Pilot Handbook 2020
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Pilot Handbook 2020 This handbook outlines the Standard Operating Procedures, rules, regulations and guidelines for all pilots within Silver Airways Virtual. No portion of this document may be reproduced without the written permission of Silver Airways Virtual Management. ©2020 Silver Airways Virtual Version 1.9 | 1 Table of Contents Section Number .............................. Title ............................................................................ Page 1.0...... ............................................. Introduction ................................................................ 4 1.1 ........................................ What is the Pilot Handbook? ....................................... 4 2.0...... ............................................. Silver Airways Virtual .............................................. 5 2.1 ........................................ Our History .................................................................. 5 2.2 ........................................ Mission Statement ....................................................... 5 2.3 ........................................ Staff Team ................................................................... 5 3.0...... ............................................. Silver Airways Virtual ............................................... 8 3.1 ........................................ Recruiting Policy ......................................................... 8 3.2 ........................................ Recruitment Process .................................................... 8 3.3 ........................................ Staff Recruitment Process ........................................... 8 4.0...... ............................................ Silver Airways Virtual Policies ................................. 9 4.1 ........................................ General Conduct .......................................................... 9 4.2 ........................................ Activity, Inactivity and Leave of Absences ................ 9 4.3 ........................................ Flight Tracking ............................................................ 9 4.4 ........................................ Suspension ................................................................... 10 4.5 ........................................ Resignation .................................................................. 10 5.0.................................................... Silver Airways Virtual Operations ........................... 11 5.1 ........................................ Rank Structure ............................................................. 11 5.2 ........................................ Awards ......................................................................... 11 5.3 ........................................ Bonuses ........................................................................ 11 5.4 ........................................ Aircraft Type Ratings and Endorsements ................... 11 5.5 ........................................ Fleet ............................................................................. 11 5.6 ........................................ Schedules ..................................................................... 12 5.7 ........................................ Transfer Hours ............................................................. 12 ©2020 Silver Airways Virtual Version 1.9 | 2 Table of Contents Section Number .............................. Title ............................................................................ Page 5.8 ........................................ VATSIM Remarks....................................................... 12 5.9 ........................................ Hubs/Hub Transfer ...................................................... 13 5.10 ...................................... Training Academy ....................................................... 13 5.11 ...................................... Community .................................................................. 13 5.12 ...................................... TeamSpeak 3 Server .................................................... 13 5.13 ...................................... Discount Codes ........................................................... 13 6.0...... ............................................. Silver Airways Virtual Operating Procedures ...... 14 6.1 ........................................ Standard Flying Procedure .......................................... 14 6.2 ........................................ Language ..................................................................... 14 6.3 ........................................ Time Setting ................................................................ 14 6.4 ........................................ Simulator Settings ....................................................... 14 6.5 ........................................ Cost Index .................................................................... 14 6.6 ........................................ Checklists .................................................................... 14 6.7 ........................................ Airline Divisions ......................................................... 15 6.8 ........................................ Alternate Airports ........................................................ 15 6.9 ........................................ Emergencies ................................................................ 15 6.10 ...................................... PIREP Guidelines ........................................................ 16 ©2020 Silver Airways Virtual Version 1.9 | 3 Section 1: Introduction 1.1: What is the Pilot Handbook? The Silver Airways Virtual Pilot Handbook is a document created by Silver Airways Virtual Management. This document outlines everything you need to know during your employment with Silver Airways Virtual. All rules, regulations, policies and standard operating procedures are encased in this handbook. As more information is added, further additions will come out, always keeping you up to date. Silver Airways Virtual is NOT affiliated with SILVER AIRWAYS, or any other "Real" Airline/Aviation companies. All flight and aeronautical information found in this manual or on our website is for Simulation Use Only! This manual is an operational guideline for the members of Silver Airways Virtual. This document is subject to change at any time without notice. This document is not to be used for real world aviation or navigation. ©2020 Silver Airways Virtual Version 1.9 | 4 Section 2: Silver Airways Virtual 2.1 : Our History Silver Airways Virtual was launched on the 24th of July, 2020. As time progresses, the website and systems will be upgraded numerous times to produce the best possible experience we could give to our pilots. 2.2 : Mission Statement Our mission at Silver Airways Virtual is to provide our pilots with the most realistic experience as possible. We will achieve this by simulating the day to day operations of Silver Airways and its codeshare partners. Our schedule system contains over 125 flights; giving pilots the opportunity to fly to 18 destinations flown by the Real World Airline and its respected codeshare Partners. We will also be implementing a pilot training academy with numerous courses that will be available for all who would like to strengthen their love for aviation through a better understanding of it as a whole. 2.3 : Staff Below are the Silver Airways Virtual Management team and their respective duties: Head Management: CEO- Chief Executive Officer The Chief Executive Officer is the most senior staff at Silver Airways Virtual. His foremost responsibility is the management of the airline. He also is the primary caretaker of the website. All inquiries regarding the website should be sent to him. COO- Chief Operations Officer The Chief Operations Officer is the second most senior staff member at Silver Airways Virtual. He oversees the day to day operations of the airline, including the moderation of PIREPs, as well as fleet and schedule management. He is in direct charge of the Public Relations, Training and Airline Operations teams. All inquires about operations, staff positions, possible partnerships from outside companies or organizations, or from senior members of the VATSIM community are sent to him. CTO - Chief Technology Officer Chief Technology Officer will make decisions for the overarching technology infrastructure that closely align with the organization's goals, while CIOs work alongside the organization's IT staff members to perform everyday operations. ©2020 Silver Airways Virtual Version 1.9 | 5 Public Relations: HRM- Human Resources Manager The Human Resources Manager’s primary responsibility is the moderation of the status of all pilots in the airline. He also is the primary settler of disputes between pilots; and is in charge of moderating the Discord and Community forums. All problems with other pilots should be directed towards him. TRAINING: CP- Chief Pilot The Chief Pilot is responsible for the creation of all material within Silver Airways Virtual academy . He is the main liaison between VATSIM and Silver Airways Virtual Academy in regards to our training program. All questions about the Academy and its courses should be directed towards him. DOT- Director of Training The Director of Training is responsible for the maintaining of all courses within Silver Airways Virtual Academy,