Work must be carried out in compliance with the relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards.

Use for ADF Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders and Instructions and applicable CASA compliance.

Operations are conducted across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.

Work is performed under limited supervision.

This unit of competency is nominally packaged at Certificate IV.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Monitor flight conditions

1.1 Instruments are monitored throughout flight for correct indication and operation as per established procedures

1.2 Aircraft altitude, attitude and heading is monitored in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

1.3 Situational awareness is maintained to ensure safe flight

1.4 Fuel usage is monitored in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

1.5 Aircraft operating limits are monitored and advice is provided to the pilot in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

1.6 Operational documentation is interpreted and information is provided to the pilot in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

1.7 Aircraft operational checks are completed in accordance with aircraft flight manuals

2Respond to abnormal/emergency situations

2.1 Abnormal/emergency situations are identified and diagnosed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures

2.2 Abnormal/emergency response is undertaken in accordance with aircraft checklists, pilot's directions and organisational policy and procedures

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Organisational policy and procedures in relation to aircrew carrying out cockpit duties

Basic theory of flight

Aircraft capabilities and limitations

Aircraft systems operation

Abnormal/emergency conditions and responses

Aircraft flight control operation

Aircraft operational checks

Aircraft operational publication uses and contents

Relevant OH&S responsibilities

Typical problems that may occur when performing aircrewman cockpit duties, actions and appropriate solutions

Required skills:

Monitor the manipulation of aircraft flight controls

Give and receive instructions related to performing aircrewman cockpit duties

Perform fuel usage calculations

Maintain situational awareness

Complete documentation related to performing aircrewman cockpit duties

Interpret and follow aircraft documentation

Communicate effectively with others when performing aircrewman cockpit duties

Read and interpret instructions and procedures relevant to performing aircrewman cockpit duties

Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work

Identify and use required communication technology

Work collaboratively with others when performing aircrewman cockpit duties

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

Promptly report and/or rectify any identified problems, faults or malfunctions that may occur when performing aircrewman cockpit duties in accordance with workplace procedures

Implement contingency plans for unanticipated situations that may arise when performing aircrewman cockpit duties

Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when performing aircrewman cockpit duties

Plan own work including predicting consequences and identifying improvements

Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule

Modify activities depending on differing operational contingencies, risk situations and environments

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

Operate and adapt to differences in communication equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

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 competency in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria of this unit and include demonstration of applying:

the underpinning 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 a period of time and in a suitable range of contexts

Resources for assessment include:

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

Assessment of this unit must be undertaken by a registered training organisation

As a minimum, assessment of knowledge must be conducted through appropriate written/oral tests

Practical assessment must occur:

through activities in an appropriately simulated environment at the registered training organisation, and/or

in an appropriate range of situations in the workplace

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

Aircraft may include:

single or multiple engine

fixed or rotary wing

Aircraft publications may include:

checklists

flight manuals

RAAF supplements

organisational policy and procedures manuals

aviation maintenance documentation

aeronautical information publications

flight information publications

approach plates

aeronautical charts

Aircraft operational checks may include:

pre-start

after start

pre-taxi

pre-take-off

after take-off

pre-landing

after landing

shutdown

over water

Abnormal/emergency situations may include:

avionics malfunction

engine malfunction

fuel system malfunction

hydraulic system malfunction

transmission system malfunction

instrument failure

fire

aircraft damage

pilot incapacitation

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

company procedures

enterprise procedures

organisational procedures

established procedures

Information/documentation may include:

relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations

in Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions

Flight Manual/Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH)

Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)

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 OH&S legislation

relevant state/territory environmental protection legislation

relevant Australian Standards

Y - Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management

This unit contains employability skills.