Cessna 402 First Officer Position

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Here it is, everytime someone trys to "shorten up" a reg on here there always seems to be some misunderstanding. So I'll post the reg. so that there is no misunderstanding to why Cape Air needs F/Os.

But let it be clear that 99% (100% for those crews based around the equator, haha) of the time you will not be flying with a F/O as the autopilot will be used in lieu of a F/O. It just does not make business since to always have a f/o.



Sec. 135.101 Second in command required under IFR.

Except as provided in Sec. 135.105, no person may operate an
aircraft carrying passengers under IFR unless there is a second in
command in the aircraft.
ec. 135.105 Exception to second in command requirement: Approval for use of autopilot system.

(a) Except as provided in Secs. 135.99 and 135.111, unless two
pilots are required by this chapter for operations under VFR, a person
may operate an aircraft without a second in command, if it is equipped
with an operative approved autopilot system and the use of that system
is authorized by appropriate operations specifications. No certificate
holder may use any person, nor may any person serve, as a pilot in
command under this section of an aircraft operated in a commuter
operation, as defined in part 119 of this chapter unless that person has
at least 100 hours pilot in command flight time in the make and model of
aircraft to be flown and has met all other applicable requirements of
this part.
(b) The certificate holder may apply for an amendment of its
operations specifications to authorize the use of an autopilot system in
place of a second in command.

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(c) The Administrator issues an amendment to the operations
specifications authorizing the use of an autopilot system, in place of a
second in command, if--
(1) The autopilot is capable of operating the aircraft controls to
maintain flight and maneuver it about the three axes; and
(2) The certificate holder shows, to the satisfaction of the
Administrator, that operations using the autopilot system can be
conducted safely and in compliance with this part.
The amendment contains any conditions or limitations on the use of
the autopilot system that the Administrator determines are needed in the
interest of safety.

Thats what I said