Qualification details

This qualification reflects the roles of aviation management personnel performing ground operations duties in support of commercial or Defence aviation flight operations.

Aviation management duties include applying technical and non-technical aviation skills and knowledge in support of a wide range of aerodrome and air transport operations, including passenger, charter, cargo, emergency service and government operations.

Individuals working at this level will apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, judgement and defined responsibility in known or changing contexts within broad but established parameters.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this qualification can vary between states and territories. Compliance with these requirements may be required nationally and/or in various jurisdictions.

Use for Defence Aviation is to be in accordance with relevant Defence Orders, Instructions, Publications and Regulations.

Occupations may include :

Aerodrome Manager

Aviation Manager

Business Manager

Operations Manager

Safety Manager.

A total of 24 units of competency  comprising:

10 core units  listed below plus 

14 general elective units  from the general elective units listed below. Up to 4 of the general elective units  may be selected with appropriate contextualisation from a qualification in this or any other endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification.

• Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with.

Core units 

AVIF0004

Implement aviation risk management processes

AVIF0005

Implement aviation fatigue risk management processes

AVIF0006

Manage aviation risk

AVIO0002

Manage disruptive behaviour and unlawful interference with aviation

BSBADM502

Manage meetings

BSBAUD501

Initiate a quality audit

BSBLDR501

Develop and use emotional intelligence

BSBLDR502

Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

BSBMGT517

Manage operational plan

BSBWOR502

Lead and manage team effectiveness

General elective units 

AVIF3012

Apply relevant laws and regulations to the operation of an aerodrome

AVIF3026

Facilitate an aerodrome emergency response

AVIL0001

Manage shifts, crewing and rostering activities in aviation

AVIO0007

Control access to and exit from a security sensitive area

AVIO2013

Undertake emergency response action to a security threat

BSBAUD503

Lead a quality audit

BSBCUS501

Manage quality customer service

BSBHRM506

Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

BSBHRM513

Manage workforce planning

BSBINM501

Manage an information or knowledge management system

BSBLDR802

Lead the strategic planning process for an organisation

BSBMGT502

Manage people performance

BSBMGT516

Facilitate continuous improvement

BSBPUB501

Manage the public relations publication process

BSBPUR502

Manage supplier relationships

BSBSUS501

Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability

BSBWHS501

Ensure a safe workplace

BSBWOR501

Manage personal work priorities and professional development

PSPGOV507A

Undertake negotiations

PSPPROC506A

Plan to manage a contract

PUACOM005B

Foster a positive organisational image in the community

PUACOM007B

Liaise with other organisations

PUAEMR008B

Contribute to an emergency risk management process

PUAEMR031

Design emergency management exercises