§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

airport maintenance technician

Airport maintenance technicians are in charge of the maintenance of all equipment necessary for ensuring the functionality of the airport, for example, visual aids, airport electrical systems, luggage systems, security systems, pavements, drainage, and maintenance of unpaved areas.

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Description

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

airport safety regulations

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

airport electrical systems visual aid systems in airports causes of damage to paved surfaces in airports

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

report airport security incidents use different communication channels identify airport safety hazards perform manual work autonomously follow written instructions carry out preventive airport maintenance preserve airport maintenance equipment interact with airport stakeholders execute working instructions apply airport standards and regulations work in an aviation team

OPTIONALOptional competences

maintain availability of spare parts handle high voltage of airport lighting remove snow from airport operational areas keep signs legible keep airport drainage systems functional address damage to paved surfaces in airports keep markings legible operate various kinds of grass maintenance equipment clean contaminants from airport runways apply airport lighting cleaning procedures comply with regulations on unpaved areas of airports ensure functionality of airport lighting systems apply airport lighting maintenance procedures prepare notices to airmen for airport terminal services schedule maintenance of airport electrical systems keep airport runways clear of obstacles follow manufacturer guidelines in use of airport equipment follow airport snow control plan

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