Whenever I am operating as a member of an augmented crew we split into 2 ('A' and 'B') teams for the cruise, however all, repeat ALL crew members are required to be on the deck for take-off AND landing.
Why was the relief capt not on the deck? .
I hope when the investigators are done with the 2 drivers that they turn their blowtorch on the relief crew.
Is there a mandatory requirement to that effect (relief crews on flight deck for landings)? I am curious.
How many airlines' internal SOP's mandate it?