This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders |
In Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions |
Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations |
The principles of aircraft flight |
Procedures for maintaining situation awareness |
Use of the navigational computer |
Aircraft fuel usage rates |
Traffic rules and procedures |
Air navigation techniques |
Aircraft communication procedures and protocols |
Standard radiotelephony phraseology as detailed in the Flight Radiotelephone Operator Licence (FROL) syllabus and the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) |
Problems that may occur when managing situation awareness and action that can be taken to overcome them |
Procedures for transferring aircraft control between crew members |
Operational hazards that may be identified when managing situation awareness and ways of controlling those hazards and associated risks |
Required skills: |
Maintain and manage an aircraft's situation both alone and in conjunction with others |
Assess situations and make appropriate decisions |
Set priorities and manage tasks |
Maintain all necessary communications |
Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements |
Select and use appropriate instruments, communications equipment and aids |
Source and interpret aviation weather forecast products appropriate to flight planning and navigation procedures |
Apply air safety practices and regulations |
Transfer aircraft control between crew members, where appropriate |
Communicate effectively with others when managing situation awareness in aircraft flight |
Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to managing situation awareness in aircraft flight |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work |
Complete documentation related to managing situation awareness in aircraft flight |
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol |
Work collaboratively with others when managing situation awareness in aircraft flight |
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others |
Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when managing situation awareness in aircraft flight in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when managing situation awareness in aircraft flight |
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when managing situation awareness in aircraft flight |
Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action |
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule |
Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments |
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment |
Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures |
Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards |
Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations |
Identify and correctly use equipment required when managing situation awareness in aircraft flight |