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Skywest - Indoc Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers
What is the minimum EFB charge required to start a Flight Duty Period? Ans: 80%
Do you ever write up the EFB securing device in the eAML? Ans: No, you never write
it up.
How do you know your manuals are current? Ans: 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? Ans: 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: Ans:
Company Manuals
Jeppesen FliteDeck-Pro
FliteView
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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? Ans: Yes
What fuel requirements are the EFB charge requirements based on? Ans: Taxi out +
MINTO + Taxi in
When would you use the AT&T mobile hotspot? Ans: 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? Ans: 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? Ans: 100%
Does the iPad sleeve count as a flight bag? Ans: No
Can you use a Galley AC receptacle to charge your iPad? Ans: No
What do you need to do to depart with only one operational EFB? Ans: 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) Ans: 1
Is a diversion required if both EFBs fail? Ans: No
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If both EFBs fail in flight, what action do you take? Ans: - 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? Ans: When the
SkyWest procedure is more restrictive
When do you need to abide with new company procedures? Ans: By the effective
date
How are required manuals shown on the EFB? Ans: "Required" is written on the
manual icon. Almost all manuals are now required
What is an FOIB? Ans: Flight Operations Information Bulletin
What is an FOAB Ans: Flight Operations Alert Bulletin
What is your primary consideration at work? Ans: Safety
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What is an SMS? Ans: 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? Ans: 91, 119, and 121
What is a VDRP? Ans: Voluntary Disclosure Reporting System
When must your medical be renewed per SkyWest policy? Ans: By 2359 mountain
time on the 25th calendar month it is due
What is OOOI? Ans: 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? Ans:
The PIC
Who is jointly responsible for the safety of the flight? Ans: PIC and Dispatcher
When does each dispatcher's responsibility end? Ans: At the end of the flight (block
in)
If you discover fuel leaking from the left wing during preflight, who do you notify?
Ans: The PIC
Skywest - Indoc Questions with Detailed
Verified Answers
What is the minimum EFB charge required to start a Flight Duty Period? Ans: 80%
Do you ever write up the EFB securing device in the eAML? Ans: No, you never write
it up.
How do you know your manuals are current? Ans: 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? Ans: 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: Ans:
Company Manuals
Jeppesen FliteDeck-Pro
FliteView
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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? Ans: Yes
What fuel requirements are the EFB charge requirements based on? Ans: Taxi out +
MINTO + Taxi in
When would you use the AT&T mobile hotspot? Ans: 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? Ans: 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? Ans: 100%
Does the iPad sleeve count as a flight bag? Ans: No
Can you use a Galley AC receptacle to charge your iPad? Ans: No
What do you need to do to depart with only one operational EFB? Ans: 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) Ans: 1
Is a diversion required if both EFBs fail? Ans: No
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If both EFBs fail in flight, what action do you take? Ans: - 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? Ans: When the
SkyWest procedure is more restrictive
When do you need to abide with new company procedures? Ans: By the effective
date
How are required manuals shown on the EFB? Ans: "Required" is written on the
manual icon. Almost all manuals are now required
What is an FOIB? Ans: Flight Operations Information Bulletin
What is an FOAB Ans: Flight Operations Alert Bulletin
What is your primary consideration at work? Ans: Safety
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What is an SMS? Ans: 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? Ans: 91, 119, and 121
What is a VDRP? Ans: Voluntary Disclosure Reporting System
When must your medical be renewed per SkyWest policy? Ans: By 2359 mountain
time on the 25th calendar month it is due
What is OOOI? Ans: 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? Ans:
The PIC
Who is jointly responsible for the safety of the flight? Ans: PIC and Dispatcher
When does each dispatcher's responsibility end? Ans: At the end of the flight (block
in)
If you discover fuel leaking from the left wing during preflight, who do you notify?
Ans: The PIC
