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Coordinate the removal of disabled aircraft

Coordinate the removal of disabled aircraft

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW5022
State Code
AWO98
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/03/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/08/2016
Field of Education
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
16/08/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to coordinate the removal of disabled aircraft, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards. It includes coordinating aircraft recovery resources, maintaining operational facilities, and documenting and recording the removal process.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to equipment and system operations of ground operations personnel, 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 as a single operator or within a team 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 Coordinate aircraft recovery resources
  • 1.1 Appropriate clearances are obtained prior to removal process
  • 1.2 Established removal procedures are followed
  • 1.3 Removal activities are coordinated with aircraft owner and relevant regulatory bodies
  • 1.4 Need for recovery equipment is determined and its source is identified
  • 1.5 Aircraft escort services on airside are provided as required
  • 1.6 Obstacle restriction areas are avoided or made safe in accordance with workplace policy and procedures
  • 1.7 Signs and notices are complied with
  • 1.8 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented
  • 1.9 Airport organisations and others likely to be affected by the removal are notified
  • 1.10 Appropriate aircraft recovery location is identified and route to that location is established
2 Maintain operational facilities
  • 2.1 Serviceability inspections are conducted to determine areas that may be restored to operational service
  • 2.2 Infringement of obstacle limitation surfaces (OLS) and any changes to declared distances are determined
  • 2.3 Visual aids are provided, installed and removed at completion of aircraft recovery
  • 2.4 Emergency response procedures are implemented as required
  • 2.5 Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) action is initiated and cancelled as required to support aircraft recovery
3 Document and record removal process
  • 3.1 Records of meetings are taken as required
  • 3.2 Visual recording of removal process is conducted where access allows
  • 3.3 Appropriate logbook entries are made
  • 3.4 Incident or aircraft recovery reports are prepared and processed
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB837 AVIW5022A Coordinate the removal of disabled aircraft Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBC13 AVIW0033 Coordinate the removal of disabled aircraft Unit of competency