aviation ground systems engineer

Aviation ground systems engineers are in charge of supervising the maintenance of the equipment of the airport, for example, the visual aids, airport electrical systems, luggage systems, security systems, pavements, drainage, maintenance of unpaved areas and equipment and vehicles.

Alternative Labels

airport ground systems engineer

airport ground systems technician

aviation ground systems technician

engineer of aviation ground systems

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

analyse software specifications apply airport standards and regulations carry out research on ground systems ensure compliance with airport security measures execute software tests interact with airport stakeholders interpret visual literacy measure software usability read 3D displays solve ICT system problems supervise maintenance activities in airports test ground system performance use ICT equipment in maintenance activities use different communication channels utilise computer-aided software engineering tools work in an aviation team write work-related reports

Essential Knowledge

airport electrical systems airport operating environment airport safety regulations global navigation satellite system performance parameters ground segment hardware architectures illegal substances levels of software testing

Optional Skills and Competences

perform risk analysis promote environmental awareness

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/4daee8bd-8400-4da6-ba52-30d4c193d1a9

Status

released

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