This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to apply aeronautical knowledge to aviation operations in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It includes utilising aviation terminology, demonstrating knowledge of basic aircraft power plants and systems, and applying aerodynamic theory. It also includes applying knowledge of aviation navigation charts, aircraft operations, and performance and planning factors.

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

Utilise aviation terminology

1.1

Standard aeronautical terminology and phraseology is used to explain aviation operations

1.2

Flight direction is correctly explained using accepted units of measure and direction

1.3

Flight speed, distance and velocity terms are correctly outlined

1.4

Aviation units of measure are utilised during aviation operations

2

Apply knowledge of basic aircraft power plants and systems

2.1

Piston engine aircraft operating principles are explained

2.2

Operator knowledge of aviation fuels and oils usage is applied

2.3

Engine handling techniques and operating limitations are implemented

2.4

Aircraft system component malfunctions/failures and associated system warnings, cautions and indications are correctly outlined

2.5

Aircraft flight instruments are identified and their purpose explained

3

Apply basic aerodynamic theory

3.1

Basic aircraft operational states are explained in terms of kinetic and potential energy terms

3.2

Standard aerodynamic terminology and phraseology is used to describe aviation operations

3.3

Wake turbulence and associated aircraft operational effects are explained

3.4

Thrust stream turbulence, including jet blast and rotor downwash hazards to flight operations, are identified

4

Apply knowledge of aviation navigation charts

4.1

Visual chart types and major chart features displayed are explained

4.2

Controlled airspace (CTA), prohibited, restricted and danger (PRD) areas are identified on appropriate visual charts

4.3

Appropriate PRD data is determined and extracted for use in aviation navigation planning

4.4

Runway information and operational limitations data is extracted from en route supplements for use in aviation navigation planning

5

Apply knowledge of aircraft operations, performance and planning

5.1

Aircraft airworthiness requirements and certification documentation are identified and correctly compiled

5.2

Aircraft take-off and landing performance data is extracted from authorised sources and is correctly used during aircraft performance planning

5.3

Aircraft weight and balance planning factors are correctly outlined and used during aircraft loading calculations

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