airport operations officer

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

Alternative Labels

aerodrome operations coordinator

aerodrome operations officer

aerodrome operations supervisor

airport director

airport operations chief

airport operations coordinator

airport operations manager

airport operations officer

airport operations supervisor

chief of airport operations

ground operations officer

head of airport operations

operations officer

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

address potential aerodrome hazards anticipate installation maintenance apply airport standards and regulations communicate verbal instructions comply with specifications of aerodrome manual comply with wildlife hazard management programmes conduct safe aircraft marshalling create solutions to problems ensure adherence to aerodrome procedures execute working instructions identify airport safety hazards implement airport emergency plans implement airside safety procedures implement airside vehicle control provisions implement improvements in airport operations inspect airfield facilities inspect airside area facilities investigate aircraft accidents maintain aerodrome equipment manage aircraft parking areas manage car park operations manage obstacle control manage personnel manage removal of disabled aircraft monitor aviation meteorology operate radio equipment perform risk analysis prepare airport emergency plans prepare notices to airmen for pilots provide assistance to airport users screen luggage in aerodromes supervise security at manned access gates use different communication channels

Essential Knowledge

airport environmental regulations airport planning dangers of marshalling activity instructions of aerodrome operations

Optional Skills and Competences

address problems critically adopt a relaxed posture apply business acumen apply strategic thinking comply with legal regulations ensure client orientation ensure public safety and security exert a goal-oriented leadership role towards colleagues follow ethical code of conduct in transport services have computer literacy have spatial awareness implement marketing strategies implement sales strategies implement strategic management listen actively maintain inventory of airport operations mark differences in colours negotiate sales contracts plan event marketing for promotional campaigns prepare airport annual budget show diplomacy supervise maintenance activities in airports tolerate stress work in an aviation team write work-related reports

Optional Knowledge

air traffic control operations airport operating environment leasing process

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/9967986b-570d-4db1-a179-aad7d1623ea8

Status

released

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