Competencies

Question 1

Define competency

Answer 1

ability to do something efficiently and successfully

Question 2

Pilots competency are based on:

Answer 2

“ASK”

Attitude
Skills
Knowledge

Question 3

8 core competencies set by ICAO

Answer 3

CAAL PAWS

Communication

Aircraft flight path management (automated)

Aircraft flight path management (manual control)

Leadership and team work

Problem solving and decision making

Application of procedures

workload management

Situational awareness

Question 4

Human factors in aviation focus on 3 aspects

Answer 4

**Physiological: **flights can affect the human body and also biological factors can make a person prone to error

Psychological: can effect personality and attitude and can cause human error and effect decision making

**Safety culture **- organizational culture can affect a person’s attitude and behaviour

Question 5

Crew cannot fly if

Answer 5

1. under the influence of alcohol, drugs
2. unfit due to injury, sickness, fatigue, medication
3. Too soon after diving or blood donation
4. do not fullfill medical requirements
5. in doubt of their overall ability to accomplish their flight duties
6. Suffering from fatigue, sleep deprivation, had not adequate rest fue to flying sectors, time zones, etc..
7. suffering from cold or congestion

Question 6

Medical examiner should be consulted when:

Answer 6

• undergoing surgery , or invasive procedures
• on presecription or over-the shelf meds
• needing to use correction glasses
• been admitted to hospital for over 12 hours min

Question 7

Notify the authorities if..

Answer 7

• pregnant
• been ill for min 21 days
• severe personal injuries that deem you unfit to fly

Question 8

Pilot is skilled if

Answer 8

trains/practices regularly

manages himself well

possesses knowledge

keeps resources in reserve for the unexpected

**if you see knowledge of his ‘own aircraft’ - do not select this.