What is the pairing minimum for at least one crew member?

• A. 75 hours in type
• B. 50 hours in type
• C. 25 hours in type
• D. 100 hours in type

Answer: (A)

There’s a floor on in-type experience that determines when a crew member can be paired on a flight with another crew member. The smallest amount of time in the aircraft type that still satisfies this requirement is 75 hours. Lower figures like 50 or 25 hours don’t meet the minimum, so they wouldn’t allow pairing. A higher figure, such as 100 hours, would also satisfy the rule, but 75 hours is the minimum threshold needed.