First officer pilot Apprenticeship Standard

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Knowledge

K1: The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) license and instrument rating requirements for the aircraft and role
K2: The standards required for personal presentation and fitness for duty within their organisation (including uniform standard)
K3: How to implement pre-flight planning and respond to en-route and terminal conditions
K4: How to prepare a new flight plan or retrieve an existing flight plan
K5: Know and understand the checks necessary to establish pre-flight airworthiness and air-readiness
K6: How to liaise effectively with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and airport ground staff
K7: The procedure for checking flight instruments and operating automatic flight control systems
K8: The procedure for checking and operating aircraft propulsion units, systems and controls
K9: The procedure for checking and operating navigation equipment, radio aids, surveillance equipment and radar appropriate to the flight
K10: How to carry out start procedures and comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during site manoeuvring
K11: The organisations service routines for the specific flight/route/sector
K12: The airline SOPs and how to maintain control, smoothly and safely during all stages of flight
K13: Automated systems affecting flight control and navigation
K14: How weather conditions and their effect, impact on the implementation of the flight plan, including wind, clouds, precipitation, visibility, ice accretion, air masses and fronts
K15: How to evaluate, respond to and manage abnormal situations
K16: The organisations procedures for releasing the aircraft
K17: The organisations procedures to be carried out after the last flight of the day
K18: The procedures for recording and reporting malfunctions and faults
K19: Aviation procedures and practices required for the completion of aircraft and safety documentation
K20: The refuelling procedures for the aircraft type
K21: Know the limitations and performance of the aircraft as laid down in the relevant Flight Manual and/or Operations Manual
K22: The importance of legislation, procedures and regulations relating to an aviation environment in order to apply and deliver organisational compliance requirements within own area of responsibility
K23: The UK ANO (Air Navigation Order) and the UK AIP (Aeronautical Information Publication)
K24: The EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) Ops regulations
K25: Know and understand the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) standards and recommended practices
K26: Know and understand the importance of Regulatory line checks and License Proficiency Checks
K27: How to maintain the security of aircraft, crew and payload
K28: Requirements for maintaining aviation security in own area of authority and action to take in the event of a breach of security
K29: The health and safety legislation in aviation both in relation to own role and organisation, including how to monitor on-board aircrew
K30: The requirements and importance of personal fitness and actions which must be taken if unfit for duty
K31: The organisation’s safety management systems and safety culture
K32: The purpose of the organisation including its vision, objectives and brand / organisational standards, how they compare to its competitors and how own role, and the team, help to achieve them
K33: How to achieve customer satisfaction within their organisation and sphere of influence

Skills

S1: Ensure personal preparation and presentation standards are upheld in accordance with professional and organisational regulations and standards
S2: Prepare and check/validate a flight plan
S3: Establish the airworthiness and air readiness of the aircraft
S4: Check and operate flight instruments and systems
S5: Check and operate radar and radio aids
S6: Check and operate aircraft propulsion systems
S7: Check and operate navigation and communication equipment
S8: Accurately report defective equipment
S9: Collect information to aid decision making
S10: Communicate clearly and professionally with ATC and airport ground staff
S11: Handle the aircraft on the ground in accordance with relevant SOPs
S12: Secure and seal the aircraft in accordance with company regulations and procedures
S13: Close down aircraft engines, systems and equipment in accordance with regulations and procedures
S14: Communicate effectively with colleagues, cabin crew, ground operational teams and customers at appropriate times to ensure service efficiency, safety and security
S15: Implement agreed flight plan, making appropriate judgements to respond to en-route and terminal conditions
S16: Maintain control, stability and safety during all stages of the flight, following airline SOPs
S17: Manage and monitor automated systems
S18: Monitor weather conditions during the flight and control the aircraft in response
S19: Respond appropriately to all abnormal situations e.g. engine failure, disruptive passenger, forced landing, fire, decompression at altitude
S20: Handle and control the aircraft in a smooth and safe manner when responding to abnormal situations
S21: Release the aircraft in accordance with SOPs
S22: Accurately record malfunctions, faults and maintenance requirements
S23: Complete pre and post flight documentation
S24: Supervise the refuelling of the aircraft
S25: Consult with the Commander and inform crew members clearly what action is required in response to emergency situations
S26: Ensure self and team monitor and apply the compliance, legislation, procedures and regulations commensurate to your role
S27: Identify risks and non-compliance, ensuring corrective actions are taken or situations are escalated in accordance with organisation’s procedures
S28: Monitor aviation security in own area of responsibility
S29: Identify and address / report actual or potential hazards pre-flight, in-flight or post-flight as required
S30: Record and report safety and security incidents, including self-reporting when required
S31: Drive the team to maintain brand / organisational standards at all times, and identify and address any potential risks according to organisational procedures

Behaviours

B1: Be vigilant, alert and proactive in promoting a safe, reliable, secure and compliant working culture within the first officer role
B2: Promote a customer focused culture within the aircraft and when representing the aircraft operator
B3: Lead by example and command the operation of the aircraft and the team by communicating in a calm, decisive manner
B4: Be visible and approachable, treating customers, colleagues and other stakeholders with courtesy and respect at all times
B5: Work confidently using initiative and resilience to proble m solve and escalate when required as per your aircraft operator’s procedures
B6: Display loyalty, integrity and accountability to the aircraft operator
B7: Be commercially aware to deliver an agile, efficient and professional aviation service
B8: Appreciate situational awareness in complex, three dimensional and fast moving aviation situations

Duty 1

DUTY: Be fully aware of the planned route, contents of briefing sheets, the forecast meteorological conditions and runway states at the destination and alternate aerodromes

Duty 2

DUTY: Support the Commander in the maintenance of high standards of crew discipline and conduct

Duty 3

DUTY: Monitor all aspects of the flight, checking that correct procedures and techniques are used, cross-checking all flight instrument indications, especially attitude, altitude / height, speed and heading and volunteering advice, information and assistance to the Commander, to contribute favourably to the safe and efficient conduct of the flight

Duty 4

DUTY: Comply with UK ANO (Air Navigation Order) and the UK AIP (Aeronautical Information Publication)

Duty 5

DUTY: Comply with EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) Ops regulations

Duty 6

DUTY: Comply with ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) standards and recommended practices

Duty 7

DUTY: Confirming the aircraft is following its planned navigation route and maintaining a safe terrain clearance

Duty 8

DUTY: Complying with all flight time limitations, company occurrence reporting and rest requirements applicable to their activities

Duty 9

DUTY: Reporting to the Commander any incident or defect that could endanger the safe operation of the aircraft

Duty 10

DUTY: During any emergency or abnormal situation, carrying out the drills and procedures as laid down in the appropriate Company Manual

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