§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

air traffic safety technician

Air traffic safety technicians provide technical support regarding the safety of air traffic control and navigation systems.

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Description

Air traffic safety technicians provide technical support regarding the safety of air traffic control and navigation systems. They design, maintain, install and operate these systems both in the airport and on board the aeroplane according to regulations.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

technical drawings air transport law airport electrical systems electronics airport safety regulations surveillance radars common aviation safety regulations safety engineering electrical systems used in transportation aircraft flight control systems

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

aircraft mechanics electrical engineering aviation meteorology air traffic control operations air traffic management types of aircraft global navigation satellite system performance parameters

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use technical drawing software install electrical and electronic equipment maintain electronic equipment assist in the conducting of flight checks follow airport safety procedures carry out preventive airport maintenance use testing equipment implement airside safety procedures comply with air traffic control operations implement safety management systems operate radar equipment follow industry codes of practice for aviation safety ensure aircraft compliance with regulation monitor customer safety on apron

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)