Aerodrome Officer

Aliases: Airport Officer

Industry/Sector(s): Logistics

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks an Aerodrome Officer is expected to perform include:

Co-ordinating work of all staff engaged at airport
Supervising movement of air traffic at aerodrome
Assisting visiting aircraft and passengers

WORK ENVIRONMENT ¹

It is a not a field job
Need not handle a team
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs are not available
Work from home option is not available

Working hours

Minimum 8 hours of working daily
Shift system maybe available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Candidates with one leg (OL) is suitable for this job

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING

Minimum – 12^th

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of ensuring that air field is fenced around to prevent unauthorized intrusion and to keep it clear of any obstruction for safe landing and take-off of aircraft
Proficient in inspecting runways and ensureing that they are properly maintained, fire fighting equipment is adequate and facilities for parking of aircrafts in aircraft hangers, etc. are available
Experience in obtaining and transmitting correct meteorological information to aircraft
Knowledge of providing, proper lighting signal equipment to facilitate landing and take-off of aircraft
Knowledge of looking after landing and takeoff facilities and rendering other aid to visiting aircraft
Proficient in collecting and remitting landing and parking charges on aircraft to government treasury
Knowledge of ensuring that passengers' lounge, restaurants, book-stalls and other conveniences are well maintained
Knowledge of providing first-aid to sick and injured passengers and crew
Proficient in supervising and controling fire fighting operations at airport
Experience in assisting search and rescue operations of aircraft and crew in distress
Proficient in taking security measures for protection of aerodrome
Basic knowledge of IT and computers

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Coming Soon

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Indian Aviation Academy, New Delhi
GMR Aviation Academy, Hyderabad
Air Navigation Services – India, Airports Authority of India, New Delhi

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

Coming Soon

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

Coming Soon

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Aerodrome Officer → Assistant Aerodrome Manager → Aerodrome Manager → General Manager, Aerodrome → Director Aerodrome

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS

Coming Soon (These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Coming soon

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Airport Authority of India
Private aAviation companies across India

KEYWORDS

Aerodrome Officer
Airport Officer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	1324.0900	Aerodrome Officer
ISCO 2008	1324	Supply, Distribuition and Related Managers
NIC 2008	52231; 52232	Activities related to air transport of passengers, animals or freight; Firefighting and fire-prevention services at airports
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	National Classification of Occupation-2004
2	http://socialjustice.nic.in/policiesacts3.php
3	www.iaa.edu.in http://gmraviationacademy.org/ http://www.aaians.org/
4	http://www.dnaindia.com/bangalore/report-18000-to-be-trained-in-aviation-aerospace-in-next-three-years-in-bangalore-1871995
5	https://www.kpmg.com/DE/de/Documents/Logistics_Game_Changers_Transforming_India_logistics_industry_2013.pdf
6	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/transportation-logistics-2009.pdf

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