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.

The following job titles also refer to aviation communications and frequency coordination manager:

manager of aviation frequencies and communications
CFC manager
coordinator of aviation frequencies and communications

A bachelor’s degree in aviation, electronics, or any related field is generally required to work as aviation communications and frequency coordination manager.

ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

• the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
• the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
• the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.

Aviation communications and frequency coordination manager is a Skill level 4 occupation.

These occupations, although different, require a lot of knowledge and skills similar to aviation communications and frequency coordination manager.

aviation surveillance and code coordination manager
airport environment officer
aviation meteorologist
airspace manager
airport planning engineer

These skills are necessary for the role of aviation communications and frequency coordination manager.

• 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.
• Coordinate technical standards for global interoperability: Ensure cooperation between various stakeholders in order to achieve standardisation of technical and operational aspects of surveillance systems.
• 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.
• Develop data link services for navigation purposes: Develop and implement data link services and satellite technologies for air-ground communication operations.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Apply technical communication skills: Explain technical details to non-technical customers, stakeholders, or any other interested parties in a clear and concise manner.
• Have computer literacy: Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
• Apply frequency management: Develop and manage multiple communication channels to produce extra capacity in the VHF-COM band.
• Monitor communication channels’ performance: Search for possible faults. Perform visual checks. Analyse system indicators and use diagnostic devices.

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of aviation communications and frequency coordination manager. However, mastering these skills and competences allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

• Perform multiple tasks at the same time: Execute multiple tasks at the same time, being aware of key priorities.
• Tolerate stress: Maintain a temperate mental state and effective performance under pressure or adverse circumstances.

1349 – Professional services managers not elsewhere classified

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References

1. Aviation communications and frequency coordination manager – ESCO