IAM.GEN.VCA.176 Pilot support programme

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

IRImplementing rule

IAM.GEN.VCA.176Pilot support programme

(a)The IAM operator shall enable, facilitate and ensure access to a proactive and non-punitive support programme that will assist and support pilots in recognising, coping with, and overcoming any problem which might negatively affect their ability to safely exercise the privileges of their licence.

(b)Without prejudice to applicable Union law on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data, the protection of the confidentiality of personal data shall be a precondition for an effective pilot support programme.

IR · IAM.GEN.VCA.176 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · Regulation (EU) 2024/1111 · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

AMCAcceptable means of compliance

AMC1 IAM.GEN.VCA.176Pilot support programme

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SUPPORT PROGRAMME The IAM operator should comply with:

(a)AMC1 CAT.GEN.MPA.215 as regards the principles governing a pilot support programme;

(b)AMC2 CAT.GEN.MPA.215 as regards the confidentiality and protection of data;

(c)AMC3 CAT.GEN.MPA.215 as regards the elements of a pilot support programme; and

(d)AMC4 CAT.GEN.MPA.215 as regards both operator and pilot training and awareness.

AMC · AMC1 IAM.GEN.VCA.176 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · ED Decision 2025/010/R · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

GMGuidance material

GM1 IAM.GEN.VCA.176Pilot support programme

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SUPPORT PROGRAMME Useful guidance material about the support programme may be found in:

GM1 CAT.GEN.MPA.215,

GM2 CAT.GEN.MPA.215,

GM3 CAT.GEN.MPA.215,

GM4 CAT.GEN.MPA.215,

GM5 CAT.GEN.MPA.215,

GM6 CAT.GEN.MPA.215,

GM7 CAT.GEN.MPA.215, and

GM8 CAT.GEN.MPA.215.

GM · GM1 IAM.GEN.VCA.176 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · ED Decision 2025/010/R · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

All rules in SUBPART A — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 27 Mar 2026, extracted 17 Aug 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.

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