Manage aircraft flight planning and performance as pilot in command

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 6:21 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
AVIH0001

State Code
AWP73

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Transition (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

031505 - Aircraft Operation

Original Release Date

16/08/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage aircraft flight planning and performance as pilot in command (PIC), in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.It includes managing flight planning activities, undertaking pre-flight preparations, and managing pre-departure preparations and taxi procedures. It also includes managing aircraft departure procedures, aircraft climb out and cruise, and managing the conduct of approach, landing and post-flight procedures.This unit addresses aviation technical skill requirements (physical, mental and task-management abilities) related to route planning and navigation duties of a PIC, and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.Operations are conducted as part of commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.Work is performed independently without supervision within a 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 Manage flight planning activities

1.1 Aircraft requirements for visual or instrument flight are determined
1.2 Current operational documents are obtained and used to support flight planning
1.3 Charts and flight plans for visual or instrument flight are prepared
1.4 Visual or instrument operational requirements are determined
1.5 Notifications for flight are made in accordance with regulatory requirements
1.6 Navigation and flight management systems to record flight planning and performance data are managed in accordance with organisational procedures

2 Undertake pre-flight preparations

2.1 Cockpit preparation is performed
2.2 All available flight conditions data for planned flight is accessed, analysed and acted on
2.3 Pre-flight inspections and tasks are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
2.4 Engine start is performed in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures
2.5 Take-off and departure clearances from air traffic control (ATC) are requested

3 Manage pre-departure preparations and taxi procedures

3.1 Pre take-off preparations are performed
3.2 Cockpit crew and cabin crew are engaged in briefings and hand over communications
3.3 Effective communications are employed with aviation team and passengers
3.4 Taxi and takeoff procedures are performed in accordance with aircraft type, regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures
3.5 Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during taxi are managed

4 Manage aircraft departure procedures

4.1 Normal takeoff is performed
4.2 Instrument takeoff is performed
4.3 Upwind, cross wind and downwind takeoff is performed
4.4 Rejected takeoff is performed
4.5 Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during aircraft departure are managed

5 Climb aircraft

5.1 Pilot navigated standard instrument departure (SID) is conducted
5.2 Radar-vector SID is conducted
5.3 Radio navigation is changed in accordance with published procedures
5.4 Aircraft speed is increased in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures
5.5 Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during climb are managed

6 Cruise aircraft

6.1 Normal procedures are performed at the top of the climb
6.2 Administrative tasks are undertaken
6.3 Radio navigation is used to supplement flight management system (FMS)
6.4 Descent preparation and arrival briefing is undertaken
6.5 Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during cruise are managed

7 Manage approach to land and landing procedures

7.1 Normal approach to landing is conducted in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures
7.2 Crosswind approach to landing is conducted in accordance with aircraft type and standard operating procedures
7.3 Approach to landing is undertaken in accordance with relevant aerodrome navigation system
7.4 Abnormal and emergency situations occurring during approach and landing are managed

8 Conduct aircraft landing

8.1 Normal landing is carried out in accordance with aircraft type, regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures
8.2 Cross wind landing is carried out in accordance with aircraft type, regulatory requirements and standard operating procedures
8.3 Emergency landing is carried out in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

9 Conduct post-flight procedures

9.1 Post landing procedures are completed in accordance with aircraft type, aerodrome requirements, regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
9.2 Aircraft is parked and secured
9.3 Administrative procedures are carried out
9.4 Crew is debriefed in accordance with workplace procedures

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Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OBC91	AVIH0009	Manage aircraft flight planning and performance as pilot in command	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AZS8	AVI60216	Advanced Diploma of Aviation (Pilot in Command)	Qualification