6 FLIGHT OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES Flashcards
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6.7.1 Flight Deck Jumpseat6.7.1 Flight Deck Jumpseat
The priority for on-duty personnel to occupy flight deck jumpseats is:
- Transport Canada Civil Aviation Safety Inspector (CASI); then
- Air Canada Instructors/ACPs conducting instruction or evaluation; then
- Augment flight crew member; then
- Persons authorized per CAR 705.27(3) and holding a Letter of Authorization from the Senior Director Operations or Director, Flying Operations; then
- The second augment flight crew member on a double augmented flight; then
- Air Canada or Air Canada Rouge flight crew members completing a familiarization flight.
6.7.1 Flight Deck Jumpseat
Except for CASIs and ACPs, the Pilot-in-Command always retains the right of refusal to the flight deck. If the PIC elects to prohibit any persons above (other than CASIs and ACPs,) to occupy the flight deck jumpseat, the PIC shall…..
submit a Voyage Report providing an explanation for the decision.
6.7.1 Flight Deck Jumpseat
Air Canada Senior Executives have a….
standing Letter of Authorization on file and are not required to present one to the Pilot-in-Command. If required, the Flight Crew should contact the Duty Pilot for confirmation of the identity of the Senior Executive requesting access.
What are Air Canada’s SOPs based on?
Regulatory requirements, manufacturer guidance, and industry best practices.
When is deviation from SOPs permitted?
When the flight crew determines it is required for the immediate interests of flight or passenger safety.
How can feedback on SOPs be submitted?
Through the appropriate Chief Pilot, Type.
Who approves Air Canada’s maintenance procedures and MELs?
Transport Canada.
What is the airworthiness status of aircraft dispatched under MEL?
They are considered airworthy.
What is the designated common language of flight operations?
English.
In what scenarios must flight crew be proficient in English?
On the flight deck, with flight attendants, and during training/evaluation.
When may French be used on the flight deck?
When all participants understand and agree to use French.
When may French be used with ATC?
When French ATC is available and all personnel agree.
When may French be used with flight attendants and ground personnel?
When all participants agree.
What language must be used during abnormal and emergency operations?
English.
What regulations govern Air Canada’s flight and duty policies?
CARs Part VII, Division III – Fatigue Management, and exemptions via FRMS.
What is the flight crew’s responsibility regarding fatigue?
To avoid any activity that may cause fatigue at duty start.
What does ‘Acclimatized’ mean for a flight crew member?
Their biorhythm is aligned with local time.
When is a crew member considered acclimatized to a new time zone?
After 72 hrs (if <4 hr diff) or 96 hrs (if ≥4 hr diff).
Define ‘Duty’ or ‘Hours of Work’.
Any task assigned by the company at a specific time.
What is ‘Early Duty’?
Work that begins between 02:00 and 06:59.
Define FRMS.
Fatigue Risk Management System – a data-driven fatigue risk control system.
What is the FDP (Flight Duty Period)?
From earliest duty/positioning/standby to engines off at flight end.
What is excluded from the FDP calculation?
The 15 minutes after engines off.