JAR Ops requirements - Ground Ops

[Off Blox]

Under JAR OPS, is it a requirement for a UK based and registered airline to have a Ground Ops Manager, or can they operate without one? We hear so much about Aircrew requirements, so how about the ground side of the operation.......

[GroupWatcher]

Have a look to JAR.OPS 1.175 (h)(i) + (more important) Appendix 2 (b)(5). According to this, yes you need somebody to satisfy as a Ground Operations Post Holder, but this does not have to be an individual person. You may combine this function with another post holder if acceptable to the authority (e.g. FOM + GDOM or QM + GDOM).

Cheers
GW

[justforfun]

Indeed!

Yup, quite correct, which'll probably bring on a debate as to the pros and cons of having a dedicated Grd Ops Mgr, or the position combined with FOM etc.... this'll be a debate I'll try and keep away from!!
(however!, typically the Grd Ops Mgr will be from a despatch/airport etc background, so will have extensive experience in that side of Operations, whereas the FOM will typically be crew/ex crew with extensive experience of THAT side of things - result, good combination of knowledge and, ahem, input!!)

So, Groupwatcher - how goes it with you at (formerly??) HQ??...

Brgds

JFF

[no sig]

The postholder requirement under JAR's may be combined with your Authorities approval. The requirement is most often based on the actual nature and size of the operation.

[Off Blox]

Does anyone have a copy of the JAR OPS requirement they could e-mail me? Many thanks for everyone's input......

[GroupWatcher]

Off Blox: You can read them online on http://www.jaa.nl/section1/jarsec1.html

Justforfun: Still hanging in there. Did it work out with MAN???

Cheers
GW

[justforfun]

GW

Nah, waste of time to be honest... couple of things on the go though. How is it at your end?

Rgds

JFF