This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Risk identification, analysis and control |
Sections of Civil Aviation Orders and regulations pertaining to aircraft radio communications |
In Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions |
Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations |
Principles of effective radio communications |
Functions of radio communications equipment as used in a remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) |
Operating procedures for RPAS radio communications equipment |
Standard radiotelephony phraseology as per Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) |
Problems that may occur during radio communications and action that can be taken to overcome them |
Faults that may occur in radio communications equipment and appropriate fault detection and remedial action that can be taken |
Fault finding procedures and corrective actions for radio communications equipment not involving special tools or instruments |
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: |
Use oral and written English language communication skills sufficient to support situation awareness within flight radio operations |
Operate RPAS radio communications equipment in accordance with manufacturers instructions, workplace procedures and regulatory requirements |
Communicate effectively under operating conditions using standard phraseology and communication protocols |
Use English language to a standard which enables requests and instructions to be understood by Air Traffic Services and other stations and ensures compliance with received instructions |
Conduct basic faultfinding of defective radio communications equipment |
Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to aircraft radio communications |
Operate RPAS radio communications equipment while maintaining commanded flight parameters |
Interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to maintaining aircraft radio communications |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work |
Complete documentation related to maintaining RPAS radio communications |
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol |
Work collaboratively with others when maintaining aircraft and RPAS radio communications |
Adapt 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 maintaining aircraft and RPAS radio communications in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when maintaining RPAS radio communications |
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during RPAS radio communications |
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 to maintain RPAS radio communications |