What is FAA operational control?
According to the official FAA definition, the term operational control “with respect to a flight, means the exercise of authority over initiating, conducting or terminating a flight.” In layman’s terms, it simply means who is responsible for safety and regulatory compliance for a particular flight.
Does an airline certificate holder have the authority to delegate the responsibility of operational control to another individual?
A certificate holder conducting part 135 operations may delegate the authority to exercise operational control of a specific flight to the PIC, but the overall responsibility for operational control always rests with the certificate holder.
What are FAA operations specifications?
The FAA issues operations specifications to certificated operators (air carriers, repair stations, etc). It is a legal document that outlines what they are authorized to do. A manufacturer, to outline the specifications under which the product was designed to be operated, publishes operating specifications.
What are examples of operational control?
Examples of Operational Controls
- Standard Operating Procedures.
- Contract language.
- Labeling of materials.
- Signage.
- Log books.
- Check lists.
What are operational controls?
Operational controls are security controls that are primarily implemented and executed by people (as opposed to systems). These controls are put in place to improve the security of a particular system (or group of systems).
What is the difference between FAA Part 121 and 135?
Part 121 deals with commercial air service, flights that are scheduled, and have paying passengers, i.e. customers. Part 135 regulates the on-demand flights and scheduled charter flights. Scheduled charter flights are usually limited to a few days a week.
Who is responsible for operational control?
(a) Each certificate holder conducting domestic operations is responsible for operational control. (b) The pilot in command and the aircraft dispatcher are jointly responsible for the preflight planning, delay, and dispatch release of a flight in compliance with this chapter and operations specifications.
Who has operational control of a flight?
Under Part 91 “operational control” has always been delegated to the owner/operator. § 91.3 Responsibility and authority of the pilot in command. (a) The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft.
What is an FAA Ops Spec and its purpose?
Every Part 135 and 121 airline has an ops spec, which is essentially the blueprint that has been approved by the FAA for that airline. The details are negotiated between the airline and the principal operations inspector, or POI, the individual at the FAA who is responsible for the oversight of the airline.
What are operational specifications?
operations specifications means the authorizations, conditions and limitations associated with the air operator certificate and subject to the conditions in the operations manual.
What is an operational control system (OCS)?
3-1926 OPERATIONAL CONTROL SYSTEMS. Operational control systems vary with the kind of operation the certificate holder is authorized to conduct (i.e., domestic, flag, supplemental, commuter, or on‑demand).
Who is responsible for operational control of a flight?
For part 121supplemental operations, operational control of a particular flight is the responsibility of the PIC and the Director of Operations (DO). The DO may delegate certain operational control functions to other individuals, but he or she cannot delegate the responsibility for those functions.
What should POIs and ASIS know about operational control?
POIs and ASIs should be thoroughly familiar with this information before reviewing a certificate holder’s operational control policies, procedures, and practices. Operational control with respect to a flight means the exercise of authority over initiating, conducting, or terminating a flight (refer to 14 CFR part 1).
Can a do delegate the responsibility of operational control?
The DO may delegate certain operational control functions to other individuals, but he or she cannot delegate the responsibility for those functions. Operational control functions include, but are not limited to: