FAA and EASA regulatory differences impact pilot logbooks
Regulatory differences between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) result in significant discrepancies in how private jet pilots log experience.
Under FAA regulations, Pilot-in-Command (PIC) time can be logged based on the pilot's physical actions, such as hand-flying an aircraft. In contrast, EASA determines PIC status based on who holds formal command authority. This structural difference means two pilots with identical flight experience may present vastly different logbooks when applying for new roles, with one showing significant PIC hours and the other showing none.
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European Union Aviation Safety Agency · Federal Aviation Administration · Paramount Business Jets
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) defines Pilot-in-Command (PIC) based on the pilot's physical actions. pontevedrarecorder.com · www.hcnews.com · republicmonitor.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Paramount Business Jets produced a guide comparing US and EU aviation regulations. pontevedrarecorder.com · www.hcnews.com · republicmonitor.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) defines Pilot-in-Command (PIC) based on command authority. pontevedrarecorder.com · www.hcnews.com · republicmonitor.com