Question

Which of the following qualifications is NOT required in order to be chief pilot at an air taxi operation?

a) hold an ATPL if the air taxi operator is authorized to conduct day and night VFR and single engine IFR operations
b) hold a type rating (if required) for at least one of the types of aeroplanes operated
c) have at least 500 hours flight time of which 250 hours shall be as P.I.C within the preceding 3 years on the same category and class of aircraft being operated
d) demonstrate knowledge of the COM, SOP's, company check pilot manual and applicable regulations and standards as applicable to the organization

Answer 1

To be a chief pilot at an air taxi operation, having 500 hours flight time of which 250 hours are as P.I.C in the preceding 3 years on the same category and class of aircraft is not a universal requirement.

Step-by-step explanation:

The qualification that is NOT required in order to be chief pilot at an air taxi operation is:

c) have at least 500 hours flight time of which 250 hours shall be as P.I.C within the preceding 3 years on the same category and class of aircraft being operated.

While requirements for chief pilots typically include having an Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL), a type rating for the aircraft operated, and knowledge of company and regulatory procedures and standards, there is no universally applied rule about having a specific number of hours in a three-year period on the same category and class of aircraft. However, experience requirements can vary by operator or region. It is important to check the specific requirements set by the relevant aviation authority or operator.