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This is the first class in the Aviation Operations Series for positions that are responsible for installing and maintaining airport lighting and other visual aids at licensed airports. The incumbent inspects licensed airport’s lighting and visual aid equipment on a scheduled basis. Performs all maintenance on lighting systems and coordinates the installation of equipment in accordance with departmental plans. This class is distinguished from the Aviation Operations Specialist Senior by the latter’s involvement with complex navigational aids.

Complexity of Work: Performs work of moderate difficulty which includes the review of airport lighting and visual aids design to ensure conformity with electrical requirements of the systems, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and state standards and state and local building codes. Construction of lighting and visual aid systems is inspected on-site to ensure compliance with all department and FAA standards and building codes; spacing and alignment for all systems is necessary for proper flight path and touchdown. Position is also involved in reviewing the electrical systems of the navigational aid systems.

Supervision Given: Supervision of other employees is typically not a factor: however, may lead student employees in work assignments.

Supervision Received: Supervision is received from a program engineer or division manager. Technical direction may be received from a Civil Engineer.

Scope: Work activities affect the reliability of the airport and safety of the users during all weather conditions.

Impact of Actions: Lighting systems that are improperly constructed, inspected and maintained may result in the loss of life and property and a liability to the Commonwealth. Loss of night operations adversely affect the reliability of the airport and economic development.

Personal Contacts: Frequent external contacts are made with FAA, local officials, airport managers, engineering consultants, contractors, and vendors. Communication is necessary to schedule, construct, inspect, procure part for, and to maintain systems.

Knowledge: Knowledge of electrical theory.

Skills: Skill in troubleshooting electrical circuits using applicable testing instruments.

Abilities: Ability to organize projects, materials and equipment, to maintain inventory and required documentation and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE*

Licenses or Certification: Completion of training and apprenticeship and receipt of Master Electrician’s License required. Virginia driver’s licensee required.

Education or Training: High school graduation or equivalent with further course work or training in electrical principles and troubleshooting.

Level and Type of Experience: Progressively responsible experience in electrical troubleshooting and repairs.

An equivalent combination of training and experience indicating possession of the preceding knowledge, skills and abilities may substitute for this education and experience.

This class, formerly titled Aviation Operation Specialist A, was revised by the Departments of Aviation and Personnel and Training, effective July 1991.