Unit of competency Outline

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Manage pre- and post-flight actions

Manage pre- and post-flight actions

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIW4001
State Code
AVX78
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
031503 - Aircraft Maintenance Engineering
Original Release Date
30/03/2016
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage pre- and post-flight actions, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards. It includes completing pre- and post-flight administration, performing pre- and post-flight actions/inspections, and performing and certifying daily inspections.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to equipment and system operations 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.Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Complete pre- and post-flight administration
  • 1.1 Pre- and post-flight planning and documentation is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and/or operations manual
  • 1.2 Aircraft take-off and landing performance is calculated in accordance with performance charts
  • 1.3 Aircraft weight and balance is confirmed
  • 1.4 Pre- and post-flight maintenance release (flight technical log) and flight administration is completed in accordance with regulatory requirements and/or operations manual
  • 1.5 Aircraft serviceability is determined by daily inspection, and certification of daily inspection in maintenance release (flight and technical log) is completed in accordance with regulations
2 Perform pre- and post-flight actions/ inspection
  • 2.1 Equipment and documentation as required by regulation, is identified and secured in aircraft pre-flight
  • 2.2 Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and hazard management is implemented
  • 2.3 Internal checks are completed in accordance with approved checklist
  • 2.4 External checks are completed in accordance with approved checklist
  • 2.5 Flight equipment and documentation are removed from aircraft post-flight
  • 2.6 Aircraft is secured in accordance with manufacturer specifications and organisational procedures
3 Perform and certify daily inspection
  • 3.1 Daily inspection of aircraft is performed in accordance with authorised aviation maintenance systems
  • 3.2 Appropriate actions are undertaken to rectify discrepancies
  • 3.3 Daily inspection is certified in accordance with regulatory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WB832 AVIW4001B Manage pre- and post-flight actions Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBC16 AVIW0029 Manage pre- and post-flight actions Unit of competency