FDTL Groups/Rules

Accessing FDTL Groups/Rules

Navigate to the Settings section and under the System Setup Section click the “System Settings” Button. Then under the Crews Section click the “FDTL Groups/Rules" button.

Overview

The FDTL Groups/Rules module in the AWERY system enables users to:
✔ Create aviation staff groups with standardized duty time limits.
✔ Assign uniform rules and conditions for tracking duty time.
✔ Edit, update, and remove groups or rules as needed.
✔ Ensure compliance with Flight Duty Time Limits (FDTL) regulations.

Main Features

1. Creating a New FDTL Group

To create a new group:

1. Click the + New button in the editor.

2. Enter the Group Name (mandatory field).

3. Click Save to confirm.

4. The new group will appear in the list.

2. Editing or Deleting a Group

• To Edit: Select a group from the list, modify details, and click Save.

• To Delete: Select an outdated group, then click the Delete button in the editor.

3. Adding Rules to an FDTL Group

Once a group is created, rules can be assigned to it:

1. Select the desired Group from the list.

2. Click + New to create a rule.

3. Fill in the following details: 

   • Name – Enter a name for the rule (mandatory).

   • Type – Select from the dropdown (e.g., duty-time, flight-time, acclimatization).

   • Condition – Choose Less or More (ensures limits are respected).

   • Prior (int) – Defines the rule order in the list.

   • Period Type – Select from Days, Hours, 24H, or Calendar.

   • Period/Limit – 

     • Days: Enter the number of days.

• Hours: Enter the limit in hh:mm format.

• 24H: Set hourly limits per 24-hour cycle.

• Calendar: Select Month, Quarter, or Year.

• Limit (Hours) – Define max hours for the period (hh:mm format).

• Extension – Specify how many times the limit can be extended.

• Tolerance – Set an allowable deviation from the limit.

4. Click Save to store the rule.

4. Managing Rules (Edit/Delete)

• To Edit: Select a rule from the list, modify details, and click Save.

• To Delete: Select a rule, then click Delete in the editor.

Where FDTL Groups/Rules Are Used

✅ Flight Scheduling & Duty Management – Ensures regulatory compliance.
✅ Fatigue Risk Management – Prevents excessive duty hours.
✅ Crew Tracking & Compliance Reports – Automates monitoring processes.