SIC time
#1
SIC time
Aloha,
As a former C-130H Aircraft Commander, typed in the C-130H with an IFR rating/ATP, 4500hrs TT, can I log SIC time if I'm invited up to fly on mission as a safety pilot in the right seat? FAR 61.55 can be interrupted so many different ways. Granted I haven't flown the C-130 in 4 years now that I'm "flying a desk" (staff tour). My most recent flying assignment was flying GV/550's out of DCA(2018). Just trying to show some currency for the airlines before I retire next year. I am getting landings, takeoffs and approaches done in small GA aircraft in the meantime.
Thanks fam.
As a former C-130H Aircraft Commander, typed in the C-130H with an IFR rating/ATP, 4500hrs TT, can I log SIC time if I'm invited up to fly on mission as a safety pilot in the right seat? FAR 61.55 can be interrupted so many different ways. Granted I haven't flown the C-130 in 4 years now that I'm "flying a desk" (staff tour). My most recent flying assignment was flying GV/550's out of DCA(2018). Just trying to show some currency for the airlines before I retire next year. I am getting landings, takeoffs and approaches done in small GA aircraft in the meantime.
Thanks fam.
#2
If you're not the A code and performing crew duties, as a co pilot, in an aircraft that requires 2 pilots, Id say you're good to log SIC, if you're current, IAW 61.55 a.2, a.3. If you're not current and flying with an IP you can just log it as dual since Para (b) long-windedly alludes to being current.
#3
Covfefe
Joined APC: Jun 2015
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Just be comfortable when you’re sitting across the table with an interviewer telling them why you have additional C130 time in your logbook/used for recency that isn’t in your military flight records. Generally speaking, having your personal logbook match your mil flight records is important. A guy unfamiliar with the regs (AF or FAA) may find it odd that the FAA will allow you to log it but the military won’t. If the AF wont let you legally be a part of the flight crew or log the time in your AF flight records, would that open up a can of worms of whether or not you should be at the flight controls acting as a safety pilot? I’m not sure. Just be prepared for those kinds of questions.
#4
Covfefe
Joined APC: Jun 2015
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I’ll also add that (imo) you probably won’t have a problem getting an interview at most airlines regardless of recent “safety pilot” herc time depending on how good your bro network/internals and rest of your resume is...the mil pool is draining very rapidly. May be worth your while/money to use a consulting firm like EC to ask this question as well. They are usually pretty good about advice with this kind of stuff and somewhat plugged into each airline’s hiring.
#5
Just be comfortable when you’re sitting across the table with an interviewer telling them why you have additional C130 time in your logbook/used for recency that isn’t in your military flight records. Generally speaking, having your personal logbook match your mil flight records is important. A guy unfamiliar with the regs (AF or FAA) may find it odd that the FAA will allow you to log it but the military won’t. If the AF wont let you legally be a part of the flight crew or log the time in your AF flight records, would that open up a can of worms of whether or not you should be at the flight controls acting as a safety pilot? I’m not sure. Just be prepared for those kinds of questions.
#6
Thanks for the input fellas. I'll probably just leave it be (not log any time)since it brings up too many questions. Hopefully my network and recs can get me to the table. See ya at OBAP this summer. Cheers!
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