Common use of Simulator Clause in Contracts

Simulator. This clause has been included to permit the RFDS to introduce the use of Simulators in the future should that decision be taken. 26.11.1 A pilot will be given as much notice as possible of a session in the flight simulator. However: 26.11.2 The minimum notice will be seven (7) days. 26.11.3 The period of notice specified in clauses 26.11.2 may be reduced only with the pilot’s approval or, where cancellation of a properly checked flight or training period has been followed by a re- scheduling for a later date advised to the pilot. 26.11.4 Every endeavour will be made to conduct simulator-training sessions during the hours of 0500 and 2300 local time. However, duty times for simulator check sessions will be between 0500 and 2300 local time. A pilot can by mutual agreement conduct a check session in the period 2300 and 0500 local time. A pilot shall be rostered a minimum 12 hour rest period prior to first simulator session duty. This can be varied by mutual agreement. 26.11.5 The following additional conditions will apply: 26.11.6 Syllabi for training sessions will be promulgated such that the pilot will be able to prepare for specific simulator sessions. 26.11.7 A simulator duty period will be regarded as duty and the limitations of Civil Aviation Orders Part 48 will apply thereto, except that: 26.11.8 No other duties, with the exception of those listed herein will be undertaken in the same duty period as any simulator duty. 26.11.9 A pilot will not be scheduled to undertake more than four (4) hours simulator training and or checking on any one calendar day. 26.11.10 A break of twenty (20) minutes will be allowed at the completion of approximately one hour and fifty minutes (1:50) in the simulator, when such a break is to be followed by further simulator duty, unless the session is a line oriented exercise (▇▇▇) session. The break may be reduced by mutual agreement with check captain and the pilot(s) under check. 26.11.11 The provisions of clauses 26.11.9 and 26.11.10 will be respected when rostering a pilot for simulator checks. 26.11.12 A pilot who fails any simulator check (not involving initial endorsement) will be offered remedial training, followed by a further check in accordance with the line training provisions of this clause (Clause 26). 26.11.13 During the initial introduction of the simulator, some training input may be required by the instructor to assist a pilot to adapt to the simulator. This input will be at the discretion of the instructor. 26.11.14 No check or check and training pilot will occupy a flight station in the simulator except: • For ab initio endorsement training; • Whilst that pilot is under check; • By mutual agreement of the pilot under check; • For the purposes of constructing and testing flight sequences; or • Upgrade training. 26.11.15 Where duty travel is required after the completion of a simulator session, due regard will be given to expediting such travel on the first available aircraft. 26.11.16 Where a pilot in the course of their employment is required by the RFDS to undertake any local travel by means of using taxicab or public transport, they may elect to pay their fares en route, and in such cases, the RFDS will reimburse the pilot for all reasonable expenses incurred by them in such travel. 26.11.17 All travel arrangements, including accommodation, will be made by the RFDS prior to the departure of the pilot from their home base and all such arrangements will be known to the pilot prior to departure.