REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS |
This describes the essential knowledge and skills and their level required for this unit.
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Required knowledge:
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Relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
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In ADF context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
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Pre- and post-flight planning administration procedures including flight authorisations
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Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations
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Interpretation of meteorological and NOTAM information
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Aircraft maintenance release requirements and procedures for intended flight
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Minimum equipment list for applicable aircraft type
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Checklist use and procedures
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Aircraft entry and exit procedures
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Safe equipment stowage
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Take-off and landing performance charts
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Daily inspection procedures including rectification actions
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The purpose and procedures for accessing and using pre-flight briefing and information systems such as NAIPS
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Relevant NAIPS and other Aeronautical Information Publications
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Flight specific reports including incident reporting
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Required skills:
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Access and apply relevant regulations, orders and information to the performance of the required planning, pre- and post-flight administrative functions
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Understand and meet the obligations and restrictions placed on a pilot with regard to daily inspections and certification
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Calculate aircraft weight and balance
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Identify minimum equipment applicable to aircraft type
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Conduct maintenance and flight briefings
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Perform tie-down, covering and securing of aircraft
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Select and use relevant equipment required during the management of pre- and post-flight actions
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Apply air safety practices and regulations
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Comply with flight authorisations
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Calculate take-off and landing performance
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Calculate aircraft performance for all phases of flight
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Determine optimum cruise altitude for operations safety and efficiency requirements
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Perform input and downloading of data from flight planning systems if applicable
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Communicate effectively with others when managing pre- and post-flight actions
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Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to managing pre- and post-flight actions
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Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work
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Complete documentation related to pre- and post-flight actions
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Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol
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Work collaboratively with others when managing pre- and post-flight actions
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Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others
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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
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Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when managing pre- and post-flight actions
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Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during pre- and post-flight actions
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Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action
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Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule
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Modify activities dependent on differing workplace contingencies, situations and environments
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Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment
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Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures
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Select and use required personal protective equipment conforming to industry and OH&S standards
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Implement OH&S procedures and relevant regulations
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Identify and correctly use equipment required when managing pre- and post-flight actions
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