GM1 SAO.GEN.135 Responsibilities of crew members

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

DESIGNATION OF A PERSON AS A CREW MEMBER

(a) A crew member may be any person designated by the pilot-in-command or the operator, provided that:

(1) the role, according to the reasonable expectation of the pilot-in-command or the operator, will enhance the safety of the flight or achieve an operational objective of the flight;

(2) the person, according to the reasonable expectation of the pilot-in-command or of the operator, is capable of fulfilling the role;

(3) the person has been briefed on the role as a crew member and informed that he or she is crew, not a passenger; and

(4) the person agrees to the role as a crew member.

(b) A crew member may be required, by specific provisions of this Regulation and other implementing rules, to hold licences, ratings or other personnel certificates to fulfil certain roles such as instructor or examiner in certain circumstances.