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Regulation OTAR Part 121 - CAT - Large Aeroplanes

(a) at least one forward-facing observer’s seat is available in the flight compartment, that is suitable
for use while conducting en-route inspections; and
(b) no person, other than the flight crew members assigned to the flight, is admitted to, or carried in,
the flight compartment, or occupies a pilot seat, unless that person is permitted by the pilot-in-
command, and is:
(1) an authorised representative of the Governor; or
(2) permitted by the holder of the air operator’s certificate in accordance with procedures
specified in the operations manual.
(c) all persons admitted to the flight compartment or occupying a pilot seat are familiarised with the
appropriate safety procedures specified in the operations manual.
OTAR.121.140 Use and preservation of flight recorders and records
The operator shall ensure, by use of appropriate procedures, that the requirements of 91.140 are met.
OTAR.121.150 Operations manual
The operator shall:
(a) provide an operations manual containing all the instructions and information necessary for
operations personnel to perform their duties;
(b) ensure that all staff members have ready access to the operations manual, or to those parts of
the operations manual that relate to their duties; and
(c) ensure that the relevant parts of the operations manual are carried on each flight.
OTAR.121.155 Operational control
The operator shall:
(a) establish and maintain a method of operational control;
(b) describe the system in the operations manual;
(c) ensure that operational control is exercised over every flight; and
(d) ensure that operational control is only delegated to a flight operations officer/flight dispatcher or
the pilot-in-command.

Note: Operational Control is the exercise of authority over the initiation, continuation, diversion or
termination of a flight in theinterest of the safety of the aircraft and the regularity and efficiency of the flight.
OTAR.121.160 Duties of flight operations officer/flight dispatcher
(a) A flight operations officer/flight dispatcher employed in conjunction with a method of control and
supervision of flight operations shall:
(1) assist the pilot-in-command in flight preparation and provide the relevant information;
(2) assist the pilot-in-command in preparing the operational and ATS flight plans (including
identification of en-route alternates where appropriate), sign when applicable and file
the ATS flight plan with the appropriate ATS unit, or designated representative; and
(3) furnish the pilot-in-command while in flight, by appropriate means, with information
which may be necessary for the safe conduct of the flight.
(4) The information provided in (3) shall, for operations beyond 60 minutes from a point on
a route to an en-route alternate aerodrome, include information on availability and
meteorological conditions at such aerodromes for their expected time of use.
(5) notify the appropriate ATS unit when the position of the aeroplane cannot be determined
by an aircraft tracking capability and/or attempts to establish communication are
unsuccessful.
(6) capability, and attempts to establish
(i) initiate such procedures as outlined in the operations manual while avoiding
taking any action that would conflict with ATC procedures;
(ii) convey safety-related information to the pilot-in-command that may be
necessary for the safe conduct of the flight, including information related to
any amendments to the flight plan that become necessary in the course of
the flight; and
(iii) if an emergency situation which endangers the safety of an aircraft or
persons becomes known first to the flight operations officer/flight dispatcher,
action by that person shall include, where necessary, notification to the
appropriate authorities of the nature of the situation without delay, and
requests for assistance if required.

OTAR.121.165 Competence of operations personnel
(a) The operator shall ensure that:
(1) all personnel assigned to, or directly involved in, ground and flight operations are
properly instructed, have demonstrated their abilities in their particular duties and are
aware of their responsibilities and the relationship of such duties to the operation as a
whole.
(2) where contracted and sub-contract staff are used by the operator to carry out functions
that relate to the safety of aircraft, the operator shall ensure that the relevant duties and
accountabilities of those staff are clearly defined by the operator. The operator shall
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