On Duty Jumpseat Allocation
6.7
- TC inspectors
- Air Canada Evaluators/Instructors
- RPs
- Persons with VP FLT OPS letter of authorization
- Second RP for double augment flights
- AirCan/Rouge FLT Crew FAM flights
* Senior Executives have standing letter of authorization
CAT 2/3 Operating Restrictions for CAPTs
5.3.4.2
- 300 HRS PIC Turbojet and
- 100 HRS PIC at AirCan/Rouge
- 100 HRS PIC on type for transition from RP to CAPT (50 HRS FO to CAPT)
- Can count IOE for 300HR requirement if have 3 years at AirCan
Below Standard Take-off qualifications and Minimums CAPT and FO
5.3.13
CAPT: •100 HRS PIC at AirCan/Rouge (IOE hours count)
• SIM Proficiency
•Minimum RVR 600
FO: • SIM Proficiency
• Minimum RVR 1200 or 1/4 SM
- Below RVR 1200, must be CAPT Takeoff in Left seat.
Standard Takeoff VIZ Canada and USA
8.5.1.3
Canada = RVR 2600 or 1/2 SM
USA = If NOT established,
•1 SM or RVR 5000 for aircraft with 2 engines
•Must use RVR when it is available
NOMOBs
7.2.6.2
- Notice of medipak onboard
- Confirm on board when brief In-Charge
- Advise STOC if not onboard within 30 mins of departure
- LDF will have “Remarks” with number and locations
- If no NOMOB or LDF remarks, can just record on OFP
CB “Reset” and “Cycling”
7.4
Reset = pushing back in a tripped breaker
Cycling = opening and closing a breaker
• Both are Prohibited in flight unless Part of a Checklist or for safety of flight
Flight Crew Documents and Equipment
7.12
Documents: • ADB: licence and Medical • Passport and visa (min 6 months valid) • Radio Operator’s licence • Dangerous Goods Card • AirCan/Rouge Employee ID Card
Equipment:
P-EFB and power cord
Medical Kit Key (CAPT)
Flashlight (FO)
Jump-seat Occupant Briefing Requirements
11.7.4
• Critical Phase of Flight Policy • Entry/Exit procedures • Use/Location of all emergency equipment • Emergency egress procedures * Give them briefing card
FA Urgent Communications
Signal to be Seated
Brace Command
12.3.4.1
“Emergency Stations, Emergency Stations”
• Approximately 2 mins to Touchdown
(~2000’)
“Brace for landing, Brace for landing”
• Approximately 30 secs to touchdown
(~500’)
Emergency During Push-back Comms
Ground to Flight Deck
Flight Deck to Ground
12.3
“Emergency, emergency. Set brakes, set brakes”
• No headset = hand signal, plus one continuous horn until stopped.
“Emergency, emergency. Stop push-back, stop push-back”
• No headset = hand signals.
Interception
12.3.15
- Follow visual/radio instructions
- Advise ATC if possible
- Attempt radio contact with interceptor on 121.5
- Squawk 7700
- Interception Signals in QRHN
Fuel Spill
12.7.3
• Cease fuelling immediately • Advise DX, ATC, and cabin crew • Do NOT start or stop APU • Keep Passengers clear • Deplane if a major spill • Major spill = 1.5 meters in any direction Or more than 12mm deep (~1/2”)
Fuel Emergency
12.7.2.2
- “Mayday, mayday, mayday. Fuel” and give conservative estimate of minutes of fuel remaining
- Declare if under existing/expected conditions the flight will land with less than “Reserve” fuel
Low Fuel Situation
12.7.2
Anticipate landing with less than MFOB = Reserve+ ALTN fuel
Request delay info from ATC when unanticipated circumstances
Minimum Fuel Advisory
12.7.2.2
- “Minimum Fuel”
- Having committed to an airport (NAIFR or dropping alternate) crew calculates any change to clearance may result in landing with less than planned reserves.
RVSM
Definition
When/What to advise ATC
7.7
Defn: Reduced Vertical Separation Minimums
• 1000’ vertical separation
• Generally FL290-FL410
Advise ATC: • No longer RVSM equipment due malfunction • Loss of Altimetry system redundancy • Turb that effects level flight • Altitude deviations of 300’ or more
Ground Icing Restrictions
Takeoff and Landing Prohibited
10.6.1
Takeoff prohibited when:
• Hail
• Heavy Ice Pellets
• Mod-Heavy Freezing Rain
Landing Prohibited when:
• Mod-Heavy Freezing Rain
PCI
Definition and Requirements
10.4.7
PCI: Pre-Takeoff Inspection
• Crew to check representative surfaces
• Check for fluid integrity
• Valid within 5 mins of Takeoff
Required when:
• “PCI Mandatory” HOTDR/eHOT App message
• If lower limit of HOT exceeded
• Pax or Crew concerns
- Does NOT extend LWE HOT (single value?), upper limit of HOT or Ice Pellet/Small Hail HOT.
PDI
Definition and Requirements
10.4.6
Post De-Ice Inspection
• Check for effectiveness of De-Ice
• Normally done by service provider
Flight crew required to do when:
• 1 Truck de-ice operations (or finish with 1 Truck)
• Outside of North America
• If any doubt
CSI
Definition and Requirements
10.2.5.1
Pre-flight Critical Surface Inspection
Mandatory at 10c and below or warmer if suspect Cold Soaking
ETOPS Alternate Weather Minimums
9.3.5.5
Higher of Each Category
2 Straight in Precision Approaches =
• 400’ and 1 SM
• 200’ and 1/2 SM *above lowest useable HAT
1 Precision Approach =
• 600’ and 2 SM
• 300’ and 1 SM *
Non-Precision Approach =
• 800’ and 2 SM
• 300’ and 1 SM
ETOPS Fuel and Oil Requirements
9.3.4.5
- Based on:
- Expected Weather and Winds
- Factor icing in terms of Loss of Performance and System use
- APU use
- Pressure Loss at Altitude
- ETOPS fuel requirements are only applicable up to commencement of flight
- Any known NAV or ATC constraints
Fly to ETOPS Alternate, HOLD at 1500’ for 15 minutes. Then fly Approach and Land.
Critical Phase of Flight Policy
Definition and Policy
7.17
Definition:
Flight Below 10,000’ AAE and ALL ground movements
Policy: • Loose items secured • Both Flight Crew members at controls • Sterile cockpit • Below 18,000’ all COMMS outside of cockpits must be via Headset Boom Mic
Life vest and Survival Equipment Requirements
7.14
Flights between 50-400 NM from suitable landing site =
Must have Life Vests
Flights beyond 400 NM =
• Life Vests
• Life/Slide Rafts
• Survival Equipment
- Number of people on board cannot exceed number of Life Vests. (Can count adult Life Vests for Infants).
