Singapore legislation

Regulation 169

of Air Navigation (135 — Commercial Air Transport by Helicopters and Small Aeroplanes) Regulations 2018

Regulation 169

Competency checks of other crew members

Subregulation 1

An AOC holder must establish the proficiency level required of a crew member role that is not the role of a pilot or a cabin crew member.

Subregulation 2

For every crew member role mentioned in paragraph (1), the AOC holder must —

(a)

establish a competency assessment programme to assess the competency of a person in that crew member role and in the aircraft type that the person is to be assigned that crew member role; and

(b)

ensure that the competency assessment programme established in accordance with sub‑paragraph (a) includes checks appropriate for ensuring the continued competency of a person in the crew member role.

Subregulation 3

An AOC holder must ensure that the competency assessment checks provided in accordance with paragraph (2)(b) include an assessment of a person’s knowledge of the crew member role, including —

(a)

the authority of the pilot-in-command;

(b)

the crew member’s assignment, functions, and responsibilities during emergencies, including evacuation of persons who may need assistance;

(c)

the safety and emergency procedures;

(d)

the first-aid equipment and practice;

(e)

awareness of dangerous goods; and

(f)

where the crew member role to be assigned involves the use of radio equipment on the flight, a competency assessment of the required skills.