Profession aviation communications and frequency coordination manager

Aviation communications and frequency coordination managers are in charge of activities and projects aimed to enable the appropriate communication infrastructure that supports the exchange of information between airspace users.

Personality Type

• Enterprising / Investigative

Skills

• Apply technical communication skills

  Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.

• Manage data

  Administer all types of data resources through their lifecycle by performing data profiling, parsing, standardisation, identity resolution, cleansing, enhancement and auditing. Ensure the data is fit for purpose, using specialised ICT tools to fulfil the data quality criteria.

• Coordinate technical standards for global interoperability

  Ensure cooperation between various stakeholders in order to achieve standardisation of technical and operational aspects of surveillance systems.

• Apply frequency management

  Develop and manage multiple communication channels to produce extra capacity in the VHF-COM band.

• 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.

• 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.

• Monitor communication channels' performance

  Search for possible faults. Perform visual checks. Analyse system indicators and use diagnostic devices.

• Develop data link services for navigation purposes

  Develop and implement data link services and satellite technologies for air-ground communication operations.

• Manage flight data communications programme

  Manage the exchanges of digital data between air traffic controllers and pilots to enable efficient aviation operations, such as trajectory-based routing and optimised profile descents. Support the safety-of-flight command, control, and information services by providing data connectivity. Provide ground automated message generation, transmission, and routing.

• Think analytically

  Produce thoughts using logic and reasoning in order to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

• 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.

• 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.

• Ensure efficient communication 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.

• 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.

• Have computer literacy

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

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB