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{"question": "What credential does NBAA recommend for the Aviation Department Manager or Director of Aviation?", "answer": "Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)"},
{"question": "Who is responsible for developing and implementing department policies and procedures?", "answer": "Aviation Department Manager or Director of Aviation"},
{"question": "Who is responsible for preparing the annual operating budget for the aviation department?", "answer": "Aviation Department Manager or Director of Aviation"},
{"question": "Who is responsible for establishing scheduling policies and procedures?", "answer": "Aviation Department Manager or Director of Aviation"},
{"question": "Who is responsible for ensuring high levels of customer service for the company and its customers?", "answer": "Aviation Department Manager or Director of Aviation"},
{"question": "Who is responsible for establishing and maintaining an active aviation safety program?", "answer": "Aviation Department Manager or Director of Aviation"},
{"question": "Who should the Safety Manager/Officer report directly to?", "answer": "Aviation Department Manager or equivalent"},
{"question": "What is the primary role of the Safety Manager/Officer?", "answer": "To serve as the resident expert on all aspects of safety"},
{"question": "Who should the Aviation Security Manager/Officer report directly to?", "answer": "Aviation Department Manager"},
{"question": "What is the primary responsibility of the Aviation Security Manager/Officer?", "answer": "Establishing and maintaining a proactive aviation security program"},
{"question": "Who does the Chief Pilot report to?", "answer": "Aviation Department Manager"},
{"question": "What credential does NBAA recommend for the Chief Pilot?", "answer": "Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)"},
{"question": "Who is responsible for establishing and supervising initial and recurrent training of aviation department personnel?", "answer": "Chief Pilot"},
{"question": "Who has final authority during aircraft operation?", "answer": "Captain"},
{"question": "Who is responsible for ensuring preflight inspections are performed?", "answer": "Captain"},
{"question": "Who is responsible for studying weather conditions at destination, en route, alternate airports, and departure points?", "answer": "Captain"},
{"question": "Who is responsible for making decisions to start, delay, or cancel flights?", "answer": "Captain"},
{"question": "Who does the First Officer report to?", "answer": "Chief Pilot"},
{"question": "Who is the First Officer responsible to during flight?", "answer": "Captain"},
{"question": "What FAR requires a flight attendant on aircraft carrying more than 19 passengers?", "answer": "FAR Part 91.533"},
{"question": "What is the primary role of a flight attendant during emergencies?", "answer": "To lead passengers to safety"},
{"question": "What regulation outlines the training requirements for a qualified flight attendant?", "answer": "14 CFR Part 91.1063 and 14 CFR Part 135 Subpart H"},
{"question": "Who does the Lead Flight Attendant or Flight Attendant Manager typically report to?", "answer": "Aviation Department Manager, Director of Aviation, or Chief Pilot/Lead Captain"},
{"question": "Who is responsible for ensuring flight attendant training qualifications and records are maintained?", "answer": "Lead Flight Attendant or Flight Attendant Manager"},
{"question": "Who is responsible for creating and maintaining cabin standards, procedures, policies, and processes?", "answer": "Lead Flight Attendant or Flight Attendant Manager"},
{"question": "Who does the Flight Attendant typically report to?", "answer": "Lead Flight Attendant/Manager, Aviation Department Manager, Director of Aviation, Chief Pilot/Lead Captain, or Pilot in Command (PIC)"},
{"question": "What type of training is a Cabin Aide, Cabin Attendant, or CSR not qualified to perform?", "answer": "Safety-related functions or emergency assistance"},
{"question": "Who does the Manager of Maintenance report directly to?", "answer": "Aviation Department Manager or Chief Pilot"},
{"question": "What credential does NBAA recommend for the Manager of Maintenance?", "answer": "Certified Aviation Manager (CAM)"},
{"question": "What certificates are recommended for the Manager of Maintenance?", "answer": "Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Certificate, Inspection Authorization (IA), and ASTM/NCATT Technician Certificate"},
{"question": "Who is responsible for ensuring safe maintenance and line operations?", "answer": "Manager of Maintenance"},
{"question": "Who is responsible for ensuring the quality of aircraft, engine, and avionics maintenance and repair?", "answer": "Manager of Maintenance"},
{"question": "Who does the Lead Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Foreman, or Chief Inspector report to?", "answer": "Manager of Maintenance"},
{"question": "What certificates are required for the Lead Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Foreman, or Chief Inspector?", "answer": "A&P certificate and IA"},
{"question": "Who does a Maintenance Technician report to?", "answer": "Lead Maintenance Technician/Maintenance Foreman/Chief Inspector or Manager of Maintenance"},
{"question": "What certificate is required for a Maintenance Technician?", "answer": "A&P certificate"},
{"question": "What is the primary responsibility of a Flight Technician (FT)?", "answer": "To provide safe, comfortable, and reliable transportation for passengers and crew"},
{"question": "Who does the Flight Technician report to?", "answer": "Director of Maintenance, Director of Aviation, or Chief Pilot"},
{"question": "What license is required for a Flight Technician?", "answer": "FAA Airframe Powerplant License"},
{"question": "Who does an Avionics Technician report to?", "answer": "Lead Maintenance Technician/Maintenance Foreman/Chief Inspector or Manager of Maintenance"},
{"question": "What license is required for an Avionics Technician?", "answer": "FCC Avionics Repairman License"},
{"question": "Who does the Line Service Personnel or Hangar Attendant report to?", "answer": "Manager of Maintenance or Lead Maintenance Technician"},
{"question": "What is the recommended education level for a Line Service Personnel or Hangar Attendant?", "answer": "High school diploma or equivalent"},
{"question": "Who is responsible for refueling aircraft?", "answer": "Line Service Personnel or Hangar Attendant"},
{"question": "Who is responsible for moving aircraft in and out of the hangar?", "answer": "Line Service Personnel or Hangar Attendant"},
{"question": "Who is responsible for planning, arranging, and coordinating travel for company personnel and guests?", "answer": "Licensed Dispatcher/Scheduler"},
{"question": "What is the primary responsibility of a Licensed Dispatcher/Scheduler?", "answer": "To make time-dependent logistical decisions related to flight safety, security, personnel, and costs"},
{"question": "What is the recommended training for a Licensed Dispatcher/Scheduler?", "answer": "FAA Dispatcher licensing, Recurrent training, Familiarization flights, PDP courses, NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference, NBAA International Operators Conference, NBAA Leadership Conference, Human factors, Fatigue management training, Required company training"},
{"question": "What is the primary IRS definition of an employee?", "answer": "An individual who performs services for you and is subject to your control regarding what and how the work is done"},
{"question": "What is the primary risk of misclassifying an independent contractor as an employee?", "answer": "Significant negative consequences for the employer, including financial penalties and legal liabilities"},
{"question": "What are the three main categories of evidence used by the IRS to determine worker status?", "answer": "Behavioral Control, Financial Control, and Relationship of the Parties"},
{"question": "What do Behavioral Control factors focus on?", "answer": "Instructions and training given to the worker"},
{"question": "What do Financial Control factors focus on?", "answer": "The business's right to direct and control the financial aspects of the worker's job"},
{"question": "What do Relationship of the Parties factors include?", "answer": "Written contracts, employee-type benefits, permanency of the relationship, and whether the work performed is a key aspect of the business"},
{"question": "What is the IRS Substantive Consistency Test used for?", "answer": "To determine whether workers treated as independent contractors hold substantially similar positions to workers treated as employees"},
{"question": "What is the ABC test used by many states to determine worker status?", "answer": "A three-part test that considers worker freedom from control, service location, and independent trade engagement"},
{"question": "What is a third-party firm that furnishes workers to other firms considered for employment tax purposes?", "answer": "The employer"},
{"question": "What should managers do when using third-party firms for contingent labor?", "answer": "Work with established firms, inquire about worker compensation, and structure the written contract accordingly"},
{"question": "What should an independent contractor agreement include?", "answer": "Clear definition of the scope of work, contractor's responsibility for tools and materials, payment terms, insurance requirements, and dispute resolution procedures"},
{"question": "What is the recommended first step for ensuring proper contingent worker classification?", "answer": "Review the specific job duties and employment arrangements for each contingent worker using the various tests outlined in the resource"},
{"question": "What should employers do after determining the appropriate worker classification?", "answer": "Review the impact on other flight operation elements, such as insurance coverage"},
{"question": "What is the recommended maximum duty period for two-pilot crews?", "answer": "14 hours"},
{"question": "What is the recommended minimum rest time between duty periods?", "answer": "10 hours"},
{"question": "What is the NBAA pilot staffing formula used for?", "answer": "To determine the minimum number of pilots required for an operation"},
{"question": "What are some factors to consider when determining the number of pilots required?", "answer": "Number of aircraft operated, Company flight time and rest considerations, Aircraft hours per year, Number of concurrent trips, Number of trips requiring consecutive pilot days, Number of overnight trips, Number of night flights, Vacation policy, Training policy, Manager/pilot ability to fly"},
{"question": "What is the purpose of checklists in aviation?", "answer": "To prevent human error in remembering complex sequences of actions"},
{"question": "What are the two main types of checklist procedures?", "answer": "Challenge-and-reply/challenge-response and Silent checklists"},
{"question": "What are some examples of short circuits in the checklist process?", "answer": "Distraction, Complacency, Reciting from memory, Checklist holds, Missing completion statement"},
{"question": "What are some characteristics of a good checklist?", "answer": "Avoid excessive items, Ensure clarity and unambiguous language, Maintain logical sequence, Modify checklists to fit operations, culture, and Flight Operations Manual"},
{"question": "What is the primary goal of employee evaluations?", "answer": "To provide a path for improvement and continued contribution"},
{"question": "What U.S. law prohibits giving anything of value to foreign officials to obtain business?", "answer": "The U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act"},
{"question": "What is commercial bribery?", "answer": "Offering or giving anything of value to a private individual to influence a business decision, without the involvement of a government official."},
{"question": "What are some consequences of violating anti-bribery laws?", "answer": "Sanctions against both the individual and the company, including fines and imprisonment."},
{"question": "What is the first step in creating an equal and respectful workplace?", "answer": "Combating bias and discrimination by recognizing it."},
{"question": "What are microaggressions?", "answer": "Everyday, subtle, intentional — and oftentimes unintentional — interactions or behaviors that communicate some sort of bias toward historically marginalized groups."},
{"question": "What does Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibit?", "answer": "Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin."},
{"question": "What does the Equal Pay Act of 1963 prohibit?", "answer": "Pay differentials based on sex for equal work."},
{"question": "What is the minimum age protected by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act?", "answer": "40"},
{"question": "What does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require employers to do?", "answer": "Provide reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, unless it would pose an undue hardship."},
{"question": "How many weeks of job-protected leave does the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) require employers to provide?", "answer": "12 weeks"},
{"question": "What does the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 prohibit?", "answer": "Intentional discrimination based on citizenship or national origin."},
{"question": "What does the Employee Polygraph Protection Act generally prohibit?", "answer": "Private employers from requiring or requesting employees or job applicants to take a lie detector test."},
{"question": "Where can you find information on sexual harassment regulations?", "answer": "www.eeoc.gov/types/sexual_harassment.html"},
{"question": "Where can you find information on workplace injury regulations?", "answer": "www.osha.gov"},
{"question": "What are the three main categories of training in a business aviation flight department?", "answer": "Management training, operational training, and flight crew training."},
{"question": "What is the purpose of management training in aviation?", "answer": "To develop skills in motivating and directing personnel towards operational goals, including adapting to technological changes."},
{"question": "What is the purpose of flight crew training?", "answer": "To ensure pilots and crew members are proficient in operating aircraft safely and efficiently, including emergency procedures."},
{"question": "What is a PIC check?", "answer": "A pilot-in-command check that a pilot must pass before being allowed to fly a particular aircraft commercially."},
{"question": "What are some examples of FAR Part 61 regulations related to pilot training?", "answer": "Requirements for pilot certificates, type ratings, flight instructor certificates, medical certificates, and pilot-in-command requirements."},
{"question": "What is the minimum flight time required for a pilot to obtain a certificate under FAR Part 135?", "answer": "1,500 hours"},
{"question": "Where should pilot training records be maintained?", "answer": "In a pilot's logbook or in a company system."},
{"question": "How many years of experience are required for a technician to obtain an IA certificate?", "answer": "3 years"},
{"question": "What is the minimum passing grade for the IA exam?", "answer": "70%"},
{"question": "What led to the need for Crew Resource Management (CRM) programs?", "answer": "The increasing complexity of aviation and the need for effective teamwork among crew members with diverse backgrounds."},
{"question": "What are some topics covered in survival training for flight operations personnel?", "answer": "Ditching and water rescue training, wilderness survival, and emergency signaling."},
{"question": "What is the most underestimated factor in building and managing an aviation organization?", "answer": "Human resources"},
{"question": "What is the best safety device in any aircraft?", "answer": "A well-trained pilot"},
{"question": "What is transition training?", "answer": "Training recommended before flying a new type of aircraft, covering systems, limitations, and procedures."},
{"question": "Why is recurrent training necessary even for experienced pilots?", "answer": "To practice unusual and emergency procedures, detect undesirable habit patterns, and review systems and limitations."},
{"question": "How often should business and personal pilots undergo recurrent training?", "answer": "At least annually"},
{"question": "What are some examples of other training that pilots should regularly review?", "answer": "Avionics/systems, first aid and CPR, survival, high altitude, CRM/pilot judgment, advanced weather analysis, international operations, and ATC/instrument procedures."},
{"question": "What does duty time refer to?", "answer": "The time a professional pilot is ready to fly, regardless of actual flight time."},
{"question": "What are some symptoms of fatigue in pilots?", "answer": "Accepting lower standards of performance, decreased reaction time, reduced attention span, sloppy flying, impaired judgment, and irritability."},
{"question": "What are some factors that contribute to pilot fatigue?", "answer": "Length and complexity of the business day, time zone changes, flight time, number of legs, type of flying, and cumulative working/flying days."},
{"question": "What is the recommended maximum length for a business/flight duty day?", "answer": "16 hours (waking hours)"},
{"question": "What is the recommended minimum rest time between duty periods?", "answer": "10 hours"},
{"question": "Why is succession planning important in a flight department?", "answer": "To ensure the continuity of operations and leadership by developing employees for future management roles."},
{"question": "What are some ways to invest in employees in a flight department?", "answer": "Providing training, education, increased responsibility, diverse job opportunities, and the freedom to pursue competence and excellence."},
{"question": "What are some examples of employee growth hormones?", "answer": "Development plan, training, challenge, increased responsibility, evaluation/follow-up, team environment, recognition, and advancement."},
{"question": "What should be discussed with a new employee during their initial introduction?", "answer": "Department standards, policies, procedures, job performance expectations, and mutual expectations regarding career development."},
{"question": "How can a supervisor identify an employee's strengths and weaknesses?", "answer": "Through observation, performance evaluations, and regular checks on mutually determined goals."},
{"question": "Why are challenges important for employee growth?", "answer": "They provide opportunities for learning, development, and demonstration of capabilities."},
{"question": "What are some examples of challenges that can be used for employee development?", "answer": "Computer crashes, supplier/accounting interface issues, cabin snack/supply problems, and special projects."},
{"question": "What are some potential career paths within a flight department?", "answer": "Chief pilot, chief inspector, flight department coordinator, and aviation department manager."},
{"question": "How can a manager support employee growth in a small flight department?", "answer": "By assigning collateral duties and increasing responsibility in areas like planning, budgeting, vendor management, HR, and training."},
{"question": "Why should managers train their replacements?", "answer": "To ensure the continuity of operations, utilize employee talents, and build a high-performance team."},
{"question": "What are some warning signs that a flight department might be in trouble?", "answer": "Few supporters, decisions being made by accountants, little interaction with the company, too much negative attention, and reactive/defensive management."},
{"question": "Why is it beneficial to know the personnel at the local aviation regulatory office?", "answer": "To facilitate timely assistance and regulatory interpretation when needed, such as for MELs, ferry permits, or major repair authorizations."},
{"question": "What are some factors to consider when determining recurrent training needs for pilots?", "answer": "Proficiency levels, experience, number of aircraft types flown, and insurer requirements."},
{"question": "What is the purpose of line checks?", "answer": "To assess pilot proficiency after recurrent training, ensuring compliance with regulations, company policy, and standard operating procedures."},
{"question": "What are some examples of ground training topics for flight department personnel?", "answer": "Management, company administration, finance/budgets, environmental controls, first aid/CPR, fire fighting, SMS, security, personal development, and customer relations."},
{"question": "How often should a training program be reviewed?", "answer": "Annually"},
{"question": "What are some cost-effective training methods?", "answer": "Virtual training, online courses, and utilizing local resources like ATC, fire fighting, environmental, security, EMS, aircraft maintenance, and SMS experts."},
{"question": "How often is aircraft-specific recurrent training required for maintenance technicians?", "answer": "Every 3 years with multiple technicians and every 2 years with a single technician."},
{"question": "What are some examples of maintenance training topics?", "answer": "Aircraft initial/recurrent, power plant initial/recurrent, specific systems, MRM, troubleshooting, electronics/avionics, support equipment, trade shows, environmental/health/safety, and personal development/advancement."},
{"question": "What is the purpose of Maintenance Resource Management (MRM)?", "answer": "To improve communication, effectiveness, and safety in aircraft maintenance operations by addressing teamwork deficiencies and promoting a safety culture."},
{"question": "What are some key principles taught in MRM training?", "answer": "How individual actions impact organizations, how to use resources safely and effectively, and how to promote a safety culture through individual actions."},
  {"question": "What is the recommended maximum flying-only duty day?", "answer": "7 hours (all flight-related activities)"},
  {"question": "How much should you reduce the flying or business and flying duty day for each leg flown during darkness?", "answer": "1 hour"},
  {"question": "How much should you reduce the flying or business and flying duty day for each IMC leg longer than one?", "answer": "1 hour"},
  {"question": "What is considered high-quality rest for pilots?", "answer": "Sleep"},
  {"question": "How many consecutive non-duty hours, including 10 hours of rest, are recommended for each 7 consecutive day period?", "answer": "At least 24 hours"},
  {"question": "What are some important attributes to look for when hiring a pilot, beyond technical skills?", "answer": "Interpersonal skills, communication abilities, and administrative/management potential"},
  {"question": "What is a good way to ensure an adequate return on investment from employees?", "answer": "Ongoing investment in their development and well-being"},
  {"question": "What are some ways a company can invest in its employees?", "answer": "Training, education, increased responsibility, diverse job opportunities, and freedom to pursue competence and excellence"},
  {"question": "What is the purpose of introducing a new employee to department standards, policies, and procedures?", "answer": "To provide a frame of reference and foundation for their work"},
  {"question": "What should be discussed with a new employee regarding job performance?", "answer": "Expectations for promptness, safety culture, customer orientation, adherence to standards, and personal grooming"},
  {"question": "Why is it important for flight department personnel to understand the company's mission and business?", "answer": "Because they are often removed from the main business and need to understand their role in the bigger picture"},
  {"question": "How can a supervisor help an employee who is struggling with a challenge?", "answer": "By providing coaching, mentoring, or considering a job shift to a role that better suits their skills"},
  {"question": "What is the ultimate goal of employee development?", "answer": "To help all employees reach their full potential and build a high-performance team"},
  {"question": "What are some subtle warning signs of a failing engine?", "answer": "Delayed light off, slower spool times, lower oil pressure, transient vibration, higher climb and cruise ITT readings, and unusual noises"},
  {"question": "Why is broad-based support from executives essential for a flight department's long-term success?", "answer": "It helps ensure the department's continued funding and relevance within the company"},
  {"question": "What does it indicate when top executives defer flight department decisions to accountants or finance committees?", "answer": "Potential trouble, as it suggests a focus on cost-cutting over the department's strategic value"},
  {"question": "Why is it important for a flight department to interact with all levels of the company?", "answer": "To build support, demonstrate value, and stay connected to the company's overall goals"},
  {"question": "What can lead to a flight department receiving negative attention from other departments?", "answer": "High administrative and managerial overhead, personnel problems, contracting faults, vendor difficulties, and unresolved financial issues"},
  {"question": "Why is it important for flight departments to have a good relationship with aviation regulatory authorities?", "answer": "To facilitate communication, receive assistance when needed, and ensure compliance with regulations"},
  {"question": "What are some examples of training that can be conducted using virtual methods?", "answer": "Aircraft familiarization, systems, procedures, CRM, high altitude physiology, and risk management"},
  {"question": "How can flight departments utilize in-house personnel for training?", "answer": "By encouraging knowledge sharing, supporting research, and developing subject matter experts through external training"},
  {"question": "Why is ongoing training important for aircraft maintenance technicians?", "answer": "Because aviation technology is constantly changing, and technicians need to stay current with new hardware and software"},
  {"question": "What are some sources of information about changes to aircraft?", "answer": "Service bulletins, ADs, alert bulletins, customer bulletins, and new manufacturing methods"},
  {"question": "What are some examples of training that can enhance technician knowledge and productivity?", "answer": "Troubleshooting, avionics, and electrical systems training"},
  {"question": "What are some examples of environmental and safety training that technicians may require?", "answer": "Toxic chemical handling, waste disposal, safety qualifications, first aid, CPR, fire fighting, blood-borne pathogens, refueling, and airport security"},
  {"question": "Why is it important to have a training plan for maintenance technicians?", "answer": "To ensure that they receive the necessary training to stay current with technology and regulations, and to demonstrate the value placed on their development"},
  {"question": "What are some benefits of implementing MRM training?", "answer": "Improved communication, increased effectiveness, and enhanced safety in aircraft maintenance operations"},
  {"question": "How does MRM promote a safety culture?", "answer": "By teaching individuals how their actions impact the organization, how to use resources safely and effectively, and how to promote safety through their own behavior"},
  {"question": "What is the focus of MRM?", "answer": "Integrating technical skills with interpersonal skills and human factors knowledge to improve communication, effectiveness, and safety in aircraft maintenance"}
]