Part 121 MOS.

The earlier of the following:

 (a) the expiry date of the check mentioned in paragraph (b) of column 4;

 (b) 31 March 2025.

13. Cabin crew member annual training and valid annual training check

Cabin crew member

Cabin attendant subject to a T&CO

Successful completion for the operator and the aeroplane type, of the following that was valid immediately before the cessation of the operator’s use of Part 7A of CASA EX87/21, as in force on or before 31 March 2024:

(a) cabin attendant training mentioned in paragraph 13.3 of CAO 20.11; and

(b) emergency procedures proficiency test.

(a) paragraph 121.640(2)(f);

(b) regulation 121.725;

(c) Division 6 in Chapter 13 of the Part 121 MOS.

The earlier of the following:

 (a) the expiry date of the emergency procedures proficiency test mentioned in paragraph (b) of column 4;

 (b) 31 March 2025.

14. Cabin crew member valid line check

Cabin crew member

Cabin attendant subject to a T&CO

Successful completion for the operator and for the aeroplane, of 1 of the following that was valid immediately before the cessation of the operator’s use of Part 7A of CASA EX87/21, as in force on or before 31 March 2024:

(a) a line check (however described) in accordance with the operator’s training and checking manual; or

(b) emergency procedures proficiency test; or

(c) check of competency in accordance with the operator’s training and checking manual.

(a) paragraph 121.640(2)(g);

(b) regulation 121.730.

1. If the relevant cabin crew member previous event was a check mentioned in paragraph (a) of column 4, the earlier of the following:

 (a) the expiry date of the check mentioned in paragraph (a) of column 4;

 (b) 31 March 2025;

 OR

2. If the relevant cabin crew member previous event was a test mentioned in paragraph (b) or a check mentioned in paragraph (c) of column 4, the earlier of the following:

 (a) the expiry date of the test mentioned in paragraph (b) of column 4;

 (b) the expiry date of the check mentioned in paragraph (c) of column 4;

 (c) 31 March 2025.

15. Cabin crew member 3‑yearly training check

Cabin crew member

Cabin attendant subject to a T&CO

Successful completion for the operator and the aeroplane type, of the following that was valid immediately before the cessation of the operator’s use of Part 7A of CASA EX87/21, as in force on or before 31 March 2024:

(a) emergency procedures proficiency test.

(a) paragraph 121.640(2)(h);

(b) regulation 121.735;

(c) Division 7 in Chapter 13 of the Part 121 MOS.

The earlier of the following:

 (a) The expiry date of the emergency procedures proficiency test mentioned in column 4;

 (b) 31 March 2027.

16. Cabin crew member annual emergency and safety equipment check

 Note   Only applies for flights for which a cabin crew member is carried but not required.

Cabin crew member

Cabin attendant

Successful completion for the operator and the aeroplane type, of 1 of the following that was valid immediately before the cessation of the operator’s use of Part 7 or Part 7A of CASA EX87/21, as in force on or before 31 March 2024:

(a) emergency procedures proficiency test; or

(b) unsupervised conduct of relevant duties on a flight that is an air transport operation.

(a) regulation 121.750.

31 March 2025

17. Flight crew member initial training

Flight crew member

Flight crew member subject to a T&CO

Successful completion, under the T&CO, of the operator’s initial training (however described) in accordance with the operator’s training and checking manual.

(a) paragraph 121.475(2)(i);

(b) subregulation 121.555(1);

(c) Division 2 in Chapter 12 of the Part 121 MOS.

31 March 2027

18. Flight crew member initial training

Flight crew member

Flight crew member not subject to a T&CO

Successful completion, for the operator and kind of aeroplane, of the following that was valid immediately before the cessation of the operator’s use of Part 7 of CASA EX87/21, as in force on or before 31 March 2024:

(a) conduct of at least 1 unsupervised flight that is a non‑scheduled air transport operation or medical transport operation for the operator and the kind of aeroplane.

(a) paragraph 121.475(2)(i);

(b) subregulation 121.555(1);

(c) Division 2 in Chapter 12 of the Part 121 MOS.

31 March 2027

19. Flight crew member conversion training

Flight crew member

Flight crew member subject to a T&CO

Successful completion, under the T&CO, of the operator’s conversion training (however described) for the kind of aeroplane, in accordance with the operator’s training and checking manual but which includes any relevant specific flight procedures training mentioned in Division 3 in Chapter 12 of the Part 121 MOS.

(a) paragraph 121.475(2)(j);

(b) paragraph 121.475(2)(k);

(c) paragraph 121.560(1)(a);

(d) subregulation 121.560(2);

(e) Division 3 in Chapter 12 of the Part 121 MOS.

31 March 2027

20. Flight crew member conversion training

Flight crew member

Flight crew member not subject to a T&CO

Successful completion, for the operator and kind of aeroplane, of the following that was valid immediately before the cessation of the operator’s use of Part 7 of CASA EX87/21, as in force on or before 31 March 2024:

(a) conduct of at least 1 unsupervised flight that is a non‑scheduled air transport operation or medical transport operation for the operator and the kind of aeroplane.

(a) paragraph 121.475(2)(j);

(b) paragraph 121.475(2)(k);

(c) paragraph 121.560(1)(a);

(d) subregulation 121.560(2);

(e) Division 3 in Chapter 12 of the Part 121 MOS.

31 March 2027

21. Cabin crew member initial training

Cabin crew member

Cabin attendant subject to a T&CO

Successful completion, under the T&CO, of the operator’s initial training (however described) in accordance with the operator’s training and checking manual.

(a) paragraph 121.640(2)(b);

(b) regulation 121.710;

(c) Division 4 in Chapter 13 of the Part 121 MOS.

31 March 2027

22. Cabin crew member conversion training

Cabin crew member

Cabin attendant subject to a T&CO

Successful completion, under the T&CO, for the operator and type of aeroplane, of the operator’s conversion training (however described) in accordance with the operator’s training and checking manual.

(a) paragraph 121.640(2)(c);

(b) regulation 121.715;

(c) regulation 121.730;

(d) Division 5 in Chapter 13 of the Part 121 MOS.

31 March 2027

23. Cabin crew member differences training

Cabin crew member

Cabin attendant subject to a T&CO

Successful completion, under the T&CO, for the operator and the aeroplane, of the operator’s differences training (however described) in accordance with the operator’s training and checking manual.

(a) paragraph 121.640(2)(e);

(b) regulation 121.720.

31 March 2027

24. Cabin crew member English language proficiency

Cabin crew member

Cabin attendant

Performance of cabin attendant duties on at least 1 flight that is an air transport operation for the operator during which the cabin attendant was not under training or supervision, unless the training or supervision was for the purpose of regaining currency or competency.

(a) regulation 121.655;

(b) Division 1 in Chapter 13 of the Part 121 MOS.

31 March 2027