Originally Posted by
sandrich
Not to go off on a tangent, but I always wondered if you can fly SIC with a PIC type. If you have an ATP, would it be a waste of time to get an SIC when you can just get a PIC and never have to worry about upgrading the type rating?
Yes a person can fly as an SIC with a PIC type rating. Lots of airlines type their FOs.
A type rating (PIC or SIC) can go on a Private, Commercial or ATP certificate.