Air Traffic Safety Technician Science & Engineering Technicians
SaveWhat Does an Air Traffic Safety Technician Do?
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.
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Common Aviation Safety Regulations
The body of legislation and regulations that apply to the field of civil aviation at regional, national, European and International levels. Understand that regulations aimed at protecting citizens at all times in civil aviation; ensure that operators, citizens, and organisations comply with these rules.
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Skills You Need to Become an Air Traffic Safety Technician
Essential Skills
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EssentialCommon Aviation Safety Regulations knowledge
The body of legislation and regulations that apply to the field of civil aviation at regional, national, European and International levels. Understand that regulations aimed at protecting citizens at all …
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EssentialTechnical Drawings knowledge
Drawing software and the various symbols, perspectives, units of measurement, notation systems, visual styles and page layouts used in technical drawings.
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EssentialAircraft Flight Control Systems knowledge
Know the setting, features and operation of aircraft flight control systems. Manage flight control surfaces, cockpit controls, connections, and operating mechanisms required to control the flight direction of an aircraft. …
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EssentialSafety Engineering knowledge
The engineering discipline used to ensure that systems, machines and equipment work according to the set safety standards and laws, such as environmental law.
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EssentialAir Transport Law knowledge
Know air transport laws and regulations. Due to the nature of aviation, knowledge of air transport laws partially overlaps with knowledge of international law.
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EssentialAirport Safety Regulations knowledge
Know airport safety regulations and instructions.
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EssentialElectrical Systems Used In Transportation knowledge
Understand the functioning of electrical systems, their specifications, and application in operations and systems for the transportation of freight and people.
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EssentialElectronics knowledge
The functioning of electronic circuit boards, processors, chips, and computer hardware and software, including programming and applications. Apply this knowledge to ensure electronic equipment runs smoothly.
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EssentialSurveillance Radars knowledge
Know that Mode A/C Secondary Surveillance Radar stations continuously interrogate all aircraft within their range. Know that Mode S Secondary Surveillance Radar stations carry out interrogations of aircraft within their …
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EssentialAirport Electrical Systems knowledge
Know the different elements that comprise airport electrical systems, such as air navigation equipment, electronic landing aids, radars, and meteorological services. Know the function and operation of each of these …
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EssentialComply With Air Traffic Control Operations skill
Act in compliance with instruction provided by air traffic controllers.
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EssentialEnsure Aircraft Compliance With Regulation skill
Ensure that every aircraft complies with applicable regulation and all components and equipment have officially valid components.
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EssentialInstall Electrical And Electronic Equipment skill
Install equipment which is dependent on electric currents or electromagnetic fields in order to work, or equipment to generate, transfer or measure such currents and fields. This equipment includes switchboards, …
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EssentialMaintain Electronic Equipment skill
Check and repair electronic equipment. Detect malfunction, locate faults and take measures to prevent damage.
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EssentialUse Testing Equipment skill
Use equipment to test performance and operation of machinery.
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OptionalGlobal Navigation Satellite System Performance Parameters knowledge
Know the Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) performance parameters, and the requirements that an GNSS system should possess in specific conditions.
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OptionalAir Traffic Control Operations knowledge
Understand the tasks performed by air traffic controllers, including Interaction and effective communication between aircraft and air traffic controllers; execution of follow-up activities, and ensuring smooth operations during flights.
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OptionalAviation Meteorology knowledge
Understand aviation meteorology to deal with the impact of weather on air traffic management (ATM). Understand how thorough changes in pressure and temperature values at airports can create variations in …
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OptionalElectrical Engineering knowledge
Understand electrical engineering, a field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
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OptionalAir Traffic Management knowledge
Thoroughly understand the major activities in air traffic management, such as air traffic control, air traffic flow management, and aeronautic information services.
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OptionalAircraft Mechanics knowledge
Technicalities over mechanics in aircrafts and related topics in order to perform a wide range of repais in aircrafts.
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OptionalTypes Of Aircraft knowledge
The various types of aircraft, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
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OptionalAssess Operating Cost skill
Estimate the operating cost in terms of manpower, consumables and maintenance.
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OptionalDebug Software skill
Repair computer code by analysing testing results, locating the defects causing the software to output an incorrect or unexpected result and removing these faults.
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OptionalInstall Software skill
Install machine-readable instructions, such as computer programs, in order to direct the computer's processor to perform a certain set of actions.
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OptionalOperate Cockpit Control Panels skill
Operates control panels in the cockpit or flight deck according to the needs of the flight. Manage on-board electronic systems to ensure a smooth flight.
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OptionalOversee Quality Control skill
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OptionalUse Meteorological Information skill
Use and interpret meteorological information for operations dependent on climatic conditions. Use this information to provide advise on safe operations in relation to weather conditions.
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OptionalUse Technical Drawing Software skill
Create technical designs and technical drawings using specialised software.
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OptionalAddress Aircraft Mechanical Issues skill
Identify and resolve mechanical issues which arise during flight; identify malfunctions in fuel gauges, pressure indicators and other electrical, mechanical or hydraulic components.
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OptionalDesign Control Systems skill
Develop devices that command and manage the behaviour of other devices and systems, using engineering and electronics principles.
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OptionalDesign Electrical Systems skill
Draft sketches and design electrical systems, products, and components using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and equipment. Draw panel arrangement layouts, electrical schematics, electrical wiring diagrams, and other assembly details.
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OptionalDesign Electronic Systems skill
Draft sketches and design electronic systems, products, and components using Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and equipment. Make a simulation so that an assessment can be made of the viability …
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OptionalEnsure Safety In International Aviation skill
Communicate with national and international agencies to ensure maximum efficiency and safety in the field of aviation.
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OptionalInspect Aircraft For Airworthiness skill
Inspect aircraft, aircraft components, and aviation equipment to ensure they conform to design specifications and to airworthiness standards following major repairs or alterations. Approve or deny issuance of airworthiness certificates.
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OptionalManage Air Navigation Services skill
Manage air navigation services; oversee financial planning and follow evolutions in aviation technology.
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OptionalPerform Aircraft Maintenance skill
Carry out inspection and maintenance on aircraft parts according to the maintenance procedures and documentation, and perform repair work to remedy functional and deterioration problems.
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OptionalTest Circuitry skill
Inspect and test signal circuitry, using standard electrical or electronic testing equipment.
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OptionalTest Electrical Equipment skill
Test electrical systems, machines, and components and check electrical properties, such as voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, and inductance, using electrical testing and measuring equipment, such as a multimeter. Gather and …
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