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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for IMC arrival
2. Applicable aerodrome weather, airfield conditions and traffic information is obtained and applied
3. Descent/approach checks and briefs are completed
4. Approach and landing configurations are established appropriate for the runway and meteorological condition
5. Conduct IMC arrival to instrument approach point
6. Ground track is maintained to ensure subsequent instrument approach or traffic pattern can be flown, taking into account any obstructions and air traffic control (ATC) instructions
7. Obstacle clearance minima are maintained in accordance with aeronautical information publication (AIP) and/or ATC instructions
8. Existing wind conditions are verified making corrections for drift to maintain a precise ground track
9. Stabilised approach is maintained within specified airspeed and rate of descent tolerances
10. Approach point is intercepted in accordance with AIP requirements for commencing selected instrument approach
11. Conduct IMC arrival using a STAR
12. Current chart for STAR to be flown is selected and navigation systems are configured
13. Approach applicable to runway being used for landing is correctly executed
14. Aircraft is correctly manoeuvred from an inbound route, to a fix at or near the destination aerodrome, using navigation aids and transition to an approach as instructed by ATC
15. Obstacle clearance minima are maintained in accordance with AIP and/or ATC instructions
16. Aircraft is manoeuvred within tolerance specified in AIP
17. ATC instructions amending STAR procedure are correctly implemented

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures adjusting for deviation in aircraft vertical profile applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards applying relevant aeronautical knowledge applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures communicating effectively with others completing relevant documentation identifying and correctly using relevant equipment implementing contingency plans implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work interpreting STAR charts manipulating flight management system (FMS)/navigation (NAV) system data modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures selecting and using required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards setting local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) at appropriate stages of flight working collaboratively with others working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self, or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and include knowledge of:

applicable instrument approach procedure or visual approach at end of STAR applicable instrument approach procedure or visual approach at end of an instrument arrival CASR Part 61 Manual of Standards Schedule 3 Aeronautical Knowledge relevant to instrument flight operations how to read and interpret a STAR chart instrument arrival procedures and limitations instrument arrival radio procedures loss of radio communication during an instrument arrival loss of radio communication during STAR methodologies for input, monitoring and amending FMS/NAV system data pilot responsibilities during instrument arrival pilot responsibilities when STAR clearance is given or cancelled procedures for abnormal operations and/or emergencies during an instrument arrival, including navigation aid failure procedures for abnormal operations and/or emergencies during STAR, including navigation aid failure STAR procedures and limitations STAR radio procedures.

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