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airspace manager

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Airspace managers control activities aimed at developing the European airspace into a continuum that is flexible and reactive to changes of users’ needs in airspace. They aim to optimise the network capacity and improve the performance.

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Competences
21
Groups
4
Essential
16
Optional
5

Competences and skills

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Essential knowledge 6 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

5 competences
air traffic control operations

The procedures for organising air traffic, preventing collisions and ensuring smooth operations during flights, and the tasks performed by air traffic controllers, including Interaction and effective communication between aircraft and air traffic controllers.

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air traffic management

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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air transport law

The rules and regulations governing air transport, including international law.

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aircraft flight control systems

The setting, features and operation of aircraft flight control systems such as flight control surfaces, cockpit controls, connections, and operating mechanisms required to control the flight direction of an aircraft.

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celestial navigation

The science of celestial navigation and position fixing by using specialised measuring equipment.

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Cross-sector

1 competence
electronic communication

Data communication performed through digital means such as computers, telephone or e-mail.

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Essential skills and competences 10 competences

Occupation specific

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apply the concept of Flexible Use of Airspace

Monitor the effective implementation of the Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA) concept at various levels.

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manage aspects of airspace management

Manage all aspects of airspace management in all airspace classes.

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monitor airspace planning

Process airspace data to monitor and improve airspace planning; improve flight efficiency and reduce operational costs.

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carry out navigational calculations

Solve mathematical problems to achieve safe navigation.

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use geographic information systems

Work with computer data systems such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

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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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have spatial awareness

Be aware of your position and the space around you. Understand the relationship of objects around you when there is a change of position.

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interpret visual literacy

Interpret charts, maps, graphics, and other pictorial presentations used in place of the written word.

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operate radar equipment

Operate radar screens and other radar equipment. Ensure that aircraft fly at a safe distance from one another.

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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

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Sector-specific

1 competence
aviation meteorology

The scientific field of study that interprets the impact of weather on air traffic management (ATM) and how thorough changes in pressure and temperature values at airports can create variations in head and tail-wind components, and may impose low visibility operating conditions. Knowledge of aviation meteorology can help to reduce negative impact on the ATM system by diminishing disruption and the consequent problems of disturbed flow rates, lost capacity and induced additional costs.

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Optional skills and competences 4 competences

Occupation specific

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Sector-specific

2 competences
follow airport safety procedures

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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use meteorological information

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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Cross-sector

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act reliably

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

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give instructions to staff

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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