AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.175(b) · Acceptable Means of Compliance for commercial air transport operations
Since 14 February 2021, complex operators (20 or more full-time equivalents) must conduct a psychological assessment tailored to their operational environment.
At a glance
The AMC sets out how the psychological assessment of flight crew must be designed, who may carry it out, when it must be done and what must be documented.
Based on a job analysis of the safety-critical dimensions of the flight crew role. At least four criteria: cognitive abilities, personality traits, operational and professional competencies, and social competences (CRM).
Procedures followed, personnel involved, assessment criteria and instruments, and the validity period.
(a)
The psychological assessment should be:
(1)
appropriate to the particularity, the complexity and the challenges of the operational environment that the flight crew is likely to be exposed to, as defined by a job analysis identifying the safety-critical dimensions related to the flight crew’s function and role within the operator and should include at least the following assessment criteria:
(i)cognitive abilities;
(ii)personality traits;
(iii)operational and professional competencies; and
(iv)social competences in accordance with crew resource management principles;
(2)
validated and either directly performed or overseen by a psychologist with acquired knowledge in aviation relevant to the flight crew’s operating environment and with expertise in psychological assessment, and where possible, the psychological selection of aviation personnel; and
(3)
undertaken at least within the past 24 months before commencing line flying, unless the operator can demonstrate that the psychological assessment undertaken more than 24 months ago is still adequate for the risk mitigation as required by ORO.GEN.200(a)(3). Such a demonstration should be based on the tests previously performed, an updated risk assessment based on data gathered from previous operational experience and continuous human performance monitoring since the last psychological assessment.
(b)
As regards the psychological assessment, the following should be documented:
(1)
the procedures followed;
(2)
the personnel involved;
(3)
the assessment criteria and instruments used in the assessment; and
Frequently asked questions about CAT.GEN.MPA.175(b)
What is AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.175(b)?
AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.175(b) is the Acceptable Means of Compliance for the psychological assessment of flight crew in commercial air transport under Regulation (EU) No 965/2012. It describes how the assessment should be designed, who should perform it, when it should be repeated and what should be documented.
Who must carry out a psychological assessment of pilots?
Since 14 February 2021, complex operators (20 or more full-time equivalents) must conduct a psychological assessment of their flight crew that is tailored to their operational environment.
What does the psychological assessment have to cover?
At least cognitive abilities, personality traits, operational and professional competencies, and social competences in line with crew resource management principles. The assessment must be appropriate to the operational environment, as defined by a job analysis.
Who may carry out the assessment?
The assessment must be validated and either performed directly or overseen by a psychologist with knowledge of aviation relevant to the flight crew's operating environment and with expertise in psychological assessment and, where possible, in the psychological selection of aviation personnel.
How often must the assessment be repeated?
It should be undertaken within the past 24 months before a flight crew member commences line flying. An older assessment can still be accepted if the operator can demonstrate that it remains adequate for risk mitigation under ORO.GEN.200(a)(3), based on previous tests, an updated risk assessment and continuous human performance monitoring.
What is a job analysis?
A job analysis identifies the safety-critical dimensions of the flight crew's function and role within the operator. It defines what the assessment must measure, so that it fits the particularity, complexity and challenges of your operational environment.
What must be documented?
Operators should document the procedures followed, the personnel involved, the assessment criteria and instruments used, and the validity period.
How can Volando help meet CAT.GEN.MPA.175(b)?
Our digital Flight Crew Assessment is built around CAT.GEN.MPA.175(b) and fits into your AOC and OM-A processes, from selection to documentation. With our Compliance Consulting, we also run a gap analysis of your current pilot selection process against the AMC.
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Our Flight Crew Assessment is built around CAT.GEN.MPA.175(b) and fits into your AOC and OM-A processes, from selection to documentation.
