OM-A Ch.1 Organization and Responsibilities

Question 1

Document Priority

Should a conflict exist between any Flight Operations document concerning operational policy or procedural matters with OM-A, which one takes precedence?

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Answer 1

OM-A takes precedence over all other manuals

Question 2

Designation of Commander

When a flight is operated by an augmented crew of at least two captains and is preceded by a layover, who is the designated commander? How about training flights?

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Answer 2

The commander of the preceding sector remains the designated commander during the duration of the layover until the reporting time of that flight.

Training Captain is designated Commander irrespective of seniority.

Question 3

Emergency Situations

Where procedures do not exist for a particular emergency situation, what may the commander do?

If the situation requires immediate decision and action

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Answer 3

The commander is authorized to take any action he considers necessary. He may deviate from procedures and regulations in the interest of safety.

Question 4

Conduct of the Landing in a Non-Normal/Abnormal Situation Policy

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Answer 4

The Commander should conduct the landing. This does not prevent the delegation to another qualified pilot when the Commander determines this to be a safer option.

Question 5

Entry to the Avionics Compartment in flight policy

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Answer 5

Shall Not

Question 6

Is The Commander allowed to apply greater safety margins including aerodrome operating minima?

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Answer 6

Yes

Question 7

What are the general responsibilities of the First Officer?

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Answer 7

• Maintain familiarity with 1) UAE CAR and 2) International air law and proc. 3) EK OMs
• Assist and support The Commander concerning admin duties and maintaining proper standards

Familiarity as to be able to fullfill their functions

Standards: SOP, crew discipline and personal appearance.

Question 8

What are the specific responsibilities of the First Officer (10 items)

Card is abridged for space and ease of recollection.

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Answer 8

1. Carry out flight duty to SOP and limitations
2. Safe A/C navigation and terrain clearance
3. Comply with FPLN and Commander Instructions and notify him of changes
4. Volunteer favourable advice, info, assistance to the Commander*
5. Seek necessary information from the Commander as to fullfill duties
6. Maintain high standards of discipline, appearance, conduct
7. Actively promote and maintain a high professional atmosphere and crew morale
8. Carry out duties of CC on flights without CC
9. Insure proper and current personal documentation and notify The Commander of any issue before departure
10. Cross check Commanders documents

*FO shouldn’t hesitate to suggest an alternative course of action