Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027:reg:6:p74
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 74/79)
Character Range: 2717491–2720502

in command of a Part 131 aircraft;
 (ii) at least 2 years' experience in the conduct of Part 131 aircraft operations.
 (3) CASA may, by written notice given to the head of flying operations, or proposed head of flying operations, of a balloon transport operator, direct the person to undertake an assessment mentioned in subregulation (4).
 (4) The assessment:
 (a) is an assessment conducted by CASA, or a person nominated by CASA, to demonstrate the head of flying operation's or proposed head of flying operation's suitability as head of flying operations for the operator; and
 (b) may include a free flight assessment in a Part 131 aircraft.

131.150  Head of flying operations—responsibilities
 (1) The head of flying operations of a balloon transport operator must safely manage the flying operations of the operator.
 (2) Without limiting subregulation (1), the responsibilities of the head of flying operations include the following:
 (a) monitoring and maintaining, and reporting to the chief executive officer on, the operator's compliance with the provisions of the civil aviation legislation and the operator's exposition that apply to flying operations;
 (b) ensuring that the operator's flight crew members are provided with the information and documentation necessary to properly carry out their responsibilities;
 (c) ensuring the proper allocation and deployment of the operator's Part 131 aircraft, and the operator's personnel, for use in the operator's balloon transport operations;
 (d) ensuring that the operator complies with section 28BH (Reference library) of the Act in relation to flight crew members;
 (e) ensuring that training and checking of flight crew conducted by or for the operator is conducted in accordance with the operator's exposition;
 (f) if the operator has a contract with a Part 142 operator for the Part 142 operator to conduct training or checking for the operator's flight crew:
 (i) ensuring that each person who conducts the training or checking for the Part 142 operator is authorised under these Regulations to conduct the activities involved in the training or checking; and
 (ii) telling the Part 142 operator, in writing, of any change in the balloon transport operator's exposition relating to the training and checking activities the Part 142 operator conducts under the contract.

131.155  Head of training and checking—qualifications and experience
Note: This regulation heading is reserved for future use.

131.160  Head of training and checking—responsibilities
Note: This regulation heading is reserved for future use.

131.165  Safety manager—experience
Note: This regulation heading is reserved for future use.

131.170  Safety manager—responsibilities
Note: This regulation heading is reserved for future use.

131.175  Key personnel—additional qualification and experience requirements
 (1) This regulation applies to:
 (a) an applicant for a balloon transport AOC; and
 (b) a balloon transport operator.
 (2) CASA may, by written notice given