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 Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
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Relevant OH&S and environmental procedures and regulations
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The principles of aircraft flight
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Procedures for maintaining situation awareness
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Use of the navigational computer
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Aircraft fuel usage rates
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Traffic rules and procedures
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Air navigation techniques
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Aircraft communication procedures and protocols
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Standard radiotelephony phraseology as detailed in the Flight Radiotelephone Operator Licence (FROL) syllabus and the Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP)
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Problems that may occur when managing situation awareness and action that can be taken to overcome them
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Procedures for transferring aircraft control between crew members
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Operational hazards that may be identified when managing situation awareness and ways of controlling those hazards and associated risks
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Required skills:
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Maintain and manage an aircraft's situation both alone and in conjunction with others
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Assess situations and make appropriate decisions
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Set priorities and manage tasks
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Maintain all necessary communications
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Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements
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Select and use appropriate instruments, communications equipment and aids
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Source and interpret aviation weather forecast products appropriate to flight planning and navigation procedures
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Apply air safety practices and regulations
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Transfer aircraft control between crew members
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Communicate effectively with others when managing situation awareness in aircraft flight
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Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to managing situation awareness in aircraft flight
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Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work
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Complete documentation related to managing situation awareness in aircraft flight
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Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol
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Work collaboratively with others when managing situation awareness in aircraft flight
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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 situation awareness in aircraft flight in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
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Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when managing situation awareness in aircraft flight
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Apply precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist when managing situation awareness in aircraft flight
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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 situation awareness in aircraft flight
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