According to ICAO there are a group of related behaviors, based on the Pilot job requirements, which describe how to effectively perform a job. They describe what proficient performance looks like. They include the name of the competency, a description, and a list of behavioral indicators.
It's a fact that aircraft design and reliability has improved steadily and significantly over time, yet accidents still occur, even though the aircraft and systems were operating without malfunction. Controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) is one example of this principle, where inadequate situation awareness on the part of the crew is almost always a contributing factor. ICAO has defined competency as “the combination of knowledge, skills and attitudes (KSAs) required to perform a task to a prescribed standard under a certain condition”, yet conventional recurrent training requirements consider only the so-called “technical skills” and knowledge. A pilot‟s competencies in some areas, such as situation awareness, are not addressed.
Mastering a finite number of defined competencies will allow a pilot to manage previously unseen potentially dangerous situations in flight. The predominant components of all competencies are the behavioral indicators. The behavioral indicators can be seen as the “assets” or “tools” necessary to enable a crew to operate safely, efficiently and effectively in all phases of flight. Since the introduction of human factor concepts, the industry is using various similar models to describe and relate human behavior with performance.
Demonstration of the competencies can be assessed using the behavioral indicators, which should meet the required level of performance. ICAO defined the following Competencies and Behavioral Indicators:
Application of Procedures
This means that the Pilot identifies and applies procedures in accordance with published operating instructions and applicable regulations, using the appropriate knowledge.
Communication
This means that the Pilot demonstrates effective oral, non-verbal and written communications, in normal and non-normal situations.
Aircraft Flight Path Management, automation
This means that the Pilot can controls the aircraft flight path through automation, including appropriate use of flight management system(s) and guidance.
Aircraft Flight Path Management, manual control
This means that the Pilot can controls the aircraft flight path through manual flight, including appropriate use of flight management system(s) and flight guidance systems.
Leadership and Teamwork
This means that the Pilot Demonstrates effective leadership and team working.
Problem Solving and Decision Making
This means the Pilot Accurately identifies risks and resolves problems. Uses the appropriate decision-making processes.
Situation Awareness
This means the Pilot Perceives and comprehends all of the relevant information available and anticipates what could happen that may affect the operation.
Workload Management
This means the Pilot Manages available resources efficiently to prioritize and perform tasks in a timely manner under all circumstances.
Most of the Pilots trains their Technical skills, but forget to development and enhanced their Non-Technical Skills. That's why our Training Programs are Focus on develop the ICAO Pilot Core Competencies.
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