This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Aerodrome layout, including access routes |
Aircraft schedules and their use in inspecting and reporting on OLS |
Different conditions for OLS inspections: |
all weather conditions |
day and night |
various forms of transport such as vehicle, other motorized/towed equipment |
variety of terrain conditions |
Effects on the usability of the aerodrome caused by obstacles |
Function of an aerodrome reporting officer (ARO) or a works safety officer (WSO) as defined in Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 |
Operation of airband radio equipment as used to communicate with air traffic control (ATC) and/or pilots |
Principles of shielding |
Problems, safety hazards and risks that exist when inspecting and reporting on the OLS and related risk assessment/management measures that may need to be taken |
Relevant equipment used in inspecting and reporting on OLS: |
computer |
lights |
radio/s |
serviceability markers and cones (displaced threshold markers, dumb bell markers, glider markers, signal circle markers, unserviceability cones, unserviceability cross markers, work limit markers) |
telephone |
vehicle siren/loud speaker |
vehicle with flashing light |
Reporting procedures |
Relevant information/documents: |
aerodrome Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) |
Aerodrome Manual |
Aerodrome Safety Management System (SMS) and safety/security policies and principles of risk assessment and risk management |
aerodrome operating procedures |
Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) |
AIP - En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA) |
Airports Act 1996 and Airports (Protection of Airspace) Regulations |
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 |
equipment manufacturer specifications for inspecting and reporting on the OLS |
induction and training material |
Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 - Aerodromes |
Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) |
plans and maps |
workplace procedures for inspecting and reporting on the OLS |
Relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to inspecting and reporting on OLS 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 |
Weather information and its implications for workplace operations |
Workplace procedure for inspecting and reporting on the OLS |
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 the OLS |
Communicate effectively with others when inspecting and reporting on the OLS |
Complete documentation related to inspecting and reporting on the OLS |
Identify and correctly use equipment required to inspect and report on the OLS |
Implement WHS/OHS procedures and relevant regulations |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work |
Modify activities according to 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 communication equipment to required protocol |
Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to inspecting and reporting on the OLS |
Report any obstacles in OLS of an aerodrome and when the aerodrome has been returned to its previous status |
Select and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards |
Work collaboratively with others when inspecting and reporting on OLS |
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment |