CAM - Certified Aviation Manager Human Resources Management Questions and Answers

Question 1

A Part 91 flight department is required by the Pilot Records Improvement Act (PRIA) to perform which of the following actions when receiving a request for records about a former pilot employee from a Part 135 operator?

Accepted Answer

Provide any records pertaining to the pilot's training, qualifications, and any disciplinary actions not subsequently overturned.

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Decline the request, as Part 91 operators are not subject to PRIA requirements.

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Provide a verbal summary of the pilot's performance but withhold official records.

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Forward the request to the FAA, as they are the official record-keepers.

Question 2

A flight department manager is faced with a unionization effort among the maintenance technicians. Which federal law primarily governs the labor relations processes, including union certification and dispute resolution, for airline and aviation employees?

Accepted Answer

Railway Labor Act (RLA)

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National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)

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Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

Question 3

During a pre-employment background check for a pilot position, which of the following is a key requirement under both the Pilot Records Improvement Act (PRIA) and the newer Pilot Records Database (PRD) rule?

Accepted Answer

Requesting and reviewing records from the FAA and previous employers regarding training, qualifications, and safety history.

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Reviewing the applicant's credit score and financial history.

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Obtaining the applicant's complete academic transcripts from all attended universities.

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Conducting interviews with the pilot's personal references and family members.

Question 4

A flight attendant has been removed from safety-sensitive duties after a reasonable suspicion alcohol test indicated a blood alcohol concentration of 0.03. According to FAA regulations (14 CFR Part 120), what must happen before this employee can return to safety-sensitive duties?

Accepted Answer

The employee must be retested with a result of less than 0.02 or wait for the next regularly scheduled duty period, if it is at least 8 hours later.

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The employee is permanently barred from performing safety-sensitive duties.

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The employee must wait for a mandatory 30-day suspension period to end.

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The employee can return to duty at the start of their next shift without any further action.

Question 5

Which of the following is a critical component of an effective employee retention strategy within a competitive business aviation environment?

Accepted Answer

Providing clear career development paths, predictable schedules, and fostering a positive work culture.

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Strictly adhering to a seniority-based system for all promotions and assignments.

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Focusing exclusively on offering the highest base salary in the industry.

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Limiting all non-essential training to reduce operational costs.

Question 6

An aviation manager needs to establish a compliant DOT/FAA drug and alcohol testing program. The program must include testing for which of the following circumstances?

Accepted Answer

Pre-employment, random, post-accident, and reasonable suspicion.

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Annual and pre-flight proficiency checks only.

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Voluntary self-identification and peer reporting only.

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Post-flight and upon completion of international trips.