Originally Posted by
EMAW
Almost correct. The 135 regulations require an SIC for passenger carrying ops. In order to operate single-pilot you have to apply for and receive the OPSPEC A015 “Autopilot in lieu of SIC”. Even if the captain was single-pilot typed, the operation requires an SIC without the specific OPSPEC.
In addition, 10 or more pax seats (which I know doesn’t apply here) OPSPEC A015 ever applies,
That’s the more correct reason regulation-wise. However, DPJ does no single pilot operations at all and if your type is tagged with SIC required, then you require one regardless of 91/135. You can’t even operate a SP certified jet on DPJ’s certificate for the owner on a 91 leg without a typed and current SIC. NetJets is the same way with their Phenoms. Unless you were SP before getting hired or get the restriction removed later on, their PICs have the SIC required restriction. In those cases, A015 doesn’t apply and the SIC can legally log the time.