Part A Chapter 1 Organization and Responsibilities Flashcards
1.5 Authority, Duties and Responsibilities of the Commander
Solely responsible for operational control from SIGN ON prior to flight UNTIL hands over the aircraft after completion of flight.
Ensure safety of crew members, passengers and cargo when the door are CLOSED
Operation and safety of the aircraft from the moment the aircraft is ready to move for the purpose of taking off until it comes to rest at the end of the flight with the engines shut down.
Ensure all pre-flight preparation is carried out and is fully informed on all factors relevant to the flight.
Keep himself informed of all factors affecting the flight’s progress to enable him to make decisions regarding safety, airmanship and forward planning without delay.
Keep his Co-pilot informed of his intentions and supervise the Co-pilot’s duties.
Ensure an adequate look-out is kept, particularly during departure and arrival.
Notify IOC of any delays or deviations from the planned schedule.
Use his best endeavors to ensure the comfort and well being of his passengers. In the event of a delayed departure when away from base caused by weather or technical reasons he is to keep the passengers fully informed as to the reason and probable extent of the delay. He must ensure that one pilot remains with the aircraft when it is on the ground with passengers on board.
Ensure that all flight documentation and aircraft checks, if applicable, are completed.
1.5 Pre-flight Action by the Commander
“Signing in” book has been initialed by all flight crew members. If necessary he is to initiate action to replace crew members who have failed to report on time. At outstations the Captain is to use his discretion to establish a reporting time that will ensure an on-schedule departure.
Flight Crew and Operational Notices have been read by all flight deck crew members.
The requirements laid down in the Flight Time Limitations Section have been met and crew complement is sufficient for the proposed schedule.
The AOM requirements of Pre-dispatch flight plan requirement will be met.
All the crew are licensed and qualified for the flight in hand and are in possession of their valid license and passport, and where appropriate visa and inoculation certificates.
The necessary route information on radio aids, meteorological conditions, destination and alternate airfields, danger or prohibited areas, Class 1 and 2 NOTAMs are checked and if information is not available on any airfields which may be used, steps taken to obtain such information from the appropriate authorities. the ATC Flight Plans have been filed with the appropriate authority, the navigation and fuel plans have been completed and the contents of the documents envelope are comprehensive and correct.
The Commander/PIC should brief the crew prior to boarding the aircraft to personally establish the basis for an effective working relationship between the Flight Crew and the Cabin Crew. Items covered in the briefing should include, but is not limited to, flight time, length of taxi, if refuelling with passengers onboard, turbulence, weather, training, items or persons of special security interest and technical defects which may limit communications between the flight deck and the passenger cabin.
The documents detailed under “Documents to be Carried” are valid and on board.
The prescribed safety equipment, including oxygen and first aid kids, is installed, is serviceable and can be used.
The aircraft is serviceable, the equipment, including instruments and radio is adequate for the route to be flown and there is on board a valid Certificate of Maintenance Review in respect of the aircraft and engines which will remain valid for the expected duration of the flight.
There is on board a Maintenance Log and all reported defects have been rectified or other suitable action taken.
Sufficient fuel, oil and hydraulic fluid for the planned flight is on board and the relevant documentation is signed in the appropriate place.
*NOTE: Whilst Article 10(2) requires the Inbound Commander to sign the log there is NO legal requirement for the Outbound Commander to have sight of this signature.
The aircraft has been safely and correctly loaded in accordance with current loading instructions, the correct baggage has been loaded for the planned destination and any cargo is secure.
The load and trim sheet has been correctly prepared and signed in the appropriate place by both the person responsible for the load sheet and by the commander.
The performance of the aircraft, in the conditions to be expected during the intended flight, is sufficient to clear all obstructions in the engine out configuration throughout the flight and the aircraft is capable of safely taking off, climbing to and maintaining a safe altitude and making a safe landing at the intended destination or nominated alternates; and that the maximum structural/performance and takeoff landing weights are not exceeded based on the environmental conditions expected at the time of departure and arrival.
All the passengers are strapped in and have been briefed before takeoff on the emergency exits and safety equipment, including the use of oxygen.
All external and internal checks have been completed and those items listed on the Check List have been carried out.
Aircraft anti/de-icing procedures have been followed when deemed necessary by the Commander.
The crew is briefed regarding action to be taken should an emergency arise during or shortly after takeoff and in particular that the engine failure procedure is fully understood by all of the Flight Deck crew.
1.5 En-route Action by the Commander
Ensure 1 pilot remains at the controls at all times during flight secured in his seat by means of a safety belt.
A radio watch is maintained at all times on the frequency appropriate to the section of the route being flown.
Air Traffic Control Instructions are obeyed at all times, except when the safety of the aircraft would be endangered in an emergency. The Commander has ultimate responsibility for ensuring terrain clearance and in particular during radar vectoring for an instrument approach. Constant situational awareness must be maintained to ensure that terrain clearance is not jeopardized by unsafe ATC instructions.
The aircraft is navigated in an accurate and efficient manner, making maximum use of the on-board navigation equipment.
A navigation log is maintained for each stage of the route.
Accurate reports of the aircraft position, altitude and any other information which may be requested by Air traffic Control are transmitted on the appropriate frequency.
In-flight fuel checks should be carried out at least once on every sector, and at intervals not exceeding 60 min on flights longer than 90 min.
Monitor weather information to include current weather and forecasts, for destination, destination alternate and en-route alternate airports as applicable.
The comfort and well-being of the passengers is attended to at all times.
Should hazardous conditions, or inadequate facilities, be encountered in flight, such information concerning the conditions as may be pertinent to the safety of other aircraft is placed to the appropriate ATC agency as soon as possible. Such information should also be relayed to IOC by ACARS or other suitable means.
If the cabin altitude exceeds 10,000’, oxygen is used by all of the crew.
1.5 After Landing Action by the Commander
The Maintenance Log Sheet relating to the flight has been correctly completed. The Commander is to print his name and sign it where required.
All CIQ regulations at the airport of arrival have been complied with by crew and passengers.
At stations where a portion of the load is to be discharged the correct items have been offloaded.
Ballast has been removed or loaded as required.
The CAR covering all stages of the flight has been completed and signed.
Copies of ATC Flight Plans, Navigation Logs, Load Sheets, Balance Tables, MET harts and Fuel Receipts are returned to Operations in the documents envelop.
At those aerodromes where there is no handling agents, the Commander must carry out, or delegate crew members to do so, those actions normally performed by the Company’s Agent, including custom clearance, documentation as required by the local authorities and payment of all fees.
When no Ground Engineers are available to complete a post-flight check on a terminating flight the Commander is to complete the “Security Aircraft” checklist, insert landing gear pins, ensure the aircraft is chocked and parked in a suitable location and carry out a walk around external inspection.
1.5 Commander’s Authority
To give all commands he deems necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of the aircraft and of persons or property carried therein, and all persons carried int he aircraft shall obey such commands.
To disembark any person, or any part of the cargo, which in his opinion, may represent a potential hazard to the safety of the aircraft or its occupants.
Shall NOT allow a person to be carried in the aircraft who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the extent that the safety of the aircraft or its occupants.
Shall NOT permit any crew member to perform any activity during takeoff, initial climb, final approach and landing except those duties required for the safe operation of the aircraft.
Shall NOT permit a flight data recorder to be disabled, switched off or erased during flight nor permit recorded data to be erased after flight in the event of an accident or an incident subject to mandatory reporting.
Shall NOT permit a cockpit voice recorder to be disabled or switched off during flight unless he believes that the recorded data, which otherwise would be erased automatically, should be preserved for incident or accident investigation nor permit recorded data to be manually erased during or after flight in the even of an accident or incident subject to mandatory reporting.
All lawful commands given by the commander for the purpose of securing the safety of the aeroplane and of persons or property carried therin MUST be obeyed by all persons carried in the aeroplane.
The Commander has the authority to apply greater safety margins, including airport operating minima, if he deems it necessary. If deems necessary, the Commander allocates the tasks to each crewmember, He may delegate a part of his duties to specific crewmembbers under his full responsibility.
1.6 Duties and Responsibilities of Co-pilot
To assist the Commander to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the aircraft in all phases of flight.
Before flight, cooperate with Commander, to
Collect and study the NOTAMs, the forecast and, if applicable, actual weather conditions, complete the navigation log and calculate fuel requirements.
Ensure that the ATC plan has been filed and that he and the Commander are aware of all information relevant to the flight.
Carry out refueling and systems replenishment when CAD qualified Ground Engineers are not available.
Carry out external and internal checks.
Cross-check the takeoff performance calculations with the Commander.
Conduct radio communication, record initial clearances and data as required.
Maintain an adequate look-out, particularly during departure and arrival.
Be aware of the Commander’s intentions and monitor the conduct of the flight all times. He must advise the Commander, immediately, of any apparent deviations from he desired flight plan, of any non-compliance with normal procedures or if he considers a potentially hazardous situation is developing.
Carry out frequent instrument checks and advise the Commander of any abnormal indications.
Maintain the Navigation Log, recording the progress of the flight and the fuel consumption.
NOTE: When the Co-pilot is PF, the duties detailed above may be interchanged at the Commander’s discretion. The Co-pilot MUST be advised in advance precisely which duties he is to perform.
1.6.3 Safety Pilots
Primary role is to monitor and cross-check the actions of the operating crew, as mitigation against the threat of the higher than normal workload of the training environment. It is NOT in the Safety Pilot’s remit to provide training input.
In particular, Attention should be paid to:
Flight Planning
Pre-Departure cockpit set-up
ATC Communication at all times
Active monitoring of the aircraft state during any configuration changes
Standard Company Safety Calls at any stage of flight, if not made by the Training Captain after a reasonable time lapse
Other tasks as identified by the Training Captain
