This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to complete aircraft and flight equipment pre- and post-flight actions in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It includes preparing aircraft and flight equipment, performing aircraft pre- and post-flight actions, and completing post-flight requirements.

This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to equipment and system operations of flight crew 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 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

Prepare aircraft and flight equipment

1.1

Aircraft fuel levels are confirmed as sufficient to achieve flight requirements

1.2

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is inspected and prepared for use

1.3

Flight equipment is stowed appropriately in aircraft

1.4

Applicable aircraft publications are obtained or accessed

2

Perform aircraft pre- and post-flight actions

2.1

Aircraft maintenance documentation is inspected for correct compilation and completion

2.2

Information/documentation about serviceability of aircraft, engineering limitations, fuel state and configuration is obtained and assessed for flight or mission capability

2.3

Aircraft pre-flight inspections are conducted

2.4

Aircraft fluid systems are checked and replenished as approved by flight crew maintenance

2.5

Aircraft post-flight inspections are conducted

2.6

Aircraft discrepancies and unserviceabilities are reported

3

Complete post-flight requirements

3.1

Aircraft publications are stored and updated

3.2

Specialist flight equipment is inspected and stored for future use

3.3

PPE is inspected and stored in appropriate areas

3.4

Identified flight equipment unserviceabilities are reported and recorded in accordance with maintenance recording 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.

W – Equipment and Systems Operations