SkyWest Airlines operates the ERJ and the CRJ in accordance with 14 CFR Parts ____, _____, and ____ of the Federal Aviation Regulations.
119, 121, 91
Could a SkyWest pilot be violated by the FAA for not adhering to the FOM?
Yes, the manuals are FAA approved and require compliance.
Where in the FOM are the duties of the PIC found?
FOM CH 2 Organization & Chain of Command
Where in the FOM are the duties of the SIC found?
FOM CH 2 Organization & Chain of Command
The PIC and SIC report directly to whom?
Domicile Chief Pilot
What is SMS?
Safety Management System
In regard to your work, what is the primary consideration?
Safety
FAR 91 does not apply to airline operations.
False
During the pre-flight inspection the SIC discovers fuel leaking from the left wing. Who should they notify?
PIC
Health problems in your family are affecting your work and your reliability. Who do you talk to?
Domicile chief/supervisor
A pilot may consume alcohol 8 hours prior to departure time.
False, a pilot may consume alcohol no less than 8 hours prior to duty reporting time.
Regarding alcohol consumption, what responsibilities does a crew member have after an aircraft incident/accident?
Crew member cannot consume alcohol for 8 hours after an accident/incident unless they have completed a post-accident/incident alcohol test and is subsequently released from duty.
Prior to leaving the hotel the van driver expresses concern that one of your crewmembers is showing signs of intoxication. What guidance does the FOM give for this situation?
Address the situation early and attempt to keep the crew member away from the airport if possible.
If you lost your Radio Telephone Operators Permit, could you continue your trip to a Canadian destination?
Yes, if the other pilot has theirs then you can both operate the radio.
You are based in ORD (Central time zone) and you are beginning an FDP in LAX (Pacific time zone) at 0430 with 5 flight segments scheduled. What is the maximum length (hours) FDP you may work?
11 hours 30 min
How many flight hours are we legal to fly in a 672 hours?
100 flight hours in a 672 hour rolling time frame
How many flight hours are we legal to fly in a 365 days?
1000 hours in 365 consecutive days
How many Flight Duty Period (FDP) hours are we legal to work in 672 hours?
190 hours in a 672 hour rolling time frame
How many Flight Duty Period (FDP) hours can we work in 168 hours?
60 hours in a 168 hour rolling time frame
Determine your maximum FDP (hours) with a domicile report time of 0700 and 4 flight segments. You finish the 4th flight segment at 1745 (domicile time) and crew support calls to inform you that you need to ferry the plane (under part 91) to KSLC for maintenance. You would be released from duty at 2015 (domicile time). Can you accept this assignment?
No, the added flight segment changes your off duty time according to Table B.
You report for duty at 0500 (domicile time) and fly 4 flight segments finishing at 1615 (domicile time.) Crew support then informs you that they need you to deadhead to LAX to start a new trip the next day. The flight to LAX is 1hr and 30 min long, can you legally accept this assignment?
Yes, with 4 flight segments and a report time of 0500 your max FDP is 12 hrs.
As a result of an unplanned diversion, the additional flight segments are not recognized when determining an FDP limit.
True
When may a Flight Duty Period limit be extended?
After Takeoff: Should unforeseen operational circumstances arise;
Prior to takeoff: When unforeseen operational circumstances occur.
If an FDP is extended, when would the company be required to report back to the FAA concerning the extension?
Any time the extension is above by more than 30 minutes of TABLE B limits the company must report to the FAA within 10 Days.