Originally Posted by
crewdawg52
"Second, are you sure you aren't going to have to pass a checkride for you SIC type? I had to pass an SIC checkride for the ERJ which is similar to a PIC type ride. It could be an airline thing, I don't know. I know passing the PC is an airline thing but the SIC type might require a checkride too."
An SIC type on the A-320 consisted of going into flt ops and filling out the paperwork. My annual checkride was good enough. The only thing a SIC type gives you is you're the boss if the capt keels over and dies.
Thats what I figured, the PC at an airline counts as the type ride. But you still had to pass a checkride (your PC). Since our buddy Bobcat hasn't passed a checkride related to his time in the 350, Im wondering if he is going to have to pass one in order to get the SIC type. Another aspect to this which I hadn't thought about till now: since the King Air 350 is certified for single-pilot and 2 pilots are just required for insurance purposes, a checkride might not be required. You would have to talk to someone in the FSDO or someone who has more experience certifying SICs in similiar aircraft.
Also, I believe an SIC type is now required by ICAO to fly international (ie Canada and Mexico).