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Regulation OTAR Part 121 - CAT - Large Aeroplanes
(3) numbers are restored to comply with the requirements of paragraph (a)(4) at the first
aerodrome of landing where a replacement would normally be expected to be available
OTAR.121.945 Task specialists – emergency functions
The operator shall assign to any task specialist the functions to be carried out in the event of an aircraft
emergency and of an emergency evacuation becoming necessary.
OTAR.121.950 Training programmes – general
(a) The operator shall establish a ground and flight training programme, approved by the Governor, to
ensure that operating staff, including flight crew, cabin crew and other crew members are
adequately trained and competent to perform their duties; as follows:
(1) The training programme shall include skills in relation to human performance and
awareness of the operator's safety management system (SMS) as appropriate to the
area of work.
(2) The training programme shall be reviewed periodically to ensure that training elements
are included with regard to significant safety risks, taking account of the nature of the
operation.
(3) Training programmes for flight crew shall consist of ground and flight training on the
type(s) of aircraft on which the flight crew member serves and shall include training in
normal procedures and all types of emergency or abnormal situations.
(4) Flight crew shall be trained in the use of the operator’s standard operating procedures.
(5) The training for each crew member, particularly that relating to abnormal or emergency
procedures, shall ensure that all crew members know the functions for which they are
responsible and the relation of these functions to the functions of other crew members.
(6) The training programme shall be given on a recurrent basis, at least annually, and shall
include an assessment of competence.
(7) The training programme shall include the syllabus for each type of training to be
conducted.
(b) The operator shall ensure that each crew member is trained in accordance with the training
programme.
(c) The operator shall ensure that details of the training programme form the operations manual,
Part D.
(d) The operator shall ensure that any person responsible for providing training is appropriately
qualified to do so.
(e) The operator shall ensure that the training programme is conducted safely and without
unacceptable risk to the equipment and personnel or third parties.
(g) The operator shall ensure that training in aircraft procedures is carried out in either an aircraft of
the type to be used by that crew member or in an appropriate synthetic training device (STD).
(h) Training programmes for flight crew shall include knowledge and skills related to the operational
use of head-up display (HUD) and/or enhanced vision systems (EVS) for those aircraft so
equipped.
(i) Training programmes for flight crew shall include the use of Electronic Flight Bags (EFBs) if used
on board.
OTAR.121.955 Security training programme
(a) The operator shall establish and maintain a security training programme to ensure that any crew
member is able to take appropriate action to prevent acts of unlawful interference and to
minimise the consequences of such occurrences should they occur.
(b) The programme shall acquaint staff members with preventive measures in relation to
passengers, baggage, cargo, equipment, stores and supplies intended for carriage on an aircraft
so that they can contribute to the prevention of acts of unlawful interference.
(c) The security training programme shall be appropriate to the size of aircraft operated and the type
of air operations carried out by the operator.
(d) The programme shall include the following elements:
(1) Determination of the seriousness of any consequence; and
(2) Crew communication and coordination; and
(3) Appropriate self defence responses; and
(4) Use of non-lethal protective devices assigned to crew members, where specifically
approved by the Governor; and
(5) Understanding of the behaviour of terrorists so as to facilitate the ability of crew
members to cope with hijacker behaviour and passenger responses; and
(6) Live situational training exercises regarding various threat conditions; and
(7) Flight deck procedures to protect the aeroplane; and
(8) Aeroplane search procedures and guidance on least-risk bomb locations where
practicable.
Note: Approval of the security training programme by the Governor may be required
under applicable security legislation.
OTAR.121.960 Training equipment
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