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Duties carried out as an Electronics Engineer |
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Analysis, design, acquisition, integration, installation,
maintenance and asset management services in the following areas |
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Ground-based communication systems
- operational and corporate voice and data Networks, ISDN, ADSL,
Ethernet, voice switching systems, Aeronautical Fixed
Telecommunications Network and communication towers and masts
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Navigation systems – Instrument
Landing Systems (including localiser, glide path, markers and
locators) and navigation aids (including VHF Omni – Range and
Distance Measuring Equipment)
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Surveillance systems
– Radar - primary / secondary,
surface movement, Automatic Dependant Surveillance (ADS) and CPDLC.
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VHF & UHF air-ground communications
systems.
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Operational ATC consoles and
handheld and mobile VHF & UHF transceivers.
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Flight data processing systems;
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Airfield Lighting - Runway,
taxiway, apron, approach, T-Visual approach and pilot activated
lighting
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Data Networks - Cisco
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Data Systems – Data Warehousing,
data integration and data mining
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Electrical systems
- Power supply systems
including automatic power systems and un-interruptible systems
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Other systems including
meteorology, safety and environmental systems and search and rescue
support equipment.
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Mechanical and infrastructure systems
– Communication
towers and masts, air conditioning and radar mechanical services.
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Automated weather stations and
atmospheric testing equipment collecting a large volume of data
daily.
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Turnkey projects involved |
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Planning and
preparing specification, implementations of training, testing and
acceptance, quality assurance and risk management, warranty support and
compiling of maintenance procedures in the following areas of Air
Traffic Equipment. |
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Eurocat (1000)/EASY system
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Upgrade Eurocat 1000 to Eurocat C
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Radar, ILS, VOR, DME and NDB
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Air Traffic
Voice Communication Control Consoles (VCCS)
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Microwave &
Optical Communication Links
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Aeronautical
Radio Receivers & Transmitters
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Ground Voice
Communication System & Mobile handsets (UHF)
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Data
Processing/Computer Networking/User Management
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Air Traffic
Voice Recording System
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Responsibilities |
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Corrective maintenance activities
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Preventive maintenance activities
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Contingency requirements
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Investigating problems caused by software or hardware defects.
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Defining changes in requirements.
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Reviewing and analysing contractor provided specifications,
design and interface, manuals, procedures and handbooks.
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Building and deploying new software releases.
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Coordinating and participation in software validation and
verification.
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Confirming the configuration management of software baselines.
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Providing specialist advice and expertise.
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Developing technical procedures and documentation
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Demonstrated technical expertise |
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Data Communications
Multiplexing and Switching equipment
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Voice Switching Systems and
Equipment
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Wide experience in complex
electronic systems with core expertise in Communications
networks
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Ability to achieve objectives
and conduct work planning, utilising project management
principles within cost and schedule constraints.
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A high level of communication
skills, both in written and oral form, appropriate to use in
discussions with technical and non-technical staff,
managers, customers, suppliers and industry personnel.
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Ability in the production of
reports, specifications, and engineering plans.
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Experience in working with
minimal supervision on assigned projects or tasks, either
alone or as part of a team.
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Familiarity with Cisco based
products
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Tender evaluation, procedures
development, systems installation and flight testing
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Automatic Dependent
Surveillance Broadcast ( ADS-B) design phase.
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Able to
assist other service providers with ATC automation system
enhancements and the resolution of other operational issues
associated with the introduction of ADS-B.
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ATM system integration and
implementation and technical systems support - for Eurocat
1000 / EASY and other leading ATM systems.
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Support to traditional
navigation technology such as Instrument Landing Systems,
Non Directional Beacons and VOR.
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Configuration, control and
preventative and corrective equipment maintenance – for all
aviation related systems including test equipment
calibration and repair.
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Demonstrated ability to design, develop and
deliver technical training in a demanding operational
environment.
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Design, maintenance and
testing of software systems
Experience with Linux, C++, Java, XML, ASP
Experience with multi-threaded and networking
Experience in operationally critical software systems.
ATM
software systems.
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Database development and
administration
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Experience with shell
scripting and Network programming
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Familiarity with Cisco based
products
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Software and system design,
development and management – including flight and
operational data, situational awareness and surveillance
systems including Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast
and the Ground-Based Augmentation System, aeronautical
information, weather and noise monitoring and flight
planning and briefing.
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Web development
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Support
existing websites and database developments, changes and bug
fixes.
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Design,
document and develop new websites and databases to streamline
company function and facilitate new functions.
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Install,
configure and maintain database servers and databases to provide
integrity, performance and availability.
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Configure and carry out systems testing, based on design
specifications with the following Skills ASP, PHP, JavaScript,
HTML, CSS, IIS, Apache, SQL
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Website
content and graphics creation with Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash
Knowledge of industry best practice in web solution
architecture, coding standards, web design, accessibility.
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Analysis, attention to detail, testing, documentation and
writing test plans for the web site.
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Visiting lecture at
Civil Aviation Training Centre – Sri Lanka |
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Co-ordinate, develop
and deliver technical training programs, documentation and materials
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Develop and deliver
Technical Training courses and programs as per company requirements.
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Provide advice to Chief
Instructor on issues that may influence the effectiveness of
technical training.
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Program the training
activities of Technical Training Staff.
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Evaluate training,
analyse training needs and the assignment of recognition of prior
learning.
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Manage documents and
records (including archives).
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Implement and maintain
training quality control and assurance mechanisms.
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Co-ordinate support
functions (projects, proof of concept trials, software and data
testing).
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Procurement of equipment |
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Provision of
Technical Assistance for the preparation of the Terms of References for
procuring of Equipment and Service Contracts
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Visit the
beneficiary institutions, Ministry, Department or statutory body.
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Retrieve the
available information necessary for the preparation of the Terms of reference
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Acknowledge
the Ministry concept about the specific contents of the Terms of reference
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Coordinate
with the authorized person(s) from the Ministry or the relevant body on the
specific contents of the Terms of reference.
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Prepare the
Terms of Reference, which strictly follow the requirements of the “Practical
Guide to Tender procedures” formulated by National Procurement Authority (NPA).
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Prepare the
selection criteria to the potential Candidates (part of the Procurement Notice)
following the NPA requirements.
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Prepare the
evaluation criteria to the short-listed candidates (part of the tender dossier)
following the NPA requirements.
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