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Relevant - Part 135 Check Pilot Flashcards

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Where can you find Flightcrew Member Training and Qualification Program?

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8900.1
Vol 3
Ch 19

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Where are the Check Airmen, Instructor and Supervisor Programs?

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8900.1
Vol 3
Ch 20

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What is contained in Vol 3, Ch 20, Sections 5-7?

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Contains guidance concerning check pilots

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Part 135 regulations for training instructors and check pilots and

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Ground - Instructor 135.340(c)(d), (d) only for transition
Ground - Check Pilot 135.339(c)(d), (d) only for transition

Aircraft - 135.339(e) or 135.340(e)
Sim - 135.339(g) or 135.340(g)

Vol3, Ch20, Sec5

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Are Air Transport Ground Instructors (training captain) required to hold a CFI?

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No - not when instructing in part 135 training programs

Vol3, Ch20, Sec5

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What is the role of the Check Pilot?

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“To ensure that the flightcrew member has met competency standards before the check pilot releases the flightcrew member from training and to ensure that the flightcrew member maintains those standards while remaining in line service”

Vol3, Ch20, Sec5

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What are the characteristics of a Check Pilot?

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  • “must be knowledgeable in the application requirements of Parts 61, 91, 110, 119, 135, 142, other applicable FAA policies; safe operating practices; and the certificate holder’s policies and procedures.”
  • “Once approved, the check pilot’s manner and professional reputation should always reflect positively upon the employer and the FAA.”

Vol3, Ch20, Sec5

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What does POI stand for?

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Principal Operations Inspector

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What is the normal term of expiration for approvals of check pilots?

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“Under current regulations, there is no specified normal term of expiration for approvals of check pilots. At his or her discretion, the POI may grant, limit, or withdraw a check pilots approval.”

Vol3, Ch20, Sec5

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What are the two categories that check pilots are organized into?

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Check Pilot - Aircraft (135.337)
Check Pilot - Simulator (135.339)

Vol3, Ch20, Sec5

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Why aren’t specific functions for which check pilots may be authorized defined by Part 135?

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“to allow for flexibility during the issuance of check pilot approvals”

Vol3, Ch20, Sec5

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What is the Part 135 reg for the competency check?

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135.293(a)(1) and (4) through (9)

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What is the Part 135 reg for the line check?

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Part 135.299

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What is the role of the Air Transportation Instructor?

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“An air transportation instructor is a person employed by the cert. holder for the purpose of training crewmembers in a Part 135 cert. holder’s approved training program.”

Vol3, Ch20, Sec5

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What are the characteristics of a Air Transportation Instructor?

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  • “must be knowledgeable in the application requirements of Parts 61, 91, 110, 119, 135, 142, other applicable FAA policies; safe operating practices; and the certificate holder’s policies and procedures.”
  • “An air transportation instructor should possess effective communication skills and a manner that always reflects professionalism and a positive attitude toward safety.”

Vol3, Ch20, Sec5

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What are the Authorized Activities of an Air Transportation Instructor?

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“Instructors may provide:
- Fight instruction in the cert holder’s approved training program
- Certification of the satisfactory proficiency and knowledge of flightcrew members after completion of a flight training curriculum segment or flight training module.”

Vol3, Ch20, Sec5

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What are the Authorized Activities of an Air Transportation Ground Instructor?

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“May conduct the following:
- Ground instruction in the cert holder’s approved training program
- Certification of the satisfactory proficiency and knowledge of crewmembers and aircraft dispatchers after completion of a ground training curriculum segment or module.”

Vol3, Ch20, Sec5

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Where in the 8900.1 are the procedures for the approval and surveillance of check pilots?

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Vol3, Ch20, Sec6

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What is check pilot approval based on?

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  • Satisfying the qualifications and training requirements in Part 135
  • Having the proper certificated and ratings
  • Being qualified in accordance with the cert. holder’s approved initial, transition, or upgrade training program
  • Having completed the cert. holder’s approved check pilot training program for the appropriate check functions
  • Having demonstrated the ability to conduct a check and to evaluate the performance of flightcrew members to the satisfaction of an FAA inspector

Vol3, Ch20, Sec6

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How many phases in the check pilot approval process?

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5

Vol3, Ch20, Sec6

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What are the 5 phases in check pilot approval process?

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  1. Cert. holder familiarization with requirements and letter of request
  2. Submission of documentation
  3. Review of documentation
  4. Check pilot evaluation general
  5. Check pilot approval

Vol3, Ch20, Sec6

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What information about the check pilot must the cert. holder give to the FAA?

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  • candidate’s name
  • business address
  • applicable airmen cert. number
  • requested check pilot classification and functions
  • aircraft type(s)
  • brief resume of the candidate’s aviation background and experience
  • copies of the candidate’s training records

Vol3, Ch20, Sec6

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What must the inspector conducting the eval do?

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“The inspector conducting an evaluation for an original check pilot approval must observe the candidate conducting an actual check.”

Vol3, Ch20, Sec6

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What is the purpose of the inspectors eval of the check pilot?

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“to ensure that the candidate has achieved the required skills for briefing, evaluating and debriefing a flightcrew member.”

Vol3, Ch20, Sec6

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What is the requirement for the flightcrew member being checked?
"The flightcrew member receiving the check should be aline flight crew member who is due for an evaluation. ...will not be an instructor or check pilot, unless previously approved..." Vol3, Ch20, Sec6
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Is it required that the candidates flying skills be evaluated?
"an evaluation does not entail an evaluation of the candidate's flying skills in a flightcrew member duty position." Vol3, Ch20, Sec6
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When can an approved check pilot perform the duties of a check pilot for the cert holder?
"The POI may permit the new check pilot to be scheduled immediately as a check pilot, even though the processing of the letter of approval has not been completed..." Vol3, Ch20, Sec6
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What happens immediately following approval of a candidate?
"the inspector will inform the candidate that a recommendation of approval will be reported to the POI. In this case, the candidate will certify the proficiency of the flightcrew member receiving the check and complete the necessary recording keeping tasks." Vol3, Ch20, Sec6
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What happens immediately following dispproval of a candidate?
"the inspector will inform the candidate that approval will not be granted. In such a case, the inspector must determine whether the flightcrew member receiving the check performed satisfactory, and must certify the flightcrew member's proficiency and complete the necessary records." Vol3, Ch20, Sec6
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Are there renewal or terms of expiration for check pilot approvals?
No Vol3, Ch20, Sec6
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How is check pilot oversight accomplished?
"Inspectors make performance assessments of the check pilot on an ongoing basis and address deficiencies as needed." Vol3, Ch20, Sec6
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Describe steps for initial check pilot hires?
Initial training and certification - for a flightcrew member duty position Gain proficiency as an instructor - instructing each other and self-training Proficiency and Competency Checks - once an instructor, they can being check pilot training Vol3, Ch20, Sec6
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How many aircraft approvals can a check pilot have?
"Helicopters. A check pilot may be approved to serve in tow difference types of helicopters." Vol3, Ch20, Sec6
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How often are check pilots observed? What if it's not accomplished in that time? (including month before and after)
"Section 135.339(a)(2) requires that check pilots are observed by an inspector or an Aircrew Designated Examiner (ADE) within the preceding 24 calendar-months." "If the observation check is not conducted, the individual may no longer serve as a check pilot." Vol3, Ch20, Sec6
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What are the 3 categories of performance measures for evaluation of a check pilot?
Technical, Procedural, Professional Vol3, Ch20, Sec6
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What is covered under the Technical category of performance measures?
Technical - "check pilot must demonstrate a superior level of technical knowledge, skill and ability in order to conduct authorized tasks" - "does the check pilot select or use the appropriate equipment, device, tools, and reference material when planning or conducting checks?" Vol3, Ch20, Sec6
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Where are the training requirements for check pilots and air transport flight instructors located?
Vol3, Ch20, Sec7
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Where are the curricula found?
"in the Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS) under "Other Documents," then "Standardized Curricula." Vol3, Ch20, Sec7
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Are there minimum flight experience requirements?
No. "it is impractical to specify minimum experience levels for candidates." "Regardless of experience levels, candidates must demonstrate high levels of knowledge and skill in the applicable job functions." Vol3, Ch20, Sec7
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What must be included in the ground training for air transportation pilot flight instructors and check pilots?
- Fundamental principles of the teaching-learning process - Teaching methods and procedures - Instructor-student relationships Vol3, Ch20, Sec7
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What items may be left out of the ground training if the candidate holds a CFI?
- Reg & admin functions of instructors & check pilots - Applicable regs - The operator's policies and procs - Methods, procs, and techniques for conducting req checks - Seat-dependent tasks for the specific aircraft - Analysis of flightcrew member perf, including ident of improper or insufficient training - CRM concept's and vocab - Appropriate corrective actions for UNSAT perf in training or eval - Guidelines and safety measures for emerg situation likely to develop in conducting the required normal, abnormal and emerg proc in an aircraft and in an FSTD - The consequences of improper or untimely safety measures Vol3, Ch20, Sec7
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What must be included in the flight training for instructors and check pilots?
- Enough flight training from the left and right seat, norm/abnorm/emerg procs to ensure competency - For check pilots: aircraft in-flight training from either seat - Guidelines and safety measures for emerg situations likely to develop while conducting norm/abnorm/emerg procs in an aircraft - Consequences of improper or untimely safety measures Vol3, Ch20, Sec7
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What must be included in differences training?
- Applicable reg OpSpecs and relevant manual differences - Nav differences between aircraft ops and types - Differences in ATC procs that may be used by the various aircraft - Differences associated with high-altitude ops - New equip, procs, or techniques as appropriate - Other items deemed appropriate by the POI or operator Vol3, Ch20, Sec7
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What is the Line-Observation Program?
A program to accomplish req of 135.337(f) and 135.338(f) - flight instructors and check pilots can complete an approved line-observation program Vol3, Ch20, Sec7
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What are the two ways to accomplish the line-observation program?
Line observation from the observer's seat Line-Experience Module (LEM) program Vol3, Ch20, Sec7
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Where in the 8900.1s can you find the guidelines for the OpSpecs?
Vol3 Ch18
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Where in the 8900.1s can you find the guidelines for AQP?
Vol3 Ch21
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Is AQP manditory?
No "Althought AQP is a voluntary program, The Flight Standards Service (FS) encourages cert holders to participate." Vol3, Ch21, Sec1
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What is AQP?
- supports the FAA's goals for safety enhancement - provides for enhanced curriculum development and data-driven approach to quality assurance Vol3, Ch21, Sec1
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What are the two other programs that AQP works alongside with to provide FAA personnel with information that will enhance oversight capability, capacity, and improve operational safety?
Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) Program Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) Vol3, Ch21, Sec1
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Where is Operational Control for Part 135 Air Carriers found in the 8900s?
Vol3, Ch25, Sec1 - Basic Req and Policy Applicable to All Air Carriers Vol3, Ch25, Sec5 - Part 135 Flight Locating Systems and Operating Rules
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Where are the Aviation Weather Regulatory Requirements found in the 8900s?
Vol3, Ch26
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Where can you find HAA Non-Flightcrew Personnel Training Programs in the 8900s?
Vol3, Ch65
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