camouflage
The different kinds of materials and specialised clothing used for concealment of people, vehicles or other equipment.
Air force officers specialise in flying or ground duties, and supervise a team of air force personnel. They coordinate their team's training and welfare, and perform duties specific to their area of specialisation.
Competences and skills
38 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesmilitary aviation
The rules and regulations concerning military aviation procedures, such as military air space, aviation procedures in civilian air space, and specific military aviation equipment.
Cross-sector
5 competencesair force operations
The operations, procedures and compliant behaviour of a military air force, and of a specific air force base.
military combat techniques
The fighting techniques specific to military operations, using military weapons and equipment, and the regulations concerning military combat actions.
military drill
The marching techniques and use of weapons, and other disciplinary methods applied in military operations.
military weaponry
The types of arms used by different military organisations, such as army, navy or air force and in different nations worldwide; the weapons' aspects, damage potential and ways to defend against them.
surveillance methods
Surveillance methods used in the gathering of information and intelligence for investigation purposes.
Essential skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencescollect real-time geolocation information
Use tools, techniques, and procedures to remotely exploit and establish persistence on a target. Provide real-time, actionable geolocation information utilizing target infrastructures.
digital
ensure public safety and security
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
Cross-sector
12 competencesapply air force procedures
Apply the procedures present in a military air force and on a specific base and being compliant with all the regulations and policies.
apply military aviation regulations
Apply the procedures and regulations present in military aviation operations and missions, ensuring compliance with policies, safety and security.
devise military tactics
Devise the strategic and tactical components of a military operation, taking into account the available equipment and assigning tasks to the different troops, and supervising the use of weapons and other battle equipment.
ensure compliance with types of weapons
Comply with legal requirements when using different kinds of firearms and other types of weapons and their matching ammunition.
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.
handle surveillance equipment
Monitor surveillance equipment to observe what people are doing in a given area and ensure their safety.
identify security threats
Identify security threats during investigations, inspections, or patrols, and perform the necessary actions to minimise or neutralise the threat.
lead military troops
Lead the actions of military troops on the field during a mission, either combat, humanitarian or otherwise defensive, compliant with the strategies devised prior to the operation and ensuring communication with other troops is maintained.
perform military operations
Perform military operations according to given instructions from superiors, such as battle operations, rescue missions, aid missions, search and intelligence missions or other operations concerning defense.
supervise crew
Supervise and observe the behaviour of employees.
train air force crew
Train a crew of air force personnel in activities specific to their duties, in air force regulations and operations, and ensure their welfare.
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.
Optional knowledge 4 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesaircraft 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.
digital
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.
Cross-sector
2 competencesmilitary code
The code language used in specific intelligence or military organisations and operations, how to use and decipher them.
visual flight rules
Types of flight rules which are a compilation of regulations that allow pilots to fly aircrafts in clear as well as unclear weather conditions whereby it is declared that outside visual reference to the ground and other obstructions are not safe.
Optional skills and competences 13 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencescommunicate in air traffic services
Ensure the implementation of an efficient communication exchange in air traffic services (ATS) involving airport movement areas. Follow procedures within the network.
- Scope note
- Communicate with air traffic control ground operations regarding all associated movements.
create a flight plan
Develop a flight plan which details the flight altitude, route to be followed ,and amount of fuel required using different sources of information (weather reports and other data from air traffic control).
ensure compliance with civil aviation regulations
Ensure best practice standards are adopted and all regulatory requirements met
- Scope note
- Make sure that all official aviation regulations are followed.
perform flight manoeuvres
Perform flight manoeuvres in critical situations, and associated ‘upset’ manoeuvres, in order to avoid collision.
Cross-sector
9 competencescoordinate humanitarian aid missions
Coordinate the deployment of troops and resources to areas where humanitarian aid is required, and the operation in the area itself to ensure that the area is safe, the people have access to medical aid, shelter, and food, and that any danger and risks are removed.
coordinate patrols
Coordinate the investigation and inspection of a certain area by assigning patrollers to routes and areas, establishing the area that needs patrolling, and coordinating the activities during the patrol.
coordinate rescue missions
Coordinate rescue missions during the event of a disaster or during an accident, ensure that all possible methods are being used to ensure the safety of the people being rescued, and that the search is as efficient and thorough as possible.
execute flight plans
Listen to the briefing given by the captain or the crew manager; understand service requirements and apply the commissioned tasks in an appropriate manner.
give battle commands
Give commands during a battle or similar confrontation with enemy units to guide the activities of the troops, ensuring the safety of the troops and success of the operation, and give these commands in a comprehensible manner compliant with guidelines, and in dangerous and stress situations.
operate cockpit control panels
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.
operate radio equipment
Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio equipment correctly.
digital
undertake procedures to meet aircraft flight requirements
Ensure that operation certificates are valid, guarantee that take-off mass is a maximum of 3,175 kg, verify that the minimum crew is adequate according to regulations and needs, ensure that the configuration settings are correct, and check if engines are suitable for the flight.
- Scope note
- Excludes aircraft over 5,700 kg.
write situation reports
Write reports according to specifications and regulations of an organisation on the situation which needs to be reported on, such as the status of an investigation, of intelligence gathering, or of missions and operations.