Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027:reg:6:p44
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 44/75)
Character Range: 3417438–3420463

or an air transport pilot licence.
 (4) For paragraph (2)(d), the experience required is:
 (a) if the operator holds an approval under regulation 142.040 for this paragraph—the experience mentioned in paragraph (5)(a) or (b); or
 (b) if paragraph (a) does not apply—the experience mentioned in paragraphs (5)(a) and (b).
 (5) For subregulation (4), the experience is the following:
 (a) at least 500 hours flight time on a kind of aircraft used to conduct a significant proportion of the activities;
 (b) at least 6 months experience in the conduct or management of air operations conducted under an AOC or equivalent foreign authorisation.
 (6) CASA may, by written notice given to a head of operations, or proposed head of operations, of a Part 142 operator, direct the person to undertake an assessment mentioned in subregulation (7).
 (7) For subregulation (6), the assessment:
 (a) is an assessment conducted by CASA or a person nominated by CASA to demonstrate suitability as head of operations for the operator; and
 (b) may include assessment in an aeroplane, rotorcraft, airship or flight simulation training device.

142.190  Part 142 operators—head of operations: responsibilities
 (1) The head of operations of a Part 142 operator must safely manage the authorised Part 142 activities of the operator.
 (2) Without limiting subregulation (1), the responsibilities of the head of operations include the following:
 (a) monitoring and maintaining, and reporting to the chief executive officer on, the operator's compliance with the provisions of civil aviation legislation and the operator's exposition that apply to the activities;
 (b) setting and maintaining the operator's standards for the activities in accordance with the operator's exposition;
 (c) if the activities include flight training or contracted training—ensuring that the training is conducted in accordance with the operator's training management system;
 (d) ensuring that the activities are monitored effectively;
 (e) managing the maintenance and continuous improvement of the operator's fatigue risk management system (if any);
 (f) ensuring the proper allocation and deployment of aircraft, flight simulation training devices and personnel for use in the activities;
 (g) ensuring that the operator's personnel are provided with the information and documentation necessary to properly carry out their responsibilities;
 (h) if the operator conducts an activity in a flight simulation training device—ensuring that the device is used only in accordance with the operator's exposition;
 (i) if the operator conducts an activity in a flight simulator or flight training device—ensuring that the simulator or device is qualified under Part 60;
 (j) if the operator conducts an activity in a synthetic trainer—ensuring that the trainer is approved under Civil Aviation Order 45.0;
 (k) if the operator conducts an activity in any other device—ensuring that the device:
 (i) meets the qualification standards prescribed by a legislative instrument