AIRPORT LIGHTING SPECIALIST 7723

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under general supervision, an employee in this class is responsible for supervising and participating in the operation and maintenance of interior and exterior networks of electrical and runway lighting systems of an airport. Work is performed in accordance with specifications and standards set by the Federal Aviation Agency, National Electric Code and accepted trade practices. Supervision is exercised over the Assistant Airport Lighting Specialist and/or lower level maintenance mechanics. Assignments are received from the Airport Manager or other administrator who reviews work by means of reports and conformance with aviation regulations. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises and participates in the inspection and maintenance of runway regulators for such lighting systems as runway lighting, threshold, wingout, roll bars, approach, strobe, MALSR systems, in-pavement lighting, taxiway lighting, PAPI and VASI NAVAID’s;

Supervises and maintains vault oil switches and related control wiring such as selector cabinets, pilot relays, series selector switches and relays;

Supervises lamp changes and the cleaning of lens;

Supervises and participates in the installation of distribution panels, outlets for light and power, panel switches, fluorescent lighting, relays and thermostats;

Supervises and participates in the installation of overhead and underground electrical systems;

Checks level of lighting and makes necessary angle adjustments;

Checks wiring and equipment for shorts and overloads including underground wiring in conduit and direct bury cable for airfield lighting;

Checks various lighting systems with the use of electronic testing devices and makes necessary adjustments;

Erects and aligns poles, attaches cross arms, brackets and braces;

Strings cutouts and splices wire and cable;

Installs insulators, transformers, voltage regulators, circuit breakers, switch boxes, cutouts and pot heads;

Troubleshoots and repairs air traffic control tower grounding, electrical, generator auto transfer switch, and radio power issues;

Repairs motors, cleans commutators and replaces fuses.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the principles and theories of electricity; thorough knowledge of the standard tools, materials, methods and practices of the electrical trade, especially as they pertain to lighting systems; thorough knowledge of aviation electrical specifications and standards set by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Electric Code; good knowledge of various airport lighting systems and their component parts, and the methods used in the upkeep of them; good knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the electrical trade and of work with high voltage; skill in the care and use of standard tools, equipment and testing devices of the electrical trade; ability to troubleshoot, isolate and repair defects involving high voltage circuits; ability to interpret and work from electrical sketches and blueprints; ability to plan, direct and supervise the work of personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; knowledge of and ability to direct and supervise safe practices for working on airfield and facility electric systems; ability to keep records and prepare reports; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and five (5) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of airport electrical and lighting systems, including high voltage electrical systems.

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as an Assistant Airport Lighting Specialist.

R 3/14/22

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive