This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate in Class G airspace in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It includes operating and navigating in uncontrolled airspace.

This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to aircraft operational duties 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

Operate in uncontrolled airspace

1.1

Aircraft tracking tolerances are maintained to remain within Class G airspace

1.2

Aircraft altitude tolerances are maintained to remain within Class G airspace

1.3

Traffic separation tolerances between instrument flight rule (IFR) and visual flight rule (VFR) operations are maintained

1.4

Abnormal and emergency situation response actions are implemented as required

2

Navigate in uncontrolled airspace

2.1

Flight operations are conducted with appropriate separation from active aerodrome and landing areas

2.2

Controlled and restricted airspace areas are identified and separation tolerances maintained during all phases of flight

2.3

Appropriate flight operating procedures are applied in vicinity of danger areas

2.4

Radio communication failure and aircraft emergency transponder codes are utilised as required

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.

Y – Aircraft Operation and Traffic Management