This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan an aircraft load in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It includes gathering data on aircraft load, reviewing and analysing data, preparing load plans, and completing and processing required documentation.

This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to resource management duties of flight or ground operations personnel and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.

Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.

Work is performed independently or under limited supervision as a single operator or within a team environment.

Work is performed independently or under limited supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew environment.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Gather data on aircraft load

1.1

Data required to plan aircraft load is collected using appropriate techniques and technology in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

1.2

Relevant people are consulted about acceptance of freight for air transport

1.3

Types of freight to be transported are identified in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2

Review and analyse data

2.1

Collected data is reviewed using manual or computer techniques in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

2.2

Appropriate consideration of aircraft destination, time, weather, duration of flight, mix of load, aircraft fuel weight and other relevant parameters is included in analysis of data

3

Prepare load plan

3.1

An appropriate load plan is prepared using manual or computerised techniques for aircraft concerned in accordance with workplace procedures, aircraft loading manual and relevant regulatory requirements

3.2

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management implemented

3.3

Aircraft trim and balance requirements are provided for in prepared load plan in accordance with the relevant aircraft loading manual

4

Complete and process required documentation

4.1

Relevant documentation is prepared and signed in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements

4.2

Documentation is processed and dispatched to relevant personnel in accordance with workplace procedures, local airport instructions and relevant regulatory requirements

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Not applicable.

L – Resource Management