Due to extremely busy summer operations, pilots are faced with a number of safety-relevant issues and disruptions. This checklist has been compiled by the European Cockpit Association to keep crew focused on what’s important: safety.
This checklist is not intended to supersede or replace individual company procedures. It should be seen as an additional awareness tool to ensure safe, reliant, and efficient flight operations.
For additional reference, for both crew and operators, ECA draws your attention to the EASA Safety Information Bulletin (SIB – 2023-05).
Preflight
Take care of yourself & your crew
Adequate rest before commencing a flight duty is paramount. If you are fatigued or feeling unfit to fly, step away from your duty and file a Fatigue Report.
Remember, fatigue is difficult to self-diagnose and is literally a ‘silent killer’. Consciously monitor your alertness and stress levels as well as within your crew and encourage your crew to be assertive, including when it comes to fitness. (....)