Chapter 2 - Operational Control and Supervision

Question 1

Communications Numbers with OCC

Answer 1

Tel: (+44)(0)1582 525525 - H24 (11 Lines)

Emergency line (+44) (0) 1582-720383)

If ACARS is inoperative OCC may be contacted by via Stockholm Radio on one of the following frequencies: 5541, 11345, 13342, 17916, or 23210.

Question 2

What medical circumstances must Flight Crew inform rostering?

Answer 2

Any significant personal injury involving incapacity to function as a member of a flight crew.
– Hospital or clinic admission for more than 12 hours;
– Any illness involving incapacity to function as a member of a flight crew throughout a period of 21 days or more.
– Pregnancy.

Question 3

What are the Retention of Documents limits for the Flight Documents for prep & execution of flight?
(Item - Minimum Period - Format)

Answer 3

OFP - 3 months - Paper in crew room at base & electronic in LIDO OFP system archive.

Aircraft Tech Log - 24 months after date of the last entry
- Electronic.

Route NOTAM/AIS -3 - months Paper in crew room at base & electronic in LIDO system archive.

W & B docs - 3 months - Paper in crew room at base.

Special loads including Dangerous Goods - 3 months -Paper in crew room at base.

Question 4

What are the Retention of Documents values for reports?

Item - Minimum Period - Format

Answer 4

Journey Log - 3 months -When required, paper in crew
room at base. Equivalent details are electronic in AIMS.

Flight reports for any occurrence or event which the
Commander deems necessary to report/record - 3 months - Electronic in SafetyNet system.

Extension of Flight Duty or Reduction of Rest forms - 6 months - Electronic in Ops Support.

Question 5

During the Flight Phase what is the Commander is responsible for?

Answer 5

• Flight Preparation including Alternate aerodromes, Weather and Notams.
• Fuel decision based on actual situation & tactical strategy.
• Crew briefing with relevant information.
• Monitoring weather situation, flight progress and aeroplane technical status & take appropriate decision when required.
• Providing OCC and MOC with updated information regarding actual flight operation and aircraft unserviceability.