Subject

Chief Pilot and Operations Manager Written Examinations.

Purpose

Replace GAPL 2003-02 to include the introduction of three new Examinations for Canadian Aviation Regulation 703 (Helicopter) Operations Managers and Chief Pilot candidates.

Reference

Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part VII, clause 723.07(2)(a)(i)(B) Operations Manager Qualifications.

Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part VII, clause 723.07(2)(b)(i)(B)(IV) Chief Pilot Qualifications.

Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part VII, clause 724.07(2)(a)(i)(B) Operations Manager Qualifications.

Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part VII, clause 724.07(2)(b)(i)(G)
Chief Pilot Qualifications.

Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part VII, clause 723.07(2)(a)(i)(B) (Helicopter) Operations Manager Qualifications.

Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) Part VII, clause 723.07(2)(b)(i)(D) (Helicopter) Chief Pilot Qualifications.

TP 14025 - Study and Reference Guide, Operations Manager Air Taxi, CAR 703.

TP 13834 - Study and Reference Guide, Chief Pilot Air Taxi, CAR 703.

TP 14028 - Study and Reference Guide, Operations Manager Commuter Operations, CAR 704.

TP 14012 - Study and Reference Guide, Chief Pilot Commuter Operations, CAR 704.

TP 14401 - Study and Reference Guide, Operations Manager Air Taxi, CAR 703 (Helicopter).

TP 14400 - Study and Reference Guide, Chief Pilot Air Taxi, CAR 703 (Helicopter).

Background

Commercial & Business Aviation Inspectors screen and approve Chief Pilot and Operations Manager applicants.

The Chief Pilot and Operations Manager Air Taxi CAR 703 (Aeroplane) (CPTAX, CPTXV, OMTAX), CAR 703 (Helicopter) (CPTIH) (CPTVH) (OMTAH) and Commuter Operations CAR 704 (Aeroplane) (CPCOM, OMCOM) examinations have been developed to establish minimum regulatory knowledge.

The examinations along with oral interviews by the Principle Operations Inspector (POI) shall be required in order to approve Chief Pilot and Operations Manager applicants.

Air operators will nominate Chief Pilot and Operations Manager applicants to their POI who will verify the applicants’ qualifications. The POI shall issue the applicant a Letter of Recommendation to attempt the examination. A sample letter of recommendation is attached as Appendix A. The Office of Primary Interest (OPI) for these examinations is AARXB.

Action

The Chief Pilot and Operations Manager (Aeroplane and Helicopter) examinations may be written at any of the Transport Canada offices where examinations are presently being administered as part of our ongoing examination services. There is currently no fee for the Chief Pilot and Operations Manager examinations. Chapter 13 of the Personnel Licensing Procedures Manual (TP2943) applies, including cheating and rewrite waiting periods. To be admitted to the Chief Pilot or Operations Manager examination, an applicant shall provide the invigilator with:

· proof of identification, and · a letter of recommendation from the Principal Operations Inspector (OPI).

· A copy of the feedback letter is to be given to the applicant and a copy is to be sent to the POI who recommended the applicant for the examination. Internal mail will serve this purpose.

Expiry Date

This policy is effective April 1, 2006 and will expire on inclusion in chapter 13 of the Personnel Licensing Procedures Manual.

Manzur Huq
Director
General Aviation

General Aviation/Commercial and Business Aviation - 
Written Examinations 

CHIEF PILOT or OPERATIONS MANAGER
SAMPLE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION

 
Date: _______________          Permit/Licence # ______________

Regional Manager, General Aviation
Transport Canada
  
Dear Sir/Madam:
This is to certify that  ___________________________________ has met the Chief Pilot/Operations Manager experience requirements and is therefore recommended to attempt the Chief Pilot/Operations Manager CAR ______ Examination.

** OR **

 This is to certify that  ___________________________________ has completed further study,
and is therefore recommended to re-attempt the Chief Pilot/Operations Manager CAR _____ Examination.


Yours truly,

 _____________________________                                      Licence # ______________   

Principal Operations Inspector
123 Somespot
XXX Regional Office
City, Province
Postal Code
NOTE:  The candidate should present this letter, together with photo-ID to the invigilating officer at any Transport Canada examination centre.