SkyWest – Indoc Questions with correct
Answers
What is the minimum EFB charge required to start a Flight Duty Period? - answer
80%
Do you ever write up the EFB securing device in the eAML? - answer No, you never
write it up.
How do you know your manuals are current? - answer Check last sync date in
bottom left corner of Company Manuals app. Must have been synced AND downloaded
within last 4 days.
What do you do if both EFBs become inoperative in flight? - answer Notify OCC
PIC and OCC agree that the failure will not affect safety of flight
Determine a mutually agreeable course of action with OCC
During critical phases of flight, active applications on the EFB are limited to: - answer
Company Manuals
Jeppesen FliteDeck-Pro
FliteView
This was a quiz question that didn't mention any weather apps. You get to use those too
Are you allowed to dispatch with only one EFB? - answer Yes
What fuel requirements are the EFB charge requirements based on? - answer Taxi
out + MINTO + Taxi in
When would you use the AT&T mobile hotspot? - answer When a need arises for an
alternate EFB connection (your EFB will not connect using WiFi or cellular)
How often do you have to check the battery life capacity on the EFB? - answer Once
every 90 days. If the last charge level is shown as 80% or less after a full night, need to
replace battery — contact IT.
What is the minimum charge for the backup battery to begin an FDP? - answer
100%
Does the iPad sleeve count as a flight bag? - answer No
Can you use a Galley AC receptacle to charge your iPad? - answer No
,What do you need to do to depart with only one operational EFB? - answer PM
needs to have printed paper copies of all necessary navigation documents for the flight
segment(s) to be completed using the Jeppesen Trip Kit. Also need to print normal
checklist
If a backup battery is not available, must obtain replacement within ______ company
business day(s) - answer 1
Is a diversion required if both EFBs fail? - answer No
If both EFBs fail in flight, what action do you take? - answer - Notify the dispatcher
and determine a mutually agreeable course of action
- Consider the weather, fuel reserves, destination airport conditions, runways, and
terrain
- Flight may continue to its destination airport without the terminal charts when PIC and
dispatcher agree that such a continuation does not negatively affect the safety of the
flight
- When an approach will be required in IMC, consider declaring an emergency
- Request desired guidance from dispatcher and request radar vectors
- Review approach depiction on nav display on MFD
- Can obtain aircraft normal checklist from ACARS using SPECIAL COMMAND > CKL
When does SkyWest procedure take precedence over FARs? - answer When the
SkyWest procedure is more restrictive
When do you need to abide with new company procedures? - answer By the
effective date
How are required manuals shown on the EFB? - answer "Required" is written on the
manual icon. Almost all manuals are now required
What is an FOIB? - answer Flight Operations Information Bulletin
What is an FOAB - answer Flight Operations Alert Bulletin
What is your primary consideration at work? - answer Safety
What is an SMS? - answer Safety Management System
It is a systematic program that combines hazard identification and risk management to
reduce and eliminate workplace incidents and accidents. Four components: safety
policy, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion
What parts of 14 CFR does SkyWest operate under? - answer 91, 119, and 121
What is a VDRP? - answer Voluntary Disclosure Reporting System
, When must your medical be renewed per SkyWest policy? - answer By 2359
mountain time on the 25th calendar month it is due
What is OOOI? - answer Out, off, on, in times
If ACARS is inoperative, give OOOI times to company in order to get paid
Who is ultimately responsible for the safe and secure operations of the aircraft? -
answer The PIC
Who is jointly responsible for the safety of the flight? - answer PIC and Dispatcher
When does each dispatcher's responsibility end? - answer At the end of the flight
(block in)
If you discover fuel leaking from the left wing during preflight, who do you notify? -
answer The PIC
Health problems in your family are affecting your work and your reliability. Who do you
talk to? - answer Domicile chief/supervisor
Who is responsible to supervise fueling, GPU, baggage loading, and appropriate
servicing of the aircraft? - answer The SIC
What do you do if you lose a medical or pilot certificate? - answer SkyWest may
issue you a temporary valid for 72 hours but it is not valid for international ops
What minimums apply to a baby PIC (less than 100 hours in type not including IOE)? -
answer At destination, add 100' to DA/MDA and 1/2 SM to vis
At alternate, do not add 100 and 1/2. Instead, mins are 300-1 or published, whatever is
higher
CAT II not authorized
Cannot use exemption 17347
How often do you need to affirm that you are fit for duty? - answer Every flight
(ACARS password in FliteView, QR code)
What are the limitations that apply to an SIC with fewer than 100 hours including IOE? -
answer Unless the PIC is a check airman, PIC must make all takeoffs and landings
when:
- Visibility at or below 3/4 SM
Answers
What is the minimum EFB charge required to start a Flight Duty Period? - answer
80%
Do you ever write up the EFB securing device in the eAML? - answer No, you never
write it up.
How do you know your manuals are current? - answer Check last sync date in
bottom left corner of Company Manuals app. Must have been synced AND downloaded
within last 4 days.
What do you do if both EFBs become inoperative in flight? - answer Notify OCC
PIC and OCC agree that the failure will not affect safety of flight
Determine a mutually agreeable course of action with OCC
During critical phases of flight, active applications on the EFB are limited to: - answer
Company Manuals
Jeppesen FliteDeck-Pro
FliteView
This was a quiz question that didn't mention any weather apps. You get to use those too
Are you allowed to dispatch with only one EFB? - answer Yes
What fuel requirements are the EFB charge requirements based on? - answer Taxi
out + MINTO + Taxi in
When would you use the AT&T mobile hotspot? - answer When a need arises for an
alternate EFB connection (your EFB will not connect using WiFi or cellular)
How often do you have to check the battery life capacity on the EFB? - answer Once
every 90 days. If the last charge level is shown as 80% or less after a full night, need to
replace battery — contact IT.
What is the minimum charge for the backup battery to begin an FDP? - answer
100%
Does the iPad sleeve count as a flight bag? - answer No
Can you use a Galley AC receptacle to charge your iPad? - answer No
,What do you need to do to depart with only one operational EFB? - answer PM
needs to have printed paper copies of all necessary navigation documents for the flight
segment(s) to be completed using the Jeppesen Trip Kit. Also need to print normal
checklist
If a backup battery is not available, must obtain replacement within ______ company
business day(s) - answer 1
Is a diversion required if both EFBs fail? - answer No
If both EFBs fail in flight, what action do you take? - answer - Notify the dispatcher
and determine a mutually agreeable course of action
- Consider the weather, fuel reserves, destination airport conditions, runways, and
terrain
- Flight may continue to its destination airport without the terminal charts when PIC and
dispatcher agree that such a continuation does not negatively affect the safety of the
flight
- When an approach will be required in IMC, consider declaring an emergency
- Request desired guidance from dispatcher and request radar vectors
- Review approach depiction on nav display on MFD
- Can obtain aircraft normal checklist from ACARS using SPECIAL COMMAND > CKL
When does SkyWest procedure take precedence over FARs? - answer When the
SkyWest procedure is more restrictive
When do you need to abide with new company procedures? - answer By the
effective date
How are required manuals shown on the EFB? - answer "Required" is written on the
manual icon. Almost all manuals are now required
What is an FOIB? - answer Flight Operations Information Bulletin
What is an FOAB - answer Flight Operations Alert Bulletin
What is your primary consideration at work? - answer Safety
What is an SMS? - answer Safety Management System
It is a systematic program that combines hazard identification and risk management to
reduce and eliminate workplace incidents and accidents. Four components: safety
policy, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion
What parts of 14 CFR does SkyWest operate under? - answer 91, 119, and 121
What is a VDRP? - answer Voluntary Disclosure Reporting System
, When must your medical be renewed per SkyWest policy? - answer By 2359
mountain time on the 25th calendar month it is due
What is OOOI? - answer Out, off, on, in times
If ACARS is inoperative, give OOOI times to company in order to get paid
Who is ultimately responsible for the safe and secure operations of the aircraft? -
answer The PIC
Who is jointly responsible for the safety of the flight? - answer PIC and Dispatcher
When does each dispatcher's responsibility end? - answer At the end of the flight
(block in)
If you discover fuel leaking from the left wing during preflight, who do you notify? -
answer The PIC
Health problems in your family are affecting your work and your reliability. Who do you
talk to? - answer Domicile chief/supervisor
Who is responsible to supervise fueling, GPU, baggage loading, and appropriate
servicing of the aircraft? - answer The SIC
What do you do if you lose a medical or pilot certificate? - answer SkyWest may
issue you a temporary valid for 72 hours but it is not valid for international ops
What minimums apply to a baby PIC (less than 100 hours in type not including IOE)? -
answer At destination, add 100' to DA/MDA and 1/2 SM to vis
At alternate, do not add 100 and 1/2. Instead, mins are 300-1 or published, whatever is
higher
CAT II not authorized
Cannot use exemption 17347
How often do you need to affirm that you are fit for duty? - answer Every flight
(ACARS password in FliteView, QR code)
What are the limitations that apply to an SIC with fewer than 100 hours including IOE? -
answer Unless the PIC is a check airman, PIC must make all takeoffs and landings
when:
- Visibility at or below 3/4 SM
