§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

air traffic instructor

Description

Air traffic instructors train people in all the matters regarding with the operations in air navigation services such as the management of flight traffic and the communication for navigation in aerodromes. They teach all the directives issued by air traffic control for the purpose of passing to trainees the sense of safety and expeditious flow of air traffic.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

pedagogy air transport law geographic areas aviation meteorology air traffic control operations air traffic management geographic information systems surveillance radars procedures associated with different air navigation areas common aviation safety regulations meteorology geographical routes

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use meteorological information use different communication channels evaluate training assist students in their learning evaluate education programmes prepare syllabuses for vocational courses apply technical communication skills write work-related reports give instructions to staff assess students teach air traffic control comply with air traffic control operations analyse work-related written reports use of air traffic services document train staff in navigational requirements interpret visual literacy prepare examinations for vocational courses

OPTIONALOptional competences

advise on teaching methods analyse data for aeronautical publications coach employees use geographic information systems train employees compile data for navigation publications operate airport control tower review meteorological forecast data deal with air traffic issues use modern electronic navigational aids operate radar equipment communicate in air traffic services identify training needs

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