FOM VOL 1 Flashcards
How many separate Volumes does the Flight Operations Manual (FOM) Consist of?
(FOM VOL1, Sec 1.01)
3;
Vol I: Policy/Procedures Non-AC related.
Vol II: Operating Policy/Procedures for specfic aircraft.
Vol III: Aircraft/Systems information Specific to type.
What is the difference between a Bulletin/Pilot Alert?
(VOL1, Sec 1.01)
BULLETINS; incorporate changes temporary in nature. Issued to inform of short term or transitional procedures. They supersede any related information in the manual.
PILOT ALERTS; are not issued as part of the FOM. They are disseminated electronically and emphasis or clarify policies/procedures. They do not modify policy or procedures in the FOM.
What are some of the PIC/SIC Duties and responsibilities?
(FOM VOL1; Sec, 5.10, FOM VOL 1; 20.20)
– The CA is the PIC. During flight time is in command of the aircraft, crew and is responsible for the safety of the pax, crew, cargo, and airplane. Has full control and authority in the operation of the aircraft, without limitation over the crewmembers and their duties during flight time whether or not they hold valid certificates authorizing them to perform the duties of those crewmembers.
- No person may operate a civil aircraft unless it is in an airworthy condition for safe flight. The pilot in command will discontinue the flight when unairworthy mechanical, electrical, or structural conditions occur.
- The PIC is responsible for following the dispatch release and the flight plan to the fullest extent possible. If a flight plan has not been filed, the CA must contact dispatch and arrange for it to be filed. The CA will review the MEL/CDL and or any approved company technical information relating to the aircraft and its status. the CA has the authority to deviate from the flight plan as necessary due to weather conditions, winds, passenger comfort, or safety of flight.
The First Officer is second in command. Should the CA become incapacitated, the FO will assume the CA duties and remain in his/her seat.
Do all cabin seats need to be assigned for flight deck or flight attendant jump seat is to be utilized.
(FOM; VOL 1, Sec 10.10)
No,
-The flight deck and flight attendant jumpsuits may be utilized on a discretionary basis; All cabin seats need not be assigned in order to assign the jumpsuits.
Must a frontier employee have the letters ACM on their badge in order to occupy the flight deck jumpseat?
Yes,
Unless the frontier employee possesses a signed letter of authorization from frontier flight ops management. The CSA must verify the employment of the ACM via the employee verification database available on www.myfrontier.org.
Can a mechanic sit in the flight deck jump seat for travel?
(FOM, VOL1, 10.10)
Yes,
But frontier mechanics must be on duty in order to access the flight deck jumpseat.
Can pilots and dispatchers of other airlines use our flight deck jumpseat privilege?
(FOM, VOL1, Sec 10.10)
Yes,
Pilots and dispatchers of other airlines may be authorized to occupy the flight deck jumpseat on domestic flights if there is a reciprocal agreement in place. Eligibility must be verified by the CSA through CASS.
Can crewmembers /employees use the flight attendant jumpseat on international flights?
(FOM, VOL1, Sec 10.10)
Yes,
– crewmembers and employees who are eligible to use the cabin jumpseat on domestic flights may do so on international flights.
Who can occupy the flight deck jumpseat on international flights?
(FOM, VOL1, Sec 10.10)
– Frontier employees with a CM authorization (either via Frontier ID “ACM” or a letter of authorization) may utilize the flight deck jumpseat on international flights.
Who must fill out the ACM authorization form?
(FOM, VOL1, Sec 10.10)
All persons (except FAA Inspector’s) requesting access to the flight deck or cabin jumpseat.
The captain is the final authority over flight deck access and he/she have the right to deny access to any person without exercising their emergency authority with the exception of?
(FOM; VOL1, Sec 10.10)
- FAA air carrier inspector
- DOD evaluator
- US Secret Service agent
- Representative of the NTSB
What is required for the ACM briefing for persons sitting in the flight deck jumpseat?
(FOM; VOL1, Section 10.20)
Show the briefing card will sufis but It is the responsibility of the Captain to ensure that all flight deck ACM’s, with the exception of frontier pilot ACM’s trained on the type of aircraft, or briefed on sterile cockpit, flight deck door security, emergency equipment operation, and cockpit evaluation procedures. The jumpseat briefing card maybe used to satisfy this briefing requirement.
What are the alcohol limits for flight crew?
-Within 10 hours of consuming any alcohol beverage
-While under the influence of alcohol
-While having an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater in a blood or breath specimen
-While using any drug that affects personal faculties in anyway contrary to safety
Company policy may be more restrictive and includes time prior to and during:
-Reserve period
-Company assigned Deadhead or travel
-Ground School or training events
Employees with knowledge of an accident involving an aircraft for which they performed a safety sensitive or security related function at or near the time of the accident may not use alcohol for ____ Hours after the accident unless he or she has been given post accident test for drugs and alcohol, or if Frontier Airlines has determined that their performance cannot have contributed to the accident?
10hrs
When will pilots Don and use the O2 masks?
Cabin pressure altitude above 10,000’
Is landing at night without runway lights permitted?
NO, runway lights must be available and operational for all night operations.
Is operation of the aircraft (movement under its own power) permitted on any surface if breaking action is Nil?
No, if surfaces reported as NIL rather than closed, Frontier Airlines prohibits the operation of its aircraft over any portion of the ramp, taxiway or runway that is considered to be BREAKING ACTION NIL (BRAN).
When do “Braking Actions Advisories” going to affect?
When tower controllers receive runway breaking action reports Which include poor or Nill
Or
Whenever weather conditions are conducive to deteriorating or rapidly changing runway breaking conditions.
Are intoxicated person’s allowed to board the aircraft?
No, person who appears to be intoxicated shall be allowed boarding
Is the flight crew able to store baggage for passengers on the flight deck
At the CA’s discretion, for any eligible jumpseat ACM’s (working/not working crewmembers of Frontier Airlines).
Does frontier Airline carry HAZMAT for commercial transportation?
NO
How are dangerous goods that require flight crew notification communicated to flight crew?
Either on appropriate forms, or the weight and balance worksheet.
When can cellular phones be used on plans?
At the gate, inbound taxi, outbound taxi/tarmac delays. Cellular communications are not authorized once the main cabin door os closed.
When are radio reports required?
-Deviation from ATC Clearance or instruction for an emergency or in response to a TCAS Resolution Advisory (RA).
-When vacating any previously assigned altitude or flight level for a newly assigned altitude of flight level.
-When unable to climb/descend at a rate of at least 500 ft./min.
-When an approach has been missed. (Request clearance for specific actions, to Altn airport, to another approach).
-Change in the average air speed (at cruising altitude) and it varies by 5% or 10 minutes (which ever is greater) from the filed in the flight plan.
-The time and altitude or flight level upon reaching a holding fix or point at which cleared.
-When leaving any assigned holding fix or point.
-Pilots encountering WX conditions not forecasts or hazardous conditions or irregularity in a ground NAV facility in flight essential to safety of flight.
-Any malfunction or anomalies of NAV, or COMM equipment, complete or partial loss of ILS receiver. Reports should include call sign or flight number, equipment affected, and nature or extend of assistance required.