AVIW3037A
Manage remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) pre- and post-flight actions

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to obtain required flight information and authority, calculate launch and recovery performance, perform required before and after flight actions/inspections and ensure that the remote pilot aircraft meets manufacturer, maintenance and safety requirements prior to flight.

Application

Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant licence and RPAS rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA); relevant airspace control requirements; Visual Metrological Conditions (VMC); regulations, safety codes, protocols and procedures required to manage pre- and post-flight actions.

Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Operations are conducted across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian Aviation Industry.

Work is performed under limited supervision.


Prerequisites

Nil.


Elements and Performance Criteria

1

Complete pre- and post-flight administration

1.1

Pre- and post-flight planning and documentation is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements, OEM operating documents and/or operations manual

1.2

Remote aircraft weight and balance is confirmed as applicable

1.3

Pre- and post-flight maintenance release (Flight Technical Log) and flight administration is completed in accordance with operations manual

1.4

RPAS serviceability is determined by approved maintenance inspection; certification of inspection for maintenance release (Flight and Technical Log) is completed in accordance with operations manual

2

Perform pre- and post-flight actions/ inspection

2.1

Equipment and documentation is identified and carried according to regulatory requirements

2.2

Internal and external checks are completed in accordance with approved checklist

2.3

RPAS is secured in accordance with manufacturers specifications and organisational procedures

3

Perform and record pre-flight inspection

3.1

Pre-flight inspection of RPAS is performed in accordance with OEM documentation and operations manual

3.2

Appropriate actions are undertaken to rectify discrepancies and recorded

3.3

Pre-flight inspection is recorded in accordance with operations manual

Required Skills

This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Risk identification, analysis and control

Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

In Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Pre- and post-flight planning administration procedures including flight authorisations

Relevant WHS/OHS and environmental procedures and regulations

Aircraft maintenance release requirements and procedures for intended flight

Minimum equipment list for applicable RPAS

Checklist use and procedures

Inspection procedures including rectification actions

Flight specific reports including incident reporting

Error management, including error types, causes and consequences as relevant to this unit

Human performance and its limitations, including the senses, memory and situational awareness as relevant to this unit

The decision making process as relevant to this unit

Management of fatigue as relevant to this unit

Stress, workload and time pressure management in relation to this unit

Effective communication as relevant to this unit.

Required skills:

Access and apply relevant regulations, orders and information to the performance of the required planning, pre- and post-flight administrative functions

Understand and meet the obligations placed on a remote pilot with regard to all inspections

Calculate aircraft weight and balance

Conduct maintenance and flight briefings

Perform securing of RPAS post operation

Select and use relevant equipment required during the management of pre- and post-flight actions

Apply air safety practices and regulations

Comply with flight authorisations

Perform input and downloading of data from flight planning systems if applicable

Communicate effectively with others when managing pre- and post-flight actions

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Complete documentation related to pre- and post-flight actions

Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol

Work collaboratively with others when managing pre- and post-flight actions

Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems that may occur when managing pre- and post-flight actions in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when managing pre- and post-flight actions

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during pre- and post-flight actions

Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments

Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures

Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

Implement WHS/OHS procedures and relevant regulations

Identify and correctly use equipment required when managing pre- and post-flight actions

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the Elements, Performance Criteria, Required Skills, Required Knowledge and include:

risk management

human factors

safety management systems and:

required knowledge and skills

relevant legislation and workplace procedures

other relevant aspects of the range statement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Resources for assessment include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulated practical and knowledge assessment, and/or

access to an appropriate range of relevant operational situations in the workplace.

In both real and simulated environments, access is required to:

relevant and appropriate materials and equipment, and

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

Method of assessment

Practical assessment must occur in a:

real or appropriately simulated environment.

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate to this unit:

knowledge and performance questions and direct observation.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Tasks must be undertaken in:

An area appropriate to conduct maintenance activities on the RPA

Performance may be demonstrated in:

single engine aircraft

multi engine aircraft

Aircraft may include:

Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA)/Unmanned aircraft

Limitations may be imposed by:

local noise abatement requirements and curfews

Production methods for flight plans may utilise:

manual planning methods, and

Automated Flight Planning Systems

Pre-flight planning may include consideration of:

consumables required for flight,

availability of consumables en route and/or at destination

Dependent on the type of organisation concerned and the local terminology used, workplace procedures may include:

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

standard operating procedures

Information/documents may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Flight Manual

Maintenance Release

Flight and Technical Log

NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen)

meteorological forecasts

En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA)

aeronautical charts

operations manuals

approved checklists

workplace procedures and instructions and job specification

induction and training materials

conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards

Applicable regulations and legislation may include:

relevant Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

relevant state/territory WHS/OHS legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

Performance includes tolerances specified in either of:

relevant licence and aircraft rating requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) such as:

Manual of Standards

relevant Defence documentation such as:

Defence Orders and Instructions

approved curricula and training documentation


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

W - Equipment and Systems Operations


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Refer to Application of the Unit.