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The Conduct of Search and Rescue (SAR) Operations
(Irish) Statutory Instrument SOLAS Safety of Life at Sea SRD (IAA) Safety and Regulatory Department TC Technical Crew TCE Technical Crew Examiner TCI Technical Crew Instructor VFR Visual Flight Rules VMC Visual Meteorological Conditions Irish Aviation Authority The Times Building 11–12 D’Olier Street Dublin 2, Ireland www.iaa.ie Safety Regulation Division Údarás Eitlíochta na hÉireann Foirgneamh na hAmanna 11–12 Sráid D’Olier Baile Átha Cliath 2, Éire Rannán na Rialachán Sábháilteachta No., For night operations, the site must be illuminated (from the ground or from the helicopter) to enable the site and any obstructions to be identified. 5.2.1.4 Equivalent procedures must be laid down for Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) operations if applicable. 5.2.2 SAR training flight 5.2.2.1 Helicopters conducting training flights to/from a heliport at a hospital that is located in a hostile congested environment are to be operated in accordance with Performance Class 1 standards laid down in Air Operations Annex IV ‘Part-CAT’; 5.2.2.2 Helicopter operations to/from a training site located in a hostile environment, should, as far as possible, be operated in accordance with Performance Class 2 standards laid down in Air Operations Annex IV ‘Part-CAT’; and Operations in Performance class 2 without an assured safe forced landing are only permitted: a) For brief periods during take-off and landing., For night operations, the site must be illuminated (from the ground or from the helicopter) to enable the site and any obstructions to be identified., b) Commanders engaged in night operations shall have 20 hours’ VFR at night as PIC. 5.4 SAR technical crew (TC) 5.4.1 Minimum experience The SAR supplement shall contain specific criteria for the selection of SAR TC and shall detail the minimum experience and recency levels for all SAR TC. 5.4.1 Additional requirements In addition to the requirements of Air Operations Part-ORO, Subparts TC, the following shall apply to SAR operations. 5.4.1.1 SAR tech crew qualifications: a) are at least 18 years of age; b) Hold a valid Class 2 medical certificate issued in accordance with Aircrew, specifically Part-MED and have been assessed as physically and mentally fit to perform their duties and discharge their responsibilities safely., checks as appropriate including the landing and take-off profiles likely to be used at SAR operating sites, aerodromes and airports.
https://www.iaa.ie/docs/default-source/publications/aeronautical-notices/o---operations/o-76_3-v2-published.pdf?sfvrsn=f3df12f3_10Application and Report Form for Single-Pilot Aeroplanes Except for High-Performance Complex Aeroplanes
(b) The practical training shall be conducted at least at the training equipment level shown as (P), or may be conducted on any higher level of equipment shown by the arrow (→)., If the starred ( * ) items are not flown solely by reference to instruments during the skill test or proficiency check, and when there is no crediting of IR privileges, the class or type rating will be restricted to VFR only., (d) Section 3A shall be completed to revalidate a type or multi-engine class rating, VFR only, where the required experience of 10 route sectors within the previous 12 months has not been completed., Please do not send application documents to MySRS, this is to be used for payment methods only at this time., Night rating or additional Class rating(s)) will incur an additional fee per rating.
https://www.iaa.ie/docs/default-source/publications/forms/personnel-licensing-forms/pilots-and-cabin-crew-flight-tests/application-and-report-form-for-single-pilot-aeroplanes-except-for-high-performance-complex-aeroplanes.pdf?sfvrsn=f8a80df3_27Application for the Issue of a Part-FCL Commerical Pilot Licence (Helicopter)
Training Course Summary (Complete as applicable) Hours Completed Dual visual flight instruction Dual Instrument flight instruction in Helicopters Dual Instrument flight instruction in Aeroplanes Instrument Ground time (Helicopter FTD 1 / FNPT I) ( FSTD Identification No(s) . …………….…...…) COURSE TOTAL Note: If additional night flight instruction was given due to the applicant not holding a Night Rating at commencement of the course, please also complete IAA form ECON.ACW-F-125E (Application for a Night Rating (Helicopter)) Approved Training Organisation (ATO) ……………………………………………………., Routes used for section 3 may end at the aerodrome of departure or at another aerodrome and one destination shall be a controlled aerodrome., The total duration of the flight(s) shall be at least 90 minutes., If a Night Rating was not held by the applicant at commencement of the CPL Modular course and the required additional night flying instruction was given, the Head of Training must also complete the course completion certificate on IAA form ECON.ACW-F-125E (Application for a Night Rating (Helicopter))., Night rating or additional Class rating(s)) will incur an additional fee per rating.
https://www.iaa.ie/docs/default-source/publications/forms/personnel-licensing-forms/pilots-and-cabin-crew-licensing/rppl-f-105e.pdf?sfvrsn=604b00f3_15IAA Schedule of Charges - Schedule 7 - Flight Operations
AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATES (AOC) AIR OPERATOR CERTIFICATE (AOC) CHARGES AOC INITIAL ISSUE Aircraft not exceeding 5700 kg MTWA (VFR) operation only €3,873 Aircraft not exceeding 5700 kg MTWA €7,650 Aircraft exceeding 5700 kg MTWA but not exceeding 50,000kg MTWA €29,197 Aircraft exceeding 50000kg MTWA €58,114 AOC ANNUAL CONTINUATION (In respect of each calendar year or part-thereof) Aircraft not exceeding 5700 kg MTWA €1,194 Aircraft exceeding 5,700 kg MTWA but not exceeding 15,000kg MTWA €4,460 Aircraft of MTWA 15001 kg to 50,000 kg €10,385 Aircraft of MTWA 50001 kg to 100,000 kg €32,216 Aircraft exceeding an MTWA of 100,000 kg €64,476 The above fees shall be appropriate to the maximum total weight authorised (MTWA) of the heaviest type of aircraft specified in the application or continued surveillance., SPECIFIC APPROVALS (SPAs) SPECIFIC APPROVALS (SPAs) CHARGES Electronic Flight Bag Approval (EFB) €4,948 Extended Range Operations with Two-Engine Aeroplanes (ETOPS) €9,893 Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) Approval €4,948 Helicopter Hoist Operations (HHO) Approval €4,948 Helicopter Offshore Operations (HOFO) €4,948 Helicopter Point in Space Approach and Departures (PINS) €4,948 Helicopter Operating to Elevated Site (IAA AN O.41 Approval) €1,516 Low Visibility Operations (LVOs) €4,948 Night Vision Imaging Systems (NVIS) Approval €4,948 Operations in Airspace with Reduced Vertical Separation Minima (RVSM) €4,948 Operations with Specified Minimum Navigation Performance (MNPS) €4,948 Performance Based Navigation (PBN) RNP 0.3 Helicopters €4,948 Performance Based Navigation (PBN) RNP AR Approach €4,948 Single Engine Turbine Operations at Night or IMC (SET-IMC) €4,948 Transport of Dangerous Goods (DG Approval) €4,948 Any other Specific Approval not listed – minimum, GENERAL AVIATION APPROVALS GENERAL AVIATION APPROVALS Balloon – PART-BOP Declaration of Commercial Operations €1,516 PART-BOP Operator Declaration annual continuation charge (In respect of each calendar year or part-thereof) €2,230 Sailplane – PART-SAO Declaration of Commercial Operations €1,516 Permission to operate a tethered or free manned or unmanned balloon for aerial work purposes, for one or more operations at a single event €196 Permission to operate a tethered or free manned or unmanned balloon for aerial work purposes, for an unlimited number of operations performed within a period of 12 months €789 For permission to release a free unmanned balloon or balloons for aerial work or private purposes (other than a balloon(s) operated by the State Meteorological Services) for one or more operations at a single event €100 For permission to release a free unmanned balloon or balloons for aerial work or private purposes (other than a balloon(s) operated by the State Meteorological, Services) an unlimited number of operations performed within a period of 12 months €382 Note: no fee shall be payable for the grant of permission for the release of up to 2,000 balloons at any point within the State, provided such point is not closer than 5 nautical miles from a licensed aerodrome or a State aerodrome, and provided that such balloons do not exceed five hundred centimeters in any linear dimension, are made of standard rubber and have no metal tag or ribbon attached., Dropping of Articles Permission – single aircraft at one event €315 Dropping of Articles Permission – each extra aircraft at one event €59 Flying Display Permission 1 to 3 display acts €320 Flying Display Permission more than 3 display acts €800 FLIGHT OPERATIONS – SCHEDULE OF CHARGES Page | 9 10.
https://www.iaa.ie/docs/default-source/publications/corporate-publications/schedule-of-charges/iaa-schedule-of-charges---schedule-7---flight-operations.pdf?sfvrsn=cbdfeff3_11Irish Aviation Authority (Personnel Licensing) Order, (SI 333 of 2000)
Issue, revalidation and renewal of night rating and night qualification. 21., Night rating and night qualification. 46., (4) The Authority may, at any time or at such times as may be directed, or both, require the holder of a night rating or qualification to undergo a proficiency check carried out by an authorised examiner in accordance with Article 24 of this Order for the purpose of showing that such holder continues to maintain proficiency to act as pilot-in-command while carrying passengers at night., (3) Nothing in this Order shall prohibit the holder of a commercial pilot or airline transport pilot licence issued by the Authority from acting as pilot-in- command of an aircraft carrying passengers at night by reason only of the lack of a night rating on that licence, (2) Limitations: (a) Before exercising the privileges at night, the licence holder shall comply with the requirements specified in sub-paragraph (3)(b) of paragraph 3.
https://www.iaa.ie/docs/default-source/publications/legislation/statutory-instruments-(orders)/irish-aviation-authority-(personnel-licensing)-order-2000.pdf?sfvrsn=24b60df3_6Helicopter Airmanship - Methods to Improve Helicopter Pilots Safety
Plan to reach your destination at least one hour before sunset, unless qualified, equipped and prepared for night flying., Note: Commercial Air Transport night flying is prohibited in single engine helicopters in most States., Always minimise the time that the helicopter is at greatest risk from an engine failure., Maintain a listening watch at all times and make radio calls in the circuit at the proper places and listen and look for other traffic, Take care at aerodromes where identification of the runways can be confused, i.e. 02 and 20.
https://www.iaa.ie/docs/default-source/publications/corporate-publications/safety-leaflets/helicopter-airmanship---methods-to-improve-helicopter-pilots-safety.pdf?sfvrsn=34aa0df3_6Application for the issue of a PART-FCL Commercial Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) - Integrated Course Only
Cross-Country Flight Time IAA use only (a) Pilot-in-Command (PIC) (b) Student Pilot-in-Command (SPIC) Total (c) Date of a VFR cross-country flight as Pilot-in-Command of an aeroplane, totalling at least 540km (300NM) in the course of which full stop landings at two aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure have been made Date ...../.…../…… 3., Night Flight Time IAA use only (a) Pilot-in-Command (PIC) (b) Dual instruction (Pu/T) (c) Dual cross-country navigation (Pu/T) Total (d) Solo take-offs & full stop landings No. ……… No. ……… 4., The duration of the flight shall be at least 90 minutes., Please do not send application documents to MySRS, this is to be used for payment methods only at this time., Night rating or additional Class rating(s)) will incur an additional fee per rating.
https://www.iaa.ie/docs/default-source/publications/forms/personnel-licensing-forms/pilots-and-cabin-crew-licensing/application-for-the-issue-of-a-part-fcl-commercial-pilot-licence-(aeroplane)---integrated-course-only.pdf?sfvrsn=2a90df3_17Index of Current Aeronautical Notices
Current 03.07.23 06.09.23 O.1 25 D i r e c t i o n C a r r i a g e o f D a n g e r o u s G o o d s b y A i r Current31.03.21 O.5 9 Direction ChannelSpacing on Air-Ground VHF Communications Current 09.10.24 O.15 6 Direction EmergencyLocator Transmitter (ELT) requirements for non-EASA operations Current 02.09.16 O.41 3 Operationofhelicoptersat operating sites Current 07.04.17 O.58 4 Direction FlightTimeLimitations (FTL) and Rest Requirements for crew members undertaking helicopter Commercial Air Transport (CAT) Operations and declared Commercial Specialised Operations (SPO) and Non-Commercial Operations with Complex Motor-Powered Helicopters (Part- NCC) Current 18.10.17 ________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ IRISH AVIATION AUTHORITY Page 3 of 6 O.59 1 Direction UseofAircraft other than those on the Irish National Register for Training at, Current 05.05.23 P.26 3 Direction Issue of National PPL(A) with or without restricted privileges and non-ICAO National FI(A) with restricted privileges Current 19.06.20 P.28 5 Derogation from certain requirements of the Aircrew Regulation with regard to recognition of 3 rd country licences Cancelled 25.04.25 P . 3 3 4 Direction COVID-19 - E x t e n s i o n of validity and other time periods for licence ratings, certificates, for IAA-licensed or certificated flight crew Current 28.10.20 P.35 23 Direction PoweredParaglider Aircraft (PPG) and Powered Hang-Glider Aircraft (PHG) Current 22.04.25 P.36 1 Direction COVID-19 – Temporary Continuation of Theoretical Knowledge examinations in accordance with the syllabus that includes the subjects ‘VFR Communication’ and ‘IFR Communication’ Current 04.01.22 R.02 3 Direction Formation flights in controlled airspace Current 17.07.15 R.03 3 VFRFlights at night in the Shannon FIR Current 17.05.24 R.04 2 Direction TransponderMandatoryZones, Current 20.01.22 S.27 6 Theinitialapplication,renewal or change of certification for an Air Traffic Controller Training organisation Current 10.01.22 S.28 2 Safety rules for Air Traffic Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) undertaking operational safety related tasks Current 26.01.22 S.29 5 AirTrafficController training course approval at the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Unit Level., traffic management network functions Current 15.11.19 ________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ IRISH AVIATION AUTHORITY Page 6 of 6 S.40 1 Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/469 of 14 February 2020 amending Regulation (EU) No 923/2012, Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 and Regulation (EU) 2017/373 as regards requirements for air traffic management/air navigation services, design of airspace structures and data quality, runway safety and repealing Regulation (EC) No 73/2010 Current 01.05.20 S.41 2 TheSafetyRegulatory Requirements for the Aeronautical Data Originators Current 16.06.22 S.42 2 Approval of Flight Inspection Organisations Current 06.09.23 SP1A 3 Arrangements for maintenance of Irish registered commercial transport aircraft leased to overseas operators Current Special series introduced to full circulation at, issue 2 06.09.19 T.02 5 Direction AerodromeSafeguarding Maps Current 15.12.09 T.03 5 Direction Applicability of ICAO Annexes 4 and 14 Standards to State and Public-Use Licensed Aerodromes Current 15.12.09 T.04 4 Direction TheAerodrome Manual Current 15.12.09 T.05 4 Direction Incident R e p orting Current 1 5 . 1 2 . 0 9 T.06 3 Direction Operations outside published opening hours at licensed aerodromes in the state Current 15.12.09 T.07 12 Direction Variable Licence Fee for Class A1 Aerodromes Current 16.01.23 T.08 3 Direction SafetyManagement Systems at Public Licensed Aerodromes Current 15.12.09 T.09 3 Direction Aerodrome Licensing Requirements Current 15.12.09 T.12 2 Direction Rescue and Firefighting Current 15.12.09 T.15 1 Direction UseofanUnlicensed Aerodrome by Aircraft engaged in Instruction in Flying Current 06.09.19 T.16 1 Direction Requirements for the use of an Aerodrome at night in the Shannon FIR Current 17.05.24 T.17 1 Direction Exemption for powered
https://www.iaa.ie/docs/default-source/publications/aeronautical-notices/g---general/g2-217.pdf?sfvrsn=3b9e539d_11Irish Aviation Authority (Operations Order) 2024
Flight crew members at duty stations. 52., Meteorological conditions – All Aircraft 34. (1) An aircraft shall not commence a flight, except one of purely local character in visual meteorological conditions, which is to be conducted in accordance with VFR, unless the meteorological information, including meteorological reports or a combination of current reports and forecasts most recently available from the appropriate meteorological office, indicates that the meteorological conditions along the route or that part of the route to be flown under the VFR, will, at the appropriate time, be such as to make it possible for the flight to be conducted in accordance with VFR, (3) An aircraft to be operated: (a) in accordance with Instrument Flight Rules; (b) as a controlled VFR flight; (c) at night, when so prescribed; (d) on a flight in the course of which it may be at a distance over water more than fifty nautical miles from land suitable for an emergency landing; or (e) over undeveloped land areas, shall be provided with radio communications equipment capable of: (i) conducting two-way communication for aerodrome or heliport control purposes, (ii) receiving meteorological information at any time during flight, (iii) conducting two-way communication at any time during the flight with at least one aeronautical station and with such other aeronautical stations, and on such radio frequencies, as may be directed by the Authority, (iv) communications on the aeronautical emergency frequency 121.5 MHz (4) For operations where communication equipment is required to meet an RCP specification for performance-based communication (PBC), an aeroplane, (9) The operator of a commercial air transport aeroplane shall ensure that for single pilot operations under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or at night the pilot- in-command is qualified as required by the EASA Regulation., night, a serviceable autopilot with at least altitude and heading select modes, a headset with a boom microphone or equivalent and a means of displaying charts that enables them to be readable in all ambient light conditions.
https://www.iaa.ie/docs/default-source/publications/legislation/statutory-instruments-(orders)/irish-aviation-authority-(operations-order)-2024.pdf?sfvrsn=1ef9ecf3_5Draft Irish Aviation Authority (Operations) Order 2023 Public Consultation
Flight crew members at duty stations. 47., Meteorological conditions – All Aircraft 33. (1) An aircraft shall not commence a flight, except one of purely local character in visual meteorological conditions, which is to be conducted in accordance with VFR, unless the meteorological information, including meteorological reports or a combination of current reports and forecasts most recently available from the appropriate meteorological office, indicates that the meteorological conditions along the route or that part of the route to be flown under the VFR, will, at the appropriate time, be such as to make it possible for the flight to be conducted in accordance with VFR, (3) An aircraft to be operated: (a) in accordance with Instrument Flight Rules; (b) as a controlled VFR flight; (c) at night, when so prescribed; (d) on a flight in the course of which it may be at a distance over water more than fifty nautical miles from land suitable for an emergency landing; or (e) over undeveloped land areas, shall be provided with radio communications equipment capable of: (i) conducting two-way communication for aerodrome or heliport control purposes, (ii) receiving meteorological information at any time during flight, (iii) conducting two-way communication at any time during the flight with at least one aeronautical station and with such other aeronautical stations, and on such radio frequencies, as may be directed by the Authority, (iv) communications on the aeronautical emergency frequency 121.5 MHz (4) For operations where communication equipment is required to meet an RCP specification for performance-based communication (PBC), an aeroplane, (9) The operator of a commercial transport aeroplane shall ensure that for single pilot operations under Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) or at night the pilot- in-command is qualified as required by the EASA Regulation., night, a serviceable autopilot with at least altitude and heading select modes, a headset with a boom microphone or equivalent and a means of displaying charts that enables them to be readable in all ambient light conditions
https://www.iaa.ie/docs/default-source/publications/corporate-publications/consultations/draft-irish-aviation-authority-(operations)-order-2023-public-consultation.pdf?sfvrsn=ec72eef3_5