EXEMPTION FROM PARAGRAPHS 7.8.5 AND 7.6.8 OF THE FLIGHT ATTENDANT TRAINING STANDARD AND PARAGRAPH 705.124(1)(b) AND CLAUSE 705.124(2)(b)(iv)(C) OF THE CANADIAN AVIATION REGULATIONS

 Pursuant to subsection 5.9(2) of the Aeronautics Act, and after taking into account that the exemption is in the public interest and is not likely to affect aviation safety, I hereby exempt WestJet – 21 Ariel Place NE Calgary, Alberta T2E 8X7 from the requirements of clause 705.124(2)(b)(iv)(C) of the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) and paragraphs 7.8.5 (Initial) and 7.6.8 (Annual) of the Flight Attendant Training Standard (TP12296) made pursuant to paragraph 705.124(1)(b) of the CARs that an air operator require the wearing of Protective Breathing Equipment (P.B.E.) during the Live Fire Fighting Drill, subject to the conditions set out below.

Clause 705.124(2)(b)(iv)(C) stipulates that an air operator’s training program shall include, in respect of flight attendants, initial and annual training, including emergency procedures training.

PURPOSE

The purpose of this exemption is to allow WestJet to conduct its live fire fighting training without the requirement for each trainee to wear protective breathing equipment (P.B.E.).

APPLICATION

This exemption is applicable only to WestJet’s Live Fire Fighting Training Programs.

CONDITIONS

This exemption is subject to the following conditions:

1. WestJet shall ensure each trainee wears a P.B.E. during the cabin fire fighting drills required by Initial, Sections 7.8.6 and 7.8.7 of the Flight Attendant Training Standard.
2. WestJet shall ensure each trainee wears a P.B.E. at least once every three years during the cabin fire fighting drills required by Annual, Sections 7.6.4 and 7.6.5 of the Flight Attendant Training Standard.
3. WestJet Flight Attendant training programs shall reflect the terms and conditions of this exemption.

VALIDITY

This exemption is in effect until the earliest of:

1. October 1st, 2008;
2. the date on which the exemption is superseded by an amendment to the Canadian Aviation Regulations or its associated standards;
3. the date on which any of the conditions set out in this exemption is breached; or
4. the date on which this exemption is cancelled in writing by the Minister where he is of the opinion that it is no longer in the public interest, or that it is likely to affect aviation safety.

Dated at Ottawa, Canada on this 23rd day of February, 2007on behalf of the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.

OSB – Tom Fudakowski

Director
National Operations

Date de modification :

2007-03-2