Does IAM.GEN.VCA.175 require the IAM operator to prevent a VCA from endangering any person or property?

Yes, the IAM operator shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that no person causes or permits the VCA to endanger any person or property.

In the context of IAM.GEN.VCA.175, what does 'cause or permit the VCA to endanger any person or property' mean?

It means that the IAM operator must ensure that no person acts or omits to act in a way that causes or allows the VCA to endanger any person or property, as part of the reasonable measures required.

IAM.GEN.VCA.175 Endangering safety

Q: Under IAM.GEN.VCA.175, what specific actions or omissions are prohibited regarding the safety of a VCA?

The IAM operator must ensure that no person recklessly, intentionally or negligently acts, or omits to act, so as to (1) endanger the safety of the VCA or the safety of the persons in it, or (2) cause or permit the VCA to endanger any person or property.

Q: What is the purpose of the psychological assessment that pilots must undergo before commencing flight operations?

The purpose is to (1) identify the pilots' psychological attributes and suitability in respect of their work environment, and (2) reduce the likelihood of pilots negatively interfering with the safe operation of the VCA.

Q: When must an IAM operator ensure that pilots undergo a psychological assessment?

Before commencing flight operations.

Q: What are the two specific outcomes that the psychological assessment of pilots is designed to achieve?

The assessment is designed to (1) identify the pilots' psychological attributes and suitability in respect of their work environment, and (2) reduce the likelihood of pilots negatively interfering with the safe operation of the VCA.

Q: What is the scope of 'all reasonable measures' as required by IAM.GEN.VCA.175?

The section requires the IAM operator to take all reasonable measures to ensure that no person recklessly, intentionally or negligently acts, or omits to act, so as to endanger the safety of the VCA or persons in it, or cause or permit the VCA to endanger any person or property.

Q: Does IAM.GEN.VCA.175 specify any particular psychological assessment tool or method?

No, the section only states that pilots must undergo a psychological assessment before commencing flight operations, without specifying any tool or method.

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IAM.GEN.VCA.175 Endangering safety

Regulation (EU) 2024/1111

(a) The IAM operator shall take all reasonable measures to ensure that no person recklessly, intentionally or negligently acts, or omits to act, so as to:

(1) endanger the safety of the VCA or the safety of the persons in it; or

(2) cause or permit the VCA to endanger any person or property.

(b) The IAM operator shall ensure that pilots undergo a psychological assessment before commencing flight operations in order to:

(1) identify the pilots’ psychological attributes and suitability in respect of their work environment; and

(2) reduce the likelihood of pilots negatively interfering with the safe operation of the VCA.

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Source-Title: IAM.GEN.VCA.175 Endangering safety View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-22645 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 1 May, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 12 June, 2024

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2024/1111 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-IAM

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR

IAM.GEN.VCA.175 Endangering safety

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