Support aircraft captains and commanders during flights.
The first officer, also known as co-pilot, works in a variety of aircraft e.g. commercial, military, passenger or freight. The role of the first officer is to support the aircraft Commander and to assist them in the safe and efficient conduct of the flight. In the event of the incapacitation of the Commander, the First Officer will assume the authority and responsibility for the aircraft and its crew, passengers and load. During normal operations, the Commander and the First Officer will alternate in performing the roles of ‘pilot handling’ and ‘pilot monitoring’. In these situations, the ‘pilot monitoring’ will conduct radio communications and monitor the duties of the ‘pilot handling’. At all times they are to ensure the safety and security of the passengers and crew. Apprentices will need to achieve either a frozen Air Transport Pilot Licence (Aeroplane) or a Multi-Crew Pilot Licence followed by Aircraft Type Conversion Training and supervised Line Training prior to taking an end-point assessment
First officers are responsible to their employers for ensuring the safety and efficiency of every flight by
Employers will set their own entry requirements including the requirement for security clearance. A class 1 medical certificate will be required under EASA/CAA regulations. Apprentices must be at least 18 years old in order to apply for a multi-crew pilot licence and at least 21 years old in order to apply for an Air Transport Pilot Licence
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Duty 1 Be fully aware of the planned route, contents of briefing sheets, the forecast meteorological conditions and runway states at the destination and alternate aerodromes |
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Duty 2 Support the Commander in the maintenance of high standards of crew discipline and conduct |
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Duty 3 Monitor all aspects of the flight, checking that correct procedures and techniques are used, cross-checking all flight instrument indications, especially attitude, altitude / height, speed and heading and volunteering advice, information and assistance to the Commander, to contribute favourably to the safe and efficient conduct of the flight |
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Duty 4 Comply with UK ANO (Air Navigation Order) and the UK AIP (Aeronautical Information Publication) |
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Duty 5 Comply with EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) Ops regulations |
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Duty 6 Comply with ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) standards and recommended practices |
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Duty 7 Confirming the aircraft is following its planned navigation route and maintaining a safe terrain clearance |
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Duty 8 Complying with all flight time limitations, company occurrence reporting and rest requirements applicable to their activities |
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Duty 9 Reporting to the Commander any incident or defect that could endanger the safe operation of the aircraft |
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Duty 10 During any emergency or abnormal situation, carrying out the drills and procedures as laid down in the appropriate Company Manual |
K1: The UK CAA license and instrument rating requirements for the aircraft and role
Back to Duty
K2: The standards required for personal presentation and fitness for duty within their organisation (including uniform standard)
Back to Duty
K3: How to implement pre-flight planning and respond to en-route and terminal conditions
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K4: How to prepare a new flight plan or retrieve an existing flight plan
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K5: Know and understand the checks necessary to establish pre-flight airworthiness and air-readiness
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K6: How to liaise effectively with Air Traffic Control (ATC) and airport ground staff
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K7: The procedure for checking flight instruments and operating automatic flight control systems
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K8: The procedure for checking and operating aircraft propulsion units, systems and controls
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K9: The procedure for checking and operating navigation equipment, radio aids, surveillance equipment and radar appropriate to the flight
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K10: How to carry out start procedures and comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) during site manoeuvring
Back to Duty
K11: The organisations service routines for the specific flight/route/sector
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K12: The airline SOPs and how to maintain control, smoothly and safely during all stages of flight
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K13: Automated systems affecting flight control and navigation
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K14: How weather conditions and their effect, impact on the implementation of the flight plan, including wind, clouds, precipitation, visibility, ice accretion, air masses and fronts
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K15: How to evaluate, respond to and manage abnormal situations
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K16: The organisations procedures for releasing the aircraft
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K17: The organisations procedures to be carried out after the last flight of the day
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K18: The procedures for recording and reporting malfunctions and faults
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K19: Aviation procedures and practices required for the completion of aircraft and safety documentation
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K20: The refuelling procedures for the aircraft type
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K21: Know the limitations and performance of the aircraft as laid down in the relevant Flight Manual and/or Operations Manual
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K22: The importance of legislation, procedures and regulations relating to an aviation environment in order to apply and deliver organisational compliance requirements within own area of responsibility
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K23: The UK ANO (Air Navigation Order) and the UK AIP (Aeronautical Information Publication)
Back to Duty
K24: The UK Ops regulations
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K25: Know and understand the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organisation) standards and recommended practices
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K26: Know and understand the importance of Regulatory line checks and License Proficiency Checks
Back to Duty
K27: How to maintain the security of aircraft, crew and payload
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K28: Requirements for maintaining aviation security in own area of authority and action to take in the event of a breach of security
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K29: The health and safety legislation in aviation both in relation to own role and organisation, including how to monitor on-board aircrew
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K30: The requirements and importance of personal fitness and actions which must be taken if unfit for duty
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K31: The organisation’s safety management systems and safety culture
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K32: The purpose of the organisation including its vision, objectives and brand / organisational standards, how they compare to its competitors and how own role, and the team, help to achieve them
Back to Duty
K33: How to achieve customer satisfaction within their organisation and sphere of influence
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S1: Ensure personal preparation and presentation standards are upheld in accordance with professional and organisational regulations and standards
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S2: Prepare and check/validate a flight plan
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S3: Establish the airworthiness and air readiness of the aircraft
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S4: Check and operate flight instruments and systems
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S5: Check and operate radar and radio aids
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S6: Check and operate aircraft propulsion systems
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S7: Check and operate navigation and communication equipment
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S8: Accurately report defective equipment
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S9: Collect information to aid decision making
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S10: Communicate clearly and professionally with ATC and airport ground staff
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S11: Handle the aircraft on the ground in accordance with relevant SOPs
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S12: Secure and seal the aircraft in accordance with company regulations and procedures
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S13: Close down aircraft engines, systems and equipment in accordance with regulations and procedures
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S14: Communicate effectively with colleagues, cabin crew, ground operational teams and customers at appropriate times to ensure service efficiency, safety and security
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S15: Implement agreed flight plan, making appropriate judgements to respond to en-route and terminal conditions
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S16: Maintain control, stability and safety during all stages of the flight, following airline SOPs
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S17: Manage and monitor automated systems
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S18: Monitor weather conditions during the flight and control the aircraft in response
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S19: Respond appropriately to all abnormal situations e.g. engine failure, disruptive passenger, forced landing, fire, decompression at altitude
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S20: Handle and control the aircraft in a smooth and safe manner when responding to abnormal situations
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S21: Release the aircraft in accordance with SOPs
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S22: Accurately record malfunctions, faults and maintenance requirements
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S23: Complete pre and post flight documentation
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S24: Supervise the refuelling of the aircraft
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S25: Consult with the Commander and inform crew members clearly what action is required in response to emergency situations
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S26: Ensure self and team monitor and apply the compliance, legislation, procedures and regulations commensurate to
your role
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S27: Identify risks and non-compliance, ensuring corrective actions are taken or situations are escalated in accordance with organisation’s procedures
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S28: Monitor aviation security in own area of responsibility
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S29: Identify and address / report actual or potential hazards pre-flight, in-flight or post-flight as required
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S30: Record and report safety and security incidents, including self-reporting when required
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S31: Drive the team to maintain brand / organisational standards at all times, and identify and address any potential risks according to organisational procedures
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B1: Be vigilant, alert and proactive in promoting a safe, reliable, secure and compliant working culture within the first officer role
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B2: Promote a customer focused culture within the aircraft and when representing the aircraft operator
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B3: Lead by example and command the
operation of the aircraft and the team by communicating in a calm, decisive manner
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B4: Be visible and approachable, treating customers, colleagues and other stakeholders with courtesy and respect at all times
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B5: Work confidently using initiative and resilience to proble m solve and escalate when required as per your aircraft operator’s procedures
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B6: Display loyalty, integrity and accountability to the aircraft operator
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B7: Be commercially aware to deliver an agile, efficient and professional aviation service
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B8: Appreciate situational awareness in complex, three dimensional and fast moving aviation situations
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Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the End-Point Assessment. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. A British Sign Language (BSL) qualification is an alternative to the English qualification for those whose primary language is BSL.
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this apprenticeship will be reviewed in accordance with our change request policy.
| Version | Change detail | Earliest start date | Latest start date |
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| 1.1 | Occupational standard and end-point assessment plan revised | 01/07/2024 | Not set |
| 1.0 | Approved for delivery | 18/02/2019 | 30/06/2024 |
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