Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Pilot in Command)
Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Pilot in Command)
AVI60219
BEU0
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 13/08/2019 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the roles of Multi-Crew Operations and Air Transport Pilots operating within Australian domestic, international and military aeroplane and helicopter operational environments.
Individuals working at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility in contexts that are subject to change, and within broad parameters to provide specialist advice and functions.
This qualification forms some of the requirements for certification as an Air Transport Pilot and Pilot in Command by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) as directed by Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 61 Flight crew licensing.
People seeking certification should check these requirements with CASA.
Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Occupations may include:
Air Transport Pilot - Aeroplane
Air Transport Pilot - Helicopter
Military Pilot - Aeroplane
Military Pilot - Helicopter
Pilot in Command - Aeroplane
Pilot in Command - Helicopter.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of eight (8) units of competency comprising:- eight (8) core units listed below
1. Core Units
All eight (8) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBC54 | AVIN0003 | Command an aircraft in a multi-crew environment | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBB49 | AVIZ0002 | Maintain and manage situational awareness as pilot in command | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBC91 | AVIH0009 | Manage aircraft flight planning and performance as pilot in command | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBD15 | AVIF0028 | Manage aviation risk | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OBD12 | AVIF0032 | Manage human factors as pilot in command | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OBC50 | AVIO0016 | Manage security procedures as pilot in command | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OBD13 | AVIF0031 | Manage threats and errors as pilot in command | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OBC53 | AVIN0004 | Supervise and manage safe flight operations as pilot in command | 45 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AZS8 | AVI60216 | Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Pilot in Command) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Commercial or military pilot entrants to this qualification should check requirements with CASA or Defence Aviation for certification and/or flight hour requirements, or be able to demonstrate equivalent competence.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships