Common use of Flight Crew Control Clause in Contracts

Flight Crew Control. The captain of the Flight Crew for each flight of an Aircraft shall be responsible for the technical operation of the Aircraft and safe performance of the flight and shall retain full authority, control and possession of the Aircraft. In particular, the captain of the Aircraft shall for the purpose of safe performance of the flight have reasonable discretion in all matters concerning the preparation of the Aircraft for the flight, the load carried and its distribution, insofar as such matters affect the safety of the Aircraft, the decision whether or not a flight shall be undertaken, and all other matters relating to the technical operation of the Aircraft. The operation of the Aircraft shall be carried out in accordance with the standards and practices of ABX as set out in its Flight Operations Manual and other operating manuals as approved by the FAA.

Appears in 3 contracts

Sources: Air Transportation Services Agreement (Air Transport Services Group, Inc.), Air Transportation Services Agreement (Air Transport Services Group, Inc.), Air Transportation Services Agreement (Air Transport Services Group, Inc.)