Frontier Study Guide, VOL 1 Flashcards
How many separate volumes does the Flight Operations Manuals (FOMs) consist of?
Three:
Volume 1 contains policy and procedural information that is not aircraft-specific
Volume II contains operating policies and procedures for the specific aircraft type
Volume III contains aircraft and aircraft systems information for the specific aircraft type
What is the difference between a “Bulletin” and a “Pilot Alert”?
Bulletins incorporate changes that are temporary in nature. They may be issued to inform crews of short-term procedures or to describe transitional procedures during the implementation period. While effective, bulletins supersede any related information in the manual.
Pilot Alerts are not issued as part of the FOMs. These documents are disseminated electronically and contain information to emphasize or clarify Frontier policies and procedures. They will not be used to modify the policies or procedures contained in the Flight Operations Manuals
Discuss some of the pilot in command (PIC) and second in command (SIC) duties and responsibilities
The captain is the pilot in command (PIC). Each pilot in command of an aircraft is, during flight time, in command of the aircraft and crew and is responsible for the safety of the passengers, crewmembers, cargo, and airplane. Each pilot in command has full control and authority in the operation of the aircraft, without limitation, over other 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. The pilot in command of a civil aircraft is responsible for determining whether that aircraft is in condition for safe flight. The pilot in command shall discontinue the flight when unairworthy mechanical, electrical, or structural conditions occurs
The captain is responsible to follow the dispatch release and filed flight plan to the extent possible. If a flight plan has not been filed, the captain must contact Dispatch and arrange for it to be filed. The captain will review the MEL/CDL and/or any other company approved technical information relating to the mechanical state of the aircraft’s airworthiness. The captain has the authority to deviate from the flight plan as necessary due to weather conditions, winds, passenger comfort, flight safety, etc
The first officer is the second in command. If the captain becomes incapacitated, the first officer will assume the duties of the pilot in command and should remain in the first officer’s seat to accomplish these duties
Discuss the pilot in command emergency authority?
In an emergency situation that requires immediate decision and action, the pilot in command may take any action that they consider necessary under the circumstances. In such a case they may deviate from prescribed operations procedures and methods, weather minimums, and FAA regulations to the extent required in the interests of safety. Whenever a pilot in command exercises emergency authority, they shall keep the appropriate ATC facility and Dispatch fully informed of the progress of the flight. The PIC must submit a pilot Incident Report of any deviation within 36 hours of completing the sequence. In addition, if priority is given by ATC in an emergency, the PIC must submit a detailed report of the emergency within 48 hours to the manager of that ATC facility, if requested by ATC
Do all cabin seats need to be assigned if a flight deck or flight attendant jumpseat is to be utilized?
No. The flight deck and flight attendant jumpseats may be utilized on a discretionary basis; all cabin seats need not be assigned in order to assign the jumpseats
Must a Frontier employee have the letters ACM on his/her badge 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 Frontier mechanics sit in the flight deck jumpseat for travel?
Yes, but Frontier mechanics must be “on-duty” in order to access the flight deck jumpseats
Can pilots and dispatchers of other airlines use our flight deck jumpseat privileges?
Yes. Pilots and dispatchers of other airlines may be authorized to occupy a 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 and/or employees use the flight attendant jumpseat on international flights?
Yes. Crewmembers and employees who are eligible to use the cabin jumpseats on domestic flights may do so on international flights
Who can occupy the flight deck jumpseat on international flights?
Frontier employees with ACM authorization (either via Frontier ID “ACM” or a Letter of Authorization) may utilize the flight deck jumpseats on international flights
Who must fill out the ACM AUTHORIZATION FORM?
All persons (except FAA Inspectors) requesting access to the flight deck or cabin jumpseats
The captain is the final authority over flight deck access and shall have the right to deny access to any person, without exercising their emergency authority, with the exception of?
- FAA air carrier inspector
• DOD evaluator
• U.S. Secret Service Agent
• A representative of the NTSB
What is required for the ACM briefing for persons sitting in the flight deck jumpseat?
Show the briefing card. It is the responsibility of the captain to ensure that all flight deck ACMs, with the exception of Frontier pilot ACMs trained on the type aircraft, are briefed on sterile cockpit, flight deck door security, emergency equipment operation, and cockpit evacuation procedures. The ACM Jumpseat Briefing Card may be used to satisfy this briefing requirement. The A320 ACM Jumpseat Briefing Card can be accessed on the Company-approved DMS
What are the Alcohol Limits for flight crew?
Federal regulations or company policy prohibits pilots from acting as a crewmember of a civil aircraft:
• Within ten (10) hours after consuming any alcoholic beverage;
• While under the influence of alcohol;
• While having an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or greater in a blood or breath specimen; or
• While using any drug that affects a person’s faculties in any way contrary to safety.
Company policy may be more restrictive, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, and includes times prior to and during:
• A reserve period;
• Company-assigned deadhead travel; and
• Ground school and 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 a post-accident test for drugs and alcohol, or if Frontier Airlines has determined that their performance could not have contributed to the accident?
10 Hours
When must the pilots don and use oxygen masks?
Cabin pressure altitude above 10,000’MSL
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 braking action is NIL?
No. NOTE: If a surface is reported as NIL rather than CLSD, Frontier Airlines prohibits the operation (movement under its own power) of its aircraft over any portion of a ramp, taxiway, or runway that is considered to be Braking Action NIL (BRAN).
When do “Braking Action Advisories” go into effect?
- When tower controllers receive runway braking action reports which include the terms poor or nil
OR
- Whenever weather conditions are conducive to deteriorating or rapidly changing runway braking condition
Are intoxicated persons allowed to board the aircraft?
NO. A person who appears to be intoxicated shall be denied boarding
Is the flight crew permitted to stow baggage for passengers in the flight deck?
At the captain’s discretion, he/she may accept and secure baggage on the flight deck from any individual who is eligible to access a jumpseat as an ACM (e.g., working/non-working crewmembers of Frontier or other airlines).
Does Frontier Airlines carry HAZMAT for commercial transportation?
No
How are dangerous goods that requiring flight crew notification communicated to the flight crew?
Either on appropriate forms or via the Weight and Balance Worksheet.
When can cellular phones be used on the plane?
At the Gate: Cellular communications may be used without restriction while the main cabin door is open.
Inbound Taxi: Cellular communications may be used without restriction during the inbound taxi.
Outbound Taxi/Tarmac Delays: Cellular communications are not authorized once the main cabin door is closed in preparation for departure. During a tarmac delay, a PA may be made allowing the use of cell phones/devices once the aircraft is stopped with the parking brake set; however, a PA must be made by the flight crew directing all such electronic devices be placed into airplane mode or turned off prior to resuming taxi for departure
When are radio reports always required?
• Deviation from an 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 or flight level.
• When unable to climb/descend at a rate of a least 500 feet per minute.
• When an approach has been missed. (Request clearance for specific action; i.e., to alternate airport, another approach, etc.)
• Change in the average true airspeed (at cruising altitude) when it varies by 5 percent or 10 knots (whichever is greater) from that filed in the flight plan.
• The time and altitude or flight level upon reaching a holding fix or point to which cleared.
• When leaving any assigned holding fix or point.
• Pilots encountering weather conditions which have not been forecast, or hazardous conditions which have been forecast, are expected to report such conditions to ATC.
• Any information relating to the safety of flight or whenever encountering a meteorological condition or an irregularity in a ground or navigational facility, in flight, which is essential to the safety of other flights.
• Any malfunction, in controlled airspace, of navigational, approach, or communication equipment including VOR, ADF, GPS anomalies, complete or partial loss of ILS receiver capability or impairment of air/ground communications capability. Reports should include the call sign and flight number, equipment affected, degree to which the capability to operate under IFR in the ATC system is impaired, and the nature and extent of assistance desired from ATC
