Chapter 5: Part 121, Subpart M - Airman & Crew Requirements

What is the minimum pilot crew operating an aircraft with an approved and authorized autopilot under Part 135 in a Category I operation? A: One B: Two C: Three D: Four

A: One

To apply for a R-ATP certificate, an applicant must: A: be at least 21 years old and hold a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating B: be at least 23 years old and hold a commercial pilot certificate C: be at least 23 years old, have at least 1500 hours total time D: be at least 21 years old, have at least a private pilot license

A: be at least 21 years old and hold a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating

Flight Attendants are required to carry a FAA certificate of demonstrated proficiency on his/her person when performing their job functions? A: True B: False

B: False - Flight Attendants are required to hold but not carry a FAA certificate of demonstrated proficiency.

If an aircraft operated in Part 121 is certificated with 275 seats, but only 249 passengers are aboard for a particular flight, how many Flight Attendants are required? A: Seven B: Six C: Five D: Four

B: Six Flight Attendants are Required Refer: 14 CFR 121.391

What is the minimum pilot crew operating under Part 121? A: One B: Two C: Three D: Four

B: Two Refer: 14 CFR 121.385(c)

To serve as a First Officer (SIC) in Part 121 air carrier operations, a pilot must: A: hold an ATP certificate, with type rating for the aircraft flown; and hold at least a second-class medical certificate B: hold an R-ATP certificate, with type rating for the aircraft flown; and hold at least a second-class medical certificate. C: hold at least commercial pilot certificate; and hold a first-class medical certificate D: both A and B are correct

B: hold an R-ATP certificate, with type rating for the aircraft flown; and hold at least a second-class medical certificate.

What positions in an airline require an FAA airman certificate? A: Captain, First Officer, & Flight Follower B: Flight Crew, Flight Attendants & Mechanics C: Cockpit Crewmembers, Dispatchers & Mechanics D: Captain, Chief Executive Officer & Dispatchers

C: Cockpit Crewmembers, Dispatchers & Mechanics Refer: 14 CFR 121.383, 63.3, 65.5, 65.111

Which air carrier personnel are required to cary an FAA airman certificate on his/her person when performing the tasks which require the certificate? A: Cockpit Crewmembers, Flight Attendants & Mechanics B: Mechanics, Captains, First Officers, Lead Flight Attendant & Dispatchers C: Cockpit Crewmembers, Dispatchers & Mechanics D: Cockpit Crewmembers, Dispatchers & CEO

C: Cockpit Crewmembers, Dispatchers & Mechanics Refer: 14 CFR 121.383, 63.3, 65.5, 65.111

During boarding and deplaning of originating and terminating flights, the FAA requires how many Flight Attendants be onboard the aircraft? A: two less Flight Attendant than the minimum number of Flight Attendants required for dispatch B: one less Flight Attendant than the minimum number of Flight Attendants required for dispatch C: the FAA minimum number of Flight Attendants required for dispatch must be onboard the aircraft during boarding and deplaning D: the FAA minimum number of Flight Attendants required for a stopover must be on board during boarding and deplaning

C: FAA minimum number of Flight Attendants required for dispatch must be onboard the aircraft during boarding and deplaning. Refer: 14 CFR 121.393

What is the mandatory retirement age for all pilots in Part 121 ops? A: no person may serve as a pilot on an airplane engaged in operations under Part 121 if that person has reached his/her 60th birthday B: no person may serve as a pilot on an airplane engaged in operations under Part 121 if that person has reached his/her 62nd birthday C: no person may serve as a pilot on an airplane engaged in operations under Part 121 if that person has reached his/her 65th birthday D: no person may serve as a flight engineer on an airplane engaged in operations under Part 121 if that person has reached his/her 60th birthday

C: No person may serve as a pilot on an airplane engaged in operations under Part 121 if that person has reached their 65th birthday. Refer: 14 CFR 121.383(c)

Which act raised the mandatory retirement age for Part 121 airline pilots to age 65? A: The Air Commerce Act B: The Federal Register for Older American Act C: The Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act D: The Older Pilots Retirement Prevention Act

C: The Fair Treatment for Experienced Pilots Act

To apply for an ATP certificate, an applicant must : A: be at least 21 years old, hold a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating B: be at least 23 years old, hold a commercial pilot certificate C: be at least 23 years old, hold a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating D: be at least 21 years old, have at least a private pilot license

C: be at least 23 years old and hold a commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating

How many Flight Attendants are required for an aircraft that has a payload capacity of less than 7,500lbs and is equipped with 19 passenger seats? A: Three B: Two C: One D: Zero

D: Zero Flight Attendants are required. Refer: 14 CFR 121.391

What is the minimum flight hours needed to obtain a R-ATP certificate? A: 1,250 hours only B: 1,000 hours only C: 750 hours only D: depending upon where the training was obtained, (a), (b), or (c) may be correct.

D: depending upon where training was obtained - A, B or C may be correct.

To be employed as a pilot by a Part 121 air carrier, what pilot certificate must you hold? A: commercial pilot certificate with an instrument rating only B: R-ATP certificate with an instrument rating only C: an Airline Transport Pilot certificate only D: Either a R-ATP or ATP certificate

D: either a R-ATP or an ATP certificate Refer: 14 CFR 61.160(g)(h), 121.436(a)