Pilots operating outside level of competence
Date issue released
Safety Issue Description

There was a lack of assurance that informal operator supervisory and experience-based policy, procedures and practices minimised the risk of pilots operating outside the individual pilot’s level of competence.

Issue number
AO-2008-062-SI-02
Transport Function
Aviation: General aviation
Issue Owner
Heliwork WA Pty Ltd
Mode of Transport
Aviation
Issue Status Justification

SAN-098 issued with final report to draw this to the attention of all operators. What the ioperators have since done is unknown

Safety advisory notice
Action number
AO-2008-062-SAN-098
Action date
Action Status
Closed
Action description

There was a lack of assurance that informal operator supervisory and experience-based policy, procedures and practices minimised the risk of pilots operating outside the individual pilot's level of competence.

Action taken by the ATSB

In response to this safety issue, the ATSB issues the following Safety Advisory Notice (SAN).

Safety advisory notice

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) draws the attention of all operators to the potential lack of assurance that informal operator supervisory and experience-based policy, procedures and practices minimise the risk of their pilots operating outside the individual pilot's level of competence. Operators are encouraged to consider the safety implications of this safety issue and take action where considered appropriate.