Skywest Indoc Study Flashcards
’What is the minimum EFB charge required to start a Flight Duty Period?’
‘80%’
‘Do you ever write up the EFB securing device in the eAML?’
No, you never write it up.
‘How do you know your manuals are current?’
Check last sync date in bottom
left corner of Company Manuals app. Must have been synced AND downloaded
within last 4 days.
‘What do you do if both EFBs become inoperative in flight?’
Notify OCC
PIC and OCC agree that the failure will not affect safety of flight
Determine a mutually agreeable course of action with OCC
‘During critical phases of flight, active applications on the EFB are limited to:’
Company Manuals
Jeppesen FliteDeck-Pro
FliteView
This was a quiz question that didn’t mention any weather apps. You get to use those
too
‘Are you allowed to dispatch with only one EFB?’
Yes
‘What fuel requirements are the EFB charge requirements based on?’
Taxi out + MINTO + Taxi in
‘When would you use the AT&T mobile hotspot?’
When a need arises for an
alternate EFB connection (your EFB will not connect using WiFi or cellular)
‘How often do you have to check the battery life capacity on the EFB?’
Once
every 90 days. If the last charge level is shown as 80% or less after a full night, need
to replace battery — contact IT
‘What is the minimum charge for the backup battery to begin an FDP?’
100%
‘Does the iPad sleeve count as a flight bag?’
No
‘Can you use a Galley AC receptacle to charge your iPad?’
No
‘What do you need to do to depart with only one operational EFB?’
PM needs to have printed paper copies of all necessary navigation documents for the
flight segment(s) to be completed using the Jeppesen Trip Kit. Also need to print
normal checklist
‘If a backup battery is not available, must obtain replacement within ______ company business day(s)’
1
‘Is a diversion required if both EFBs fail?’
No
‘If both EFBs fail in flight, what action do you take?’
- Notify the dispatcher
and determine a mutually agreeable course of action - Consider the weather, fuel reserves, destination airport conditions, runways, and terrain
- Flight may continue to its destination airport without the terminal charts when PIC
and dispatcher agree that such a continuation does not negatively affect the safety
of the flight - When an approach will be required in IMC, consider declaring an emergency
- Request desired guidance from dispatcher and request radar vectors
- Review approach depiction on nav display on MFD
- Can obtain aircraft normal checklist from ACARS using SPECIAL COMMAND >
CKL
‘When does SkyWest procedure take precedence over FARs?’
When the SkyWest procedure is more restrictive.
‘When do you need to abide with new company procedures?’
By the effective date
‘How are required manuals shown on the EFB?’
“Required” is written on the manual icon. Almost all manuals are now required.
‘What is an FOIB?’
Flight Operations Information Bulletin
‘What is an FOAB’
Flight Operatives Alert Bulletin
‘What is your primary consideration at work?’
Safety
‘What is an SMS?’
Safety Management System
It is a systematic program that combines hazard identification and risk management
to reduce and eliminate workplace incidents and accidents. Four components: safety
policy, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion
‘What parts of 14 CFR does SkyWest operate under?’
91, 119 and 121
‘What is a VDRP?’
Voluntary Disclosure Reporting System
‘When must your medical be renewed per SkyWest policy?’
By 2359 mountain time on the 25th calendar month it is due.
‘What is OOOI?’
Out, off, on, in times.
If ACARS is inoperative, give OOOI times to company in order to get paid
‘Who is ultimately responsible for the safe and secure operations of the aircraft?’
The PIC
‘Who is jointly responsible for the safety of the flight?’
PIC and Dispatcher
“When does each dispatcher’s responsibility end?”
At the end of the flight. (Block in)
‘If you discover fuel leaking from the left wing during preflight, who do you notify?’
The PIC
‘Health problems in your family are affecting your work and your reliability. Who do you talk to?’
Domicile Chief / Supervisor
‘Who is responsible to supervise fueling, GPU, bagg…ading, and appropriate servicing of the aircraft?’
The SIC
‘What do you do if you lose a medical or pilot certificate?’
SkyWest may issue you a temporary valid for 72 hours but it is not valid for international ops
‘What minimums apply to a baby PIC (less than 100 hours in type not including IOE)?’
- At destination, add 100’ to DA/MDA and 1/2 SM to vis.
- At alternate, do not add 100 and 1/2. Instead, mins are 300-1 or published, whatever is higher.
- CAT II not authorized
- Cannot use exemption 17347
‘How often do you need to affirm that you are fit for duty?’
Every flight
(ACARS password in FliteView, QR code)
‘What are the limitations that apply to an SIC with fewer than 100 hours including IOE?’
Unless the PIC is a check airman, PIC must make all takeoffs and
landings when:
- Visibility at or below 3/4 SM
- RVR at or below 4000
- Water, snow, slush, etc. that adversely affects aircraft performance is present
- Braking action is less than good (RCC 5 or less)
- Crosswind greater than 15 knots
- Windshear is reported
- FAA Special PIC Qualification Airports
- Any other condition PIC determines
‘What do the FOM and FARs say about drugs and alcohol?’
May not act or
attempt to act as crewmember of SkyWest aircraft:
- Within 8 hours of consumption of alcoholic beverage (measured from REPORT
time)
- While under the influence of alcohol
- While using any drug that affects the person’s faculties in any way contrary to safety
FARs say no BAC above 0.04%
SkyWest FOM says no BAC above 0.02%
‘What is the maximum crosswind limit for an SIC?’
A 90° crosswind component of 20 knots, waived when PIC is check airman.
‘PIC and SIC should not eat same food from same pre… on duty or within how long prior to flight duty?’
6 hours
‘How is duty defined?’
: Any task that a pilot performs as required by the certificate holder, including but not limited to:
- FDP
- Flight duty
- pre and post flight duties
- administrative work
- training
- deadhead transportation
- aircraft positioning on the ground
- aircraft loading
- aircraft servicing
‘What is a Flight Duty Period (FDP)?’
Period that begins when a pilot is required to report for duty with the intention of conducting a flight, a series of flights, or positioning or ferrying flights, and ends when the aircraft is parked after the last flight and there is no intention for further aircraft movement by the same pilot.
‘What is a Rest Period?’
A continuous period determined prospectively during which the flight crew member is free from all restraint by the certificate holder
including freedom from present responsibility for work should the occasion rise.
‘Under the FRMP, whose responsibility is it to monitor pilot fatigue levels?’
The Pilots
‘When did FAR 117 take effect?’
January 2014
‘What should you do if it is suspected that another crewmember is under the influence?’
Keep them away from the airport/airplane
- Call Flight Ops MOD
‘For both pilots, who is the direct supervisor?’
Chief Pilot
‘Regarding alcohol consumption , what responsibilities does a crewmember have after an aircraft incident/accident?’
Do not consume alcohol for 8 hours unless you have been given a post-accident/incident alcohol test and been released from duty
‘If you lose your FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit, could you continue a trip to Canada?’
Yes, as long as the other pilot has theirs. Only one pilot in contact with ATC is required to have it.
‘Can flight time limitations be exceeded?’
No, unless unforeseen circumstances happen in flight, then you may extend flight time to land safety at destination
or alternate. FAA must be notified within 10 days.
‘What are the flight time limits based on scheduled report time?’
0000-0459: 8 hours max
0500-1959: 9 hours max
2000-2359: 8 hours max
‘What are the cumulative flight time limitations?’
Cannot exceed:
- 100 hours in any 672 hours (rolling time frame)
- 1,000 hours in any 365 days (only limitation based on days)
‘What rest requirements must be met before starting an FDP or RAP?’
Must get 10 hours of rest including 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep opportunity
between FDPs or RAPs
- Must have at least 30 hours of rest looking back 168 consecutive hours before
starting FDP or RAP
‘What are the cumulative FDP limits?’
Cannot exceed:
- 60 FDP hours in any 168 consecutive hours.
- 190 FDP hours in any 672 consecutive hours
‘Where do you look to find max FDP hours based on number of legs and domicile time?’
Table B
‘Do diversions count as additional flight segments?’
No
‘Does deadheading before a flight segment count toward FDP time? How about after?’
Before: DOES count toward FDP time.
After: does NOT count toward FDP time
‘When may an FDP limit be exceeded and by how much?’
- Must be unforeseen circumstance
- May be extended up to 2 hours as long as it doesn’t go over max cumulative FDP times (60 in 168, 190 in 672)
‘What is the maximum reserve availability period?’
14 Hours
‘What conditions must be met for SkyWest to schedule you for more than 3 consecutive nights of FDPs that infringe on your WOCL?’
May be scheduled for up to 5 in a row if provided with opportunity to rest in suitable accommodation during each consecutive nighttime FDP. Each rest opportunity must:
- Be at least 2 hours from when you get to the accommodation
- Be provided between 22:00 and 05:00 local time
- Be scheduled prior to beginning of FDP
- Rest cannot be less than scheduled
- Rest not provided until first segment complete
- Any spilt duty (standup) rest provided in accordance with these criteria counts as part of FDP
‘What rest and duty rules apply to Split Duty (stand ups)?’
- Rest opportunity
before 2200-0500 local - At least 3 hours at suitable accommodation
- Rest period must be scheduled before FDP starts
- Rest may not be shorter than scheduled
- First segment of split duty must be completed before rest starts
- Combined time of FDP and rest cannot exceed 14 hours
“If you don’t get called on short call reserve, what is your maximum RAP?”
14 Hours
‘If you get assigned an FDP while on reserve, how do you determine your FDP + RAP limit?’
Time spent in an FDP and RAP limited is the LESSER of:
- RAP + Table B
- Table B + 4 hours
- 16 hours
Measured from beginning of reserve availability period.
- Use start of FDP in Table B
‘What report times apply to you?’
45 mins prior: through security and checked in
35 mins prior: at airplane/gate and ready to go
‘What items are required for flight?’
- Current pilot certificate
- Current medical
- Spare corrective lenses if international
- Company ID badge
- FCC Restricted Radiotelephone Operator Permit
- Valid Passport
- Flashlight in good working condition
- Headset in good working condition
- Flight bag to carry EFB
- Current Jepp Airway Manual, FOM, SOPM
‘What landings does pilot records automatically give the PIC & SIC?’
PIC logs odd landings, SIC logs even
‘Where is RVSM airspace?’
FL290 to FL410
‘How are climbs and descents in RVSM limited?’
Limited to 1,000 FPM within
5 miles and 2,000 ft of another aircraft
‘Can a high minimums captain use exemption 17347?’
No!
‘What are the altimeter tolerances?’
Both must be within 75 feet of field
elevation.
SOPM also says: must be within 200 feet of each other in flight for RVSM, any deviation farther than that may indicate system failure.
‘What are the critical phases of flight?’
- All ground operations (taxi, takeoff, landing)
- All flight operations below 10,000’ except cruise
- Takeoff phase concluded after 10,000’ or cruise if lower
- Descent phase begins when passing through 18,000’ or leaving cruise if lower
‘Who can carry weapons on SkyWest aircraft?’
- LEO (must be on duty if state
officials) - Federal Air Marshals
- Federal Flight Deck Officers
‘When would you declare minimum fuel?’
When you’re unable to accept any
undue delays
‘When would you declare a fuel emergency?’
When you will land with less than 30 minutes of fuel at destination
‘What information is required to be in a dispatch release? DIMMWIT’
D - Departure/destination/alternate airports
I - Identification — A/C tail number
M - MINTO
M - MEL/CDL items
W - Weather for all airports
I - IFR or VFR release
T - Trip or flight number (call sign in the air)
‘When may the PIC deny access to the flight deck?’
Whenever they deem it necessary for the safety of flight
‘What form of ID are FAA inspectors required to have?’
FAA Form 110A
‘Does the PIC or ground marshaller have final authority during ground movements?’
PIC
‘When do you need a takeoff alternate?’ How far?
- Need one when weather at departure airport isn’t good enough to do an approach back in.
- Must be within one hour flying
time single engine in still air. - One hour single engine distance is 300 NM.
‘When do you need a first alternate?’
- 123 rule
- Freezing precipitation
- RCC less than 3
- Airport has no IAP
- Airport is in Alaska and only has one suitable runway
‘What is marginal weather?’
When BOTH the destination and first alternate are at the minimums (all or none).
Destination: only visibility
Alternate: visibility AND ceiling
Must be exactly at minimums to count as marginal
‘When do you need a second alternate?’
When WX is marginal and when
using exemption 17347
‘What language in TAF is main body and what is conditional?’
Main body: first line, FM, BCMG
after end of period
Conditional: TEMPO, PROB30, PROB40, BCMG during period
‘What does exemption 17347 allow?’
Lets us depart when WX below mins for destination or first alternate.
Cannot be less than 1/2 of minimums (visibility for destination, visibility AND ceiling
for 1st alternate)
Does NOT apply to BCMG
Does not apply to international ops
Does not apply to second alternate
Does NOT apply to takeoff alternates
Does not apply to high minimums captains
‘How do you use 17347?’
Start with main body of TAF. If below mins, stop there
— you can’t go.
If above mins, but conditional language shows below mins but still better than or equal to 1/2 of required visibility at destination or visibility and ceiling at 1st alternate, you can go and a second alternate is required.
Second alternate - weather must be at or above minimums (ceiling and visibility) at ETA.
‘What do you do enroute if using 17347?’
Monitor current METARs and TAFs
for destination and alternate.
‘What is the single approach method for deriving filing alternate minimums?’
Add 400’ and 1 mile to approach of choice.
‘What is the double approach method for deriving filing alternate minimums?’
- Add 200 to highest MDA/DA
- Add 1/2 mile to highest visibility
Approaches MUST be two different nav systems to two different suitable runways.
Suitable means that WX and situation allows landing on that runway
‘Is CAT II authorized for deriving alternate filing minimums?’
No
‘Minimum altitude in mountainous and non-mountainous areas?’
- Non-mountainous: 1,000’ above all obstacles within 4 miles
- Mountainous: 2,000’ above all obstacles within 4 miles
‘Under which RVR does SMGCS come into effect?’
1200 RVR
‘Action when mechanical irregularity discovered prior to block out’
PIC reports irregularity to MX
MX determines action required to correct or defer the mechanical irregularity.
‘Action when mechanical irregularity after block out and prior to takeoff’
Follow QRH, if that fixes the problem you can continue. PIC notifies MX at end of flight. MX determines action required.
If QRH doesn’t fix it before takeoff, PIC notifies MX. MX determines action required — possibly directed reset procedure or deferral.
‘Action when mechanical irregularity after takeoff before block in’
PIC must contact dispatcher to apply any operational limitation and ensure flight can continue
safety. PIC reports to MX at end of flight.
‘Action when mechanical irregularity is discovered after block in and flight has been closed out’
PIC must reactivate flight via FliteView and report mechanical
irregularity to MX.
Maintenance determines action required to correct or defer mechanical irregularity. Once complete, PIC closes out flight again.
‘How do you verify that the aircraft is airworthy?’
- Verify status is In Service (IS), blue bar.
- Review DMIs for compliance
- Ensure all MELs and CDLs are accurately documented on flight release.
- Review the maintenance log
If your EFB doesn’t have a connection, contact dispatcher and go through same process. You’d also need to get a paper city of the maintenance log for the past 14
days.
‘What would you do if a circuit breaker popped on the ground?’
PIC reports mechanical irregularity to MX via FliteView. MX determines actions required.
‘What would you do if a circuit breaker popped in flight?’
Refer to QRH for procedure. When no reset procedure is published, may reset ONCE if PIC deems
in necessary for safe completion of the flight.
‘What are the required documents for international operations?’
Crewmembers must have all required documents:
- Mexico Air Operator Certificate (AOC) (international documents tab)
- Proof of Mexico national and international aircraft insurance (international documents tab)
- Aircraft Noise Certification Information (located on EFB > International > AC Noise
Certificate Forms)
‘Where can you look to see if you have the required international documents?’
They are found in the EFB > International
FOM chapter 8 has list of required documents
‘Can you have a 2 hour sit in Canada and stay in the plane the whole time?’
No, you have to deplane after 90 minutes unless you have prior approval from CBP and CBSA (Canadian Border Service Agency)
‘Where can you find info about charter flights in the FOM?’
Chapter 9 of the FOM, Supplemental Operations
‘How long can you keep passengers “trapped” in the airplane?
Does it vary between international and domestic?’
- 180 minutes for domestic airports
(120 minutes for high risk or if you don’t have the delay kit) - 240 minutes for international airports
UNLESS PIC determines there is a safety or security reason or ATC advises PIC that a return to the gate would significantly disrupt airports operations.
‘What deviations must you notify dispatch of?’
- ETA change of greater than
15 minutes - 100 miles off course
- 4,000’ from filed altitude
‘ICE Brief’
I - Introduction
C - Communication (between flight deck and cabin)
E - Entry Protocol
‘WANT Brief’
W - Weather
A - Area/Airport/Arrival
N - NOTAMs
T - Threats
‘NTSBO’
- Nature of emergency — conditions, etc.
- Time available for preparation.
- Signal used for evacuation, expedited deplaning, or non-evacuation.
- Brace — will brace position be necessary (when the landing outcome is in question).
- Other — any additional info pertinent to emergency evacuation
‘During an accident, what are the crew responsibilities?’
Passenger safety and preservation of records
‘What is an IOR and when do we need to file one?’
- Irregular Operations Report
- When diverting for other than WX
- When diverting to an airport that was not a planned alternate
- When rejecting a takeoff
- Any extreme irregularity
‘How long does the PIC have to fill out an IOR?’
24 hours, company needs to send it to the FAA within 10 days
‘When you divert, when do you communicate with dispatch?’
ASAP
‘What constitutes a suitable airport?’
The PIC determines this based on all available information.
Some procedures may require you to land immediately
‘Who is ultimately responsible in an emergency?’
The PIC
‘Which pilots can do a Group 1 in-flight function check and what are those checks?’
- Any pilot
- Landing gear, flaps, autopilot, pressurization.
‘Which pilots can do a Group 2 in-flight function check and what are those checks?’
- PIC must be line check airman
- ADG drop, R&I of both power plants, etc.
‘When do we need a special flight permit?’
When the aircraft no longer meets
airworthiness standards for revenue flights, but is still in a safe condition to fly.
‘On a non-routine flight, can revenue passengers be carried?’
No
‘Where can you find fuel information on charters?’
Chapter 9 of the FOM.
‘What are the weather requirements for charters?’
Same as Normal 121
‘Are you allowed to use your phone in a customs area?’
No
‘What weather and conditions must be present for a LAHSO clearance to be accepted?’
Without VGSI: 1500-5
With VGSI: 1000-3
- Not authorized if windshear reported in last 20 minutes
- Tailwind must be calm (<3 knots)
- No MEL affecting stopping capability of plane
- Wet runway is prohibited
- Night landing LAHSO only if LAHSO lights installed and operational
- Must land in 1st third or 3000 ft whichever is less
- Must accept clearance above 1,000’ AFE
- Must fully read back LAHSO clearance — once accepted, must comply
- SOPM has minimum LAHSO available distances based on Pressure Altitude
‘What is required for a visual approach or CVFP?’
- Flight operated and remains within within class B, C, or D airspace.
- Within 35 miles of destination if in class E
- Under control of ATC
- Must maintain basic cloud clearances per 91.155
- Must have airport or preceding aircraft in sight
If you have preceding aircraft in sight, ATC not responsible for separation. If you
don’t, ATC is still responsible.
‘What is 30 minutes of fuel in each of the types?’
FIND OUT!
‘What are the minimum runway lengths for landing for each airplane type?’
FIND OUT!!
‘What is required to cancel IFR when going into controlled and uncontrolled airports?’
- Must maintain basic VFR minimums and cloud clearances
Controlled: - Within and remains in class B, C, or D
- Within 10 miles of destination in class E
- Maintains direct contact with ATC
Uncontrolled: - Flight operated within 10 NM of destination
- Visual reference with the landings surface is established and maintained
- Crew monitors CTAF
‘What do you need to depart VFR?’
- Need 1000-3
- Must pick up clearance within 50NM
