Administration, Responsibilities, Operational Fitness and Training (ART) Flashcards
What are the possible amendments and revisions of the manual?
- vBrief (temporary)
- safety and security notices (immediate)
- Manual revisions
Who’s responsibility is it to be up to date with all manual updates?
Your own responsibility
What do cabin crew have to read and confirm before every flight?
Company Updates
What is VA’s safety management system?
Safety and Security Programme
What type of reporting culture do VA operate under?
non-punitive
Who reviews incidents?
Event Review Group (ERG)
What does a non-punitive reporting system encourage?
The ability for all staff to report incidents, accidents, near misses, genuine mistakes, errors, and safety concerns in complete confidence.
What are the different types of incident reporting?
- SENTRY
- CHIRP
- CAA whistleblowing report
What is SENTRY?
VA’s internal confidential reporting system
What does CHIRP stand for?
Confidential Human Factors Incident Reporting Programme
What is CHIRP?
An independent, confidential reporting system sponsored by the CAA.
What is a CAA Whistleblowing Report?
A report which crew can make directly to the CAA relating to compliance of civil aviation legislation or safety aviation security.
What is the chain of command?
- Captain
- First Officer
- Second Officer
- FSM
- CSS
- Cabin Crew
What happens if the captain goes on a break?
The first officer is in charge and remains in their seat and the second officer assumes the seat of the captain.
How many required crew are required on an aircraft?
Not less than one cabin crew member per 50 passengers.
How many crew (required and non-required on an A333?
Required: 8
Non-required: 2
Total: 10
How many crew (required and non-required on an A339?
Required: 8
Non-required: 2
Total: 10
How many crew (required and non-required on an A350 mainline?
Required: 8
Non-required: 5
Total: 13
How many crew (required and non-required on an A350 leisure?
Required: 8
Non-required: 4
Total: 12
How many crew (required and non-required on an B787?
Required: 8
Non-required: 2
Total: 10
What are required CCM’s responsible for?
- Pre and post-flight safety and security checks
- Door manning, monitoring, mode selection and operation in normal and emergency situations.
- All normal, abnormal and emergency safety and security procedures at assigned stations and cabin areas.
What is the only aircraft which can have 1 less CCM than the required amount?
A350- it can go from 9 to 8 with permission from operations.
How long is a crew meal break?
20 minute meal break
How long is a required crew rest break?
90 min minimum
