Elements and Performance Criteria
- Use in-hold aircraft loading system to load and stow aviation freight/baggage onto an aircraft
- Pre-operational checks of in-hold aircraft loading systems are conducted in accordance with workplace procedures
- In-hold aircraft loading system is prepared for operation in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturers' instructions
- In-hold aircraft loading system is used to facilitate loading and stowing of in-hold freight/baggage in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft load instruction report and/or aircraft load/trim sheet and regulatory requirements
- Stow and secure aviation freight/baggage onto an aircraft
- Correct manual handling techniques and procedures are used when stowing freight/baggage in aircraft hold in accordance with OH&S requirements
- Freight/baggage is secured and restrained in aircraft hold in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft manufacturers' instructions and regulatory requirements
- Cargo hold door/s is/are secured in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft manufacturers' instructions and regulatory requirements
- Security seals are placed on aircraft cargo hold door/s when required in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Respond to problems in loading aircraft freight/baggage onto an aircraft
- A problem in loading, stowing and securing freight/baggage in the aircraft hold is correctly and promptly identified and an appropriate solution is determined in conjunction with other team members and/or load supervisor/team leader in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Any malfunction of in-hold aircraft loading system is correctly and promptly identified and appropriate action is taken to rectify and/or report the problem in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
- Where an identified problem cannot be readily resolved by the load team, it is reported and referred to appropriate personnel