Designated Check Pilot Manual - Civil Aviation Authority

(Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority)DCP Manualq) Monitoring means to taking a passive role during the check. PakistanCivil Aviation Authority Flight Inspectors will monitor in the manner inwhich the DCP conducts the test, assesses the results and processesthe necessary documentation.r) Nominee means a person nominated by an Air Operator as a candidatefor DCP approval by Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority.s) PPC means Pilot Proficiency Check, which is deemed to meet therequirements for an aircraft handling and instrument rating as per CAR.t) Proficiency Check is a demonstration of continuing knowledge and skillto revalidate or renew ratings and may include such oral examination asthe DCP may determine necessary.u) SID means Standard Instrument Departure.v) STAR means Standard Terminal Arrival.w) SOP means the Authority approved Standard Operating Proceduresestablished by an Air Operator, which enable the crewmembers tooperate the aircraft within the limitations specified in the Aircraft FlightManual.x) Training Pilot means an experienced instructor pilot. A training pilotdoes line indoctrination only.1.2 DELEGATION POLICY1.2.1 The DCP program has been instituted to allow an Air Operator to developand maintain a program of flight crew checks independent of the availabilityof Inspectors of the Authority. DCPs must, however, be constantly awarethat they perform their testing/checking duties as delegates of thePakistan Civil Aviation Authority under CAR. Therefore they shoulduphold the expectation of the Authority at all times and be loyal to theAuthority when performing such delegated tasks and functions1.2.2 In ideal case, all the testing/checking tasks and functions should beperformed by the Inspectors attached to the Authority in order to ensure thatevery pilot achieves and maintains the required level of proficiency inaccordance with the Civil Aviation Regulations whilst performing flyingduties.1.2.3 However, due to shortage of required inspectors with the Authority toperform such tasks, sufficiently experienced pilots with integrity in the airoperators’ fleet may be considered to perform such duties and functions1 st Edition Page 8 of 80 May, 2011under delegation, for and or on behalf of the Authority. The DCP program isdesigned to supplement State’s Safety Oversight responsibility bydelegation of certain powers and functions.