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

It includes preparing helicopter and personnel for airborne extraction, performing airborne extraction operations, and responding to airborne extraction emergencies and abnormal situations.

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 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 helicopter and personnel for airborne extraction

1.1

Helicopter and airborne extraction equipment are checked to determine serviceability

1.2

Extraction zone characteristics and dimensions are determined and calculated

1.3

Extraction personnel characteristics are considered in scope of mission planning

1.4

Crew is briefed during mission brief

1.5

Airborne extraction supervisor is briefed

1.6

Static ground rehearsals are conducted with personnel and equipment

2

Prepare for airborne extraction

2.1

Extraction equipment is attached and checked for security

2.2

Helicopter safety hazards are communicated using workplace procedures

2.3

Extraction checks are conducted prior to extraction equipment deployment

2.4

Wind speed and direction are communicated

2.5

Approach and overshoot paths are communicated

3

Perform airborne extraction operations

3.1

Helicopter is manoeuvred to extraction point

3.2

Extraction equipment is deployed in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Personnel are supervised and directed to attach to extraction equipment in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Situational awareness of extraction position and aircraft flight performance is maintained

3.5

Progress of extraction operation is communicated

3.6

Personnel are directed to detach from extraction equipment

4

Respond to airborne extraction emergencies and abnormal situations

4.1

Airborne extraction emergencies and abnormal situations are identified, diagnosed and communicated

4.2

Airborne extraction emergency or remedial actions are undertaken to maintain safety of flight and personnel

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