International Operations

Question 1

International Operational Control:

Answer 1

• The DOI, ITP and Safety all review the trip
• ITP plans the trip and builds the Master Document
• ITP emails the itinerary packet 3 hours before the trip
• Crew Scheduling issues Brief and FAAD the night before

Question 2

When do our passports need to be updated?

Answer 2

• 9 months before expiry

* Different nations have different rules

Question 3

What pilot documents are required?

Answer 3

• Pilot certificate
• Medical
• Passport
• Immigration
• Drug and alcohol packet
• Drivers license
• Company ID
• 8410 proficiency card
• VISA
• Spare pair of eyeglasses

Question 4

What aircraft documents must be available?

Answer 4

• Airworthiness certificate
• Registration with FlyWire if a temporary registration
• AOC
• Custom decal and bond
• Insurance certificate
• Air Carrier certificate in black binder
• XOJET displayed on the hull
• Be sure to carry extra copies of documents

Question 5

What are the international / Class II fuel requirements?

Answer 5

• With an alternate: fly to destination, then to the furthest alternate, and 45 minutes
therafter.
• With no alternate: destination plus 2 hours fuel
• Plan a realistic MACH number and realistic altitude
• Generally FL430 works with FL 410 as the backup

Question 6

What are our ETOPS limits?

Answer 6

• Our limit is 180 minutes.
To avoid a wet footprint:
• One engine or depressurization ETP must leave enough fuel to reach a suitable
alternate with 30 minutes reserve fuel.

Question 7

When do we compute a Point of Safe Return?

Answer 7

• When no alternate is available

Question 8

How do we apply the PSR?

Answer 8

• We do not proceed past the PSR without checking weather
• Note passing the PSR on the Master Document
Where do we find our international / Class II library?
• In Q Pulse or the Pilot Portal
• Q Pulse has our SELCAL codes
• iPhone has our AIRINC numbers

Question 9

What US Customs procedures must we follow?

Answer 9

• Outbound Customs must stamp the GENDECS
• Any passenger under 18 must have a notarized letter from the absent parent(s).
• eAPIS describes passengers going in / out of the USA
• The PIC calls CANPASS 2 – 48 hours before the eta

Question 10

Using the Master Document:

Answer 10

• First pilot checks each waypoint and notes it with a checkmark
• Second pilot crosschecks accuracy and circles the waypoint
• Upon crossing the waypoint the PM adds a slash mark over the circle
• At the 10 minute plot the GNE is checked and a second slash is added.

Question 11

Using the plotting chart:

Answer 11

• Each plotting chart can be used twice with a new trip number
• On the title panel we record the Flight #, date, and the track message indicator (TMI).
• This is retained by company with the Master Document

Question 12

How do we apply SLOP and why?

Answer 12

• To escape wake turbulence
• We SLOP laterally 1 or 2 miles to the right.
• Apply at the oceanic entry point.
• Must be back on course by the oceanic exit point

Question 13

What is the formula for severe weather avoidance?

Answer 13

• EAST = left descend / right climb

* WEST = left climb / right descend