Ground Lighting Officer Electrical & Electronic Trades Workers
SaveWhat Does a Ground Lighting Officer Do?
Ground lighting officers carry out the inspection and maintenance of airports' lighting systems. They record their findings and formulate the actions to be followed.
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Where Do I Start?
Electrical Engineering
Understand electrical engineering, a field of engineering that deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism.
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Skills You Need to Become a Ground Lighting Officer
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialElectrical 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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EssentialElectrical Wiring Plans knowledge
Pictorial representation of an electrical circuit. It shows the components of the circuit as simplified shapes, and the power and signal connections between the devices. It gives information about the …
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EssentialAirport Lighting Equipment knowledge
Know various types of lighting systems and airport lighting equipment e.g. low-intensity runway light (LIRL) systems, medium-intensity runway light (MIRL) and high-intensity runway light (HIRL).
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EssentialDifferentiate Between Airfield Lighting knowledge
Identify the differences between various types of airfield lighting e.g. incandescent lighting and LED.
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EssentialApply Airport Standards And Regulations skill
Know and apply the accepted standards and regulations for European airports. Apply knowledge to enforce airport rules, regulations, and the Airport Safety Plan.
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EssentialExert A Goal-oriented Leadership Role Towards Colleagues skill
Embrace a leadership role in the organisation and with colleagues as to provide coaching and direction to subordinates aiming at the achievement of specific objectives.
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EssentialFollow Airport Safety Procedures skill
Comply with airport safety procedures, policies and legislation to ensure a safe working environment for all employees, and to ensure the safety of passengers.
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EssentialGive Instructions To Staff skill
Give instructions to subordinates by employing various communication techniques. Adjust communication style to the target audience in order to convey instructions as intended.
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EssentialLead Inspections skill
Lead inspections and the protocol involved, such as introducing the inspection team, explaining the purpose of the inspection, performing the inspection, requesting documents, asking appropriate questions, and maintaining a high …
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EssentialMake Independent Operating Decisions skill
Make immediate operating decisions as necessary without reference to others, taking into account the circumstances and any relevant procedures and legislation. Determine alone which option is the best for a …
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EssentialManage Staff skill
Manage employees and subordinates, working in a team or individually, to maximise their performance and contribution. Schedule their work and activities, give instructions, motivate and direct the workers to meet …
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EssentialMeet Deadlines skill
Ensure operative processes are finished at a previously agreed-upon time.
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EssentialWork In An Aviation Team skill
Work confidently in a group in general aviation services, in which each individual operates in their own area of responsibility to reach a common goal, such as a good customer …
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EssentialDevelop Work Plans To Solve Problems skill
Ability to develop specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish work.
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EssentialEnsure Functionality Of Airport Lighting Systems skill
Ensure that the airport lighting installations and lighting systems work properly by performing quality checks following the completion of maintenance, and by instructing staff on the diagnosis of flaws or …
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EssentialManage Risk Of Lighting Failure skill
Identify and resolve lighting issues and reduce the risk of lighting failure.
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EssentialProduce Airport Lighting System Reports skill
Produce operational reports on inspection and intervention of airport lighting systems. Transmit reports to the airport operational department and ATC.
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EssentialSupervise Routine Maintenance Of Airport Lighting Systems skill
Supervise routine maintenance tasks for airport lighting systems: replace components such as lamps and lenses, clean filters, cut the grass, remove snow, etc.
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EssentialTrain Staff In Quality Procedures skill
Educate and train team members in the quality procedures related to the mission of the team.
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EssentialTrain Staff In Safety Procedures skill
Educate and train team members in the safety procedures relevant to the mission of the team.
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Optional Skills (4 of 4 displayed)
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OptionalCartography knowledge
The study of interpreting the elements depicted in maps, the measures and technical specifications.
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OptionalConduct Quantitative Research skill
Execute a systematic empirical investigation of observable phenomena via statistical, mathematical or computational techniques.
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OptionalIdentify Airport Safety Hazards skill
Spot threats related to security at the airport and apply procedures to counteract them in a quick, safe, and efficient way.
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OptionalDesign Customised Maps skill
Design maps taking into account the customer's specifications and requirements.
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