Responsibilities Of A Commander

Question 0

Can you carry human remains? What about ashes?

Answer 0

No.

Ashes are ok, but require, death certificate, cremation certificate, suitable container, hand baggage only.

Question 1

Name some of the responsibilities of a commander.

Answer 1

Safe operation of the aircraft, responsible for the safety of contents and crew.
May offload any pax who is a potential hazard to the safety of the aircraft or occupants (inc drunk).
May deviate from SOP if necessary for safety.

Question 2

Can we carry musical instruments, specifically cellos?

Answer 2

Small instruments fit in overhead lockers.
Where not practical to combine, one extra small hand bag allowed.
Large instruments require seat purchase, next to window, non restricted seat, centre of mass < 30 cm above seat cushion, std weight 10 kg.

Question 3

A pax arrives on a stretcher, can we carry him?

Answer 3

No

Question 4

Which seats are resticted?

Answer 4

Row 1 A B C D
Overwings
Last row C D

Question 5

Who may not sit in restricted seats?

Answer 5

Children <16yrs
Handicapped
Infants on laps
Pregnant, prisoners
Physical size
Elderly or frail 
Deportees

Question 6

Where would you find a list of dangerous goods and which can we carry?

Answer 6

OMA 9.1.3

Exceptions are those for airworthiness, operational or medical reasons.

Question 7

Can you operate with 3 crew? What if the senior goes sick down route?

Answer 7

Yes, 
Duty pilot authorisation, 
Up rank next most senior crew (1yr, 20 sectors),
150 pax max,
Consider no of ***crew. 
Cannot leave or transit a crew base.

Question 8

Can you board with 3 crew?

Answer 8

Yes if
SCCM is present 
1 pilot on flight deck
No refuelling 
150 pax max

Question 9

What levels of bomb warnings are there?

Answer 9

Red - specific and credible - requires action/disembarkation
Amber (ground only) - doubtful credibility - discuss with duty pilot
Green - not credible - no action required

Question 10

What is the difference between a precautionary/emergency landing?

Answer 10

Precautionary is one which under normal circumstances there will be no reason to evacuate.

Question 11

What calls would you make for an unplanned / planned emergency landing?

Answer 11

Unplanned - attention crew! Brace brace!

Planned - 2000’ - cabin crew take up landing positions
- 500’ - brace brace

Question 12

When may a cabin crew member initiate an evacuation?

Answer 12

Obvious, immediate and life threatening situation (catastrophic).

Question 13

What is the definition of catastrophic?

Answer 13

Serious structural damage (hole in fuselage)
Death or injuries to occupants
Uncontrollable fire/smoke.