Description
Airport operations officers perform supervisory and administrative work monitoring operational activities on an assigned shift at a large airport. They ensure the safe take-off and landing of aircrafts.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
implement improvements in airport operationsapply airport standards and regulationscommunicate verbal instructionsimplement airside safety proceduresmaintain aerodrome equipmentensure adherence to aerodrome proceduresidentify airport safety hazardsperform risk analysisoperate radio equipmentmanage aircraft parking areasprepare notices to airmen for pilotssupervise security at manned access gatesimplement airside vehicle control provisionsmanage car park operationsinspect airside area facilitiesmanage staffinspect airfield facilitiesconduct safe aircraft marshallingconduct airport security screeningimplement airport emergency plansanticipate installation maintenancecomply with specifications of aerodrome manualprovide assistance to airport usersmanage obstacle controlcomply with wildlife hazard management programmesuse different communication channelsexecute working instructionscreate solutions to problemsmanage removal of disabled aircraftinvestigate aircraft accidentsmonitor aviation meteorologyaddress potential aerodrome hazardstolerate stressensure client orientationwork in an aviation teamcomply with legal regulationsimplement sales strategiesprepare airport annual budgetsupervise maintenance activities in airportsaddress problems criticallyplan event marketing for promotional campaignsmaintain inventory of airport operationswrite work-related reportsimplement strategic managementapply strategic thinkingshow diplomacyadopt a relaxed posturehave computer literacynegotiate sales contractsmark differences in coloursfollow ethical code of conduct in transport serviceshave spatial awarenesslisten activelyapply business acumenimplement marketing strategiesensure public safety and security