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This Subpart prescribes rules governing the establishment and implementation of training programmes specified in this Subpart for crew members.
(a) A holder of an air operator certificate must establish a crew member training programme under this Subpart for ensuring that each flight crew member, and each flight attendant if applicable, assigned to act as a crew member on an aeroplane conducting an air operation is trained to perform their assigned functions.
(b) The certificate holder must ensure that the training programme required by paragraph (a)—
(1) is conducted safely, in a structured manner, and without unacceptable risk to the personnel, third parties, or equipment; and
(2) includes for multi-crew operation, human factors as an integral component in every training segment referred to in paragraph (c).
(c) The certificate holder must ensure that the training programme required by paragraph (a) contains the following segments—
(1) introduction training:
(2) transition training:
(3) upgrade training for flight crew members:
(4) recurrent training.
(d) The certificate holder must ensure that a pilot who completes an introduction training segment, a transition training segment, or an upgrade training segment also completes the pilot line training requirements specified in rule 125.567.
(e) The certificate holder must ensure that the person responsible for its crew member training programme holds a current flight examiner rating.
(f) The certificate holder must ensure that the person responsible for its flight attendant training programme—
(1) meets the requirements referred to in rules 125.519 or 125.521; or
(2) has appropriate qualifications and experience that are acceptable to the Director, and are included in the certificate holder’s exposition.
(g) The certificate holder is responsible for controlling the training programme required by paragraph (a).
(h) The certificate holder may—
(1) conduct the training in accordance with the training programme required by paragraph (a); or
(2) contract with the holder of an aviation training organisation certificate issued under Part 141, to conduct the training in accordance with the training programme required by paragraph (a) if the Part 141 certificate authorises the holder to conduct that type of training; or
(3) for a training conducted outside New Zealand, contract with an organisation that meets a standard equivalent to that specified in Part 141 to conduct the training in accordance with the training programme required by paragraph (a) for flight crew members.
(i) The certificate holder must ensure that when a crew member completes a training segment of the training programme—
(1) the training record for that crew member is updated with the details of the qualification acquired; and
(2) the training record and details of the qualification referred to in paragraph (1) are kept in accordance with the procedures referred to in rule 119.67; and
(3) the crew member is informed of the qualification.
(a) A holder of an air operator certificate must ensure that each segment of the training programme for flight crew members, and flight attendants if applicable, includes a syllabus that is applicable to the certificate holder’s operations and is acceptable to the Director.
(b) Each syllabus required by paragraph (a) must include at least the following training elements as applicable to—
(1) the aeroplane type to be used, including special equipment fitted for the intended operation:
(2) the routes and aerodromes appropriate to the intended operation:
(3) the crew member assignments, functions, responsibilities, and the relationship of these to the assignments, functions, and responsibilities of other crew members, particularly in regard to abnormal or emergency procedures:
(4) training in all types of emergency and abnormal situations or procedures caused by power plant, airframe or system malfunctions, fire, or other abnormalities:
(5) the location and operation of emergency equipment available for use by crew members:
(6) the location and use of oxygen equipment:
(7) the location and use of all normal and emergency exits, including evacuation slides and escape ropes:
(8) training on human factors and crew resource management:
(9) training in strategies to manage risks including threat and error management:
(10) the requirements of Part 92 regarding the carriage of dangerous goods:
(11) security training in accordance with the air operator security programme required by rule 119.75:
(12) the certificate holder’s policies and procedures appropriate to its air operations.
(a) Subject to paragraphs (b), (c), and (d), a holder of an air operator certificate must ensure that a pilot or flight attendant if applicable, who is not qualified and currently serving as a crew member in an air operation under the authority of the certificate, completes the introduction segment of the training programme required by rule 125.553, and in accordance with the syllabus required by rule 125.555.
(b) The certificate holder may, with prior acceptance of the Director, vary the syllabus of the introduction segment of the training programme in the holder’s exposition for a crew member if details of the variation and the reasons for the variation are recorded and certified in the crew member’s training record.
(c) The certificate holder must ensure that the introduction segment of the training programme includes training on human factors and crew resource management.
(d) A pilot may not commence an introduction segment of the training programme under paragraph (a) unless the pilot—
(1) if the pilot will be required to perform an air operation under IFR, holds a current instrument rating; and
(2) has acquired at least 250 hours of flight time experience as pilot.
(a) Subject to paragraph (b), a holder of an air operator certificate must ensure that a pilot or flight attendant if applicable who is qualified and currently acting as a crew member on an air operation completes the transition segment of the training programme required by rule 125.553 if—
(1) the crew member is changing from one aeroplane type or variant to another type or variant; or
(2) there is a change to the nature of an operation, or new equipment is introduced, which affects the operation of the aeroplane type or variant.
(b) The transition segment of the training programme referred to in paragraph (a) must address at least the following—
(1) the use of all safety and emergency equipment and procedures applicable to the aeroplane type or variant; and
(2) new procedures or equipment introduced on the existing aeroplane type or variant; and
(3) any required human factors and crew resource management training brought about by the different aeroplane, equipment, or procedures.
(a) Subject to paragraph (b), a holder of an air operator certificate must ensure that a pilot or a flight attendant if applicable, who is qualified and currently acting as a crew member on an air operation conducted under the authority of the certificate, completes the upgrade segment of the training programme required by rule 125.553 on the same aeroplane type if—
(1) the pilot is changing from one crew member position to a more responsible crew member position on the same aeroplane type; or
(2) the flight attendant is upgrading to a role of increased responsibility.
(b) The upgrade training must address the use of all safety and emergency equipment and procedures applicable to the new flight crew position for pilots, or the more responsible role for flight attendants on the aeroplane for which the upgrade is sought and must—
(1) include training on human factors and crew resource management, with particular emphasis on the changes brought about by the different crew member position and new responsibilities; and
(2) include training in supervisory skills.
(a) A holder of an air operator certificate must ensure that a pilot, or flight attendant of an aeroplane operating under the authority of the certificate, completes the recurrent segment of the training programme required by rule 125.553 in order for the crew member to be current, and proficient on the aeroplane type, crew member position, and type of operation in which the crew member serves.
(b) The certificate holder must ensure that the recurrent segment includes flight training for flight crew members—
(1) every 6 months for an air operation conducted under IFR; and
(2) every 12 months for an air operation conducted under VFR.
(c) The certificate holder must ensure that the pilot completes a recurrent segment of the training programme using the training equipment specified in rule 125.565.
(d) The holder of an air operator certificate must ensure that the recurrent segment of the training programme addresses training on human factors and crew resource management.
(a) Except as provided in paragraphs (d) and (e), a holder of an air operator certificate must ensure that the crew member training programme required by rule 125.553 for flight crew members includes ground and flight instruction using—
(1) training devices; and
(2) a flight simulator for the aeroplane type being used.
(b) The certificate holder must ensure that the training for a flight crew member operating turbojet, turbofan, and multi-engine turboprop powered aeroplanes includes ground and flight instruction using a flight simulator of the same aeroplane type—
(1) for introduction, transition, and upgrade segments of the training
programme; and
(2) for recurrent training at least every 12 months.
(c) Despite paragraph (b), the certificate holder may conduct the training in an aeroplane if—
(1) a flight simulator is not available in New Zealand or Australia; and
(2) the aeroplane is of the same type as the aeroplane used for performing air operations.
(d) In the case of a single-engine, or multi-engine reciprocating powered aeroplane, or a single-engine turboprop aeroplane, the certificate holder may conduct the training in an aeroplane of the same type as the aeroplane used for performing air operations.
(e) The training referred to in paragraphs (c) and (d) must be conducted in accordance with a safe flight practice guide acceptable to the Director.
(f) The certificate holder must ensure that each flight simulator or training device used for flight training in the training programme—
(1) maintains the performance, functional, and other characteristics that are required for approval; and
(2) is modified to conform with any modification to the aeroplane being simulated that results in changes to performance, functional, or other characteristics required for approval; and
(3) is given a functional pre-flight check before being used, and any discrepancy detected during use is logged by the appropriate pilot instructor or flight examiner at the end of each training or flight assessment.
(a) A holder of an air operator certificate must ensure that a pilot, who under rule 125.557 completes the introduction segment, or under rule 125.559 completes the transition segment, or under rule 125.561 completes the upgrade segment of the training programme required by rule 125.553—
(1) completes a competency assessment under Subpart J before commencing the pilot line training specified in paragraph (b); and
(2) completes the pilot line training specified in paragraph (b).
(b) The pilot line training required by paragraph (a)(2) must comprise of—
(1) following the introduction segment—
(i) for single-engine reciprocating aeroplanes, 5 hours including 5 take-offs and landings; and
(ii) for single-engine turboprop, and multi-engine reciprocating powered aeroplanes, 10 hours including 10 take-offs and landings of which at least 6 take-offs and landings must be as pilot flying; and
(iii) for multi-engine turboprop powered aeroplanes – 20 hours including 10 take-offs and landings of which at least 6 take-offs and landings must be as pilot flying; and
(iv) for turbojet and turbofan powered aeroplanes – 25 hours including 10 take-offs and landings of which at least 6 take-offs and landings must be as pilot flying; and
(v) for all aeroplanes, including those referred to in paragraphs(i) to (iv) – 4 operating cycles of which at least 2 must be as pilot flying:
(2) following the transition or upgrade segment—
(i) for single-engine reciprocating aeroplanes, 5 hours including 5 take-offs and landings; and
(ii) for multi-engine reciprocating or turboprop aeroplanes, 10 hours and 8 take-offs and landings; and
(iii) for turbojet and turbofan powered aeroplanes, 15 hours and 10 take-offs and landings; and
(iv) for all aeroplanes, including those referred to in paragraphs (i), (ii) and (iii) – 4 operating cycles of which at least 2 must be as the pilot flying.
(c) The pilot line training required by paragraph (b) must be—
(1) acquired in an aeroplane conducting an air operation; and
(2) conducted under the supervision of an instructor who—
(i) meets the requirements referred to in rule 125.511; or
(ii) is approved by the Director to conduct specific training for the introduction of a new aeroplane type.
(d) For the purpose of paragraph (c)(1), the instructor required by paragraph (c)(2)—
(1) must act as a pilot-in-command at all times; and
(2) must occupy a pilot station when supervising a pilot acquiring the experience necessary for a pilot-in-command position, until the pilot acquiring the experience has—
(i) performed at least 5 take-offs and 5 landings as pilot flying in the aeroplane type for which the pilot-in-command qualification is required; and
(ii) demonstrated to the pilot instructor the ability to perform the duties of a pilot-in-command for that aeroplane type.
A holder of an air operator certificate who operates an aeroplane that carries a flight attendant must ensure that the crew member training programme required by rule 125.553 for flight attendants addresses at least the following:
(1) the authority structure of crew members:
(2) training on human factors, and crew resource management as may be applicable to the tasks assigned to the flight attendant position:
(3) crew member assignments, functions, and responsibilities during emergency situations:
(4) procedures for passenger handling, including emergency procedures and procedures to be followed in dealing with special classes of passengers according to the certificate holder’s exposition:
(5) the briefing of passengers:
(6) location and operation of emergency equipment available for use by flight attendants or other crew members:
(7) the correct use of cabin equipment and controls:
(8) the location and use of oxygen equipment:
(9) location and use of all normal and emergency exits, including evacuation slides and escape ropes:
(10) cabin health and first aid in accordance with ICAO Doc 10002 Cabin Crew Safety Training Manual, Chapter 9:
(11) the certificate holder’s documentation and procedures:
(12) applicable civil aviation rules and supporting documentation.
(a) If a flight attendant is required, a holder of an air operator certificate must ensure that a person is not designated to perform the functions of a flight attendant on an aeroplane conducting an air operation unless that person—
(1) has completed the applicable segment of the crew member training programme as required by rule 125.553; and
(2) immediately following the completion of an introduction segment required by rule 125.557, or a transition segment required by rule 125.559, of the training programme specified in rule 125.553—
(i) completes 5 hours line operating flight time experience, including at least 2 operating cycles on the aeroplane type, and in the crew member position that the person is assigned to serve in; or
(ii) has appropriate flight attendant operating experience that is acceptable to the Director on another aeroplane type operating under this Part, and in the crew member position that the person is assigned to serve in.
(b) The line operating flight time experience required by paragraph (a)(2)(i)—
(1) must be accumulated under the supervision of a flight attendant trainer who meets the requirements referred to in rule 125.519, or a flight attendant assessor who meets the requirements referred to in rule 125.521; and
(2) may include not more than 2.5 hours flight time experience conducted in a full scale, type specific, cabin training device that is acceptable to the Director.
A holder of an air operator certificate must maintain a record of all training required by this Subpart that each of its crew members undertakes as specified in rule 119.67.
