ATPL REVISION NOTES OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES – REFRESHER REVISION NOTES

Operational Procedures – ATPL Revision Guide provides a comprehensive understanding of how commercial air transport operations are conducted safely, legally, and efficiently under ICAO, EASA and EU regulations. This subject covers the core operational framework defined by ICAO Annex 6 and EU Part-CAT, including operator responsibilities, Air Operator Certificates (AOC), operational control, flight preparation, documentation, and the commander’s authority. You will gain clarity on how regulations translate into real-world airline operations, from flight planning and fuel policy to aerodrome selection and in-flight decision-making.

The syllabus develops detailed knowledge of normal, abnormal and special operational procedures, including all-weather and low-visibility operations, RVSM, ETOPS, long-range and North Atlantic (NAT HLA) operations. It also addresses critical operational hazards such as icing, wind shear, wake turbulence, bird strikes, contaminated runways, fire and smoke, decompression, fuel jettisoning, and emergency or precautionary landings. Strong emphasis is placed on risk management, crew coordination, and compliance with operator procedures as defined in the Operations Manual (Parts A and B) and the MEL/MMEL system.

Finally, ATPL 071 covers crew responsibilities and human-centred operations, including flight and duty time limitations (FTL), CRM, cabin crew requirements, security and unlawful interference, dangerous goods, emergency equipment, and survival procedures. By the end of this subject, you will understand not just what the rules are, but why they exist, enabling you to operate confidently as a professional airline pilot and meet both