Flight Deck Communications
Communicate with Air Traffic Control (ATC), flight crew members and ground personnel using Crew Resource Management (CRM) techniques, conduct flight preparation activities and set up flight decks for take-off
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Aircraft Operations
Levels
Flight Deck Communications
Verify ATC clearance using standard communication callouts
Ensure FMC, automation modes panel set-up, transponder squawk codes and ground crew read-back comply with ATC clearance
Monitor and manage communication systems
Employ CRM techniques to provide and receive updates on flight progress from ATC and flight crew to maintain optimal flight environments
Pre-Flight Preparation
Determine parking positions according to airport charts
Taxi the aircraft to the assigned stands based on Air Traffic Control (ATC) instructions and taxi routing
Communicate with flight crew and ground personnel according to established procedures
Park the aircraft by following marshalling instructions
Perform engine shut- down procedures
Complete all required flight documentation in collaboration with flight and cabin crew
prepare aircraft for flights
Set up flight decks to prepare for flights
Evaluate aircraft defects and review if they are within MEL requirements
Perform FMS initialisation, data entries and cross-checking
Complete performance calculation
Complete all relevant pre-flight checklists
Conduct external aircraft inspections to check for defects
Collaborate with engineers to resolve aircraft defects
Perform engine start procedures based on Engine Start Checklists
Monitor compliance of pushback procedures
Plan taxi routing based on taxi instructions from Air Traffic Control (ATC)