Transit, ferry and positioning flights + Chain of command + Admission to the flight deck

Question 1

What is an example of a transit flight?

Answer 1

When an a/c makes a transit stop to collect or disembark passengers or uplift extra fuel.

Question 2

During a transit flight what two things must happen?

Answer 2

• Passengers must remain on board
• CC must follow boarding procedures and man all doors

Question 3

What is a ferry flight?

Answer 3

Flight to delivery an a/c.

Question 4

Who is present on a ferry flight? What are their responsibilities?

Answer 4

Only flight crew are permitted on board.
They must ensure cabin, toilets and galleys are secured.

Question 5

What is a positioning flight?

Answer 5

A flight carrying no fare paying passengers.

Question 6

Who is present on a positioning flight? What are their responsibilities?

Answer 6

Flight crew carry out CC duties (close doors, secure cabin, arm the slides etc).
Should the flight require CC - normal duties are assigned.

Question 7

How is operating position usually assigned?

Answer 7

ow is operating position usually assigned?

Question 8

How many crew members does a Ryanair 737-800 operate with?

Answer 8

Two pilots
Four CC

Question 9

What is the order of status for roles on a flight? (descending order)

Answer 9

1. Captain
2. First officer
3. Senior CC
4. CC (no.1, no.2, no.3, no.4)

Question 10

How many passengers does one CC attend to?

Answer 10

50 passengers per one CC, or a fraction of.

Question 11

What are the two mains roles of the captain?

Answer 11

• Final responsibility for the operation and safety of the a/c and all passengers, crew and cargo onboard.
• Responsible to ensure all CC carry out their duties in compliance with procedures enforced by operator.

Question 12

What are the four rules when serving food/drink in the cockpit?

Answer 12

1. All drinks must be served with a screw-top container.
2. CC should stand away from the flight deck seats and make the flight crew aware of their presence.
3. Different means are served to the flight crew at different times to avoid food poisoning.
4. CC in the flight deck must be directly facing the door when the door is open.

Question 13

What are the six rules enforced in relation to admission to the flight deck?

Answer 13

1. Passengers are NOT permitted entry.
2. Visits are only permitted on ground.
3. All visits are at the captains discretion.
4. Any company person must present a valid company ID or airport ID.
5. Any company person occupying the jump stead must be familiar with safety procedures and the operation and location of their oxygen mask.
6. IAA inspectors may visit the flight deck with valid ID.