This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Aerodrome layout, including access routes |
Aircraft schedules and their use in inspection and reporting on aerodrome serviceability |
Different operating conditions: |
all weather conditions |
day and night |
various forms of transport such as vehicle, other motorised/towed equipment |
variety of terrain conditions |
Equipment used in the inspection and reporting on aerodrome serviceability: |
computer |
hand tools |
lights |
maintenance equipment |
markers |
radio/s (airband/VHF radio, non-ops/UHF radio) |
spills response kit |
telephone |
vehicle with flashing light |
Functions of an aerodrome reporting officer (ARO) and a works safety officer (WSO) as defined in Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 |
Navigational aids: |
Distance Measuring Equipment (DME) |
Instrument Landing System (ILS) |
Non-directional Beacons (NDBs) |
VHF Omni-directional Radio Range (VOR) |
Operation of airband radio equipment as used to communicate with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and/or pilots |
Problems, safety hazards and risks that exist when inspecting an aerodrome and related assessment/management measures that may need to be taken |
Procedures for servicing and minor maintenance of equipment used in inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability |
Purpose and application of: |
aerodrome markers, markings and temporary lighting |
Method of Working Plan (MOWP) |
Radio frequencies applicable to the aerodrome: |
Automatic Terminal Information Services (ATIS) |
Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF) |
other air traffic agencies (such as ATC or Flight Information Region (FIR)) |
Aerodrome Weather Information Broadcast (AWIB) |
Relevant information and documents: |
Aerodrome Emergency Plan (AEP) and procedures to be followed for each aerodrome emergency |
Aerodrome safety management system (SMS) and safety/security policies and principles of risk assessment and risk management |
aerodrome Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) |
Aerodrome Manual |
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) |
AIP – En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA) |
airline timetables |
Airside Drivers Handbook and/or airside driving requirements for the aerodrome |
Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) |
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards |
induction and training materials |
logbooks |
Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 - Aerodromes |
manufacturers specifications for equipment used when inspecting and reporting on aerodromes |
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) |
operational checklists |
plans and maps |
relevant forms and databases |
Wildlife Hazard Management Plan |
workplace procedures |
Relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to inspecting and reporting on the serviceability of an aerodrome as identified in: |
Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 |
Defence Orders and Instructions |
environmental sustainability |
standards and recommended practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) |
workplace relations |
work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental, procedures and regulations including Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) |
Reporting procedures |
Requirements for completing relevant documentation and/or incident reporting |
Safety distances required from an aircraft wingtip to objects including other aircraft |
Unserviceability markers/markings: |
displaced threshold markers |
dumbbell markers |
signal circle markers |
unserviceability lighting |
unserviceability cross markers |
unserviceability cones |
Vehicle or other mobile obstacle markings and equipment: |
company logo/identification |
orange or yellow painting or distinctive marking (of vehicles regularly used on movement area) |
warning lights (orange/amber/yellow) mounted to be visible through 360o |
Weather information and its implications for workplace operations |
Workplace procedures for inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability |
Required skills: |
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others |
Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with workplace procedures |
Apply relevant systems (such as aerodrome SMS) and procedures to assess and/or mitigate risk that might arise during inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability |
Communicate effectively with others when inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability |
Complete documentation related to inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability |
Identify and correctly use equipment required to conduct an inspection and reporting on aerodrome serviceability |
Implement WHS/OHS procedures and relevant regulations |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work |
Modify activities according to workplace contingencies, situations and environments |
Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action |
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule |
Operate electronic communications equipment to required protocol |
Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability |
Report hazardous situations and unserviceabilities that may arise on an aerodrome |
Select and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards |
Work collaboratively with others when inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability |
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment |