The Pilot-in-Command (PIC) is accountable to the Chief Pilot for the safe conduct of assigned flights. The PIC is responsible for the operation, safety and security of the aircraft and the safety of all crew members, passengers and cargo on board. Specific duties and responsibilities include: a. ensuring that a flight will not be commenced if a flight crew member is incapacitated from performing duties by any cause such as injury, sickness, fatigue, or the effects of any psychoactive substance, b. ensuring that the flight will not be continued beyond the nearest suitable aerodrome or heliport, when a flight crew member’s capacity to perform functions is significantly reduced by impairment of faculties from causes such as fatigue, sickness or lack of oxygen, c. ensuring that aircraft crew members have valid licenses, medical certificates and passports and visas if and when required, or ensuring compliance with customs, immigration and cabotage laws. d. responsibility for the security of the aircraft during its operation, e. checking and assessing weather and all applicable NOTAMs where available, f. determining fuel upload amounts and most cost-effective payment methods, contract fuel, etc. g. determining oil and oxygen requirements, h. determining the aircraft weight/mass and balance limits, i. ensuring that all flight planning requirements have been met, j. ensuring that the aircraft is airworthy, duly registered and that the documentation and operational information are onboard the aircraft, k. completing an aircraft pre-flight inspection as per the aircraft flight manual, before each departure, l. briefing the passengers in accordance with the requirements of the company operating manual, m. operating the aircraft in accordance with ABP Capital procedures and aircraft limitations, n. completing all post flight duties as specified in the company operations manual, recording flight times and aircraft defects, o. notifying the nearest appropriate authority by the quickest available means of any accident involving the aircraft, resulting in serious injury or death of any person or substantial damage to the aircraft or property, p. ensuring that a suspected communicable disease is reported promptly to air traffic control, in order to facilitate provision for the presence of any special medical personnel and equipment necessary for the management of public health risks on arrival, q. submitting a report to the designated local authority following an act of unlawful interference, r. completing the journey log book, s. as soon as possible, report to the appropriate air traffic services (ATS) unit any hazardous weather or flight conditions encountered that are likely to affect the safety of other aircraft, and t. participating in the safety management system The Second-in-Command (SIC) reports to the pilot-in-command and will carry out any duties delegated by the PIC. Specific duties and responsibilities include: a. assisting the PIC in the management of the flight, b. flying the aircraft in accordance with the directions of the PIC, c. carrying out take-offs and landings under the authority of the PIC, d. taking over control in the event of PIC incapacitation, and e. participating in the safety management system.