REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.
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Required knowledge:
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Sections of Civil Aviation Orders and regulations pertaining to aircraft radio communications
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In ADF context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
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Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations
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Principles of effective radio communications
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Functions of radiotelephone equipment as used on aircraft
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Operating procedures for aircraft radiotelephone equipment
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Standard radiotelephony phraseology as per Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
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International distress frequencies for R/T
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Recall distress, radio failure and unlawful interference transponder code
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Problems that may occur during radio communications and action that can be taken to overcome them
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Faults that may occur in radiotelephone equipment and appropriate fault detection and remedial action that can be taken
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Fault finding procedures and corrective actions for radiotelephone equipment not involving special tools or instruments
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Required skills:
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Use oral and written English language communication skills sufficient to support situation awareness within flight radio operations
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Operate aircraft radiotelephone equipment in accordance with manufacturers instructions, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
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Communicate effectively under operating conditions using standard phraseology and communication protocols
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Use English language to a standard which enables requests and instructions to be understood by Air Traffic Service and other stations and ensures compliance with received instructions
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Conduct basic faultfinding of defective radiotelephone equipment
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Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to aircraft radiotelephone communications
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Manipulate any switch or device requiring the release of flight controls without changes to height, heading, speed, attitude, exceeding RPM or power limits
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Interpret and react appropriately to light signals from air traffic control
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Interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to maintaining aircraft radio communications
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Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work
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Complete documentation related to maintaining aircraft radio communications
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Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol
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Work collaboratively with others when maintaining aircraft radio communications
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Adapt to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others
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Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when maintaining aircraft radio communications in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
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Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when maintaining aircraft radio communications
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Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during aircraft radio communications
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Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action
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Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule
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Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments
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Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
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Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures
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Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards
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Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations
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Identify and correctly use equipment required to maintain aircraft radio communication
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