General Operations Flashcards

1
Q

What does the FAAD duty time report give us?

A

• It gives us our duty day updated several times each day as things change.

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2
Q

Who provides the FAAD?

A

• Crew Scheduling

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3
Q

What is a typical duty day?

A

14 Hours

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4
Q

Why does the Captain call CS if a crewmember is 5 minutes late?

A
  1. Safety first
  2. Maintaining the schedule
  3. Can initiate reassignment
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5
Q

What are our duty show times? (5 conditions)

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  1. Domestic is usually one hour prior to launch
  2. IOE is 1 ½ hours prior
  3. Aircraft out of maintenance is 1 ½ to 2 hours
  4. Cold weather operations is 1 ½ to 2 hours
  5. VVIP / Red trips
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6
Q

What is required if the passenger count changes?

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  • If you add passengers then a new brief is required
  • SOC runs pax through TSA no fly list
  • Crew updates the passenger count in FOS
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7
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What is or is not required if removing passengers?

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• A new brief is not required.

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8
Q

What are the 4 requirements for fueling?

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  • At least one crewmember must be present
  • A 50 lb Class B fire extinguisher must be immediately available
  • Do not go BATTS=ON or start the APU during fueling
  • The cabin door must be open with passengers on board.
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9
Q

What are the 3 requirements for hot refueling?

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  • Engine on the refueling side is shut down
  • Co pilot deplanes the passengers
  • Captain stays at the controls
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10
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Who runs the no fly list?

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• SOC runs the no-fly list
• XOJET notifies the passengers in advance to bring ID’s
• Captain verifies government issued ID’s of anyone who appears at least 18 years
of age
NOTE: a child under 2 years old may sit in the parents lap or in a customer provided
child restraint which must be facing forward.

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11
Q

What 9 items must be covered in our passenger brief?

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  1. No smoking
  2. Seat belts
  3. Seat backs
  4. Electronic devices
  5. Exit doors
  6. Oxygen masks
  7. Life jackets
  8. Life rafts
  9. Fire extinguisher
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12
Q

What are our rules on dogs?

A
  • There is a list of breeds that must be pre-approved

* They must be kenneled or muzzled

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13
Q

What are our rules on carry-on bags?

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  • Must have a positive bag match to the customer
  • Bags must be restrained
  • Bags cannot obstruct the exits
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14
Q

What is our policy on weapons?

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  • Weapons must be declared to the Captain
  • They must be unloaded and inaccessible
  • Ammo must be separated from the weapon
  • If a trigger lock is used the Captain must hold the key
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15
Q

What are our rules on alcohol?

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  • No alcohol unless we serve it
  • No intoxicated passengers will be boarded or served
  • No illegal drugs
  • Captains report if issues occur
  • Crew members must comply with XOJET policies
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16
Q

How do we secure the aircraft?

A

• Hangar – doors locked and wheels triple chocked
• Outside – doors locked, triple chocked, brake OFF
• Canadair has gust lock installed
• Engine covers ON
• Security stickers affixed if it is a non secure airport. Enter
the sticker number in FOS Mobil under “NOTES”

17
Q

When is our flight medical due?

A
  • By the 25th of the due month.

* Sent pic to training

18
Q

What are the rules on pilot certificates?

A
  • Temporary cert is good for 60 days ???
  • New type cert is good for 120 days
  • Email training immediately
  • NOTE: some types (typically first jet) have Supervised Operating Restriction. (SOE)
19
Q

What are the change of address rules?

A
  • Must change with the FAA within 30 days.
  • Change address in ADP
  • Notify HR, training, FAA
  • New pilot certificate needs to match for the TSA on the BOE
20
Q

What do we do with a Letter of Investigation?

A
  • Contact the Chief Pilot within 3 days

* The LOI starts the 24 hour ASAP window

21
Q

What are our flight time limits?

A
  • 500 hours in one quarter
  • 800 hours in two consecutive quarters
  • 1400 hours in a calendar year
22
Q

What are our mandatory crew qualifications?

A
  • Annual CRM training
  • Biennial emergency drills
  • Company check and competency 293 ride
  • IPC 297
  • Line check 299
  • Special routes
  • Landing currency
23
Q

What are the restrictions for FO’s with under 100PIC in type?

A
  • No low takeoff minimums
  • No landings with visibility below 5000 RVRor 1 mile
  • No landings with braking action less than GOOD
  • No more than 15 knots crosswind
  • No windshear
  • No Special Airports
  • Captains discretion