This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to conduct helicopter landing site (HLS) and unprepared helicopter landing site (UHLS) operations in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and national operating standards.

It includes preparing for and conducting HLS/UHLS operations.

This unit addresses aviation non-technical skill requirements (mental, social and personal-management abilities) for aircraft operational duties of flight crew and contributes to safe and effective performance in complex aviation operational environments.

Operations are conducted as part of recreational, commercial and military aircraft activities across a variety of operational contexts within the Australian aviation industry.

Work is performed under limited or no supervision within a single-pilot or multi-crew environment.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.