Section 10: Operational Control and Flight Locating Flashcards
What are the two distinct aspects of operational control?
- Company management and pilots should never compromise safety to accommodate passenger demands. 2. Operational control of pilots and flights must always remain with the air carrier certificate holder.
True or False: Company management can compromise safety to accommodate passenger demands.
False
Fill in the blank: Operational control of pilots and flights must always remain with the _______.
air carrier certificate holder
What is the primary responsibility of the DOO, CP, and PIC regarding operations?
Ensure that only those operations authorized by the OPSPECS are conducted.
Can another operator provide an aircraft under the ‘135 banner’ of Premier Air Charter?
No, it is not permitted.
What must be ensured about the pilot(s) before a flight?
Pilot(s) is within flight and duty limitations and has had appropriate training.
Who must be designated for each flight?
A PIC (Pilot in Command) must be designated.
What certifications must the pilot(s) possess?
Proper pilot and medical certificates.
What information must the PIC have at the home base and other locations?
Information required for the flight, including AFM, current charts, destination and alternate airport information, required fuel, weight and balance, MEL, and access to weather and NOTAMs.
What must the person exercising operational control do regarding flight planning?
Concur with the PIC concerning weather minimums, flight planning, fuel requirements, type of payload, and weight and balance.
What must be reviewed to ensure the aircraft is airworthy?
The Aircraft Maintenance Status Sheet and the Aircraft Discrepancy Log.
What is required of a flight locating person?
They must have been trained and the training signed off.
Who should receive direct payment for Part 135 flights?
Premier Air Charter.
What must be established regarding safety conditions for a flight?
Safety conditions (e.g., weather) that, if unmet, will result in cancellation, delay, or diversion of a flight.
True or False: Responsibility for operational control can be delegated to another person or entity.
False.
What is Premier Air Charter responsible for at all times?
All aspects of its Part 135 operations.
What is the first tier of operational control in Premier Air Charter?
Actions must be taken by Premier Air Charter’s direct employees, involving the assignment of crewmembers and aircraft for revenue service under the operating certificate.
Who can delegate authority to make decisions in Premier Air Charter?
Management delegates must be trained, found competent, and designated by Premier Air Charter, and be listed in the GOM or OPSPECS A006.
What does management supervision entail?
Management tracks the actions of a management delegate or employees, samples the work of that employee, and has the ability to enforce company standards.
What type of actions can be taken by the second tier in operational control?
Second tier actions may be taken either by the certificate holder’s direct employees or by the company’s agents and involve tactical decisions.
Who is responsible for day-to-day operations in the second tier?
The Pilot-in-Command (PIC) is responsible for decisions made in day-to-day operations.
What must a PIC have in order to initiate flights on their own initiative?
The PIC must be listed in the GOM or in OPSPECS A006 and be under management supervision.
How does Premier Air Charter choose to maintain its list of authorized personnel?
The list is maintained current by the Director of Operations (DOO) and distributed to all management personnel and pilots.
True or False: All first tier actions in Premier Air Charter can be made by any employee.
False
Fill in the blank: The second tier of operational control involves decisions made by personnel such as the _______.
PIC
