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Long Haul

Augmentation d'équipage

The practice of adding qualified crew members to the flight crew to allow in-flight rest and ensure regulatory compliance on long-haul or ultra-long-haul flights.

Quick answer: The practice of adding qualified crew members to the flight crew to allow in-flight rest and ensure regulatory compliance on long-haul or ultra-long-haul flights.

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Quick answer

The practice of adding qualified crew members to the flight crew to allow in-flight rest and ensure regulatory compliance on long-haul or ultra-long-haul flights.

Why it matters

Augmentation d'équipage matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

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Questions and answers

Questions and answers

What is Augmentation d'équipage?

In this glossary, Augmentation d'équipage refers to: The practice of adding qualified crew members to the flight crew to allow in-flight rest and ensure regulatory compliance on long-haul or ultra-long-haul flights.

How is Augmentation d'équipage used in aviation?

In aviation communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Ce vol ultra-long-courrier sera opéré avec une augmentation d'équipage afin d'assurer les périodes de repos requises pour tous les pilotes."

Why does Augmentation d'équipage matter in aviation?

Augmentation d'équipage matters because it supports clear communication in Long Haul contexts for Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as ICAO Level 4, ICAO Level 5, ICAO Level 6, and EASA FCL.055.

Who uses Augmentation d'équipage?

Augmentation d'équipage is mainly used by Pilots, Air Traffic Controllers, and Cabin Crew.

What category does Augmentation d'équipage belong to?

In this glossary, Augmentation d'équipage is grouped under Long Haul. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG and published by Protermify Aviation as a static aviation reference page.

Definition

The practice of adding qualified crew members to the flight crew to allow in-flight rest and ensure regulatory compliance on long-haul or ultra-long-haul flights.

Operational example

This ultra-long-haul flight will operate with crew augmentation to ensure required rest periods for all pilots.

Localized term

Augmentation d'équipage

Localized example

Ce vol ultra-long-courrier sera opéré avec une augmentation d'équipage afin d'assurer les périodes de repos requises pour tous les pilotes.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

ICAO Doc 9432, FAA PCG

Category

Long Haul

Exam relevance

  • ICAO Level 4
  • ICAO Level 5
  • ICAO Level 6
  • EASA FCL.055

Target audience

  • Pilots
  • Air Traffic Controllers
  • Cabin Crew

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