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Long Haul

What is Crew Augmentation?

Crew Augmentation The practice of adding qualified crew members to the flight crew to allow in-flight rest and ensure regulatory compliance on long-haul or ultra-long-haul flights.

Source: ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

How is “Crew Augmentation” Used in Practice?

This ultra-long-haul flight will operate with crew augmentation to ensure required rest periods for all pilots.

Certification Exam Relevance

ICAO Level 4ICAO Level 5ICAO Level 6EASA FCL.055

Who Needs to Know This Term?

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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What is Crew Augmentation?

The practice of adding qualified crew members to the flight crew to allow in-flight rest and ensure regulatory compliance on long-haul or ultra-long-haul flights.

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