AVIY0016 — Lead formation flight

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What an assessment for AVIY0016 must cover

60 assessable components: 4 elements (21 performance criteria), 26 performance evidence and 13 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Plan a formation flight

1.1Formation flight tasking requirements are identified
1.2Crews, briefing venue, timing and aircraft availability are coordinated
1.3Task is analysed to determine manoeuvres and formations that ensure safe outcome
1.4Flight route is planned to achieve formation outcomes in the time available and within performance capabilities of the flight
1.5All air traffic, area limitations and navigation requirements are complied with
1.6Actions in abnormal or emergency situations involving the formation are planned

2 Brief and debrief formation flight crew

2.1Ground and flight manoeuvres are briefed and confirmed with formation flight crews
2.2Timings, route/s, speeds and altitudes to be flown are specified
2.3Deputy formation leader responsibilities are briefed and confirmed
2.4Communication procedures, minimum fuel, abnormal and emergency procedures and method of return for landing are briefed and confirmed
2.5Achievements and any faults or errors that occurred during the formation flight are identified
2.6Guidance and feedback is provided to other formation members during post-flight debrief

3 Lead a formation

3.1Lead aircraft is manoeuvred using controlled corrective action to ensure a stable platform for pilots flying in formation stations
3.2Formation is safely manoeuvred anticipating and allowing for formation size, proximity to obstructions, terrain, airspace limitations, weather conditions and air traffic, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
3.3Formation is directed and controlled using precise standard radio phraseology, hand and other signal procedures
3.4Formation lost contact procedures are implemented and managed as required
3.5Formation member flight performances and appropriate reactions to problems are monitored

4 Manage abnormal and emergency situations

4.1Control of aircraft and formation when leading is maintained
4.2Abnormal or emergency situations affecting formation performance are identified and analysed
4.3Course/s of action to resolve abnormal or emergency situations are implemented and monitored
4.4Task workload and flight safety priorities are organised to ensure optimum outcome of the situation

Performance evidence

adapting to differences in equipment and operating environment in accordance with standard operating procedures
applying precautions and required action to minimise, control or eliminate identified hazards
applying relevant aeroplane or helicopter aeronautical knowledge
communicating effectively with others
completing relevant documentation
determining that formation members possess appropriate qualifications and currency
following relevant legislation and workplace procedures
identifying and correctly using relevant equipment
implementing contingency plans
implementing work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures and relevant regulations
maintaining control and formation while leading aircraft
managing abnormal and/or emergency situations as formation flight leader: lost aircraft and formation rejoin procedures individual aircraft incident or accident
manoeuvring formation safely by anticipating and allowing for all aspects of formation flying including compliance with regulatory requirements
modifying activities depending on workplace contingencies, situations and environments
monitoring and anticipating operational problems and hazards and taking appropriate action
monitoring formation aircraft performance
monitoring formation member flight performances and appropriate reactions to problems
monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule
operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol
reading, interpreting and following relevant regulations, instructions, procedures, information and signs
recognising environmental conditions that impact on formation performance
reporting and/or rectifying identified problems promptly, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
selecting and using required personal protective clothing and equipment conforming to industry and WHS/OHS standards
setting local or area barometric pressure adjusted for sea level (QNH) at appropriate stages of flight
working collaboratively with others
working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self, others or damage to goods or equipment

Knowledge evidence

air traffic, area limitations and navigation requirements for formation flight
CASR Part 61 Manual of Standards Schedule 3 Aeronautical Knowledge relevant to aeroplane or helicopter operations
deputy formation flight lead responsibilities
formation briefing and debriefing procedures
formation flight lead responsibilities
formation manoeuvre safety limits considering formation size, proximity to obstructions, terrain, airspace limitations, weather conditions, air traffic and regulatory requirements
in a Defence context, relevant Defence Orders and Instructions
planning and briefing requirements for formation flight
post-flight debriefing techniques
relevant sections of Civil Aviation Safety Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders
relevant WHS/OHS and environmental protection procedures and regulations
standard operating procedures for abnormal or emergency situations for formation flight
verbal and non-verbal formation communication procedures: commence take off roll position changes radio receiver failure radio transmitter failure

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What does an assessment tool for AVIY0016 need to cover?

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