JetBlue Operational Procedures
Validation Study Guide
1. _______________ has (have) the authority to cancel a flight if, in their opinion, the
flight cannot operate safely as planned or released. - Answers -Both the Captain and
the Dispatcher
2. System Operations is composed of: - Answers -Dispatch, Maintenance Control, Crew
Scheduling, Blue Watch
3. Safety is our first consideration in setting forth procedures, designing training
programs and managing our operations. Customers must also "feel safe" in our hands.
Items that contribute to feeling safe are: - Answers -a) General demeanor of our people
b) Cleanliness of our aircraft and equipment c) Professional behavior d) All of the above
4. The Captain has authority over the assigned Flight Crewmembers (both Flight Deck
& Inflight) from: - Answers -The time they report for duty until the termination of the flight
5. Crewmembers are encouraged to bring forward to the Captain's attention any
instructions that conflict with company procedures, however, if the Captain's instructions
still stand, the crewmember ___________ follow these instructions. - Answers -should
6. The Dispatcher is responsible for: - Answers -a) Providing the Captain with any
information or condition, in the air or on the ground which may affect the safety of flight
b) Determining NOTAM & MEL status, and prepare a release when satisfied the
conditions permit c) Coordinating with Station Operations, System Operations, and
Maintenance Control d) All of the above
7. Captains and Dispatchers are granted emergency authority to take action necessary
to protect the safety of a flight, including disregarding regulatory guidance or policies
and deviation from prescribed operational procedures and methods and weather
minimums if needed. As Captain are you expected to wait until a situation becomes
critical before exercising your emergency authority? - Answers -No, you should use your
emergency authority whenever all the available information at the time leads to a
conclusion that actions under that authority would be the right thing to do.
8. A Captain or Dispatcher exercising emergency authority will submit a Flight Crew
Irregularity Report within ____ of the incident. - Answers -24 hours
9. Aircraft limitations will be respected and followed. However,____________. -
Answers -This does not limit the Captain's Emergency Authority
,10. Each manual holder is required to keep the FOM up to date at all times. This is done
electronically every time the pilot opens the _________application with an internet
connection available. - Answers -Comply 365
11. Information Notices are sent by e-mail and are tracked by Technical Publications to
verify the Information Notice is sent and received. This is verified by: - Answers -Comply
365
12. The Operations Specifications provide both authorizations and limitations. What
manual or manuals are used by JetBlue pilots in order to comply with FARs and with the
Operation Specifications? - Answers -FOM and applicable FCOM
13. JetBlue will not use any Aircraft Data, or information developed from Aircraft Data,
to take disciplinary action towards a JetBlue pilot, except in cases of
_________________. - Answers -Substance abuse, controlled substances, alcohol,
criminal activity, or intentional falsification
14. JetBlue's Safety culture embraces critical safety programs in order to provide
continuous learning and improvement. These programs include: - Answers -JetBlue
Event Management System (JEMS), Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), and Flight
Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA)
15. Company use of aircraft data will be used only for the following safety and or
operational efficiency purposes. - Answers -a) Safety Investigations b) Flight
Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) c) Operational Efficiency and reliability d) All of
the above
16. ACARS Delay, Delay Update, Diversion, and Disturbance messages should be sent
__________. - Answers -On a workload-permitting basis - as the lowest priority of the
"aviate, navigate, communicate" tasks
17. For Corporate Security and employee protection is it true that all external
communication with System Operations and Crew Services is recorded? - Answers -
Yes
18. A delay report should be sent via ACARS when the crew experiences a delay that
will result in an ETA of more than __ past the original planned arrival. - Answers -15
minutes
19. Once holding is issued enroute, the flight crew should notify dispatch by using the
ACARS Delay Report page. Information that must be included on this page is: -
Answers -a) Flight, Origination, destination b) Total FOB in hours and minutes c) EFC
time in UTC, holding fix d) All of the above
, 20. If thunderstorm activity in the terminal area is such that recommended thunderstorm
clearance cannot be maintained, the Captain will consider: - Answers -a) Detouring
around the area and landing at an alternate if airborne b) Holding at the gate or delaying
takeoff if not airborne c) Both of the above
21. If the safety of flight is in question, a pilot may continue a flight toward the
destination only if, in the opinion of the Captain, there is: - Answers -No safer alternative
22. Reroutes given by ATC prior to take-off require an adjustment to the MOT. -
Answers -True
23. Mandatory Off Time (MOT) is shown on the dispatch release next to the pilot's
name. This time displays: - Answers -The time by which the most restrictive pilot must
be airborne
24. Transportation that is local in nature (e.g. getting to work, riding the hotel van)
________ considered part of your required rest. - Answers -Is not
25. Required Rest must include a minimum of ____ hours immediately prior to a RAP or
FDP with ____ hours of sleep opportunity. - Answers -8; 10
26. If an aircraft has a late arrival at a R.O.N. station, who is responsible for
coordinating with crew services to ensure all rest parameters are met and the departure
time is adjusted for the late arrival? - Answers -The Captain
27. Can a "Special Airport" be listed as an alternate airport? - Answers -Yes
28. JetBlue Airways is approved for Extended over-water operations. Extended over-
water operations are flights that have a horizontal distance from the nearest coastline of
more than: - Answers -50 miles
29. If an airport is not found in the List of Approved Airports located in the Flight
Operations Publications collection in Comply365, it ____________ be used for
Domestic or Flag operations except in an emergency. - Answers -may not
30. Can a Provisional airport serve as alternate airport? - Answers -Yes
31. JetBlue will dispatch flights so as to assure that at all times the aircraft will remain
within ___________ of an adequate airport. - Answers -1 Hour (in still air, at single-
engine normal cruise speed)
32. Drinking alcoholic beverages is prohibited for crewmembers ________. - Answers -
a.) within 8 hours preceding the start of a reserve day b.) within 8 hours preceding
jumpseating c.) while wearing or displaying JetBlue Pilot or Crewmember uniform or
insignia identifying persons as JetBlue d.) All of the above
Validation Study Guide
1. _______________ has (have) the authority to cancel a flight if, in their opinion, the
flight cannot operate safely as planned or released. - Answers -Both the Captain and
the Dispatcher
2. System Operations is composed of: - Answers -Dispatch, Maintenance Control, Crew
Scheduling, Blue Watch
3. Safety is our first consideration in setting forth procedures, designing training
programs and managing our operations. Customers must also "feel safe" in our hands.
Items that contribute to feeling safe are: - Answers -a) General demeanor of our people
b) Cleanliness of our aircraft and equipment c) Professional behavior d) All of the above
4. The Captain has authority over the assigned Flight Crewmembers (both Flight Deck
& Inflight) from: - Answers -The time they report for duty until the termination of the flight
5. Crewmembers are encouraged to bring forward to the Captain's attention any
instructions that conflict with company procedures, however, if the Captain's instructions
still stand, the crewmember ___________ follow these instructions. - Answers -should
6. The Dispatcher is responsible for: - Answers -a) Providing the Captain with any
information or condition, in the air or on the ground which may affect the safety of flight
b) Determining NOTAM & MEL status, and prepare a release when satisfied the
conditions permit c) Coordinating with Station Operations, System Operations, and
Maintenance Control d) All of the above
7. Captains and Dispatchers are granted emergency authority to take action necessary
to protect the safety of a flight, including disregarding regulatory guidance or policies
and deviation from prescribed operational procedures and methods and weather
minimums if needed. As Captain are you expected to wait until a situation becomes
critical before exercising your emergency authority? - Answers -No, you should use your
emergency authority whenever all the available information at the time leads to a
conclusion that actions under that authority would be the right thing to do.
8. A Captain or Dispatcher exercising emergency authority will submit a Flight Crew
Irregularity Report within ____ of the incident. - Answers -24 hours
9. Aircraft limitations will be respected and followed. However,____________. -
Answers -This does not limit the Captain's Emergency Authority
,10. Each manual holder is required to keep the FOM up to date at all times. This is done
electronically every time the pilot opens the _________application with an internet
connection available. - Answers -Comply 365
11. Information Notices are sent by e-mail and are tracked by Technical Publications to
verify the Information Notice is sent and received. This is verified by: - Answers -Comply
365
12. The Operations Specifications provide both authorizations and limitations. What
manual or manuals are used by JetBlue pilots in order to comply with FARs and with the
Operation Specifications? - Answers -FOM and applicable FCOM
13. JetBlue will not use any Aircraft Data, or information developed from Aircraft Data,
to take disciplinary action towards a JetBlue pilot, except in cases of
_________________. - Answers -Substance abuse, controlled substances, alcohol,
criminal activity, or intentional falsification
14. JetBlue's Safety culture embraces critical safety programs in order to provide
continuous learning and improvement. These programs include: - Answers -JetBlue
Event Management System (JEMS), Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), and Flight
Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA)
15. Company use of aircraft data will be used only for the following safety and or
operational efficiency purposes. - Answers -a) Safety Investigations b) Flight
Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) c) Operational Efficiency and reliability d) All of
the above
16. ACARS Delay, Delay Update, Diversion, and Disturbance messages should be sent
__________. - Answers -On a workload-permitting basis - as the lowest priority of the
"aviate, navigate, communicate" tasks
17. For Corporate Security and employee protection is it true that all external
communication with System Operations and Crew Services is recorded? - Answers -
Yes
18. A delay report should be sent via ACARS when the crew experiences a delay that
will result in an ETA of more than __ past the original planned arrival. - Answers -15
minutes
19. Once holding is issued enroute, the flight crew should notify dispatch by using the
ACARS Delay Report page. Information that must be included on this page is: -
Answers -a) Flight, Origination, destination b) Total FOB in hours and minutes c) EFC
time in UTC, holding fix d) All of the above
, 20. If thunderstorm activity in the terminal area is such that recommended thunderstorm
clearance cannot be maintained, the Captain will consider: - Answers -a) Detouring
around the area and landing at an alternate if airborne b) Holding at the gate or delaying
takeoff if not airborne c) Both of the above
21. If the safety of flight is in question, a pilot may continue a flight toward the
destination only if, in the opinion of the Captain, there is: - Answers -No safer alternative
22. Reroutes given by ATC prior to take-off require an adjustment to the MOT. -
Answers -True
23. Mandatory Off Time (MOT) is shown on the dispatch release next to the pilot's
name. This time displays: - Answers -The time by which the most restrictive pilot must
be airborne
24. Transportation that is local in nature (e.g. getting to work, riding the hotel van)
________ considered part of your required rest. - Answers -Is not
25. Required Rest must include a minimum of ____ hours immediately prior to a RAP or
FDP with ____ hours of sleep opportunity. - Answers -8; 10
26. If an aircraft has a late arrival at a R.O.N. station, who is responsible for
coordinating with crew services to ensure all rest parameters are met and the departure
time is adjusted for the late arrival? - Answers -The Captain
27. Can a "Special Airport" be listed as an alternate airport? - Answers -Yes
28. JetBlue Airways is approved for Extended over-water operations. Extended over-
water operations are flights that have a horizontal distance from the nearest coastline of
more than: - Answers -50 miles
29. If an airport is not found in the List of Approved Airports located in the Flight
Operations Publications collection in Comply365, it ____________ be used for
Domestic or Flag operations except in an emergency. - Answers -may not
30. Can a Provisional airport serve as alternate airport? - Answers -Yes
31. JetBlue will dispatch flights so as to assure that at all times the aircraft will remain
within ___________ of an adequate airport. - Answers -1 Hour (in still air, at single-
engine normal cruise speed)
32. Drinking alcoholic beverages is prohibited for crewmembers ________. - Answers -
a.) within 8 hours preceding the start of a reserve day b.) within 8 hours preceding
jumpseating c.) while wearing or displaying JetBlue Pilot or Crewmember uniform or
insignia identifying persons as JetBlue d.) All of the above
