Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for search operations
- Operational briefing is obtained from relevant search and rescue authority
- Aircraft is configured and loaded in accordance with policies, procedures and pilot-in-command instructions
- Involvement in briefings is undertaken in accordance with policies and procedures and relevant documentation
- Incident information is used to determine personal equipment needed for search operation
- Conduct search operations
- Scanning distance is identified and aircraft windows are marked in accordance with organisational procedures
- Search briefing is reviewed en route to task area in accordance with policies and procedures
- Impediments to effective observation techniques are identified and appropriate adjustments made in accordance with policies and procedures
- Observation technique is applied in accordance with policies and procedures
- Search equipment is operated to maximise sighting and identification effectiveness in accordance with policies and procedures
- Sightings are reported and maintained in accordance with policies and procedures
- Communicate outcome search