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aviation safety officer

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Aviation safety officers plan and develop safety procedures for aviation companies. They study safety regulations and restrictions relative to aviation company operations. Hence, they direct activities of personnel in order to safeguard the application of safety measures in compliance with regulations.

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Competences
23
Groups
4
Essential
17
Optional
6

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 5 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
framework for a safety management system

The different types of content in a framework for a safety management system, which should include safety policy and objectives, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion.

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Sector-specific

3 competences
airport safety regulations

The applicable airport safety regulations and instructions.

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aviation standards and recommended practices

The official Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) of ICAO, designed to assist in the management of aviation safety risks in order to reduce the number of aviation accidents and incidents.

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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.

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Cross-sector

1 competence
health and safety measures in transportation

The body of rules, procedures and regulations related to health and safety measures intended to prevent accidents or incidents in transportation.

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Essential skills and competences 12 competences

Occupation specific

1 competence
implement safety management systems

Implement safety management systems in accordance with the frameworks of the state related to aviation, such as flying aeroplanes and helicopters, design of aeroplanes, and provision of air traffic services.

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Sector-specific

6 competences
carry out evacuation of airport in an emergency

Assist in the evacuation of airport passengers, staff, and visitors in emergency situations.

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ensure data protection in aviation operations

Ensure that sensitive information is protected and used only for safety-related purposes in aviation.

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follow ethical code of conduct in transport services

Carry out transport services according to accepted principles of right and wrong. This includes principles of fairness, transparency, and impartiality.

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follow industry codes of practice for aviation safety

Follows industry codes of practice relating to aviation safety. Follow guidance material to adhere to the requirements of the International Civil Aviation Organization’s Standards (ICAO), other aviation safety requirements, and the identified best practices.

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report airport security incidents

Compose comprehensive reports on airport security incidents, such as the detaining od unruly travellers, confiscation of luggage items, or damaging of airport property.

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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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Cross-sector

5 competences
adhere to standards of national and international safety programmes

Comply with national and international safety standards, e.g. in aviation. Adhere to standards of national and international safety programmes.

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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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perform safety data analysis

Use different safety databases to perform analyses of information on actual or potential safety threats.

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stay alert

Stay focused and alert at all times; react quickly in the case of unexpected events. Concentrate and do not get distracted performing a task over a long period of time.

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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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Optional knowledge 1 competence

Occupation specific

0 competences

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Sector-specific

1 competence
airport operating environment

Thoroughly understand the airport operating environment, the operational characteristics, services, activities, and procedures of a general aviation airport service area, as well as of those of the suppliers, partners, and other airport agencies.

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Cross-sector

0 competences

No competences in this bucket.

Optional skills and competences 5 competences

Occupation specific

0 competences

No competences in this bucket.

Sector-specific

1 competence
tolerate stress

Maintain a temperate mental state and effective performance under pressure or adverse circumstances.

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Cross-sector

4 competences
act reliably

Proceed in a way that one can be relied on or depended on.

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adapt to changing situations

Change approach to situations based on unexpected and sudden changes in people's needs and mood or in trends; shift strategies, improvise and naturally adapt to those circumstances.

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apply conflict management

Take ownership of the handling of all complaints and disputes showing empathy and understanding to achieve resolution. Be fully aware of all Social Responsibility protocols and procedures, and be able to deal with a problematic gambling situation in a professional manner with maturity and empathy.

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show intercultural awareness

Show sensibility towards cultural differences by taking actions which facilitate positive interaction between international organisations, between groups or individuals of different cultures, and to promote integration in a community.

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