§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

ground lighting officer

Ground lighting officers carry out the inspection and maintenance of airports' lighting systems.

Description

Ground lighting officers carry out the inspection and maintenance of airports' lighting systems. They record their findings and formulate the actions to be followed.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

artificial lighting systems airport lighting equipment electrical engineering electrical wiring plans

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

cartography

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

train staff in safety procedures lead inspections produce airport lighting system reports supervise routine maintenance of airport lighting systems follow airport safety procedures manage staff make independent operating decisions meet deadlines give instructions to staff ensure functionality of airport lighting systems train staff in quality procedures manage risk of lighting failure apply airport standards and regulations differentiate between airfield lighting work in an aviation team develop strategy to solve problems

OPTIONALOptional competences

design customised maps identify airport safety hazards conduct quantitative research

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