Aviation surveillance and code coordination manager

Aviation surveillance and code coordination manager ensures that all components of surveillance infrastructures, both ground and airborne, operate in a safe, cohesive and interoperable manner.

The following job titles also refer to aviation surveillance and code coordination manager:

manager of aviation surveillance and code coordination
aviation surveillance and code compliance manager
aviation surveillance and code coordinator
aviation surveillance and code coordination officer
aviation surveillance and code compliance co-ordinator
aviation surveillance and code compliance officer
aviation surveillance and code compliance supervisor

Bachelor’s degree is generally required to work as aviation surveillance and code coordination manager. However, this requirement may differ in some countries.

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 surveillance and code coordination manager is a Skill level 4 occupation.

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

aviation communications and frequency coordination manager
airport environment officer
air traffic manager
air traffic instructor
cabin crew instructor

These occupations require some skills and knowledge of aviation surveillance and code coordination manager. They also require other skills and knowledge, but at a higher ISCO skill level, meaning these occupations are accessible from a position of aviation surveillance and code coordination manager with a significant experience and/or extensive training.

This knowledge should be acquired through learning to fulfill the role of aviation surveillance and code coordination manager.

Geographic information systems: The tools involved in geographical mapping and positioning, such as GPS (global positioning systems), GIS (geographical information systems), and RS (remote sensing).
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. Understand that regulations aimed at protecting citizens at all times in civil aviation; ensure that operators, citizens, and organisations comply with these rules.
Surveillance radars: Know that Mode A/C Secondary Surveillance Radar stations continuously interrogate all aircraft within their range. Know that Mode S Secondary Surveillance Radar stations carry out interrogations of aircraft within their coverage.

These skills are necessary for the role of aviation surveillance and code 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.
Perform risk analysis: Identify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation’s functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.
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.
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.
Manage aviation planning: Develop and execute contingency plans; evaluate changes in aviation planning.
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.
Monitor airport surveillance infrastructure: Monitor and maintain the surveillance equipment and infrastructure used in airports. Ensure that this infrastructure remains fully functional.
Coordinate the allocation of mode s radars to interrogator codes: Ensure correct and safe operation of Mode S Secondary Surveillance Radars. Ensure they are configured with an Interrogator Code (IC) allocated specifically to each radar.

This knowledge is sometimes, but not always, required for the role of aviation surveillance and code coordination manager. However, mastering this knowledge allows you to have more opportunities for career development.

These skills and competences are sometimes, but not always, required for the role of aviation surveillance and code 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.

1349 – Professional services managers not elsewhere classified

 

 

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References

1. Aviation surveillance and code coordination manager – ESCO