Authority, Duties and Responsibilities of the Commander

Question 1

Where will you find the Authority, Duties & Responsibilities of a Commander listed?

Answer 1

OM-A 1.4

Question 2

Name the primary responsibility of the Commander.

Answer 2

Responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft & for the safety of

the occupants / cargo.

Question 3

Name some responsibilities of the Commander.

Answer 3

• Can refuse INAD or deportee if the safety of the A/C or occupants might be endangered
• has authority to remove any pax/cargo which may be a potential hazard.
• Not allow pax to be drunk to extent a/c safety is endangered.
• Must ensure that all operational procedures and checklists are complied with in accordance with the operations manual
• decide on acceptance of the aircraft with unserviceabilities in accordance with the configuration deviation list (CDL) or the minimum equipment list (MEL);
• Ensure that the pre-flight inspection has been carried out

Question 4

What is the Commanders duty / responsibility

in an emergency situation that requires an

immediate decision / action?

Answer 4

To take any action he considers

necessary under the circumstances.

In such an event, he

may deviate from rules,

operational procedures

and methods

in the interestes of safety.

Question 5

How many Commanders can there be on any give flight?

Answer 5

easyJet will nominate one of the pilots to be the Aircraft Commander

for each flight or series of flights.

Question 6

What commands may the Commander give?

Answer 6

He may give commands necessary to secure the safety of aircraft & of occupants.

All persons carried shall obey such commands.

Question 7

Does a Commander have to accept an aircraft in all circumstances?

Answer 7

NO.

He may decide

whether or NOT

to accept an aircraft

with unserviceabilities

ALLOWED by the CDL or MEL.

Question 8

What are the company responsibilities of the commander ?

Answer 8

• uniform standard
• while taxiing, flying and relevant that all passengers are properly secured in their seats, and all cabin baggage is stowed in the approved stowages.
• continuous listening watch is maintained on the appropriate radio communication frequencies at all times when in flight.
• post-flight de-brief is completed with the crew as deemed appropriate.
• Flight deck door closed
• All relevant information relating to the flight is transmitted by ACARS