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Operate at a controlled aerodrome

Operate at a controlled aerodrome

Unit of competency
National Code
AVIY0005
State Code
AVX60
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
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
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate at a controlled aerodrome, in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and national operating standards. It includes conducting pre-flight preparations, taxiing aircraft, and applying aircraft departure, arrival and landing procedures.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 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 Conduct pre-flight preparations
  • 1.1 Relevant controlled aerodrome operational information is extracted from authorised sources
  • 1.2 Information is interpreted to determine appropriate departure, arrival and landing requirements
  • 1.3 Special aerodrome procedures are identified as required
  • 1.4 Weather forecasts and local observations are checked for operating validity for flight planned duration
  • 1.5 Relevant radio and navigation aid frequencies are identified for use during all flight modes
2 Taxi aircraft at a controlled aerodrome
  • 2.1 Air traffic clearances are obtained and complied with
  • 2.2 Aircraft is manoeuvred to holding point as instructed and appropriate action is taken to avoid other aircraft and obstructions
  • 2.3 Aerodrome ground markings are identified and appropriate action is taken during aircraft taxi
  • 2.4 Aerodrome lighting signals are identified and appropriate action is taken to comply with ground/hover taxi requirements
  • 2.5 Airport runway incursion hotspots are identified
  • 2.6 Aircraft separation and lookout are maintained for other aircraft and other aerodrome obstructions including jet blast hazards
  • 2.7 Appropriate aircraft lighting is selected during aircraft taxi
  • 2.8 Aircraft is taxied or air transited to runway holding point
3 Perform aircraft departure
  • 3.1 Airways clearance is obtained and confirmed with air traffic services
  • 3.2 Runway approaches are checked and cleared in all directions prior to entering runway
  • 3.3 Aircraft transponder code and appropriate mode are selected
  • 3.4 Air traffic departure instructions are complied with, and air traffic is advised of clearance instructions non-compliance as soon as possible as required
  • 3.5 Aircraft separation is maintained and wake turbulence conditions are avoided during aircraft departure sequence
  • 3.6 Air traffic service is advised of departure details as required
  • 3.7 Airways clearance instructions are maintained within tracking and altitude tolerances, and lookout is maintained until clear of the aerodrome control zone
4 Perform arrival and landing
  • 4.1 Relevant controlled aerodrome operational information is extracted from authorised sources prior to entering control area
  • 4.2 Local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) is set
  • 4.3 Air traffic clearance is gained from air traffic service and appropriate transponder code is selected prior to entry to control area, and air traffic is advised of clearance instructions non-compliance as soon as possible as required
  • 4.4 Aircraft separation, lookout and tracking tolerances are maintained within the control area
  • 4.5 Wind velocity and direction are assessed to confirm clearance instructions, and appropriate circuit and landing direction
  • 4.6 Landing clearance is confirmed with air traffic service
  • 4.7 Aircraft is landed and taxi clearance from runway and landing areas is obtained
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBB98 AVIY0037 Operate at a controlled aerodrome Unit of competency