As an Airport Maintenance Technician, you will need to master following:

• airport safety regulations
• apply airport standards and regulations
• carry out preventive airport maintenance
• interact with airport stakeholders
• perform manual work autonomously
• preserve airport maintenance equipment
• report airport security incidents
• work in an aviation team

More generally, an airport maintenance technician is also versed in:

• execute working instructions
• follow written instructions
• identify airport safety hazards
• show confidence
• use different communication channels

It also helps to know the following:

• address damage to paved surfaces in airports
• airport electrical systems
• apply airport lighting cleaning procedures
• apply airport lighting maintenance procedures
• causes of damage to paved surfaces in airports
• clean contaminants from airport runways
• ensure functionality of airport lighting systems
• follow airport snow control plan
• follow manufacturer guidelines in use of airport equipment
• handle high voltage of airport lighting
• keep airport drainage systems functional
• keep airport runways clear of obstacles
• keep markings legible
• keep signs legible
• maintain availability of spare parts
• operate various kinds of grass maintenance equipment
• prepare notices to airmen for airport terminal services
• regulation on unpaved areas of airports
• remove snow from airport operational areas
• schedule maintenance of airport electrical systems
• visual aid systems in airports