OMA Flashcards
What are the names of our three AOCs?
easyJet UK Limited
easyJet Switzerland SA. (Swiss)
easyJet Europe Airline GmbH (Austrian)
What is ISA at sea level?
15 degC
QNH 1013
(14.7 psi)
(661kts Speed of Sound)
OMA 0.1.6
What is the temperature at 39000ft in ISA?
-56.5 degC
Who is the CEO?
Johan Lundgren
Who (was) the COO?
Chris Browne
Who is the CFO?
Andrew Findlay
Who is head of operations (interim)? Previously head of flight operations.
David Morgan
Who is head of cabin services?
Tina Milton
Who is head of operational planning?
Phillip Smallwood
Who is head of crew training?
David Froggatt
What are the regulatory responsibilities of the commander?
Safety of all crew, passengers and cargo Operation and safety of aircraft Authority to give all commands regarding safety Can disembark anyone Must ensure all passengers briefed Must ensure all ops/checklists followed FDR/CVR not tampered with Follow CDL/MEL Conduct preflight inspection Ensure emergency equipment available File safety reports
“In an emergency situation that requires immediate decision and action, take any action he considers necessary. In such cases he may deviate from the rules, operational procedures, and methods in the interests of flight safety.”
OMA 1.4.1
What are the company responsibilities of the commander?
1) Flight deck door stays locked with engines running
2) Take “all reasonable steps” to ensure passengers seated and bags stowed
3) No loose articles in flight deck
4) Consideration given to increasing safety margins (like minima)
5) Continuous listening watch on ATC and 121.5
6) Conduct de-brief
7) Maintain crew uniform standards (ties on outside flight deck)
8) Use ACARS to provide info to company
OMA 1.4.2
How can OCC be contacted?
Telephone 01582 525525
ACARS
HF (5 freqs - 5541, 11345, 13342, 17916, 23210)
OMA 2.1.1
How many flight crew are required for boarding?
1
Minimum age for cabin crew?
18
How many hours does a commander need?
3500 factored (can be reduced to 3000)
Currently 3000 by the end of the command course - January 2019
OMA 5.2.1
What are the limits on alcohol consumption?
None within 10 hours of report
Moderation within 24 hours of report (5 units)
How many hours off after anaesthetic?
24 hours after local
48 hours after general
How many hours off after donating blood?
24
How many hours off after diving?
24 (or 48 if deeper than 10m)
What is a “decrease in medical fitness”?
Surgery Admitted to hospital for 12 hours+ New regular medication Injury/illness that affects ability to fly Pregnancy
OMA 6.12
Which chemicals make up air and by what amount?
78% Nitrogen
21% Oxygen
1% others (mostly Argon)
Who is head of operations (interim)?
May 2019
David Morgan
Who is director of flight operations (interim)?
May 2019
Daniele Grassini (previously Head of Training and Standards)
What is the maximum amount an FDP can be increased by? (At what amount does the CAA get notified?)
2 hours (1 hours+ CAA gets notified)
OMA 7.1.5.4.5
What is the minimum rest can be reduced to? (Home base and out of base)
12 hours home base, 10 hours out of base
OMA 7.1.11.5
How much does rest need to be reduced by for the CAA to get notified?
1 hour (same as 1 hour extension for CAA notification)
Who can reduce standard report time?
Only the commander (not crewing!)
OMA 7.1.5.1.2
What are the minimum briefing/report times?
60 minutes - only reduced by captain. One flight crew member must receive 45 minutes
How does delayed reporting work? What is the key number of hours?
4 hours…
If the delay is less than 4 hours then;
- Max FDP is calculated based on original report time
- FDP starts at delayed report time
If the delay is more than 4 hours then;
- Max FDP is calculated based on the more limiting of original and delayed report time
- FDP starts at delayed report time
OMA 7.1.5.4.6
What are the maximum duty hours in 7, 14 and 28 days?
60 duty hours in 7 consecutive days
110 duty hours in 14 consecutive days
190 duty hours in 28 consecutive days
What are the maximum flight hours in 28 days, a calendar year, and 12 rolling months?
100 hours flight time in 28 consecutive days
900 hours flight time in any calendar year
1000 hours flight time in any 12 consecutive months
Does a positioning sector before an operating duty count towards FDP? What about afterwards?
Before yes it counts, afterwards it doesn’t
How does a split duty work?
Minimum 3 hours break in “split”
Over 6 hours requires accommodation
Max FDP can be increased by 50% of break
OMA 7.1.8
What is the BALPA guideline on maximum awake time?
18 hours
When is max FDP calculated from following a callout from standby?
If on standby less than 6 hours: max FDP calculated from report time
If on standby more than 6 hours: max FDP is reduced by the time on standby above 6 hours
OMA 7.1.9.3
The Commander shall not commence a flight unless they are satisfied that…? (8 key points)
- Aircraft is airworthy
- MEL and CDL complied with
- Documents and forms are on board
- Ground facilities are available
- easyJet ops manuals can be complied with (fuel, oil, oxygen, MSAs, minima etc)
- Load is secure
- Weight means flight can be conducted above MFAs
- Any operational limitation can be complied with
OMA 8.1
What else can a Minimum Safe Altitude (MSA) be known as?
TAA: Terminal Arrival Altitude (for RNAV approaches)
What distance from the aerodrome reference point is the MSA valid?
25NM
How much clearance do Minimum Flight Altitudes (MFAs) provide on the OFP?
1000ft clearance of terrain up to 5000ft
2000ft clearance of terrain above 5000ft
MFAs are based on route MORA, and are valid within 20NM of the route centreline.
Minimum is 2000ft.
What is the minimum grid altitude (MGA) and what clearance does it provide?
Lowest safe altitude to be flown off track
1000ft clearance for terrain up to 6000ft
2000ft clearance for terrain above 6000ft
Minimum is 2000ft.
When are temperature corrections required?
When surface temperature is -10 degC or below
OMA 8.1.1.3.1
What are the easyJet requirements for an approved aerodrome?
- Runway length and characteristics meet performance for takeoff and landing
- Pavement strength is compatible with weight
- Suitable approaches, ATS, communications, weather reporting and navaids are available
- RFFS
In addition, when necessary;
- Landing permissions obtained
- Flight crew have qualifications required
- Aerodrome has the correct ramp facilities
- Police, custom, immigration services available
OMA 8.1.2.1
What is the minimum RFFS category for departure/destination for each aircraft type? Can this be reduced and when?
A319/320 RFFS 6
A321 RFFS 7
Both can be reduced by 2 (to 4 and 5 respectively) in case of a temporary downgrade of less than 72 hours
For alternates: non-UK 4 and UK 5
Can easyJet operate to isolated aerodromes? What is the procedure?
No we can’t
(It requires the alternate and final reserve fuel to be enough for 2 hours at cruise consumption above destination - around 4000kgs)
When is an aerodrome suitable?
Adequate for operation and met. conditions satisfy planning minima
Within what time frame must destination and alternate weather be above planning minima?
+/- 1 hour of ETA
For planning, does the cloud ceiling need to be taken into account?
No, only for non-precision and circling approaches
OMA 8.1.2.2.2.1
If weather minima is given in RVR at an aerodrome, does this need to be taken into account at the planning stage?
Yes, the forecast met vis should be at or above the RVR required. However, conversion (CMV) should not be used.
OMA 8.1.2.2.2.1
What is the maximum distance required for a takeoff alternate? What is this based on?
320NM
Based on one hour still air time at the one engine inoperative cruise speed in ISA at the actual takeoff weight (distance of 320NM from OMB assumes MTOW)
What is the maximum distance from an adequate aerodrome for twin engine aeroplanes without ETOPS?
A319 380NM
A320 400NM
(A321 400NM)
Based on one hour at the one engine inoperative cruise speed
When are two alternates required?
- Destination weather below minima
- No met. info. available
- Landing performance cannot be assured
- Night ban?
For alternate planning, what minima is required for the different types of approaches?
CAT I RVR for LTS CAT I, OTS CAT II, CAT II, CAT III
NPA VIS, MDH for CAT I
NPA VIS + 1000m, MDH + 200ft for NPA
Circling for circling
OMA 8.1.2.2.2.4
When is an alternate not required?
Flight less than 6 hours
Two runways (independent - incase one closes)
Independent nav-aids for each runway
Weather within +/- 1 hour ETA has a ceiling of 2000ft (or circling minima+500ft) and visibility of 5km
Do gusts need to be considered in TAFs?
No, but mean wind should be within limits
OMA 8.1.2.4 (table)
What is the approach category for our aircraft?
C
Calculated from a Vat of 121-140kts
What is the minimum RVR for take off? Can you use a certain number of centreline lights?
125m (400m for FO)
6 consecutive lights (90m) from cockpit
What are the minimum DH and RVR for each type of approach? (In low vis ops bank in more detail)
CAT I: 200ft/550m CAT I LTS: 200ft/400m/450m CAT II: 100ft/300m CAT II OTS: 100ft/350m CAT IIIA: <100ft/200m (50' RA in box) CAT IIIB: <50ft/75m
OMA 8.1.3.3.1
When are multiple RVRs required?
For all CAT II and III approaches (not CAT I or CAT I LTS)