Hi im writing a report on aircraft pilots for my high school english class I need to know what their responsibilities are I know they are responsible for the safe, efficient opperation of the airplane but I need more detail. If you could give me a general overview of their responsibilities as well as the responsibilities of the captain and co-pilot it would be very appreciated.
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Pilot responsibilities
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2 Duties and Responsibilities
2.1 Crewmember Duties and Designation
2.1.1 General
Policies and procedures have been established to help the crewmember in the performance of his/her required duties as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations and the Company GOM and Operations Specifications, for the conduct of operations. 1. Pilot in Command (PIC)
The PIC has the following duties and responsibilities with regard to the operations of any flight as PIC: a. Authority to operate the aircraft. b. Authority to delay, cancel or discontinue a flight when in their opinion the conditions are unsuitable to conduct the flight safely. c. Responsible for flight planning using all available information. XXXXX policy will be for all aircraft to use the “XXX XXX” call sign for all domestic flights within the contiguous United States (lower 48). All other flights will use the call sign “N” and the aircraft tail number i.e. “NXXXX.” (Company provided flight planning information does not relieve the PIC of the responsibility of having a correct, accurate, and legal flight plan.) d. Responsible for ensuring all passengers have been briefed according to GOM. e. Once airborne, make changes as required by enroute conditions following appropriate procedures and rules. f. Responsible for conducting the flight in a safe and prudent manner in accordance with but not limited to the following: i. MEL status of the aircraft. ii. Completion of proper preflight in accordance with AFM and Company Procedures. iii. Compliance with the applicable federal regulation’s, Operations Manual and Operations Specifications iv. Safety of the aircraft, passengers, and crew. v. Accurate completion of all required paperwork in accordance with current directives. g. Responsible for ensuring the current whole number revision of GOM and Operations Specifications is on board as well as currency of navigation and approach charts and navigation databases. For this purpose, XXXXXX will provide each PIC with enroute and approach charts required under Part 138.83 (a) (4) and 91.503(a)(4) for IFR flight. The charts will be mailed to the PICs payroll address on record. h. Determining that the weight and balance falls within aircraft limits in accordance with weight and balance procedures. i. Briefing the crew on the trip details (AWARE briefing-see section 3-1 (d)). j. Ensuring the crew reports for duty in a timely manner, in uniform and ready to complete the assigned trip. k. Impart knowledge and skills to the second in command (SIC) to prepare for upgrade. l. Responsible for the appearance of the exterior and interior of the aircraft.
2. Second in Command (SIC) The SIC has the following duties and responsibilities with regard to the conduct of any flight as SIC: a. Prepare and preflight aircraft for flight unless otherwise instructed by PIC. b. Verify the required charts, manuals and other required items are on board. c. Ensure requested catering, standard stock, newspapers, and coffee are on board. d. Operate the navigation and communication radios as required. e. Assist the PIC during all phases of flight in accordance with company policies. f. Monitor the progress of the flight and immediately notify the PIC of suspected problems. g. Be alert for abnormal situations and advise the PIC accordingly. h. Assume control of the aircraft as necessary to avoid a dangerous situation. i. Complete all duties assigned by the PIC in a timely manner. j. Assume the duties of PIC should the PIC become incapacitated.
3. Flight Attendant (FA) The FA shall: a. Advise the PIC on matters relating to passenger service issues and cabin amenities. b. Perform all passenger service functions while providing outstanding service. c. Maintain aircraft stock and supplies. d. Preflight the cabin emergency equipment prior to flight. e. Keep the aircraft in a “fly away” condition at all times. f. Advise the PIC of any issues, irregularities, or malfunctions with the aircraft, passengers, or operation they feel may compromise the safety of the flight. g. Maintain sterile cockpit procedures listed in section 3.2.4 of this manual. h. Be considered a crewmember and will follow and adhere to the crewmember crew duty/rest procedures addressed in section 4 of the XXXXXXX GOM, and Flight and Duty Time procedures addressed in section 2.3 of this document. i. Be required to interchange equipment and will be expected to know the location and operation of emergency equipment and exit information on each type aircraft in the fleet that uses FAs.
2.1.2 Crew Appearance and Behavior The flightcrews are the front line representatives for the company and as such must always present a professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude.
1. Proper demeanor and behavior in and around the FBO is essential to establishing a positive relationship and reputation with our service providers. 2. Flightcrews will provide the best possible service for the owner while operating in accordance with all applicable regulations and company policies. 3. Differences in owner personalities and customs will be noted and handled with the proper decorum.
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2 Duties and Responsibilities
2.1 Crewmember Duties and Designation
2.1.1 General
Policies and procedures have been established to help the crewmember in the performance of his/her required duties as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations and the Company GOM and Operations Specifications, for the conduct of operations. 1. Pilot in Command (PIC)
The PIC has the following duties and responsibilities with regard to the operations of any flight as PIC: a. Authority to operate the aircraft. b. Authority to delay, cancel or discontinue a flight when in their opinion the conditions are unsuitable to conduct the flight safely. c. Responsible for flight planning using all available information. XXXXX policy will be for all aircraft to use the “XXX XXX” call sign for all domestic flights within the contiguous United States (lower 48). All other flights will use the call sign “N” and the aircraft tail number i.e. “NXXXX.” (Company provided flight planning information does not relieve the PIC of the responsibility of having a correct, accurate, and legal flight plan.) d. Responsible for ensuring all passengers have been briefed according to GOM. e. Once airborne, make changes as required by enroute conditions following appropriate procedures and rules. f. Responsible for conducting the flight in a safe and prudent manner in accordance with but not limited to the following: i. MEL status of the aircraft. ii. Completion of proper preflight in accordance with AFM and Company Procedures. iii. Compliance with the applicable federal regulation’s, Operations Manual and Operations Specifications iv. Safety of the aircraft, passengers, and crew. v. Accurate completion of all required paperwork in accordance with current directives. g. Responsible for ensuring the current whole number revision of GOM and Operations Specifications is on board as well as currency of navigation and approach charts and navigation databases. For this purpose, XXXXXX will provide each PIC with enroute and approach charts required under Part 138.83 (a) (4) and 91.503(a)(4) for IFR flight. The charts will be mailed to the PICs payroll address on record. h. Determining that the weight and balance falls within aircraft limits in accordance with weight and balance procedures. i. Briefing the crew on the trip details (AWARE briefing-see section 3-1 (d)). j. Ensuring the crew reports for duty in a timely manner, in uniform and ready to complete the assigned trip. k. Impart knowledge and skills to the second in command (SIC) to prepare for upgrade. l. Responsible for the appearance of the exterior and interior of the aircraft.
2. Second in Command (SIC) The SIC has the following duties and responsibilities with regard to the conduct of any flight as SIC: a. Prepare and preflight aircraft for flight unless otherwise instructed by PIC. b. Verify the required charts, manuals and other required items are on board. c. Ensure requested catering, standard stock, newspapers, and coffee are on board. d. Operate the navigation and communication radios as required. e. Assist the PIC during all phases of flight in accordance with company policies. f. Monitor the progress of the flight and immediately notify the PIC of suspected problems. g. Be alert for abnormal situations and advise the PIC accordingly. h. Assume control of the aircraft as necessary to avoid a dangerous situation. i. Complete all duties assigned by the PIC in a timely manner. j. Assume the duties of PIC should the PIC become incapacitated.
3. Flight Attendant (FA) The FA shall: a. Advise the PIC on matters relating to passenger service issues and cabin amenities. b. Perform all passenger service functions while providing outstanding service. c. Maintain aircraft stock and supplies. d. Preflight the cabin emergency equipment prior to flight. e. Keep the aircraft in a “fly away” condition at all times. f. Advise the PIC of any issues, irregularities, or malfunctions with the aircraft, passengers, or operation they feel may compromise the safety of the flight. g. Maintain sterile cockpit procedures listed in section 3.2.4 of this manual. h. Be considered a crewmember and will follow and adhere to the crewmember crew duty/rest procedures addressed in section 4 of the XXXXXXX GOM, and Flight and Duty Time procedures addressed in section 2.3 of this document. i. Be required to interchange equipment and will be expected to know the location and operation of emergency equipment and exit information on each type aircraft in the fleet that uses FAs.
2.1.2 Crew Appearance and Behavior The flightcrews are the front line representatives for the company and as such must always present a professional appearance, demeanor, and attitude.
1. Proper demeanor and behavior in and around the FBO is essential to establishing a positive relationship and reputation with our service providers. 2. Flightcrews will provide the best possible service for the owner while operating in accordance with all applicable regulations and company policies. 3. Differences in owner personalities and customs will be noted and handled with the proper decorum.
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Re: Pilot responsibilities
That might be confusing for someone not in the industry.
The Pilot-in-Command is responsible for different levels of a flight depending on the type of operation; however, he is responsible for...
Obtaining weather and information related to the flight
Flight Planning- including route selection, altitude, alternate airports, fuel requirements and planning (where to fuel) In and airline much of this planning is done by dispatch and verified by the Captain in coordination with the flight crew.
Weight and Balance off the aircraft needs to be calculated by the crew or load control and verified by the crew.
Crew Breifing the captain needs to make the crew aware of the en route times, weather expected, ride conditions, alternate airports, and loads expected. In an airline there may be a safety breifing also, where the crew reviews an emergency as a group.
Aircraft Inpection- needs to be done by one of the flight crew outside and inside. Ensure the aircraft is loaded as proposed and servicable for flight. In a complicated aircraft a cockpit set up should be done to ensure all the buttons are where they belong, in a smaller aircraft thre same is done but is very fast.
Obtain a clearance for the flight if required, check the aircraft performace to the runway in use given the runway condition, tempature etc.
In the case of smaller operations you would load the aircraft and board the passengers, in an airline they would be boarded for you and a final passnenger list brought to the flight attendant.
Now the engines are started and the runways selection is made. After this is just flying, many descions can come up en route based on what is actually happnening vs. planning Ie/ you loose and alternate, winds stronger than forecasted.
In between stops you must ensure the aircraft was unloaded and loaded properly.
Once at destination there is typically some paperwork to do so that the company can bill the flight or account for the flight properly, then go and start your rest for the next day.
Hope that helps.
The Pilot-in-Command is responsible for different levels of a flight depending on the type of operation; however, he is responsible for...
Obtaining weather and information related to the flight
Flight Planning- including route selection, altitude, alternate airports, fuel requirements and planning (where to fuel) In and airline much of this planning is done by dispatch and verified by the Captain in coordination with the flight crew.
Weight and Balance off the aircraft needs to be calculated by the crew or load control and verified by the crew.
Crew Breifing the captain needs to make the crew aware of the en route times, weather expected, ride conditions, alternate airports, and loads expected. In an airline there may be a safety breifing also, where the crew reviews an emergency as a group.
Aircraft Inpection- needs to be done by one of the flight crew outside and inside. Ensure the aircraft is loaded as proposed and servicable for flight. In a complicated aircraft a cockpit set up should be done to ensure all the buttons are where they belong, in a smaller aircraft thre same is done but is very fast.
Obtain a clearance for the flight if required, check the aircraft performace to the runway in use given the runway condition, tempature etc.
In the case of smaller operations you would load the aircraft and board the passengers, in an airline they would be boarded for you and a final passnenger list brought to the flight attendant.
Now the engines are started and the runways selection is made. After this is just flying, many descions can come up en route based on what is actually happnening vs. planning Ie/ you loose and alternate, winds stronger than forecasted.
In between stops you must ensure the aircraft was unloaded and loaded properly.
Once at destination there is typically some paperwork to do so that the company can bill the flight or account for the flight properly, then go and start your rest for the next day.
Hope that helps.
