Part 135 Pilot Rest and Duty Survey

Part 135 Pilot Rest and Duty Rules Aviation Rulemaking Committee Survey

In support of the FAA’s Part 135 Pilot Rest and Duty Rules Aviation Rulemaking Committee (ARC), our organization is working to collect important insight for the committee into the type, size, and complexity of operations currently under Part 135. On behalf of the ARC, we thank you for your time and feedback.

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* 1. Which of the following operations does your company primarily fly? Check all that apply:

Commuter

Passenger - Fixed wing (excluding medical and commuter)

Passenger - Helicopter (excluding medical and commuter)

Cargo - Routine, scheduled

Cargo - Unscheduled

Medical Fixed wing (donor organ or patient)

Medical Helicopter (donor organ or patient)

Other (please specify)

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* 2. How many total flight duties does your company typically have in a month?

Less than 30

30 to 100

101 to 300

More than 300

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* 3. How many aircraft does your company operate on Part 135 certificate?

1 to 5

6 to 10

11 or more

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* 4. How many PICs does your company staff or employ per aircraft per calendar day?

3 or more

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* 5. Approximately what percentage of your companies’ duty periods exceed 12 hours?

None

Less than 25%

25% to 50%

50% to 75%

75% or more

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* 6. The following questions relate to nighttime flight duties, occurring between 0200 and 0600 (local time at your flight crew’s home base): What percentage of your companies’ operations start between 0200 and 0600?

None

Less than 25%

25% to 50%

50% to 75%

75% or more

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* 7. What percentage of your companies’ operations end between 0200 and 0600 (local time at your flight crew’s home base)?

None

Less than 25%

25% to 50%

50% to 75%

75% or more

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* 8. What percentage of your companies’ operations end between 0200 and 0600 (local time at your flight crew’s home base) and are longer than 12 hours in duration?

None

Less than 25%

25% to 50%

50% to 75%

75% or more

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* 9. What percentage of your companies’ operations include the entire period from 0200 to 0600 (starting before 0200 and ending after 0600 local time at your flight crew’s home base)?

None

Less than 25%

25% to 50%

50% to 75%

75% or more

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* 10. Are you familiar with any Fatigue Risk Management Programs (at your company or elsewhere)?

Yes

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* 11. Do you have any fatigue management training or programs at your company?

Yes