Flight Time Limitations

Question 1

Who may request the use of Commanders discretion?

Answer 1

DFO, GMO, GMF, GMA, Manager line operations, duty operations manager, duty manager IOC or the duty manager crew control.

Question 2

Maximum FDP extension on a standard FDP using discretion?

Answer 2

3 hours

Question 3

Maximum FDP extension on LRO or ULRO or in the event that the standard FDP has been extended by either in flight relief or split duty?

Answer 3

2 hours

Question 4

May commanders discretion be exceeded beyond the 2/3 hour limits?

Answer 4

Only in a emergency situation.

Question 5

Maximum FDP extension using commanders discretion after a reduced rest period?

Answer 5

2 hours for all operations. Only used in exception circumstances.

Question 6

After using commanders discretion must a CDR (commanders discretion report) be submitted?

Answer 6

In all cases yes. If the FDP extension exceeds 2 hours or is used following a reduced rest period the company will submit the CDR to the CAD within 7 days.

Question 7

Minimum rest required when reducing rest using commanders discretion?

Answer 7

10 hours

Or after a ULRO FDP shall not be reduced to less than one physiological rest period.

Question 8

Can commanders discretion be used to reduce successive rest periods?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

When must a CDR be submitted to the CAD after discretion to reduce rest?

Answer 9

If rest reduction is greater than 1 hour.

Question 10

When can commanders discretion by applied?

Answer 10

Commanders discretion is to cover unforeseen circumstances which occur during operations. It is not intended for regular practice, cannot be scheduled and will only apply once the crew member has commenced a rostered FDP.