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airport planning engineer

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Airport planning engineers manage and coordinate the planning, design, and development programs in airports.

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Competences
26
Groups
4
Essential
19
Optional
7

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Essential knowledge 2 competences

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geological factors in airport construction

The geological characteristics affecting soil conditions and foundations in an airport, and their impact for planning and potential construction and development purposes.

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land use for airport planning

The principles that govern the use of land for human activities within and surrounding airports, including the impact on natural resources such as water, soil, nutrients and wildlife.

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Essential skills and competences 17 competences

Occupation specific

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monitor aviation growth trends

Stay up-to-date with aviation growth trends and innovations; understand the key components of the airport's long range development plans.

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Sector-specific

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apply airport standards and regulations

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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compile airport certification manuals

Compose and keep up-to-date airport certification manuals; provide exhaustive information on airport facilities, equipment and procedures.

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create an airport master plan

Compose a master plan for the long term development of an airport; draw graphic representations of current and future airport features.

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direct airport subcontractors

Direct the work of consulting architects, engineers and related subcontractors. Establish project schedules and cost estimates, and communicate developments to senior management.

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interact with airport stakeholders

Meet government officials, environmental experts, developers, special interest groups as well as the general public, airport users, and other stakeholders, in order to assess different services, facilities, and the usability of the airport.

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manage airport development resources

Direct allocated resources for the design and further development of airport property and facilities. Control the costs, quality and timeliness of important projects for airport improvement.

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work in an aviation team

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 interaction, air safety, and aircraft maintenance.

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compare contractors' bids

Compare proposals to award a contract in order to execute specified jobs within a prescribed frame of time.

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comply with legal regulations

Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.

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design customised maps

Design maps taking into account the customer's specifications and requirements.

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execute feasibility study

Perform the evaluation and assessment of the potential of a project, plan, proposition or new idea. Realise a standardised study which is based on extensive investigation and research to support the process of decision making.

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have computer literacy

Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.

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implement strategic management

Implement a strategy for the development and transformation of the company. Strategic management involves the formulation and implementation of the major objectives and initiatives of a company by senior management on behalf of the owners, based on consideration of available resources and an assessment of the internal and external environments in which the organisation operates.

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manage budgets

Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.

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use different communication channels

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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write work-related reports

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.

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Optional knowledge 1 competence

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

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airport environmental regulations

The official regulations for environmental standards in airports as dictated by national codes for planning airport facilities and related developments. These include regulatory aspects which govern noise and environmental aspects, sustainability measures, and impacts in relation to land use, emissions, and wildlife hazard mitigation.

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Optional skills and competences 6 competences

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Sector-specific

2 competences
conduct airport environmental studies

Prepare and conduct environmental studies, air quality modelling, and land use planning studies.

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utilise computer-aided software engineering tools

Use software tools (CASE) to support the development lifecycle, design and implementation of software and applications of high-quality that can be easily maintained.

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Cross-sector

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create a work atmosphere of continuous improvement

Work with management practices such as continuous improvement, preventive maintenance. Pay attention to problem solving and teamwork principles. Empower teams to identify opportunities and then drive the process to improve the results.

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identify airport safety hazards

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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manage contracts

Negotiate the terms, conditions, costs and other specifications of a contract while making sure they comply with legal requirements and are legally enforceable. Oversee the execution of the contract, agree on and document any changes in line with any legal limitations.

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promote environmental awareness

Promote sustainability and raise awareness about the environmental impact of human and industrial activity based on the carbon footprints of business processes and other practices.

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