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TRAINING COURSE

European Flight Time Limitations: (EC REG 83/2014 – ‘Subpart FTL')

Introduction

This course is a specialist workshop centered around the new European Flight/Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements, as prescribed in Subpart FTL, which has been added to Annex 111 of EC REG 965/2012.

Topics to be addressed include the differences between Subpart FTL and EU OPS Subpart Q, an overview of Subpart FTL and AMC/GM and CS.FTL.1, Operator responsibilities, Crew member responsibilities, Introduction to Fatigue Risk Management Systems, Flight Times and Duty Periods, Positioning, Split Duties, Standby Duties, Rest Periods and more.

There will be practical group exercises throughout the Workshop with the objective to enable the delegate to gain a full understanding of the latest European regulations pertaining to Flight and Duty Time Limitations and rest requirements.

The aim of this course is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the new European Flight and Duty Time Limitations and Rest Requirements under Subpart FTL, including practical insights into operator and crew responsibilities, fatigue risk management, and compliance with the latest regulations.

Course Content

  • Knowledge: Understand the key regulatory requirements of Subpart FTL and the differences from EU OPS Subpart Q regarding flight, duty times, and rest periods.
  • Skills: Apply Subpart FTL regulations and guidelines to manage flight and duty rosters effectively while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.
  • Attitudes: Promote proactive fatigue risk management and compliance within operational practices to ensure both crew well-being and flight safety.
  • Performance: Implement and monitor FTL practices in day-to-day operations, using real-time case examples and practical exercises.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you should have:

    • Knowledge: Understand the key regulatory requirements of Subpart FTL and the differences from EU OPS Subpart Q regarding flight, duty times, and rest periods.
    • Skills: Apply Subpart FTL regulations and guidelines to manage flight and duty rosters effectively while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.
    • Attitudes: Promote proactive fatigue risk management and compliance within operational practices to ensure both crew well-being and flight safety.
    • Performance: Implement and monitor FTL practices in day-to-day operations, using real-time case examples and practical exercises.

Who should take this course

Personnel from:

  • Air Operators (Aeroplane) conducting Commercial Air Transport operations;
  • Aircrew;
  • Management;
  • Rostering/Operations personnel.

Pre-requisites

Essential:

A basic understanding of the subjects addressed in the training course is recommended but not required.

Participants are kindly requested to bring a laptop to the course to access training course material which will only be provided in electronic format.

Training course delivery will be in the English Language.