OMA Chapter 4 Flashcards

1
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What is the minimum number of flight crew?

A

2 pilots, one of which must be designated the commander

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What are the restrictions of the maximum age for flight crew?

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Not more than one operating flight crew member may be aged 60 years or more

A pilot who has attained the age of 65 years shall not act as a pilot of an aircraft engaged in commercial air transport

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What are the restrictions if a flight crew member holds a medical certificate with an OML (Operational Medical Limitation)

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Flight crew with an OML shall only operate if another pilot is

Fully qualified on type
Not subject to an OML
Aged less than 60 years

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What is the definition of an inexperienced flight crew member? How are they identified?

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Identified with 3 stars.

Need to achieve 100 flight hours and flown 50 sectors within 120 consecutive days from completion of final line check

150 flight hours and flown 50 sectors since final line event (no time limit)

Additional requirements

Captains - successful completion of first sim LPC or LOE
FOs - successful completion of a continuation training flight

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What are the restrictions on inexperienced flight crew members?

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Cannot have two inexperienced flight crew members operating together in control of an aeroplane.

There may be additional restrictions on operating to certain aerodromes

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When is a safety pilot needed?

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Base training
LFUS (Line Flying under Supervision) until positive release

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What qualifications does a safety pilot need?

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Needs to be RHS qualified (FO or RHS qualified captain) and cannot be inexperienced crew

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What is the role of the safety pilot?

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Monitor for errors or omissions
Assist in workload management
Assist or assume command in case of incapacitation of the training captain

In case of an unacceptable reduction in safety margin, the safety pilot has a responsibility to highlight this to the other crew in a manner appropriate to the particular circumstance

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What is the minimum number of flight crew required for boarding?

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At least one flight crew member must be present for boarding. This may be a first officer. If it is the FO, Commander’s responsibilities are delegated to the FO until the Commander is present.

The Commander shall ensure that all pre flight briefing and preparation is complete before departure

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What is the minimum crew for taxiing?

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A type-qualified Commander and a second pilot qualified on type

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If an A319 uses seat blocking tables, which row must they be installed on?

A

Row 23

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Is there any scope to operate with 2 or fewer cabin crew members?

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No. Reduction of cabin crew below 3 is not allowed

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Can you reduce cabin crew numbers from 4 to 3?

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Yes, in unforeseen circumstances

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Can non-commercial flights be operated without cabin crew?

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Yes, providing the number of persons in the passenger cabin compartment does not exceed 19

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What are the requirements for a non-operating crew member to assist during boarding?

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Must be qualified on type

Must be fit to fly

If not in uniform, they must be in a high vis vest, and as part of the boarding PA, passengers must be informed that the crew member wearing a high viz vest is part of the operating crew

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If a non-operating crew member assists with boarding, do they need to have participated in the briefing?

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No, however they must have received a brief from the SCCM covering their duties and door responsibility during boarding

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If a non-operating crew member assists with boarding, when must they stay on board until?

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Until the rostered crew member has arrived AND has been briefed by the SCCM

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If boarding with a non- operating crew member, can they assist with aircraft preparation tasks, such as pre-flight safety and security checks?

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Yes, as briefed by SCCM

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If boarding with non-operating crew member, and the late arriving crew member is the operating SCCM, what must you ensure once they arrive?

A

That a full crew briefing is completed

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When would a cabin crew member no longer be classed as inexperienced? How can you tell if a cabin crew member is inexperienced?

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Cabin crew with no flying experience need to complete 40 sectors as operating crew

Cabin crew with over 1 year’s experience in the past 2 years need to complete 20 sectors as operating crew

Inexperienced cabin crew members are identified with 3 stars

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When in 3 cabin crew operation, how many cabin crew can be inexperienced?

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Maximum of one

Supernumerary inexperienced crew members are permitted to fly in addition

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When operating with 4 cabin crew members, how many can be inexperienced?

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2, but they must be operating at opposite ends of the cabin

Supernumerary crew members who re inexperienced can also fly in addition to the above

23
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When operating with 5 cabin crew, how many can be inexperienced? How about on an A321?

A

A maximum of 2 inexperienced cabin crew members can fly together. They must be at opposite ends of the cabin. Inexperienced crew cannot operate in CC5 position on the A321

Supernumerary inexperienced crew can operate in addition to the above

24
Q

What are the restrictions around operating with reduced crew?

A

Not permitted from an operating base

Must be authorised by the Network Duty Manager

25
Q

In the context of reduced cabin crew operations, what is the definition of unforeseen circumstances?

A

Incapacitation which occurs during flight duty period, either in-flight or during a flight transit of the same flight duty period away from the originating base which precludes crew member from performing their duties

Unavailability due to external factors outside the scope of the company’s ability to plan or control, and late reporting of sickness

26
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Can a flight depart from its originating base without a designated SCCM?

A

No

27
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What can you do if the SCCM becomes incapacitated after departure from the originating base?

A

The most appropriately qualified cabin crew member will be assigned to act as SCCM in order to complete the flight or series of flights.

If there are no qualified SCCMs the next most experienced crew member may assume the position of interim SCCM, and this must be agreed with the commander

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In the event that the SCCM becomes unfit to operate downroute, what requirements must the interim SCCM have?

A

Minimum 12months’ experience as an operating cabin crew member (not necessarily with easyJet) and a minimum of 20 sectors on type

SCCM shall familiarise themselves with SCCM specific duties prior to departure

29
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When an SCCM becomes incapacitated downroute, can you depart a transit base (easyJet base which is not the originating base) still using the interim SCCM?

A

Yes, providing no SCCM is available at the transit base, the series of flights can continue to the originating base with the interim SCCM

30
Q

Are infants included in 50 passengers per cabin crew?

A

No

31
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If operating with reduced crew, is the crew member who has been removed from duty, but is positioning, included in the 50 passengers per cabin crew member?

A

The cabin crew member is not included in the passenger count

32
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If a cabin crew member is incapacitated downroute, can they travel in the flight deck?

A

Yes. The Commander should consider the most appropriate seating location for the cabin crew member

33
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If a cabin crew member becomes incapacitated on sector 1, can they be flown back on sector 2 as a passenger?

A

A cabin crew member is considered unfit to fly until certified as fit by a doctor or paramedic. If there isn’t one available, the crew member should be offloaded and provided with local accommodation.

In extraordinary circumstances, the Commander can use judgment to repatriate a crew member but will be required to justify the decision for any subsequent issues.

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If two aircraft are downroute at the same time, and one flight has 150 passengers or less, is it permitted to transfer a crew member over from that flight to another, to reduce the need for passenger offload, in the case of an incapacitated crew member?

A

Yes

35
Q

What paperwork is needed to be completed for operation with reduced cabin crew?

A

ASR and CSR

36
Q

Is it possible to refuel and board when boarding with reduced crew?

A

No

37
Q

What are the flight crew considerations for boarding with reduced crew?

A

At least one pilot must be on the flight deck

No fuelling taking place

Electrical power is available

38
Q

Can you board with reduced crew if it is the SCCM who is delayed?

What needs to happen when the SCCM arrives?

A

Yes, providing a qualified SCCM is present in the passenger cabin, and they have performed the pre-flight safety briefing

When the SCCM arrives, a handover briefing must be completed to include what duties have been completed and all relevant information from the briefing

39
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Where must cabin crew be situated if boarding with reduced crew?

A

SCCM at forward door and responsible for door 1L and 1R

CC2 at rear door and responsible for door 2L and 2R

CC3 at overwing exits and responsible for overwing exits

A321 CC5 must be present at mid emergency exits and responsible for mid emergency exits

40
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What are the passenger restrictions when boarding with reduced crew?

A

No more than 50 passengers can board per cabin crew member

No boarding and fuelling

41
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When boarding with reduced crew, what position will the late crew member take?

A

CC4

Unless they are SCCM

42
Q

When must flight crew members remain in their assigned seats?

A

From the time the aeroplane first starts to move at the beginning of its flight until it is established in the cruise.

When the aircraft first begins its descent on approaching the destination until the aeroplane is stationary on its allocated parking stand at the end of the flight

43
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Who will assume command if the commander becomes incapacitated?

A

The safety pilot, if there is one

If not, it will be the first officer

44
Q

Can a positioning crew member use crew channels for arrival? What about for departure? Should they be listed as a passenger?

A

No in either case. They must use normal passenger routes

They must be listed in the passenger reservation system

45
Q

If a positioning crew member is added to a full flight, what options are there?

A

They may be booked as supernumerary crew

46
Q

Can crew on positioning flight transfer to another on the ramp, or do they need to follow passenger channels? What about if they are operating on the same aircraft?

A

They may transfer on the ramp from one aeroplane to another, or remain on the aeroplane if they are operating that one

47
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Are ‘extra crew’ (eg. Line trainers, but not supernumerary crew) subject to FDP rules?

A

Yes

48
Q

What is the definition of supernumerary crew?

A

Crew who have been added to the flight but have no assigned operational or safety duties

Eg familiarisation flights or short notice positioning crew

49
Q

Can flight crew/cabin crew, or technical/operational ground employees, or designated part 145 maintenance organisation position as supernumerary crew?

A

In exceptional circumstances they can, if they are required to position at short notice and isn’t possible to make a passenger booking. They can only do this when authorised by the duty pilot

50
Q

What shall supernumerary crew do on boarding?

A

Present their ID on boarding and introduce themselves to the Commander

51
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Can a flight operations inspector, appointed by the competent authority, travel in the flight deck?

A

Yes, however the Commander may refuse to allow the inspector to enter or remain on the flight deck if, in their opinion, the safety of the aircraft thereby would be endangered

52
Q

If a crew member operates on another AOC aircraft (if eligible), which rules to they follow? How about safety reports and FDM data etc?

A

The rules of the AOC of the aircraft, and all safety and FDM belongs with the AOC holder of the aircraft, not the crew member

53
Q

What are the main things covered in OMA chapter 4?

A

Crew composition
Minimum flight crew
Supernumerary crew information
Inexperienced crew
Positioning crew
Carriage of inspectors etc