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A pilot is working for an Operator that has only one aircraft type and variant in their fleet. The Operator is introducing a new aircraft that is considered a common type with the existing fleet, but a different variant to the existing aircraft. What shall the pilot do in order to be able operate on both variants? The pilot…

  • A

    Must complete familiarisation training including theoretical knowledge training to acquire additional training.

  • B

    Does NOT require any additional training as both aircraft are considered the same type.

  • C

    Must complete differences training containing both theoretical and practical training.

  • D

    Must complete a type rating on the new variant and afterwards a skill test.

Basically:

  • Differences training = additional knowledge and training
  • Familiarization = additional knowledge only

Differences training is needed when operating another variant of the same type. For example, moving from the B737 classic to the B737 NG. Although the same type rating, there is enough difference between these aircraft to require not only ground school training but also time in the sim to become acquainted.

Familiarization training is needed when operating another version of the same type. For example, moving from the A320 to the A321. This is the same type rating and these aircraft are similar enough to require only ground school, and not sim time.

EASA PART FCL
GM1 FCL.135.A; FCL.135.H
DIFFERENCES AND FAMILIARISATION TRAINING

(a) Differences training requires the acquisition of additional knowledge and training on an appropriate training device or the aircraft.

(b) Familiarisation training requires the acquisition of additional knowledge.

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