Elements and Performance Criteria
- Work effectively as a member of a search and rescue crew
- Functions and responsibilities are determined from policies and procedures
- Contact/call-out arrangements and requirements are determined from organisational documents and personal employment requirements
- Factors which impede or disqualify persons from performing safe and effective aircrew duties are determined from policies and procedures
- Communication equipment, terminology and procedures are utilised in accordance with policies, procedures and company operation's manuals to ensure safe and effective operations during flight
- In-flight performance is maintained in accordance with policies, procedures, and company operations manuals
- Work safely in an aviation environment
- Safety procedures for working in and around aircraft are determined from policies and procedures
- Cabin/load security and dangerous goods requirements are determined in accordance with policies and procedures and in consultation with the pilot-in-command
- Appropriate manual handling strategies are applied when loading the aircraft in accordance with policies and procedures
- In-flight hazards are managed in accordance with policies and procedures, organisational operations manuals and pilot-in-command instructions
- Respond to aircraft emergency situations
- Aircraft cabin, load and occupants are prepared for impact
- Firefighting equipment is used to protect occupants and the aircraft from fire
- Escape/evacuation plan is implemented in accordance with policies and procedures
- Emergency care is provided to injured occupants as required
- Life and health of survivors are supported and maintained
- Survival plan is implemented
- Complete documentation