OM-A 7.2 - Discretion & Reduction of Rest Flashcards

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What is the maximum that the Commander may extend an FDP & what is the exception to this rule?

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The absolute limit to an extension of FDP is 3 hours.

Except in cases of emergency.

NB:
An Emergency is a situation which in the judgement of the Commander presents a serious risk to the health or safety of the crew or passengers, or endangers the lives of others.

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What items must the Commander take into account when considering whether to exercise his authority to Extend an FDP or Reduce Rest when away from base?

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  • Take note of circumstances of other crew
  • satisfied that the Flight can be Made Safely
  • that the extension was calculated according to what actually happened, i.e. discretion wasn’t planned.
  • that limits of discretion or reduction of rest will not be exceeded
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What are the normal limits, circumstances when Commanders discretion may be exercised?

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  • Flying Duty involves 2 or more sectors
  • Up to a maximum of 2 hours discretion may be exercised prior to the first and subsequent sectors.

But;

This may be up to 3 hours prior to the start of;

  • a single sector flight, or
  • immediately prior to the last sector on a multi-sector flight duty.
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Can an FDP be extended via Commander discretion following Reduced Rest?

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Yes.

  • Only exceptionally

and then only to the extent necessary to allow for;

  • unforeseen circumstances that become apparent DURING the LAST SECTOR.
    (i. e. after we’ve begun moving under our own power).
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What does a Commander have to consider before he can exercise his discretion to reduce a rest period whilst away from base?

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  • takes note of the circumstances of other members of the crew.
  • room allocated to crew members must be available for occupation for a minimum of 10 hours.
  • use of discretion must be exceptional and must not be used to reduce successive rest periods.
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What is the absolute limit to reducing a rest period when away from base?

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In NO CIRCUMSTANCES may a Commander exercise discretion to reduce a rest period below 10 hours at the accomodation.

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Can rest be reduced when away from base if the preceding FDP was extended?

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Yes.

If the preceding FDP was extended, the rest period may be reduced.

Provided that the subsequent allowable FDP is also reduced by the same amount as the reduction in rest.

OM-A. 7.2.1.3.

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When does it become up to the individual to decide whether to exercise their personal discretion to reduce rest?

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Where an individual crew member:

  • separates from the crew
  • or the crew as a whole splits up.

Then any use of discretion to reduce rest becomes a decision for and must be considered by

  • an individual crew member.

OM-A 7.2.2.3

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If an individual crew member has exercised their discretion to reduce rest, what are the knock on implications of this?

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After the crew member and,
the operator (if in a position to do so), has informed the Commander that a reduced rest has been taken.
  • the decision to continue with the next flight, and
  • the submission of an associated discretion report (Journey Log will suffice if <1 hour reduction)is now the responsibility of the
  • Relevant Commander (Commander of the subsequent duty.)
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What limits are there on an individual exercising their discretion to reduce rest at home base?

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  • by up to a maximum of 1 hour.

But only to a minimum of:

  • 12 hours for Flight Crew
  • 11 hours for Cabin Crew
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If Suitable Accommodation is provided by easyJet at home base.

What are the limits on an individual exercising their discretion to reduce rest?

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If Suitable Accommodation provided at Home Base then an individual may exercise their discretion to reduce rest as specified in OM-A 7.2.2.1. & 7.2.2.3.

That is to say;

The room must be available for the crew member to occupy for a minimum of 10 hours.

Under no circumstances may discretion be exercised to reduce a rest period below ten hours at the accomodation.

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How does the Commander report an Extension of FDP?

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  • By completion of the appropriate box on the journey log.

- if extension >2 hours; additionally fills in a separate Commanders Discretion Report.

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How does the Commander report a Reduction of Rest?

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  • By completion of the appropriate box on the Journey Log.

- Where reduction in rest is >1 hour, then additionally completes a separate Commanders Discretion Report.

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Can a Commander extend a crew members Cumulative Limits?

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Yes.

Prior FTL planning restrictions including cumulative Flying & Duty limits may be exceeded.

  • Only exceptionally (Cannot be planned)
  • Used only to the extent to allow for:
  • Unforeseen Circumstances that become apparent
  • AFTER Commencement of the current FDP

-Reported on Journey Log & in ALL CASES the Commander will complete a Commanders Discretion Report.

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