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.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
airport safety regulationselectrical systems used in transportationelectronicscommon aviation safety regulationstechnical drawingsair transport lawaircraft flight control systemssafety engineeringairport electrical systemssurveillance radarsaircraft mechanicsair traffic control operationselectrical engineeringair traffic managementaviation meteorologyglobal navigation satellite system performance parameterstypes of aircraft
Practical Skills
use technical drawing softwaremaintain electronic equipmentcomply with air traffic control operationsensure aircraft compliance with regulationimplement airside safety proceduresfollow industry codes of practice for aviation safetyuse testing equipmentinstall electrical and electronic equipmentfollow airport safety proceduresimplement safety management systemsoperate radar equipmentmonitor customer safety on apronassist in the conducting of flight checkscarry out preventive airport maintenanceinstall softwareassess operating costinspect aircraft for airworthinessconduct airport safety inspectionsperform aircraft maintenanceaddress aircraft mechanical issuesdesign control systemsundertake navigation safety actionsimplement the airside safety auditing systemdeal with air traffic issuesperform necessary checks before moving aircraft onto standdesign electrical systemsuse of air traffic services documentoperate cockpit control panelsmanage air navigation servicestest electrical equipmentconduct safe aircraft marshallingdebug softwaredesign electronic systemstest circuitryoversee quality controluse meteorological informationadvise aircraft in hazardous conditionsensure safety in international aviation