NIM27003 | Special Cases: Class 1 - Aircrew: European Economic Area (EEA) Article 14.2(a)

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EEC Council Regulation 1408/71

A person employed in two or more Member States as a member of the travelling of flying personnel of an undertaking engaged in the international transport of passengers or goods by air is insured under UK legislation if:

i)they are resident in the UK and are employed principally in the UK, or

ii)they are resident in another Member State, are not principally employed in that Member State, and are employed by an employer that has its registered place of business in the UK, or

iii)they are resident in another Member State, are not principally employed in that Member State, and are employed by a branch of an international transport undertaking that is situated in the UK.