This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Sections of Civil Aviation Orders and regulations pertaining to aircraft radio communications |
In ADF context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions |
Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations |
Principles of effective radio communications |
Functions of radiotelephone equipment as used in a remote pilot aircraft systems (RPAS) |
Operating procedures for aircraft radiotelephone equipment |
Standard radiotelephony phraseology as per Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) |
International distress frequencies for R/T |
Recall distress, radio failure and unlawful interference transponder code |
Problems that may occur during radio communications and action that can be taken to overcome them |
Faults that may occur in radiotelephone equipment and appropriate fault detection and remedial action that can be taken |
Fault finding procedures and corrective actions for radiotelephone equipment not involving special tools or instruments |
Required skills: |
Use oral and written English language communication skills sufficient to support situation awareness within flight radio operations |
Operate aircraft radiotelephone 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 fault-finding of defective radiotelephone equipment |
Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to aircraft radiotelephone communications |
Manipulate any switch or device requiring the release of flight controls without changes to height, heading, speed, attitude, exceeding RPM or power limits |
Interpret and react appropriately to signals from air traffic control |
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 aircraft radio communications |
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol |
Work collaboratively with others when maintaining aircraft 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 radio communications in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures |
Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when maintaining aircraft radio communications |
Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during aircraft 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 OH&S standards |
Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations |
Identify and correctly use equipment required to maintain aircraft radio communication |