air traffic safety technician

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.

Alternative Labels

air traffic safety electronics engineer

air traffic safety electronics hardware specialist

air traffic safety electronics software specialist

air traffic safety electronics technician

air traffic safety engineer

air traffic safety hardware specialist

air traffic safety software specialist

air traffic safety technician

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

comply with air traffic control operations ensure aircraft compliance with regulation install electrical and electronic equipment maintain electronic equipment use testing equipment

Essential Knowledge

air transport law aircraft flight control systems airport electrical systems airport safety regulations common aviation safety regulations electrical systems used in transportation electronics safety engineering surveillance radars technical drawings

Optional Skills and Competences

address aircraft mechanical issues assess operating cost debug software design control systems design electrical systems design electronic systems ensure safety in international aviation inspect aircraft for airworthiness install software manage air navigation services operate cockpit control panels oversee quality control perform aircraft maintenance test circuitry test electrical equipment use meteorological information use technical drawing software

Optional Knowledge

air traffic control operations air traffic management aircraft mechanics aviation meteorology electrical engineering global navigation satellite system performance parameters types of aircraft

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/0022f466-426c-41a4-ac96-a235c945cf97

Status

released

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