(1) For the purposes of paragraph 121.475(2)(c), the experience required for a flight crew member for an aeroplane operator and an aeroplane is that:
(a) the flight crew member:
(i) holds a rating that covers the aeroplane; or
(ii) has successfully completed command training that complies with regulation 121.565 for the operator and an aeroplane; and
(b) the flight crew member has completed the flying experience mentioned in subregulation (2).
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (1)(b), the flying experience:
(a) must be the number of hours and sectors mentioned in subregulation (3) in aeroplanes of that kind; and
(b) must be completed as part of line operations; and
(c) may include experience while the flight crew member is flying under supervision.
(3) For the purposes of paragraph (2)(a), the number of hours and sectors is:
(a) at least 100 hours and 10 sectors; or
(b) if the aeroplane operator by whom the flight crew member is employed holds an approval under regulation 121.010 for a different numbers of hours and sectors for the flight crew member--at least that number of hours and sectors.
(4) CASA may grant the approval mentioned in paragraph (3)(b) only if satisfied that there are special circumstances in relation to the operator's operation that justify the grant of the approval.