Transport and logistics
Aviation ground specialist - Aircraft Movement
Working in a specialist role supervising the safe arrival, turnaround and departure of aircraft at airports, military bases, heliports and other airfields.
Summary
An aviation operations specialist could work in a number of aviation environments, such as a commercial airport, military base / aerodrome, heliport or other airfield. Specialist roles, all focussed around the arrival, turnaround and departure of aircraft and maintaining an aviation operation, will include knowledge, skills and behaviours to complete complex aviation tasks and may include supervision of others to enable compliance with regulations through a safe, secure and effective aviation operation. These functions may include loading and unloading of aircraft, air traffic control (ATC), movement of aircraft and vehicles airside and the management of passengers both airside and landside. The functions all work as part of a combined team, within which communication with wider colleagues and other stakeholders is essential and the aviation operations specialist plays a key part of a coherent operation. The core knowledge, skills and behaviours must be completed by ALL ground specialists, along with ONE of the five specialist functions.
Typical job titles include
- airport handler | Aviation ground handler | aviation operations specialist | fire fighter
Knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
K1:
Health and safety legislation in aviation and in relation to own role and organisation and how to monitor it
K2:
Requirements for maintaining aviation security in own area of authority and action to take in the event of a breach of security
K3:
Aviation and other applicable legislation, procedures and regulations relating to an aviation environment, and monitoring procedures within own area of responsibility
K4:
Methods of communication to ensure effective and timely transfer of information to different audiences using relevant language and format
K5:
Roles within the team and how these work together to achieve the organisation’s objectives, and how to embrace equality and inclusivity in the workplace
K6:
The aviation systems used within own role and how to operate them, identify faults or errors and what remedial action to take
K7:
Implement and monitor emergency procedures in own area of responsibility, the range of potential incidents and disruption that may occur and the appropriate action to take
K8:
Dangerous goods relevant to a range of aviation operations and how to deal with them effectively in own area of responsibility
K9:
Key timelines for aviation operations performance and consequences of not meeting them
K15:
The operation of an airside vehicle: Briefing the team to prepare prior to using airside, and procedures for the safe operation of airside vehicles, including how to deal with incidents or emergencies while operating an airside vehicle
K16:
Operate Aviation Specialist equipment: The requirements and responsibilities of self and team members in checking specialised equipment prior to use, ensuring safe operation and correct storage after use
K17:
Airside Marshalling: How to prepare the area and required equipment prior to the marshalling of aircraft and or vehicles, correct marshalling procedures, including the correct monitoring of operation of marshalling equipment and team members
K18:
The safe manoeuvring of aircraft vehicles and personnel airside: The rules and regulations for aircraft, vehicles and personnel operating airside and how to ensure compliance with airport safety requirements
Technical Educational Products
- ST0038: Aviation ground specialist - Aircraft Movement (Level 3) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0038B
- Status:
Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £27,642 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 8233 Air transport operatives
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8233/99 Air transport operatives n.e.c.
S1:
Monitor area of responsibility to ensure compliance with aviation legislation and organisational procedures, addressing and / or reporting hazards
S2:
Ensure aviation security is maintained in own area of operations e.g. challenging people in restricted areas, recording and reporting of security incidents
S3:
Monitor compliance with legislation, procedures and regulations in an aviation environment within own area of responsibility
S4:
Communicate effectively within the working environment, adapting methods and language to meet the situation
S5:
Maximise team performance and meet the objectives of the team whilst embracing equality and inclusivity
S6:
Use aviation systems effectively in own role. Take remedial action upon identification of faults or errors in a timely manner if they occur
S7:
Monitor area of responsibility and take appropriate action to reduce the impact of emergencies, incidents or disruption
S8:
Deal effectively with dangerous goods in own area of responsibility
S9:
Operate each stage of the aviation operations performance to ensure timely aircraft movements
S16:
The operation of an airside vehicle Monitor team members preparing to use a vehicle airside, ensure vehicle operations comply with aviation standard operating procedures and implement the correct procedures in the event of incidents or emergencies with an airside vehicle
S17:
Operate Aviation Specialist equipment Monitor and supervise team members carrying out daily inspections prior to using the specialist equipment, ensuring its safe operation and that it is left in a safe, secure, allocated area after use
S18:
Airside Marshalling Monitor the team to ensure correct preparation of the airside environment for marshalling of aircraft and or vehicles, and monitor marshalling of aircraft and or vehicles in accordance with organisation’s standard operating procedures
S19:
The safe manoeuvring of aircraft vehicles and personnel airside Ensure the rules and regulations for aircraft, vehicles and team members operating airside are adhered to in accordance with airport safety requirements, identify and report risks and ensure compliance in line with organisational procedures
Technical Educational Products
- ST0038: Aviation ground specialist - Aircraft Movement (Level 3) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0038B
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £27,642 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 8233 Air transport operatives
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8233/99 Air transport operatives n.e.c.
B1:
Embrace and promote the values of the organisation
B2:
Treat team, customers and other stakeholders with courtesy and respect
B3:
Take ownership and responsibility of role and working area, including team members where responsible
B4:
Display loyalty, integrity and accountability to the organisation
B5:
Commit to continuous development of self and team, including improvements to systems and processes
B6:
Be vigilant and proactive in promoting a safe, secure and compliant working culture
Technical Educational Products
- ST0038: Aviation ground specialist - Aircraft Movement (Level 3) Approved for delivery
- Reference:
- OCC0038B
- Status:
- Approved occupation
- Average (median) salary:
- £27,642 per year
- SOC 2020 code:
- 8233 Air transport operatives
- SOC 2020 sub unit groups:
- 8233/99 Air transport operatives n.e.c.
