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Each Cabin Crew Member shall hold a copy of the Cabin Crew Manual on every flight and
also for training.
A copy of the CCM is carried on board the Aircraft and it shall be checked before each flight
if on board (C/C preflight check).
It is the responsibility of each Cabin Crew member to keep this manual up-to-date, by
immediately inserting all amendments or ICs, as they are issued.
All personnel must comply with the pertinent laws, regulations and procedures valid for the
relevant operations and which apply to their duties. Operational control and supervision.
Accountable
Manager
Head of Head of
Quality Safety and
Security
Head of Head of
Operations/ Maintenance
Chief Pilot
Cabin Crew
In the interest of flight safety, the company shall ensure that its aircraft are equipped and its
crews are qualified as required for the area and type of operation.
The Head of Operations supervises and controls the activities within the Flight Operations
department and in cooperation with his managers, will aim for the highest degree of flight
safety. He will also establish the legally required flight operational procedures and
instructions, e.g. the Operations manual and additional operational instructions.
In co-operation with his managers, the Head of Operations will evaluate operational,
occurrence, incident and accident reports and address any noted deficiencies.
To maintain the safety standards set by the Company, objective surveillance will be enforced
of operations and performance in accordance with the Company’s CMS.
It is the responsibility of the Operations Manager and Head of Inflight and training
coordinator to keep up-to-date lists of all cabin personnel containing all required training,
checks and qualifications. Recurrent training, checking and revalidation of certificates should
be scheduled in due time prior to expiry.
1. Are made aware that they shall comply with the laws, regulations and procedures of those
states in which operations are conducted and which are pertinent to the performance of
their duties: and
2. Are familiar with the laws, regulation and procedures pertinent to the performance of
their duties.
It is the duty of all employees to act and perform in the best interests of safety and the
Company.
Renegade Air’s general employee policy and regulations are applicable to crewmembers in
addition to the specific regulations, procedures and policies issued in the Operations Manual.
Whilst on duty crewmembers shall not accept to carry parcels, baggage, letters etc. belonging
to the general public.
Renegade Air ensures that all Cabin Crew Members are properly instructed, have
demonstrated their abilities in their particular duties and are aware of their responsibilities
and the relationship of such duties to the operation as a whole.
A set Pass Mark of 80% must be achieved at all cabin crew trainings on their initial and
recurrent or re-evaluation training.
Additional info on initial training and recurrent and line checks
For one to qualify as Lead Cabin Crew below in the Minimum qualification of a lead cabin
crew and duties and responsibilities.
Lead Cabin Attendant's responsibility is to supervise and coordinate the activities of Cabin
Crew on a flight, ensuring that their duties and responsibilities are exercised efficiently to
assure the safety and comfort of the passengers. Reports to the Pilot-in command whilst on
duty and administratively to the Head of In-flight. The Lead Cabin Attendant will maintain
aircraft qualification as a Cabin Crew. Lead Cabin Attendant duties will include:
Responsibilities
• Responsible to the Pilot-in-command for the effective supervision of the cabin
operations. Administratively reports to the Head of In-flight
• To ensure all crew on duty are currently qualified.
• To ensure that all the cabin crew members on duty are fully briefed on safety and
security aspects especially the emergency procedures.
• To ensure that prior to and after the disembarkation of passengers, a thorough
security check is done to secure the cabin.
To supervise all the activities related to passenger safety including their explicit briefing
by crew.
• To ensure effective communication between the cockpit and cabin even during the
periods of "sterile cockpit".
• To submit service reports to the Head of In-flight and safety concerns to the
Safety Manager.
• To advise the pilot-in-command of all safety concerns and report the cabin
defect/aesthetic concerns in the Cabin Log.
Minimum Qualifications
Responsibilities
The Head of Inflight is responsible for ensuring the efficient running of the Cabin Services
Department. He/she is empowered to lead and support the in-flight service team in order to
realize company goals and objectives. Has the authority and is responsible for the
management and supervision of all cabin operation activities and ground training activities.
Key Responsibilities:
1) Develop, implement and review policies and procedures for compliance with corporate
standards and legislation.
2) Ensure proper utilization of in-flight utilities to guard against misuse, wastage and
damage.
3) In conjunction with operations Planner, ensure proper cabin crew planning to optimize
their utilization.
4) In conjunction with the document control and records officer, ensure correct records are
kept both in-flight and training so as to comply with the current operations manuals and
legislation.
5) In collaboration with Head of Quality and Head of Operations, monitor all the outsourced
cabin operations functions, contracts and services, the legalities and retention of such
contracts records.
6) Prepare inflight and ground training budget
7) Institute cost control measures to ensure none exceedance or underutilization on the
cabin budget
8) Prepare and analyze crew data to enhance utilization and productivity.
9) Ensure routine monitoring of safety, security and quality critical activities and ongoing
conformity with all regulatory requirements, organization standards and local
procedures.
Training Responsibilities:
1) Ensure all ground related training other than cabin crew type specific conform to
current legislation.
2) Ensure all trainings are accomplished within the required timelines
3) Ensure Cabin crew evaluations are carried out.
4) Liaise with other head of departments to ensure nil expiries on ground related training
5) Ensure Outsourced ground training related functions meet company requirements and
legislations.
Qualifications
During flight, the Cabin Crew Members are responsible to the Commander.
The Cabin Crew Members shall be responsible to the Commander for the conduct and
coordination of cabin safety and emergency procedures. When the level of turbulence so
requires, and in the absence of any instructions from the flight crew, the Lead Cabin
Attendant/single Cabin Crew member should be entitled to discontinue non-safety related
duties and advise the flight crew of the level of turbulence being experienced and the need to
fasten seat belts signs to be switched on. The Cabin Crew securing the passenger cabin and
other relevant areas should follow this.
For this reason, as Renegade Air representatives, Cabin Crew Members shall not smoke or
drink alcoholic beverages while on duty and shall always be dressed according to the uniform
regulations. They should look after the passengers and assist them in the best way, both in the
aircraft and on the ground.
1. Brief the passengers in accordance with instructions in the Cabin Crew Manual;
2. Be familiar with instructions and regulations issued with relation to safety, passenger
service, catering, sales, etc.
3. Be familiar with Renegade Air’ timetables and have a good knowledge of the different
means of further transportation for Renegade Air’ destinations, thus being able to give
answers to questions from passengers;
4. Participate in courses arranged by the Company and perform ground duties as directed;
5. Adhere to Renegade Air’s standards and emergency procedures.
1) Pre-flight
NB: All cabin crew members must at all times while on duty hold a hard copy of the cabin
crew manual ready for references.
2) In-flight
3) Post flight
In addition to safety related duties, it is the responsibility of the Cabin Crew Member to act as
host to the passengers and ensure they receive the best possible service.
NB: All irregularities shall be reported through the cabin maintenance log book and
thereafter cleared by the engineer or transferred to the technical log if deferrable
The minimum number of Cabin Crew Members shall not be less than
Company operation is single Cabin Crew. For operations where more than one Cabin Crew
member is assigned, the published roster shall nominate one, normally, to be responsible to
the Commander.
When more than one Cabin Crew member is required, the composition of the Cabin Crew
shall include a senior Cabin Crew member nominated by the Company.
1.5.1 Exemptions
Under exceptional circumstances, additional Crew Members may be required for safety
reasons or for training purposes.
Check Cabin Crew shall be seated on the passenger seat on the 1R/L side opposite C/C
station, The seat 1R/L on the DH8200/300, On the F50 the crew will seat at the AFT
passenger seat on either 14R/L, if available and prior to the flight the seat should be placard
DO NOT OCCUPY, Otherwise, he shall seat in the observer seat in the flight deck If the
flight is considered a full flight
A Cabin Crew member shall not be assigned to operate on more than three aircraft types.
For the purpose of operation and for Cabin Crew training and qualifications, variants of an
aircraft type are to be considered as different types if they are not similar in the following
aspects:
1. Emergency exit operation
2. Location and type of portable safety and emergency equipment;
3. Type-specific emergency procedures.
For the purpose of Cabin Crew scheduling Fokker 50, Dash 8 100/200 and 300 are
considered to be the same type.
SECOND PILOT-IN-COMMAND
CABIN CREW
On flights with one Cabin Crew only the following procedures apply:
1. Co-pilot should leave the flight deck and Attend to the incapacitated Cabin Crew
Member;
2. Find an ABP willing to assist in attending to the incapacitated Cabin Crew member
with emergency evacuation if needed;(Co-pilot)
3. Co-pilot secures cabin for landing.
If there are Renegade Air pilots among the passengers, qualified on the type, meet all
requirements in terms of training and experience and are in all other respects legally capable
of acting as active flight crew members, those pilots will be considered for relief in case of
pilot incapacitation.
1. Give all commands he deems necessary for the purpose of securing the safety of the
aircraft and of all persons or property carried therein;
2. Disembark any person, or any part of cargo which, in his opinion, may represent a
potential hazard to the safety of the aircraft or its occupants;
3. Refuse transportation of inadmissible passengers, deportees or persons in custody if
their carriage increases the risk to the safety of the aircraft or its occupants;
4. Decide whether or not to accept the aircraft with unserviceability’s allowed by the
CML or MEL;
5. In an emergency situation that requires immediate decision and action, take any action
he considers necessary under the circumstances, including deviating from rules,
operational procedures and methods to the extent necessary in the interest of safety.
6. Not permit any crewmember to perform any activity during critical phases of flight
except those duties required for the safe operation of the airplane.
The Commander may delegate responsibility for the safety of the aircraft, its cargo and its
passengers on the ground to the company’s representatives or the specific crewmembers,
while the aircraft is under his responsibility.
The Co-pilot is responsible to the Commander to assist in the safe and efficient conduct of the
flight. In the event of incapacitation of the Commander, the Co-pilot will assume command.
His departmental head, to whom he is responsible when not reporting directly to a
commander, is the Head of Operations.
The Co-pilot shall act as the Commander’s deputy in the absence of the latter or when so
directed. He shall cooperate, in a responsible manner as a member of the airplane crew,
Use of Crew Seats is at the discretion of Renegade Air Flight Operation Department.
No person may occupy a crew seat except:
1. When used in conjunction with flight deck or cabin crew training, observation and
when appropriate for additional crewmember (s) as appointed by Renegade Air Flight
Operations Department.
2. Air carrier inspectors from the Authority who are checking or observing flight
operations. Appropriate ID-card is required and listed on the Crew Ticket;
3. An air traffic controller to observe ATC procedures, when authorized by the Head of
Operations or his delegate. Appropriate ID-card is required and listed on the Crew
Ticket. Acceptance of crew seat use by Commander;
4. Renegade Air’ employees. They must have a valid ID ticket or be listed on the Crew
Ticket. Immediate family members are included as stated in Renegade Air’ rules
regarding use of ID ticket. Allocation of seats are at Commander’s discretion;
5. Employees of flight operators with bi-lateral ID ticket agreement. They are required to
travel using valid ID ticket. Allocation of seats is at the flights Commander’s discretion.
6. Other persons approved by the Head of Operations or his delegate and holding a valid
ID ticket or listed on the Crew Ticket. Acceptance of crew seat use required by the
Commander.
Prior to the use of crew seats, the crew will have to give the occupant of the seat a briefing on
safety and proper evacuation procedures to be used in an emergency.
Note:
The Lead Cabin Attendant shall have at least two years’ experience as an operating Cabin
Crew Member and have completed an appropriate Lead Cabin Attendant training course and
the associated check.
Cabin Crewmembers who have no previous operating experience as single Cabin Crew shall:
1.10.1.1 Objective
Whenever a report to the Authority is required, it shall be dispatched as soon as possible but
not later than 72 hours following the event.
All employees are encouraged to report any safety related occurrences and potential hazards.
No punitive action will be taken against the reporter, persons involved in or associated with
the occurrence in accordance with Just Culture Policy.
Flight crew, cabin crew, maintenance, ground and operations personnel are responsible for
reporting all occurrences listed in OM-A chapter 11.2 and any other occurrence/hazard that
may affect the integrity of flight safety.
Refer to the Company security programme, safety management manual and operations
manual part A
Nominated persons and safety officers shall have access to or receive a copy of all relevant
reports within their department. Other personnel shall have access to or receive a copy of
reports as necessary relating to their area of authority and responsibility.
When a mandatory report is required, a copy of the report should be communicated to the
commander concerned.
The Cabin Maintenance Log is used by the crew to report all defects in the airplane passenger
cabin.
Cabin Crew shall present all discrepancies to the Commander as soon as possible. All safety
matters shall be reported to the Commander immediately or at earliest convenience
depending on the stage of flight.
The Commander shall sign the Cabin Maintenance Log and shall transfer each airworthiness
items to the technical log.
Items considered non airworthiness and/or non safety items, i.e. passenger convenience,
comfort or entertainment items, such as, but not limited to, galley equipment, ash trays,
overhead reading lamps, etc. are replied to in the Cabin Maintenance Log by maintenance.
Items involving airworthiness and/or flight safety items such as, but not limited to,
emergency equipment, electrical problems, inter-phone, windows, doors, smoke, fumes or
any peculiar draft or smell, water leaks, etc., that are reported in the Cabin Defects Log are to
be transferred to the tech log and singed by the captain in command .
The Cabin Maintenance Log will at all times be onboard Renegade Air Aircrafts and ready
accessible in the cabin crew.
On flights where operating Cabin Crew consists of one or two Cabin Crew members, Lead
Cabin Attendant assumes this responsibility.
Before marking an entry, check that backing sheet is inserted in front of the next original
page.
The pages are to be used in numerical sequence. Defects are entered in English using ball
point pen.
Ensure that writing is readable on the copy, if more space is needed use additional space on
the next page and indicate previous serial number,
The log shall be presented to the Commander in good time before start of descent for review
and transfer of any airworthiness and/or flight safety items to the Technical log.
If a defect is discovered after the log has been presented to the Commander, the new defect
shall be entered on a new page and presented to the Commander after engine shutdown.
Non airworthiness and/or non-flight safety items need not to be entered on the Deferred Item
Card.
All slots in the cabin maintenance book should be completed and signed by lead cabin
attendant before handing over to the Commander.
The tag must be place on the trolley whenever the trolley is unserviceable. The tag number
and defect shall be recorded in the cabin Maintenance log.
Airplane type specific normal, abnormal and emergency procedures concerning the operation
of the cabin and compartment door.
Normally cabin and compartment doors shall not be opened upon arrival until all engines
have been shut down and propeller rotation has stopped and the Commander has authorized
opening of cabin doors after setting the parking brakes or confirming the wheel chocks are in
place.
Conversely, all cabin and compartment doors shall be closed before starting engines.
All cabin doors, i.e. service and entrance doors shall normally be opened and closed from
inside by members of the operating crew only or, in exceptional cases, by trained ground
operations or maintenance personnel.
1.11.1 Safety on the Ramp Including Fire Prevention and Safety in Blast and Suction
Areas
2. Smoking and use of open fire is strictly forbidden. Any suspected or known fire must
be reported immediately;
5. Renegade Air crew and ground staff shall wear high visibility vests or other high
visibility clothing at all times airside. Air crew are exempt from this requirement when
walking between terminal and aircraft.
6. Ground personnel shall ensure that the danger zones around the suction and blast areas
of the individual airplane are observed and that no persons or equipment are positioned
within the danger zones when the signals for engine start-up are given;
7. Extreme care should be exercised when entering and leaving aircraft cabin and
compartments. Aircraft cabin shall only be entered or exited by steps or loading
bridges, which have been properly positioned and secured. Holds and compartments
shall only be entered or exited by using the appropriate elevating device, which has
been positioned and secured, e.g. conveyor belt and cargo loader;
The human body requires a certain amount of oxygen to function normally. It is therefore
necessary, when aircraft fly at high altitudes, where there is insufficient oxygen in the air, to
artificially supply oxygen for the crew and passengers, which is approximately equivalent to
the oxygen amount normally available on the ground.
Oxygen is normally supplied to the passengers and crew in flight, by pressurizing the aircraft
cabin to an approximate altitude of 6000 feet, regardless of the lower pressure of the outside
air and the consequent reduction in the oxygen.
This supply is (oxygen) comprised of fixed cylinders, supply lines and masks for the flight
crew. Portable Oxygen Bottles described in chapter 3, are provided for cabin crew and
passengers (for first aid).
The most noteworthy effects and symptoms of oxygen deficiency (hypoxia) are:
1. Slowness and confusion of the mental process. Perhaps without the victim being aware
of them;
2. Impaired vision, early in the process, and later hearing will be affected;
3. Urge for rapid deep breathing may be felt, but should be resisted because of other
physiological changes that might result;
4. The skin will be pale and moist and there may be bluish discoloration of lips, finger tips
and earlobes;
The degree of hypoxia varies according to the amount of oxygen deficiency, and its onset
depends on the rate of decompression.
The danger of hypoxia is that not only does the subject not notice the gradual deterioration,
but he actually experiences a feeling of wellbeing.
Prolonged exposure to severe hypoxia could result in brain damage. At 40,000 feet, it is
estimated that without oxygen, death would ensue in ninety seconds.
The rate and depth of respiration is usually carefully controlled to maintain adequate intake of
oxygen and steady removal of carbon dioxide (CO2).
Hyperventilation often accompanies fear or excitement. Holding the breath, breathing into a
paper bag or shallow breathing allows the CO2 to accumulate to its normal level, and cures
symptoms.
The heart works much harder under lack of oxygen. A decreased oxygen demand could result
in a heart failure, particularly if the heart is already weak.
During rapid decompression, a continuous exhalation is experienced as the air in the lungs
expands.
Holding breath would result in bursting of the lungs. Swallowing could cause the throat to
“lock” with the same result.
The time of useful consciousness at any altitude is the maximum length of time the exposed
individual has to perform the useful tasks necessary for his survival (such as donning of an
oxygen mask) after rapid decompression, is shown in the table below:
Table 1.23.2-1
Altitude Time
18,000 feet 20-30 minutes
22,000 feet 5-10 minutes
25,000 feet 3-5 minutes
1.12.3 Decompression
Uncontrolled Decompression
Where the speed of the decompression occurs faster than air can escape from the lungs, this is
known as explosive decompression (ED), and is associated with explosive violence.
Lastly, slow decompression or gradual decompression occurs so slowly that humans may not
detect it before hypoxia sets in.
The term uncontrolled decompression here refers to the unplanned depressurization of vessels
that are occupied by people, for example an aircraft cabin at high altitude, a spacecraft, or a
hyperbaric chamber.
For the catastrophic failure of other pressure vessels used to contain gas, liquids, or reactants
under pressure, the term explosion is more commonly used, or other specialized terms such as
BLEVE may apply to particular situations.
Decompression can occur due to structural failure of the pressure vessel, or failure of the
compression system itself.
The speed and violence of the decompression is affected by the size of the pressure vessel,
the differential pressure between the inside and outside of the vessel and the size of the leak
hole.
The Kenya civil Aviation Authority recognizes three distinct types of decompression events
in aircraft:
Explosive decompression occurs at a rate swifter than that at which air can escape from the
lungs, typically in less than 0.1 to 0.5 seconds. The risk of lung trauma is very high, as is the
danger from any unsecured objects that can become projectiles because of the explosive
force, which may be likened to a bomb detonation.
Slow, or gradual, decompression occurs slowly enough to go unnoticed and might only be
detected by instruments. This type of decompression may also come about from a failure to
pressurize as an aircraft climbs to altitude.
An example of this is the Helios Airways Flight 522 crash, in which the pilots failed to check
the aircraft was pressurizing automatically and then react to the warnings that the aircraft was
depressurizing.
Aircraft fuselages are designed with ribs to prevent tearing; the size of the hole is one of the
factors that determines the speed of decompression, and a bullet hole is too small to cause
rapid or explosive decompression.
The most likely cause of hypoxia in high altitude aircraft is loss of aircraft pressurization.
Pressurization loss at altitude through compressor or structural failure is extremely unlikely in
commercial aircraft.
The treatment for hypoxia is the re-establishment of an adequate oxygen pressure in the
lungs. This may be accomplished through the use of an oxygen mask, pressurization, or
descent to a lower altitude. Recovery from hypoxia is usually rapid (within 20 seconds after
oxygen is administered).
The severely hypoxic individual will usually have no memory of having lost consciousness.
Artificial respiration may be necessary in some cases.
Engineering techniques used in the construction of aircraft’s (wedge doors, multipane wedge
windows, fuselage skin ripstoppers), make it unlikely that an involuntary loss of
pressurization will occur.
However, the possibility that decompression might follow some failure of the pressure hull
makes it imperative that all concerned should be aware of the physical characteristics and
physiological effects of pressure loss.
Decompression effects depend upon several factors, total cabin volume, size of the hole in the
pressure hull, pressure differential and the flight altitude. The first two factors determine the
time required for decompression, while the last two govern the expansion ration for gases
within the cabin and various body cavities.
The time required for equalization of cabin and external pressures during decompression
depends primarily upon the size of the hole or leak in the pressure hull.
If this hole is large enough to allow a rapid loss of pressure, certain physical phenomena will
result. These include an initial noise, followed by rapid movement of cabin air, toward the
hole; this rush of air will carry with it paper, loose clothing, dirt and other light objects lying
in its path.
In addition, there will be a noticeable sudden decrease in cabin air temperature with a marked
fogging, due to moisture condensation in the expanding cabin atmosphere.
Several physiological changes, including a rapid chest expansion, cheek and lip flutter, due to
loss of air from the lungs, transient pain in the ears and sinuses, noticeable feeling of
abnormal fullness due to intestinal gas expansion, and some in communication will also
occur.
The hazard of decompression is not physical damage by the pressure change, but the possible
subsequent hypoxia resulting from exposure to low atmospheric pressure.
In the event of decompression at high altitudes, first consideration must be the administration
of oxygen.
If a window cracks during flight, there is no imminent danger. Flight deck must be informed
immediately:
This is the general orientation and disruption of the body’s natural functions, which is
encountered when passing rapidly through several time zones.
Ensure adequate sleep/rest prior to and between flights. If any continual sleep disturbance is
encountered seek advice from medical doctor.
Precautions to be taken:
2. Try to get as much sleep per 24 hours when you are away on a trip as you would in a
normal 24 hour period at home;
3. Avoid smoking;
4. Drink plenty of fluids, but avoid eating heavily and drinking alcohol or caffeine-
containing beverages before bedtime;
6. You may wish to use physical or mental relaxation techniques to assist you to fall
asleep although, once again, if you do not fall asleep in 30 minutes, get out of bed;
7. You may find that a nap is useful in improving alertness, but if taken immediately
before a duty period, then restrict the nap to 45 minutes. A nap will reduce the length of
continuous wakefulness and remember, some sleep is better than none;
8. During the flight, exercise even in your seat will help maintain alertness;
9. A variety of sleeping drugs is available, but these may not be compatible with flying
and may be habit-forming and are not generally recommended.
A just culture is one in which both individuals and the organization as a whole takes every
opportunity to learn and improve. This includes learning from near misses and incidents,
which can provide vital opportunities for understanding and improving training, processes
and overall service delivery.
All Renegade Air employees are expected to behave in a manner which supports the
Company’s policies and rules. It is the responsibility of each individual to perform his duties,
and the supervisory personnel is responsible for monitoring compliance of duties based on
regulations and company manuals and taking care if rules and regulations are not followed.
In the event the supervisor is not willing or able to accept this information, then the
individual is free to contact any manager to pursue it further.
Safety Reporting Forms are available through which all staff can use for submitting reports.
It is important that if an employee is or has been involved in actions which could affect safety
applicable to flight, ground or technical or administrative issues, including operational,
technical and airworthiness errors, the employee is encouraged to come forward in the
knowledge that disciplinary action will not be taken by Renegade Air if all of the following
criteria apply:
4. The employee neither intended nor was aware that the resulting near miss, error or
incident would occur.