OMA Chapter 4a

Question 1

What is the minimum number of flight crew?

Answer 1

2 pilots, one of which must be designated the commander

Question 2

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

Answer 2

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

Question 3

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

Answer 3

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

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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

Question 5

What are the restrictions on inexperienced flight crew members?

Answer 5

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

There may be additional restrictions on operating to certain aerodromes

Question 6

When is a safety pilot needed?

Answer 6

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

Question 7

What qualifications does a safety pilot need?

Answer 7

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

Question 8

What is the role of the safety pilot?

Answer 8

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

Question 9

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

Answer 9

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

Question 10

What is the minimum crew for taxiing?

Answer 10

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

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Row 23

Question 12

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

Answer 12

No. Reduction of cabin crew below 3 is not allowed

Question 13

Can you reduce cabin crew numbers from 4 to 3?

Answer 13

Yes, in unforeseen circumstances

Question 14

Can non-commercial flights be operated without cabin crew?

Answer 14

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

Question 15

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

Answer 15

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

Question 16

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

Answer 16

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

Question 17

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

Answer 17

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

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Yes, as briefed by SCCM

Question 19

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

Answer 19

That a full crew briefing is completed

Question 20

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

Answer 20

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

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Maximum of one

Supernumerary inexperienced crew members are permitted to fly in addition

Question 22

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

Answer 22

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

Question 23

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

Answer 23

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

Question 24

What are the restrictions around operating with reduced crew?

Answer 24

Not permitted from an operating base

Must be authorised by the Network Duty Manager

Question 25

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

Answer 25

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

Question 26

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

Answer 26

No

Question 27

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

Answer 27

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

Question 28

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

Answer 28

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

Question 29

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?

Answer 29

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

Question 30

Are infants included in 50 passengers per cabin crew?

Answer 30

No