---
title: "ORO.FC.205 Command course — Part-ORO · Avioverse"
description: "For aeroplane and helicopter operations, the command course shall include at least the following elements:"
url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-oro/subpart-fc/oro-fc-205"
---

# ORO.FC.205 Command course

ANNEX III (Part-ORO) · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

IR Implementing rule

## ORO.FC.205 Command course

(a) For [aeroplane](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/aeroplane) and [helicopter](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/helicopter) operations, the command course shall include at least the following elements:

(1) training in an FSTD, which includes line oriented flight training (LOFT) and/or flight training;

(2) the [operator proficiency check](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/operator-proficiency-check), operating as commander;

(3) command responsibilities training;

(4) line training as commander under supervision, for a minimum of:

(i) 10 flight sectors, in the case of aeroplanes; and

(ii) 10 hours, including at least 10 flight sectors, in the case of helicopters;

(5) completion of a [line check](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/line-check) as commander and demonstration of adequate knowledge of the route or area to be flown and of the aerodromes, including alternate aerodromes, facilities and procedures to be used; and

(6) crew resource management training.

IR · ORO.FC.205 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

AMC Acceptable means of compliance

## AMC1 ORO.FC.205 Command course

COMBINED UPGRADING AND CONVERSION COURSE — [HELICOPTER](https://avioverse.aero/glossary/easa/helicopter)

If a pilot is converting from one helicopter type to another when upgrading to commander:

(a) the command course should also include a conversion course in accordance with ORO.FC.220; and

(b) additional flight sectors should be required for a pilot transitioning onto a new type of helicopter.

AMC · AMC1 ORO.FC.205 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · ED Decision 2022/014/R · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

[All rules in SUBPART FC: FLIGHT CREW](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/air-ops/part-oro/subpart-fc)

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 27 Mar 2026, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.