This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform instrument arrival and standard arrival route (STAR) procedures, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.

It includes preparing for instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) arrival, conducting IMC arrival to instrument approach point, and conducting IMC arrival using a STAR.

This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft operational duties of flight crew, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.

Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.

Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or 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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare for IMC arrival

1.1

Applicable aerodrome weather, airfield conditions and traffic information is obtained and applied

1.2

Descent/approach checks and briefs are completed

1.3

Approach and landing configurations are established appropriate for the runway and meteorological condition

2

Conduct IMC arrival to instrument approach point

2.1

Ground track is maintained to ensure subsequent instrument approach or traffic pattern can be flown, taking into account any obstructions and air traffic control (ATC) instructions

2.2

Obstacle clearance minima are maintained in accordance with aeronautical information publication (AIP) and/or ATC instructions

2.3

Existing wind conditions are verified making corrections for drift to maintain a precise ground track

2.4

Stabilised approach is maintained within specified airspeed and rate of descent tolerances

2.5

Approach point is intercepted in accordance with AIP requirements for commencing selected instrument approach

3

Conduct IMC arrival using a STAR

3.1

Current chart for STAR to be flown is selected and navigation systems are configured

3.2

Approach applicable to runway being used for landing is correctly executed

3.3

Aircraft is correctly manoeuvred from an inbound route, to a fix at or near the destination aerodrome, using navigation aids and transition to an approach as instructed by ATC

3.4

Obstacle clearance minima are maintained in accordance with AIP and/or ATC instructions

3.5

Aircraft is manoeuvred within tolerance specified in AIP

3.6

ATC instructions amending STAR procedure are correctly implemented

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:

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

adjusting for deviation in aircraft vertical profile

applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards

applying relevant aeronautical knowledge

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others

completing relevant documentation

identifying and correctly using relevant equipment

implementing contingency plans

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

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

interpreting STAR charts

manipulating flight management system (FMS)/navigation (NAV) system data

modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments

monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

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

reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

selecting and using required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards

setting local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) at appropriate stages of flight

working collaboratively with others

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

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:

applicable instrument approach procedure or visual approach at end of STAR

applicable instrument approach procedure or visual approach at end of an instrument arrival

CASR Part 61 Manual of Standards Schedule 3 Aeronautical Knowledge relevant to instrument flight operations

how to read and interpret a STAR chart

instrument arrival procedures and limitations

instrument arrival radio procedures

loss of radio communication during an instrument arrival

loss of radio communication during STAR

methodologies for input, monitoring and amending FMS/NAV system data

pilot responsibilities during instrument arrival

pilot responsibilities when STAR clearance is given or cancelled

procedures for abnormal operations and/or emergencies during an instrument arrival, including navigation aid failure

procedures for abnormal operations and/or emergencies during STAR, including navigation aid failure

STAR procedures and limitations

STAR radio procedures.

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.