This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit. |
Required knowledge: |
Aerodrome layout, including access routes |
Aerodrome works classifications: |
time limited works not affecting normal aircraft operations (movement area operational in less than 10 minutes) |
time limited works requiring a NOTAM, where normal aircraft operations are not affected (movement area not operational within 10-30 minutes) |
works requiring MOWP with proposed NOTAM for each stage of works |
unscheduled/emergency works |
unrestricted works (aerodrome closed) |
Aircraft schedules and their use in facilitating the safety of aerodrome works and works site access |
Different operating conditions: |
all weather conditions |
day or night |
variety of terrain conditions |
various forms of transport such as vehicles, other motorised/towed equipment |
Functions of a works safety officer (WSO) such as defined in Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 |
Operation of airband radio equipment as used to communicate with Air Traffic control (ATC) and/or pilots |
Physical characteristics of aircraft |
Problems, safety hazards and risks that may occur when facilitating the safety of aerodrome works and works site access and related assessment/management measures that may need to be taken |
Procedures for making the movement area safe for aerodrome works include: |
accessing current weather information and public/aviation forecasts applicable to the worksite as required |
closing aerodrome to all air traffic |
contacting aerodrome users |
ensuring lighting required to carry out works does not represent a hazard to aircraft operations |
extinguishing lighting to hazardous section of movement area |
marking unserviceable area/s |
partial closure of movement area |
Purpose and application of aerodrome markers, markings and temporary lighting |
Purpose and application of Method of Works Plan (MOWP) |
Reporting procedures |
Relevant information/documents: |
Aerodrome Emergency Plan (AEP) and procedures to be followed for each aerodrome emergency |
aerodrome Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) |
aerodrome manual |
aerodrome Safety Management System (SMS) and safety/security policies and principles of risk assessment and risk management |
aerodrome Transport Security Plan (TSP) |
airline timetables |
Airside Drivers Handbook and/or airside driving requirements for the aerodrome |
Australian Standards |
Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) |
conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including workplace agreements and awards |
induction and training materials |
logbooks |
Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 - Aerodromes |
Notices to Airmen (NOTAM) |
operational checklists |
plans and maps |
relevant forms and databases |
safety data sheets (SDS) for hazardous materials |
workplace procedures |
Relevant legislative and regulatory requirements relating to facilitating the safety of aerodrome works identified in: |
Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) and Manual of Standards (MOS) Part 139 |
Defence Orders and Instructions |
environmental sustainability |
standards and recommended practices (SARPs) of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) |
workplace relations |
work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and environmental, procedures and regulations including Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) |
Reporting procedures |
Requirements for completing relevant documentation and/or incident reporting |
Safety distances required from an aircraft wingtip to objects including other aircraft |
Signs and notices may include: |
hazard warnings |
limited access |
movement area guidance signs |
no smoking |
speed restrictions |
unauthorised entry |
underground electrical reticulation |
Suitable means of reporting the conduct of works: |
MOWP |
NOTAMs |
other written means of communications as appropriate (such as fax, email) |
verbal communication |
Weather information and its implications for workplace operations |
When serviceability inspections may need to occur (such as before returning parts of the movement area affected by works to normal service) |
Workplace procedures for facilitating the safety of aerodrome works and works site access |
Required skills: |
Adapt appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions with others |
Adapt to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures |
Apply relevant systems such as aerodrome safety management system (SMS)) and procedures to assess and/or mitigate risk that might arise when inspecting and reporting on aerodrome serviceability |
Communicate effectively with others when facilitating the safety of aerodrome works and works site access |
Complete documentation related to facilitating the safety of aerodrome works and works site access |
Identify and correctly use equipment required to facilitate the safety of aerodrome works and works site access: |
computer |
hand tools |
lights |
maintenance equipment |
markers |
radio/s (non-ops/HR radio, airband/VHF radio) |
spills response kit |
telephone |
vehicle with flashing light |
vehicle siren/loud speaker |
Implement contingency plans for unexpected events that may arise when facilitating the safety of aerodrome works and works site access |
Implement WHS/OHS procedures and relevant regulations |
Interpret and follow operational instructions and prioritise work |
Monitor and anticipate operational problems and hazards and take appropriate action |
Monitor work activities in terms of planned schedule |
Operate electronic communication equipment to required protocol |
Prepare, process and complete a NOTAM request in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements, as required |
Read and interpret instructions, regulations, procedures and other information relevant to facilitating the safety of aerodrome works and works site access |
Select and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards |
Work collaboratively with others when facilitating the safety of aerodrome works and works site access |
Work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment |