Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Maintenance Controller Assessment

REMOTELY PILOTED AIRCRAFT (RPA)MAINTENANCE CONTROLLER

ASSESSMENT

Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Maintenance Controller – Interview Assessment

Applicant’s name / Applicant’s ARN / UOC organisation / UOC ARN

Pre Requisites

In determining if a person is a fit and proper person the applicant is to be asked the below question.

Have you been involved with a company, partnership or other organisation that has been refused an aviation authorisation or license to conduct aviation activities?

Yes / No

If yes what are the details.

Assessors Name / ARN / Signature / Date

Assessment Aim

This assessment is designed to assess the level of knowledge of those applicants nominated as a Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) / Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Maintenance Controller.

Method Of Assessment
Oral assessment question and answers
Practical demonstration of understanding with reference to operations/flight and maintenance manuals. / *Verbal questions andanswers
*Demonstration of interpersonal skillsand techniques in managing and monitoring compliance with workplaceprocedures
Level of competency required / An applicant is required to answer all the questions. At the end of the assessment the FDS Inspector is to revise any questions, which were not answered correctly and discuss with the applicant.
Note competency is not relative to time the importance here is the demonstration of acquired knowledge and understanding.
Specific Resources Required / Assessor must ensure access to appropriate regulatory guidelines and documentation including operations/flight and Maintenance manuals, specifically manuals (OM/FM/MM) CASR Regulation 101.
Guidance Information / A holistic approach to assessment is required demonstration of underpinning and acquired knowledge to support competency.

Unit of Competency

Unit Descriptor FDS MC

Demonstrate operational understanding of knowledge and responsibilities relating to the role ofRPA/UAV Maintenance Controller.

Application of Unit

Application of knowledge is used on a daily basis within the position of a Maintenance Controller.

Elements and Performance Criteria

Element 1 Verbal questions / Performance Criteria
1. Identify and describe how many machines and RPAs you currently have in operational use.
Note use table below to record answers / 1.1Identify, each model/brandincluding:

Identifying quantity, type Fixed wing, Multi Rotor orHelicopter
Identify weight of respectiveRPA
Identify maximum payloadcapability

Type / Brand/model / MTOW (include max payload) / Quantity
F/W
Multi
Heli

Elements andperformanceCriteriaNYC = NotYetCompetent C=Competent

Element 1 Verbal Questions / C / NYC
1.Please provide an overview of the machine and identify all the key parts with any maintenance requirements and/orchecks / Verbally list main components and their
Function.
Identify individual components /parts
that may require maintenance or checks
2.Please provide an overview of the ground station/equipment and identify all the key parts with any maintenance requirements or checks. / Explain the current ground station
components , configuration and software
Describe possible soft.ware and hardware
maintenance checks and updates that may
be required
3.Please provide an overview ofwhat happens if the aircraft gets damaged. Who determines any repair isacceptable.
a.Where is this information found in the manual to support theseactivities? / Describe internal procedure in logical
sequence identifying various other
Individuals whom may be involved and
What their responsibilities are within the
Process.
Demonstrate by way of display where
these procedures are found in the manual.
4.Who in your organisation is permitted to do the maintenance on the RPA/UAV and ground station equipment?
a.And to what level of activity and responsibility (maintenance v certification)?
b.And how is thisauthorised?
c.Where is this information found in your manual to support theseactivities? / Identify appropriately qualified personnel
Define to what level the authorised
person may perform maintenance and
verification
Describe how authorisation is given.
Identify in the manual appropriate
Documentation describing rolls and
Responsibilities regarding maintenance
and verification

NYC = NotYetCompetent C=Competent

Element 1 Verbal Questions / C / NYC
6.How is the UAV taken out of service and released back intoservice?
a.Where is this information found in your manual to support theseactivities? / Describe relevant procedure
Identify procedure and working
Documents within the manual.
7.How do you maintain maintenance records? Please step me through this process and please show me how this isdone.
a.Where is this information found in your manual to support theseactivities? / Applicant to provide verbal explanation
of procedure and demonstrate the use of
internal forms.
Identify in the manual appropriate
documentation and procedure.
8.Please provide details of how you record hours flown and control routinemaintenance.
a.Where is this information found in your manual to support theseactivities? / Applicant to describe process and the
relationship between hours flown and
maintenance required.
Identify in the manual appropriate
documentation and procedure.
9.How did you develop the maintenanceprogram?
a.Where is this information found in your manual to support theseactivities? / Applicant to describe the process and
development of the program looking for
reference to any manufactures
requirements.
Identify in the manual appropriate
documentation and procedure.

Evidence Guide

Overview of Assessment
Critical aspects of assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit / Evidence of the following is essential:

Ability to identify and understand regulatory requirements and responsibilities as a Maintenance Controller.
Demonstrate knowledge of principles and techniques associated with development implementation and monitoring of operationalprocedures pertaining to the position as MaintenanceController

FOR FDS RPAS INTERNAL USE ONLY:

Has the nominated Maintenance Controller satisfactory answered the questions: (Yes) (No) circle as req’d.

If the Maintenance Controller is not yet competent (circled No above), please note the areas of deficiencies and identify any additional training requirements:

Additional Training Requirements

Element /Question Number Identified / Area of further competence required
FDS RPAS OFFICER SIGN-OFF
Signed:…………………………………………………………………….. Name:………………………………………………………………………
FDS Position:………………………………………………………… Date:……………………………………..

Assessor’s additional notes and comments