# Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 of 24 May 2019 on the rules and procedures for the operation of unmanned aircraft (Text with EEA relevance), Article 8: Rules and procedures for the competency of remote pilots

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

1. Remote pilots operating UAS in the ‘open’ category shall comply with the competency requirements set in Part A of the Annex.
2. Remote pilots operating UAS in the ‘specific’ category shall comply with the competency requirements set out in the operational authorisation by the CAA... or as defined by the LUC and shall have at least the following competencies:
(a) ability to apply operational procedures (normal, contingency and emergency procedures, flight planning, pre-flight and post-flight inspections);
(b) ability to manage aeronautical communication;
(c) manage the unmanned aircraft flight path and automation;
(d) leadership, teamwork and self-management;
(e) problem solving and decision-making;
(f) situational awareness;
(g) workload management;
(h) coordination or handover, as applicable.
3. Remote pilots operating in the framework of model aircraft clubs or associations shall comply with the minimum competency requirements defined in the authorisation granted in accordance with Article 16.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/eur/2019/947/article/8 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/eu-regulation-2019-947/article-8
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