FAQ Answer
FAQ Answer
When will cabin crew aspects of Operations Manuals have to comply with the requirements of the Implementing Rules?
Cabin crew Training Manuals will be required to be compliant with the cabin crew requirements of the Aircrew Regulation by the end of the derogation period for that Regulation, which is April 2013. For Cabin Safety Procedures Manuals, the end of the derogation period for Part OPS will apply, and this is likely to be October 2014. (last updated September 2012)
Cabin Crew
- Will independence of examiners only be applicable to Initial training or all cabin crew training?
- It is only required under the Aircrew Regulation in respect of Initial training.
- Will attestations be required to carry the branding of the issuing organisation?
- Will the list of aircraft types on which a cabin crew member is qualified be required to be documented on the attestation?
- What changes will be required to the format of the Operations Manual?
- How will an operator be able to establish that a cabin crew member has exercised the privileges of an attestation in the last five years?
- Does the list of aircraft types on which a cabin crew member is qualified have to be provided to the individual or can it be held as part of a centralised record management system?
- What type of media should be used for the attestation document?
- How can compliance be achieved for practical operation of the flight deck door for different aircraft types? For example, if the door is of a generic type, but the keypad differs between types how should this be trained?
- What is defined as “independence” when referring to examiners?
- Is there a defined duration for Initial security training in order to meet Department for Transport requirements?
- Will Aircraft Type training be required to be completed before undertaking Operation Conversion training?
- When will cabin crew aspects of Operations Manuals have to comply with the requirements of the Implementing Rules?
