Licence to operate a commercial aeroplane

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 8:10 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AVILIC0001

State Code
AVX86

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
06/12/2015

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

30/03/2016

Field of Education

031505 - Aircraft Operation

Original Release Date

30/03/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to obtain a commercial pilot licence (aeroplane), in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It addresses the following competency standards in the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) Part 61 Manual of Standards Instrument:Common standardscommunicating in the aviation environmentperform pre- and post-flight actions and proceduresoperate aeronautical radio manage fuelmanage passengers and cargonon-technical skills 1 (manage a safe flight)non-technical skills 2 (recognise, direct and manage threats and errors)Navigation and instrument flying standardsnavigate aircraftradio navigation - en routefull instrument panel manoeuvreslimited instrument panel manoeuvresoperate at a controlled aerodromeoperate at non-towered aerodromesoperate in controlled airspace operate in Class G airspaceAircraft rating standards: aeroplane categorycontrol aeroplane on the groundtake-off aeroplane control aeroplane in normal flightland aeroplaneaeroplane advanced manoeuvresmanage abnormal situations - single engine aeroplanes.This unit addresses aviation non-technical skills and knowledge requirements (mental, social and personal-management abilities) for commercial pilots, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.This unit also addresses aviation technical skills and knowledge requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to commercial pilot duties, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of commercial or 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.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Communicate in an aviation environment

1.1 Effective face-to face communication techniques are applied in accordance with general English language principles
1.2 Aeronautical radio is operated using appropriate operational communication aviation phraseology and terminology is

2 Perform pre- and post-flight actions and procedures

2.1 Pre-flight actions and procedures are completed
2.2 Pre-flight inspection is performed
2.3 Post-flight actions and procedures are completed

3 Operate aeronautical radio

3.1 Radio equipment is operated
3.2 Radio telephone equipment malfunctions are managed
3.3 Aircraft transponder is operated during normal, abnormal and emergency situations

4 Manage fuel

4.1 Fuel plan requirements are determined
4.2 Fuel system is managed
4.3 Aircraft refuelling procedures are correctly completed

5 Manage passengers and cargo

5.1 Passengers are managed
5.2 Passengers are aided and assisted as required
5.3 Cargo is managed

6 Manage a safe flight

6.1 Effective lookout is maintained
6.2 Situational awareness is maintained
6.3 Situations are assessed and effective decisions are made
6.4 Task priorities are set and tasks are managed
6.5 Effective communications and interpersonal relationships are maintained

7 Recognise, direct and manage threats and errors

7.1 Threats are recognised and managed
7.2 Errors are recognised and managed
7.3 Undesired aircraft states are recognised and managed

8 Navigate aircraft

8.1 Documents and flight plans are prepared
8.2 Airspace procedures are complied with while navigating
8.3 Departure procedures are conducted
8.4 Aircraft is navigated en route to waypoint or destination
8.5 Aircraft is navigated at low level and in reduced visibility
8.6 Lost procedure is performed as required
8.7 Diversion procedure is performed as required
8.8 Instrument navigation systems are used to navigate under visual or instrument flight rules
8.9 Arrival procedures are executed

9 Control aeroplane on the ground

9.1 Aircraft engine is started and stopped
9.2 Aeroplane is taxied

10 Take-off aeroplane

10.1 Pre-take-off procedures are carried out
10.2 Aeroplane takeoff is conducted
10.3 Cross-wind aeroplane takeoff is conducted
10.4 After take-off procedures are carried out
10.5 Short field aeroplane takeoff is performed using appropriate procedures

11 Control aeroplane in normal flight

11.1 Aeroplane is climbed
11.2 Straight and level flight is maintained
11.3 Aeroplane is descended
11.4 Aeroplane is turned
11.5 Aeroplane is controlled at slow speeds
11.6 Aeroplane circuits and approaches are performed
11.7 Local area airspace procedures are confirmed as required and applied

12 Land aeroplane

12.1 Aeroplane is landed
12.2 Cross-wind aeroplane landing is conducted
12.3 Missed approach is conducted
12.4 Recovery from missed landing is performed
12.5 Short field aeroplane landing is performed using appropriate procedures

13 Perform advanced manoeuvres

13.1 Stall conditions are entered and recovered, including incipient spin, stall without power applied, stall from straight and level, stall in approach configuration, stall while turning, and stall with full power applied, or stall while climbing, or stall while descending
13.2 Incipient spin recovery is conducted
13.3 Aeroplane is turned steeply
13.4 Aeroplane is side-slipped, when permitted

14 Operate using full instrument panel

14.1 Serviceability of flight instruments and instrument power sources is determined and monitored
14.2 Full instrument panel manoeuvres are performed
14.3 Upset situations and unusual aircraft attitude recovery is performed using full instrument panel

15 Operate using limited instrument panel

15.1 Attitude indicator and stabilised heading indicator failures are recognised
15.2 Limited instrument panel manoeuvres are performed
15.3 Upset situations and unusual aircraft attitude recovery is performed using limited instrument panel
15.4 Visual flight is re-established

16 Navigate using radio navigation aids and systems

16.1 Radio navigation systems are operated and monitored
16.2 Aircraft is navigated using navigation aids and systems

17 Operate at non-towered aerodromes

17.1 Preparations for non-towered aerodrome operations are conducted
17.2 Aircraft is taxied at non-towered aerodrome or landing area
17.3 Non-towered aerodrome or landing area departure is performed
17.4 Non-towered aerodrome or landing area arrival is performed

18 Operate in Class G airspace

18.1 Aircraft is operated in Class G airspace
18.2 Appropriate tolerances are applied and maintained
18.3 Aircraft radio procedures are implemented as required
18.4 Operations are conducted in accordance with suitable charts
18.5 Appropriate actions are performed in abnormal operations and emergencies

19 Operate at a controlled aerodrome

19.1 Preparations for controlled aerodrome operations are conducted
19.2 Aircraft is taxied at controlled aerodrome
19.3 Controlled aerodrome departure is performed
19.4 Controlled aerodrome arrival and landing are performed

20 Operate in controlled airspace

20.1 Aircraft is operated in controlled airspace
20.2 Airways clearance requirements are complied with
20.3 Tracking and altitude tolerances are maintained when operating on an airways clearance
20.4 Separation standards are applied between instrument and visual flights within controlled airspace
20.5 Appropriate abnormal and emergency response actions are implemented as required
20.6 Air traffic control directions, instructions and requirements are adhered to within controlled airspace

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Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OBC65	AVILIC0003	Licence to operate a commercial aeroplane	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AYW1	AVI50215	Diploma of Aviation (Commercial Pilot Licence - Aeroplane)	Qualification