A pilot's duty to exercise care and diligence is a requirement of which certification?

The requirement for a pilot to exercise care and diligence is specifically associated with the Air Operator's Certificate (AOC). An AOC is essential for operators who wish to conduct commercial air transport operations, and it emphasizes the necessity for operators to uphold strict safety standards and operational protocols. This includes ensuring that pilots and crew demonstrate a significant level of responsibility in their duties, reflecting the care and diligence that is paramount for safe flight operations.

While pilots holding other certifications, such as PPL (Private Pilot License) and CPL (Commercial Pilot License), are also expected to operate with a standard of care, the explicit designation of the duty to exercise care and diligence is more formally codified within the AOC context where operator accountability is crucial for the overall safety management and operational integrity of commercial flight activities.

The MCC (Multi-Crew Cooperation) course, while important for training pilots to operate in a multi-crew environment, does not specifically cover the regulatory or certification requirements that mandate a pilot's duty to exercise care and diligence in the same manner as an AOC.