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Frequently asked questions

Is it mandatory that partial ground breaks corresponding to a split activity that are longer than 6 hours or invade the Low Circadian Window (WOCL) take place in a suitable accommodation?

According to the normative point ORO.FTL.220: 

No. They can also be carried out in accommodation that does not meet the requirements of adequate accommodation. If it takes place in adequate accommodation, all partial ground rest (excluding post and pre-flight activities and travel) counts for the purpose of the extension of the maximum FDP, according to CS FTL.1.220(c) and (d). If it takes place in an accommodation (not suitable), the excess over 6 hours or the period that the WOCL invades does not count for the purpose of the extension of the maximum FDP, according to CS FTL.1.220(e).

Is it mandatory to schedule a break before a reservation? What is the minimum rest time before a flight duty carried out on a booking?

In accordance with the regulatory point ORO.FTL.230; ORO.FTL.235:

Before a FDP period, you must always give the required rest in ORO.FTL.235 (12 hours on base, 10 hours off base or the previous activity if higher). Therefore, if there is no such rest before the reservation, this rest must be guaranteed between the notification of the activity and the report. NOTE: The above reply corresponds to an assigned FDP during the first day of booking. If it is an assigned FDP during a booking day preceded by a booking day on which no activity assignment has occurred, the 10-hour notification of the reservation would be sufficient.

Is there any regulation of uptime and rest times for ground personnel accompanying aircraft?

The rules on flight time limitations and rest periods, as set out in Subpart ORO.FTL, apply to flight and cabin crew members. In addition, in cases of carriage of cargo in the passenger cabin, it is also required to be applied to cargo surveillance personnel in flight.

However, there is no specific similar legislation applicable to land workers, the labour regulations and collective agreements being applicable.

Are there FTL requirements for cargo-monitoring crew in addition to flight time limitations?

The crew responsible for supervising the cargo shall be considered cabin crew and shall therefore respect and follow flight time limitations as they act as responsible for monitoring the cargo status and reacting in case of an emergency.

Are companies obliged to issue a certificate of hours if the worker so requests?

Yes, according to regulatory point ORO.FTL.245 (b):
‘On request, the operator shall provide copies of individual records of flight times, duty periods and rest periods:

1. the crew member concerned, and (
2. another operator, in respect of a crew member who is or becomes a crew member of the operator concerned.’

However, paragraph (a) of the same point provides that the mandatory period for the operator to keep individual records for each crew member is 24 months.