Elements and Performance Criteria
- Monitor and control remote pilot aircraft systems through aircraft instrumentation systems
- Supervision and control of systems are monitored effectively and communicated to other team members
- Mode selections for automated systems are used appropriately accounting for own personal performance
- Communication is maintained with all flight personnel in accordance with organisation procedures and legislative requirements
- Information necessary to perform remote pilot aircraft system functions are interpreted and used for safe operation
- Information needed for pilot decision making is assessed for accuracy and applied to maintain command
- Situational awareness is maintained for the duration of the flight
- Perform pilot duties using machine-human interface
- Onboard camera is used for flight control tasks where the camera is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the remote pilot aircraft system
- Control station is monitored and configured to assess the status of the remote pilot aircraft system to identify and respond to abnormal conditions
- Awareness is maintained by the pilot on the status of the control station power supply and back-up as necessary
- Remote pilot aircraft system is manoeuvred appropriately ensuring that obstacles and infrastructure are avoided
- Pilot vigilance is maintained fully during extended periods of low workload
- Control of the remote pilot aircraft system is transferred effectively between pilots during extended flight operations
- Threats and emergency situations are addressed following flight procedures ensuring the safety of people and infrastructure