Originally Posted by
DSflyer05
As previously stated this is an ICAO stipulation, since a type rating is required for both pilots in europe, ICAO created an "SIC type." This gives employers "leverage" because they don't want to give a PIC type to all pilots because than they are marketable to go elsewhere.
FYI: Europe is JAA. ICAO is a UN organization. The US is an ICAO member. Most countries are ICAO members but each country can deviate from certain rules and regulations.