MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PRIOR TO TAXIING, TAKE-OFF AND DURING THE FLIGHT

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES PRIOR TO TAXIING AND TAKE-OFF

Prior to taxiing, Commander must ensure that:

• Doors are closed and aeroplane is prepared for taxi;
• CIC reports »AIRCRAFT IS READY FOR TAXI«;
• The ramp is clear;
• Visual All Clear signal is obtained; and
• ATC clearance for taxi has been received.

Prior to take-off, Commander must ensure that:

• The aeroplane's external surfaces are clear of any deposit which might adversely affect its performance and/or controllability;
• The passenger cabin and galley(s) are secured, all equipment and baggage is properly stowed, that all exit and escape paths are unobstructed and that relevant emergency equipment remains easily accessible for immediate use;
• Each assisting means for emergency evacuation that deploys automatically is armed;
• Each passenger occupies a seat or berth with his safety belt/harness properly secured and passengers have been appropriately briefed;
• All crew members occupy their stations as prescribed and the CIC report »CABIN SECURED« is received.

Other chapters of Operations Manual may additionally define duties and responsibilities of the Commander prior to taxiing and take-off.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES DURING THE FLIGHT

During the flight the Commander shall ensure:

• Coordination of the tasks and management of the workload of his crew so as to obtain a good airmanship for the conduct of the flight;
• Observation of all noise abatement regulations as long as they are not detrimental to safety;
• Precise navigation and observation of minimum altitudes;
• Use of all available Air Traffic Services;
• Observation of limitations, proper use and proper handling of the aeroplanes systems, including strict use of checklists;
• That abnormal or emergency situations requiring the application of part or all of abnormal or emergency procedures, are not simulated during revenue flights;
• That no artificial means to simulate IMC are used;
• Continuous observation and evaluation of the development of the meteorological situation, specifically forecasts for the route to be flown, for enroute alternates and for the destination aerodrome and its alternate(s);
• That in an emergency situation immediate action is taken to keep the passengers and the aeroplane from personal damage or danger;
• That procedures and equipment limitations regarding flight in icing conditions are strictly adhered to;
• That amount of usable fuel remaining suffices to proceed to an aerodrome where a safe landing can be made, with final reserve fuel remaining;
• That the applicable provisions for in-flight replanning the flight are met;
• Timely corrective action(s), whenever system malfunctions or other variables impair the aeroplanes operation;
• That, in case of such impairment, his crew and relevant ground personnel are kept informed about the situation and his decisions;
• That a flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) is not disabled or switched OFF;
• That the FDR and CVR data are not manually erased in the event of an accident or an incident;
• That, by keeping close contact with his cabin crew, a polite and efficient passenger service is being provided;
• That all requirements concerning cabin safety are being observed;
• That, prior to landing, all crew members occupy their stations and that the CIC reports »CABIN SECURED«.

Other chapters of Operations Manual may additionally define duties and responsibilities of the Commander during the flight.