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AVIH0001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage aircraft flight planning and performance as pilot in command

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AVIH0001 - Manage aircraft flight planning and performance as pilot in command
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage aircraft flight planning and performance as pilot in command (PIC), in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes managing flight planning activities, undertaking pre-flight preparations, and managing pre-departure preparations and taxi procedures. It also includes managing aircraft departure procedures, aircraft climb out and cruise, and managing the conduct of approach, landing and post-flight procedures.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to route planning and navigation duties of a PIC, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently without supervision within a multi-crew environment.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field H – Route Planning and Navigation
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Manage flight planning activities
  • Aircraft requirements for visual or instrument flight are determined
  • Current operational documents are obtained and used to support flight planning
  • Charts and flight plans for visual or instrument flight are prepared
  • Visual or instrument operational requirements are determined
  • Notifications for flight are made in accordance with regulatory requirements
  • Navigation and flight management systems to record flight planning and performance data are managed in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Undertake pre-flight preparations
  • Cockpit preparation is performed
  • All available flight conditions data for planned flight is accessed, analysed and acted on
  • Pre-flight inspections and tasks are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Engine start is performed in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures
  • Take-off and departure clearances from air traffic control (ATC) are requested
       
Element: Manage pre-departure preparations and taxi procedures
  • Pre take-off preparations are performed
  • Cockpit crew and cabin crew are engaged in briefings and hand over communications
  • Effective communications are employed with aviation team and passengers
  • Taxi and takeoff procedures are performed in accordance with aircraft type, regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures
  • Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during taxi are managed
       
Element: Manage aircraft departure procedures
  • Normal takeoff is performed
  • Instrument takeoff is performed
  • Upwind, cross wind and downwind takeoff is performed
  • Rejected takeoff is performed
  • Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during aircraft departure are managed
       
Element: Climb aircraft
  • Pilot navigated standard instrument departure (SID) is conducted
  • Radar-vector SID is conducted
  • Radio navigation is changed in accordance with published procedures
  • Aircraft speed is increased in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures
  • Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during climb are managed
       
Element: Cruise aircraft
  • Normal procedures are performed at the top of the climb
  • Administrative tasks are undertaken
  • Radio navigation is used to supplement flight management system (FMS)
  • Descent preparation and arrival briefing is undertaken
  • Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during cruise are managed
       
Element: Manage approach to land and landing procedures
  • Normal approach to landing is conducted in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures
  • Crosswind approach to landing is conducted in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures
  • Approach to landing is undertaken in accordance with relevant aerodrome navigation system
  • Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during approach and landing are managed
       
Element: Conduct aircraft landing
  • Normal landing is carried out in accordance with aircraft type, regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures
  • Cross wind landing is carried out in accordance with aircraft type, regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures
  • Emergency landing is carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
       
Element: Conduct post-flight procedures
  • Post landing procedures are completed in accordance with aircraft type, aerodrome requirements, regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • Aircraft is parked and secured
  • Administrative procedures are carried out
  • Crew is debriefed in accordance with workplace procedures
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Manage flight planning activities

1.1

Aircraft requirements for visual or instrument flight are determined

1.2

Current operational documents are obtained and used to support flight planning

1.3

Charts and flight plans for visual or instrument flight are prepared

1.4

Visual or instrument operational requirements are determined

1.5

Notifications for flight are made in accordance with regulatory requirements

1.6

Navigation and flight management systems to record flight planning and performance data are managed in accordance with organisational procedures

2

Undertake pre-flight preparations

2.1

Cockpit preparation is performed

2.2

All available flight conditions data for planned flight is accessed, analysed and acted on

2.3

Pre-flight inspections and tasks are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Engine start is performed in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures

2.5

Take-off and departure clearances from air traffic control (ATC) are requested

3

Manage pre-departure preparations and taxi procedures

3.1

Pre take-off preparations are performed

3.2

Cockpit crew and cabin crew are engaged in briefings and hand over communications

3.3

Effective communications are employed with aviation team and passengers

3.4

Taxi and takeoff procedures are performed in accordance with aircraft type, regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures

3.5

Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during taxi are managed

4

Manage aircraft departure procedures

4.1

Normal takeoff is performed

4.2

Instrument takeoff is performed

4.3

Upwind, cross wind and downwind takeoff is performed

4.4

Rejected takeoff is performed

4.5

Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during aircraft departure are managed

5

Climb aircraft

5.1

Pilot navigated standard instrument departure (SID) is conducted

5.2

Radar-vector SID is conducted

5.3

Radio navigation is changed in accordance with published procedures

5.4

Aircraft speed is increased in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures

5.5

Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during climb are managed

6

Cruise aircraft

6.1

Normal procedures are performed at the top of the climb

6.2

Administrative tasks are undertaken

6.3

Radio navigation is used to supplement flight management system (FMS)

6.4

Descent preparation and arrival briefing is undertaken

6.5

Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during cruise are managed

7

Manage approach to land and landing procedures

7.1

Normal approach to landing is conducted in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures

7.2

Crosswind approach to landing is conducted in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures

7.3

Approach to landing is undertaken in accordance with relevant aerodrome navigation system

7.4

Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during approach and landing are managed

8

Conduct aircraft landing

8.1

Normal landing is carried out in accordance with aircraft type, regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures

8.2

Cross wind landing is carried out in accordance with aircraft type, regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures

8.3

Emergency landing is carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

9

Conduct post-flight procedures

9.1

Post landing procedures are completed in accordance with aircraft type, aerodrome requirements, regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

9.2

Aircraft is parked and secured

9.3

Administrative procedures are carried out

9.4

Crew is debriefed in accordance with workplace procedures

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:

accessing all relevant flight planning and performance data

allocating task priorities to achieve operational requirements

applying active listening techniques

applying relevant aeronautical knowledge

briefing flight and ground crew

clarifying crew roles and functions

clarifying problems and making informed decisions

communicating effectively with others

completing checklists and writing reports

completing routine administrative tasks

confirming flight route

delegating tasks to appropriate flight or ground crew personnel

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations

interpreting and responding to air traffic control (ATC) requests and clearances

interpreting flight information

interpreting weather and meteorological data

keeping accurate flight planning and flight performance records

implementing contingency plans

implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations

maintaining control of aircraft during:

normal operations

abnormal situations

emergency situations

managing flight planning and performance record keeping

managing fuel during all phases of flight

managing inflight medical emergencies

managing non published approach procedures

managing situational awareness during all phases of flight

monitoring operational outcomes and evaluating flight performance

monitoring weather during all phases of flight

programming flight management systems as required

programming navigation systems

reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs

taking initiative and responding to changing conditions

using all forms of aviation communications equipment

using radio navigation techniques.

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:

advanced aircraft aerodynamics

advanced navigation techniques relevant to air transport pilots:

navigation charts

time zones

flight instruments

compasses

radiowave propagation

radio navigation aids

route navigation

basic radar principles

aerodrome layout including runways

aeronautical information service

aeronautical competency standards relevant to air transport pilots

aeronautical knowledge standards relevant to air transport pilots

air defence identification zones (ADIZ)

automatic flight control systems

CASR Part 61 Manual of Standards Schedule 3 Aeronautical Knowledge relevant to air transport operations

checklists to assist with cockpit preparation

contingency planning

dangerous goods compliance

descent and arrival preparation and procedures

emergency equipment

emergency landing processes and procedures

extended twin operations (ETOPS):

adequate airport

suitable airport

auxiliary power unit

ETOPS configuration

extended range operations

extended range entry point

fail-safe

inflight shutdown

airworthiness

60 minute operation

120 minute operation

180 minute operation

minimum equipment list

weather

fuel

operational practices and procedures

flight planning

one engine inoperative performance

all engines operating performance

drift down

cruise altitude, and coverage at 10,000 feet

holding

altitude capability

missed approach

en route alternate airport requirements

minima

precision and non-precision approaches

fuel and oil supply

non-standard atmospheric conditions

fixed radius paths

flight management systems

flight planning and flight monitoring:

responsibilities

delegation of authority

determining take-off limits

weight and balance calculations

route selection and altitudes

fuel plan preparation

navigation plan preparation

inflight computations, revisions or replanning

interpretation of maps and symbols

interpretation of ATC requirements

calculation of critical points including equi-time point (ETP) and point of no return (PNR)

flight planning and performance recording systems

fly-by turns

fuel management

ground based augmentation systems (GBAS)

ground based regional augmentation systems (GRAS)

hand over and take over protocols

holding pattern

instrument approach types:

2D approaches

3D approaches

instrument meteorological conditions

instrument navigation charts

missed approach minima and go-around considerations

operational planning requirements:

flight planning

alternate aerodrome requirements

holding fuel requirements

night visual flight rules (NVFR) operational requirements

planned/alternate destination weather conditions below minima

receiver autonomous integrity monitoring (RAIM) prediction implications

performance based navigation (PBN):

PBN principles

area navigation (RNAV) required navigation performance (RNP) capability

core components

navigation system performance requirements

performance monitoring and alerting

RNP specifications and system requirements

RNP navigation system errors

RNP leg types

RNP leg transitions

RNP navigation authorisation requirements

GNSS receiver requirements for RNP APCH operations

GNSS receiver mode conditions and actions for RNP APCH

RNP instrument approach requirements

augmented and non-augmented approaches

interpret IAP charts for minima information and operational restrictions

validity and accuracy of QNH for RNP APCH types

RNP approach differentiation

space based augmentation systems (SBAS)

APV Baro-VNAV instrument approach charts

vertical guidance information and operational considerations

Baro-VNAV vertical guidance principles

performance management of both flight and crew

processes for managing engine failure in flight

pre-flight considerations:

aircraft equipment fits

aircraft exemptions

rationale and process for rejected take-off

role and purpose of flight crew briefings

rules of the air and air traffic services

safety considerations and planning factors relevant to visual and instrument flight planning

satellite-based augmentation systems (SBAS)

standard instrument arrival procedures

standard instrument departure procedures

take-off procedures

taxi procedures

upwind, crosswind and downwind take-offs

weight and balance for various aircraft configurations.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Manage flight planning activities

1.1

Aircraft requirements for visual or instrument flight are determined

1.2

Current operational documents are obtained and used to support flight planning

1.3

Charts and flight plans for visual or instrument flight are prepared

1.4

Visual or instrument operational requirements are determined

1.5

Notifications for flight are made in accordance with regulatory requirements

1.6

Navigation and flight management systems to record flight planning and performance data are managed in accordance with organisational procedures

2

Undertake pre-flight preparations

2.1

Cockpit preparation is performed

2.2

All available flight conditions data for planned flight is accessed, analysed and acted on

2.3

Pre-flight inspections and tasks are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Engine start is performed in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures

2.5

Take-off and departure clearances from air traffic control (ATC) are requested

3

Manage pre-departure preparations and taxi procedures

3.1

Pre take-off preparations are performed

3.2

Cockpit crew and cabin crew are engaged in briefings and hand over communications

3.3

Effective communications are employed with aviation team and passengers

3.4

Taxi and takeoff procedures are performed in accordance with aircraft type, regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures

3.5

Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during taxi are managed

4

Manage aircraft departure procedures

4.1

Normal takeoff is performed

4.2

Instrument takeoff is performed

4.3

Upwind, cross wind and downwind takeoff is performed

4.4

Rejected takeoff is performed

4.5

Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during aircraft departure are managed

5

Climb aircraft

5.1

Pilot navigated standard instrument departure (SID) is conducted

5.2

Radar-vector SID is conducted

5.3

Radio navigation is changed in accordance with published procedures

5.4

Aircraft speed is increased in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures

5.5

Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during climb are managed

6

Cruise aircraft

6.1

Normal procedures are performed at the top of the climb

6.2

Administrative tasks are undertaken

6.3

Radio navigation is used to supplement flight management system (FMS)

6.4

Descent preparation and arrival briefing is undertaken

6.5

Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during cruise are managed

7

Manage approach to land and landing procedures

7.1

Normal approach to landing is conducted in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures

7.2

Crosswind approach to landing is conducted in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures

7.3

Approach to landing is undertaken in accordance with relevant aerodrome navigation system

7.4

Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during approach and landing are managed

8

Conduct aircraft landing

8.1

Normal landing is carried out in accordance with aircraft type, regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures

8.2

Cross wind landing is carried out in accordance with aircraft type, regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures

8.3

Emergency landing is carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

9

Conduct post-flight procedures

9.1

Post landing procedures are completed in accordance with aircraft type, aerodrome requirements, regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

9.2

Aircraft is parked and secured

9.3

Administrative procedures are carried out

9.4

Crew is debriefed in accordance with workplace procedures

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

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Aircraft requirements for visual or instrument flight are determined 
Current operational documents are obtained and used to support flight planning 
Charts and flight plans for visual or instrument flight are prepared 
Visual or instrument operational requirements are determined 
Notifications for flight are made in accordance with regulatory requirements 
Navigation and flight management systems to record flight planning and performance data are managed in accordance with organisational procedures 
Cockpit preparation is performed 
All available flight conditions data for planned flight is accessed, analysed and acted on 
Pre-flight inspections and tasks are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures 
Engine start is performed in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures 
Take-off and departure clearances from air traffic control (ATC) are requested 
Pre take-off preparations are performed 
Cockpit crew and cabin crew are engaged in briefings and hand over communications 
Effective communications are employed with aviation team and passengers 
Taxi and takeoff procedures are performed in accordance with aircraft type, regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures 
Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during taxi are managed 
Normal takeoff is performed 
Instrument takeoff is performed 
Upwind, cross wind and downwind takeoff is performed 
Rejected takeoff is performed 
Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during aircraft departure are managed 
Pilot navigated standard instrument departure (SID) is conducted 
Radar-vector SID is conducted 
Radio navigation is changed in accordance with published procedures 
Aircraft speed is increased in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures 
Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during climb are managed 
Normal procedures are performed at the top of the climb 
Administrative tasks are undertaken 
Radio navigation is used to supplement flight management system (FMS) 
Descent preparation and arrival briefing is undertaken 
Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during cruise are managed 
Normal approach to landing is conducted in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures 
Crosswind approach to landing is conducted in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures 
Approach to landing is undertaken in accordance with relevant aerodrome navigation system 
Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during approach and landing are managed 
Normal landing is carried out in accordance with aircraft type, regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures 
Cross wind landing is carried out in accordance with aircraft type, regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures 
Emergency landing is carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures 
Post landing procedures are completed in accordance with aircraft type, aerodrome requirements, regulatory requirements and workplace procedures 
Aircraft is parked and secured 
Administrative procedures are carried out 
Crew is debriefed in accordance with workplace procedures 

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