Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements

Course Description

This eLearning course provides an overview on the topic of flight and duty time limitations and rest requirements for commercial airtransport operators according ORO.FTL.200 to 235. The operator is responsible for ensuring that flight duty periods are planned to prevent crew member fatigue, allowing them to perform their duties safely.

Key definitions include duty period, flight duty period (FDP), and flight time. Maximum duty periods and flight times are regulated, with post-flight duties counting as duty period. The course also discusses rest periods, home base, sectors, standby, and augmented crew requirements. Commanders have discretion to extend flight duty periods in case of unforeseen circumstances, considering flight crew augmentation and rest facilities.

Training Areas

• Pilot
• Management