ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Compile aviation documentation | 1.1 | Flight time recording requirements are accurately transcribed and compiled within authorised flight documents and flight record systems |
1.2 | Aviation legislation, aeronautical information and general operating rules are confirmed and applied to aviation operations |
1.3 | Aircraft maintenance release requirements and documentation compliance requirements are clarified |
2 | Apply flight crew licensing knowledge | 2.1 | Knowledge of flight crew licence limitations and privileges is applied |
2.2 | Flight crew licence medical standards and limitations are confirmed and applied to aviation operations |
2.3 | Licence holder privileges relating to daily maintenance inspections, maintenance release documentation and defect reporting are complied with |
3 | Apply flight rules and conditions of flight | 3.1 | Rules of the air are applied to aviation operations |
3.2 | Aerodrome operating requirements are applied |
3.3 | Separation minima at non-controlled aerodromes is applied |
3.4 | Smoking restrictions during take-off, landing and refuelling operations are complied with |
3.5 | Carriage and discharge of firearms requirements are applied |
3.6 | Visual flight rules (VFR) and visual meteorology conditions are applied to aviation operations below 10,000 feet (ft) |
3.7 | Altimetry procedures for flight below 10,000 ft are applied to aviation operations |
3.8 | Drugs and alcohol usage rules including temporary medical unfitness for flight are complied with |
3.9 | Aircraft lighting configuration and operating requirements are followed |
3.10 | Minimum operating heights for flights over populated and other areas are applied |
3.11 | Flight operating limitations for acrobatic flights and flights over public gatherings are complied with |
3.12 | Flight operating requirements for take-off and landing during daylight hours are applied |
4 | Apply air service operations legislative requirements | 4.1 | Passenger carriage legislative requirements are extracted from authorised references |
4.2 | Cargo, floatation and survival equipment, dangerous goods and miscellaneous cargo carriage requirements are applied |
4.3 | Legislative responsibilities and requirements of the pilot in command (PIC) are identified |
4.4 | Legislative requirements of flight crew before and after flight duties are applied |
5 | Apply aerodrome and airspace knowledge | 5.1 | Aerodrome movement areas, landing areas, helicopter landing site (HLS) and markings are identified |
5.2 | Aerodrome operating procedures are applied to circuit operations |
5.3 | Aerodrome meteorological minima is applied |
5.4 | Classes of controlled and uncontrolled airspace are complied with |
5.5 | Prohibited, restricted and danger (PRD) area flight operating conditions are applied |
5.6 | Flight information and air traffic service area boundaries and limitations are identified and applied to aviation operations |
5.7 | Altimetry datum and appropriate reference heights are calculated and applied to aviation operations |
5.8 | Airspace documentation is identified and prescribed airspace requirements are followed |
5.9 | Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) operating requirements, pilot interception actions and vested powers of the PIC are explained |
6 | Apply aviation emergency and search and rescue (SAR) knowledge | 6.1 | Radio equipment testing and listening watch requirements are applied |
6.2 | Aircraft navigation and landing light usage during emergency procedures is explained and applied |
6.3 | Emergency incident and accident definitions and reporting requirements are outlined |
6.4 | Mercy flight conditions and restrictions are outlined |
6.5 | Flight incident and accident notification responsibilities of the PIC are identified |
6.6 | Search and rescue timings (SARTIME) is determined and applied to aviation operations |
6.7 | Emergency procedure documents are identified and utilised during emergency and SAR operations |