FOM Flashcards
The captain and the dispatcher are jointly responsible for (blank), (blank), (blank), and if appropriate, the (blank)
Preflight planning, delay, dispatch release, and the redispatch of the flight.
FOM chp3 sec10
The captains authority is (blank) during all flight-related operations including pre and post-flight decisions.
Absolute
FOM chp3 sec10
The captain is the (blank) and has authority over all assigned crewmembers from the (blank) until (blank).
PIC, time they report for duty, termination of the flight.
FOM chp3 sec10.2
The captain is the final decision-making authority as to the operation of the aircraft, but it is the responsibility of (blank) to contribute to the decision-making process to help ensure that the best decisions are made
All crewmembers
FOM chp3 sec10.2
The first officer is the (blank)
Second-in-command
FOM chp3 sec10.2
CUS words are intended to give crewmembers a CRM strategy to progressively heighten awareness if they determine their concerns are not being conveyed effectively. CUS stands for?
Concerned, Uncomfortable, and Safe
FOM chp3 sec20
VVM words are an effective TEM strategy to counter threats and errors encountered during flight operations. Verbalize (blank), Verify (blank), and Monitor (blank).
Verbalize plans and ideas, Verity them with others, and Monitor for expected result.
FOM chp3 sec20.2
Threats occur (blank) the influence of the crewmembers, (blank) operational complexity, and require (blank) attention to maintain safety margins.
Outside, increase, crewmember
FOM chp3 sec 20.2
Errors are:
A. Unintentional deviations from desired performance.
B. Acts of commission or omission.
C. Inevitable in human activity, but controls are available to reduce them.
D. All of the above.
D. All the above
FOM chp3 sec 20.2
Undesired Aircraft state is a (blank), (blank), (blank) or (blank) of an aircraft that reduces safety margins.
Position, attitude, condition, or configuration.
FOM chp3 sec20.4
The seven CRM/TEM skills are:
Planning and decision making
Leadership Effectiveness
Situation Awareness
Communication
Monitor /Cross-check
Workload Management
Automation Management
FOM chp3 sec20.4
A personal headset may be used on the flight deck for communication only if.
Approved under an FAA Technical Standards order TSO for aviation use.
FOM chp17 sec 10
The EFB is company property. In the event of an aircraft incident or accident, the EFB:
May be confiscated by United or third parties such as NTSB, FAA, or other international agencies.
FOM chp17 sec 10.2
Software updates to the iPad operating system (IPadOS) are pushed to the EFB by the manufacturer (apple). As these updates may interfere with the United- supplied applications:
Do not install them until notified by flight operations.
FOM chp17 sec20
For all flight and simulator events, verify the battery charge:
Will be at least 67%
FOM chp17 sec 20
Each pilot must have an operational EFB. At least one Apple OEM charger and power cable must be available for use by the pilots. If this requirement cannot be met:
A loner or replacement equipment must be obtained prior to pushback.
FOM chp17 sec30
If an EFB is lost, stolen, damaged, or does not function properly call:
Employee service center at 877-UAL-3729
FOM chp17 sec 50
United’s Core4 principals are:
Safe
Caring
Dependable
Efficient
FOM chp1 sec10.2
When exercising the privileges of a pilot certificate, photo identification must be carried. United crew badges are the primary photo identification. Other acceptable forms of photo identification are government-issued photo ID’s. Adhered to the following ID display requirements:
ID must be worn on outermost garment above waist level
ID must be worn in non-public areas
ID must be current
FOM chp1 sec40.7
Fees are assessed to the pilot for a lost or stolen ID badge replacement as:
Automatic payroll deductions
FOM chp1 sec40.7
When traveling to an assignment, exercise prudent judgment, including awareness of weather and other factors affecting travel, so as to allow adequate time to arrive for the scheduled assignment or reserve duty. Specifically, if commuting by air, plan a minimum of a:
Plan a minimum of a primary and secondary flight both of which are scheduled to arrive prior to report time for the initial schedule assignment or reserve duty.
FOM chp1 sec90.12
Pilots are prohibited from consuming alcohol when traveling as a jumpseater, whether occupying a seat on the flight deck or in the cabin or if entering/leaving the flight deck while in flight at any time while on duty and for how many hours prior to reporting for duty? Also “duty” includes all the following:
At any time while on duty and for 12 hours prior to reporting for duty. Blood alcohol content of 0.02.
FOM chp1 sec90.9
United pilots are professionals and are required to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the highest professional standards. The discipline required to maintain these extremely high standards requires constant attention. United encourages pilots to review the alpa code of ethics, which consists of five sub parts. The five sub parts to the ALPA code of ethics are:
Flight safety
Discharge of duties
Command responsibilities
Personal conduct
Professional honor
FOM chp1 sec90.4
In addition to providing safe and reliable air transportation, United’s success depends on:
How we attract and keep our customers. Providing great customer service and delivering reliable operations are critical components to establishing loyalty.
FOM chp1 sec10.3
Pilots are uniquely positioned to help United achieve a high level of customer satisfaction. What three pilot tools and resources outlined in the FOM have proven to resonate with our customers and co-workers:
Engage with customers and make connections, as well as set an example for our company-workers.
Historical feedback shows that our customers value effective and timely communication second only to:
Operational reliability
FOM chp1 sec10.3
When it comes to irregular operations, our customers do not expect us to provide an answer for every problem; however, they do expect:
Empathy and acknowledge that there is a problem. They also expect us to provide them the best most accurate information and if available a planned resolution.
FOM chp1 sec 10.3
On a flight in which a customer will achieve their millonth mile traveled with United miles one time permitting what should the captain present to the customer?
Captain should present the coin prior to departure of the milestone leg.
FOM chp1 sec10.4
After anti-ice application flaps should (blank) during taxi to avoid the 24% hold over time (hot) penalty. Plan on positioning flaps for takeoff when approaching (blank) but no later than the initiation of the (blank)
Remain retracted
The departure end of the takeoff runway
Before takeoff checklist
FOM chp7 sec20
To avoid losing lateral control on slippery surfaces (blank) are recommended for two-engine aircraft
Dual
FOM chp7 sec20.4
For takeoff runway contamination may be referred to as
Runway clutter
FOM chp7 sec20.5
Consider retracting the flaps (blank) if during taxi in there is a possibility of substantial ice accumulation
Immediately
FOM chp7 sec20.9
The clean aircraft concept is the basis to ensure compliance with FAR 121-629. For an aircraft to be considered clean the critical aircraft surfaces must be
Free of adhering frozen precipitation
FOM chp7 sec 30.2
(Blank) is a procedure by which frozen contaminates are removed from the aircraft to provide clean aircraft surfaces.
Deicing
FOM chp7 sec30.2
(Blank) is a procedure that protects the aircraft from frozen contaminates adhering to the aircraft’s critical surfaces
Anti-icing
FOM chp 7 sec30.4
If freezing precipitation has occurred since the aircraft was determined to be clean either via a preflight inspection or a post device/anti-ice inspection performance inspection from the flight deck of the aircraft’s representative surfaces as outlined in FOM. This inspection is performed shorty prior to takeoff. Perform a wing check if
The nose check is inconclusive
The holdover time will be exceeded prior to takeoff
The holdover times are uncertain due to changing conditions
FOM chp7 sec 30.5
If the takeoff is not initiated within the holdover time or if the nose check is unsatisfactory (blank) must be perform a wing check.
Pilot assigned to operate the flight.
FOM chp7 sec30.6
(Blank) is a conservative estimated time the application of anti-icing fluid can be expected to prevent the adherence of frost ice snow or slush on the treated surface of an aircraft, as related to the existing weather conditions.
Holdover time (hot)
FOM chp7 sec30.15
Pilots have a responsibility to conduct themselves and operate to the core 4 principles. United’s core 4 principles are?
Safe
Caring
Dependable
Efficient
FOM chp1 sec10.2
Our goal is to provide safe caring dependable and efficient transportation for our customers (blank) is the single objective that cannot be compromised
Safety
FOM chp1 sec10.2
The primary purpose of SMS is to:
A. Manage threats and errors
B. Proactively manage risk to keep it as low as possible
C. Report accidents incidents and injuries
B. Proactively manage risk to keep as low as possible.
FOM chp1 sec 10.5
It is the responsibility of all co-workers to consider the impact of safety in everything they do. To accomplish this goal, every employee must:
A. Work to support and maintain a posture safety culture
B. Advocate safety programs
C. Participate in voluntary reporting
D. All the above
D. All the above
FOM chp1 sec 10.6
There are two types of flight safety action program:
An (blank) report is used to report operational or security concerns to preflight, mechanical, and operational events.
An (blank) report is suggested anytime a pilot deviation may have occurred and/or safety related issues.
Irregular operations report (IOR) used to report operational or security concerns to preflight, mechanical, and operational events.
Flight safety action program (FSAP) is suggested anytime a pilot deviation may have occurred and/or safety related issues.
FOM chp12 sec 30.
FO was the pilot flying. Upon landing and transfer of controls, the captain didn’t hear ATC clear them to continue taxi, right turn on bravo. He stopped the airplane with the tail of the aircraft still on active runway. ATC was required to force the aircraft behind to do a go-around. What kind of report?
Verbal
IOR
FSAP
IOR
FOM chp12 sec30.5
During taxi out the captain turned left on yankee because we always turn left on yankee to get to runway 25. We pre-briefed that yankee was closed between C5 and C7 but I guess it didn’t register. Ground caught our mistake as we began the turn. Told us not to worry, turn right at C4 and left on Zulu. No other mention of the problem. Which report should be filled out?
FSAP
FOM chp12 sec30.2
During the takeoff roll at around 120 knots IAS a flock of geese flew by the airplane and we heard a loud bang. The captain initiated a high speed abort. Which report to file?
IOR.
FOM chp12 sec30.5
An incident involving aircraft proximity to an unmanned aircraft system (drone) requires a report of position altitude approximate lateral separation and if evasive maneuvering to
A. ATC and submit an IOR
B. ATC dispatch and submit and IOR
C. ATC and submit an FSAP
D. FSAP and IOR
A. ATC and submit an IOR
FOM chp 12 sec 30.6