- 1.1.1 Preflight :
Both crewmembers will report for duty at the appropriate time, in possession of the required certificates and documents, and in compliance with the company uniform and personal grooming standards.
- 1.1.2 Electronic Flight Bag:
Both crewmembers will ensure their EFB is charged in accordance with the FOM or is in possession of an adequately charged external backup battery. If necessary, the EFB contingency and/or loaner policies will be followed.
Both crewmembers will ensure EFB charts and publications are current prior to the first flight of a trip pairing and that all required documents have been reviewed for changes.
- 1.1.3 Review Dispatch Paperwork:
Both crewmembers will review the dispatch paperwork for safety, accuracy, and legality. The crew will assess the en route weather and the weather for all filed airports to verify suitability for dispatch. The crew will determine if MELs, CDLs, and/or NEFs will impact the flight. The crew will ensure adequate fuel is planned based upon the conditions of dispatch, and will consult with dispatch/OCC when required. The captain will sign the dispatch release and electronic validation for acceptance and both crewmembers will sign the dispatch release to indicate fitness for duty.
- 1.2.4 Review Dispatch Paperwork:
Both crewmembers will complete the applicable Preflight Procedure tasks according to their assigned roles (CA, FO, PF, and/or PM). First flight of the day tests and checks will be accomplished prior to the first departure of the calendar day, if applicable. The captain will call for the Preflight Checklist when all items are complete.
The captain will verify the credentials and eligibility of any individuals requesting access to the flight deck jumpseat. The captain will ensure that each flight deck jumpseat occupant is briefed in accordance with the Jumpseat Briefing card.
Before the passenger door is closed, the captain should make a PA announcement to welcome the customers on board and to provide an update on the expected weather, flight time, and any changes to the departure time.
- 1.3 Pushback & Engine Start:
Both crew members will accomplish the pushback and engine start in accordance with CFM Ch3. Normal procedures. As needed both crew members will review the “alternate engine start” procedures.
- 1.3.1 Perform Push Back:
The crew will obtain performance data for the expected takeoff runwayJ’intersection. verify the remarks. and will ensure that the anticipated takeoffweight will be below the MTOW The first officer will input the takeoff speeds.stabilizer trim setting, and thrust settings (if applicable). The captain will verify and verbalize the takeoff speeds, flap setting. and N1 setting. When the ground crew is ready for push back or engine start. the first officer will verify doors are closed, APU is on, boost pumps are configured appropriately, and the transponder is set to the PF side. Both crewmembers will disable EFB WiFi and cellular capability (if applicable) prior to the pushback checklistThe captain will ensure the push back checklist is completed before aircraftmovement The captain will direct the first officer to call for push back or
engine start clearance When pushback clearance is received. the captain will turn the beacon on. release the parking brake. and verify Nose Wheel Steering is off. The captain will state Beacon on, brakes released. steering off prior to communicating the push clearance to the ground crew