2. Operational Control and Supervision

Question 1

Commander vs Operational Controller

Answer 1

• Commanders expected to follow direction of controller,
• In case of an operational constraint, mutually agreements are likely

Question 2

IAA Officials Access to Aircraft

Answer 2

• They are permitted any time,
• They have right to enter flight deck,
• Commander may refuse their entry to flight deck in the name of safety

Question 3

Audit Finding Levels

Answer 3

• Level 1: Info to commander,
• Level 2: Info to Authority and Ryanair,
• Level 3a: Restriction on the aircraft operation,
• Level 3b: Corrective action before the flight,
• Level 3c: Aircraft grounded,
• Level 3d: Immediate operating ban

Question 4

Flight Crew Member Action with Auditors

Answer 4

• Shall ask which kind of inspection conducted,
• A crew member shall accompany,
• Provide assitance to open hatches, doors and panels

Question 5

Auditor Responsibilities

Answer 5

• Must identify themselves with ID card,
• If no greater than Level 1 finding, must stop audit when turnaround ends.

Question 6

Report by Commander After Audit

Answer 6

• Names of inspectors,
• Name of the Authority,
• Reason of inspection,
• Specifications of laws and rules the inspection based on