Parsons
Airfield&CommissioningLead(AIRPORTS/AVIATION)
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“Airfield & Commissioning Lead (AIRPORTS / AVIATION) at Parsons. Skills: Airfield systems testing, Commissioning management, Systems integration, Operational readiness. Lead testing and commissioning activities. Develop testing & commissioning procedures”
What You'll Achieve.
Final operational acceptance
Industry & Context.
Technical issues resolution; Operational constraints resolution; Integration conflicts resolution; Commissioning risks management
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Systems Engineering, Aviation Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or related discipline, Minimum 15 years of professional experience in testing & commissioning, systems integration, airport operational systems, or complex aviation infrastructure programmes, Minimum 6 years of experience in major international airport programmes involving airfield systems testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities, Demonstrated experience leading testing and commissioning activities within live airport operational environments, Experience managing FAT, SAT, SIT, ORT, operational trials, and integrated systems testing activities for airport operational systems, Experience coordinating with EPC contractors, IVVQ consultants, ANSP stakeholders, airport operations teams, and specialist systems vendors, Understanding of aviation operational standards, regulatory acceptance requirements, and airport operational readiness processes, Must possess technical coordination, stakeholder management, and operational communication capabilities
Nice to Have
GCC airport programme experience is highly desirable, Comprehensive knowledge of airport operational systems, airfield technologies, and integrated aviation environments, Ability to manage complex multidisciplinary testing activities involving vendors, contractors, operators, and regulatory authorities, Excellent communication, reporting, facilitation, and stakeholder coordination skills, Ability to review and interpret complex technical documentation, commissioning procedures, test scripts, and systems validation deliverables, Understanding of aviation operational continuity requirements and live airport operational constraints, Ability to manage multiple concurrent testing and commissioning workstreams within large-scale programme environments, Ability to function effectively within multi-organizational delivery environments
What You'll Do.
Lead testing and commissioning activities
Develop testing & commissioning procedures
Review testing & commissioning procedures
Approve testing & commissioning procedures
Develop operational validation plans
Review operational validation plans
Approve operational validation plans
Develop acceptance criteria
Review acceptance criteria
Approve acceptance criteria
Develop commissioning methodologies
Review commissioning methodologies
Approve commissioning methodologies
Coordinate multidisciplinary testing activities
Ensure systems testing compliance
Lead integrated systems testing activities
Verify systems interoperability
Verify interface functionality
Verify operational performance
Verify end-to-end systems readiness
Coordinate operational readiness testing activities
Support ORAT milestones
Support operational transition planning
Support phased go-live requirements
Monitor testing progress
Monitor commissioning milestones
Monitor defect resolution activities
Monitor operational acceptance readiness
Manage non-conformances
Manage retesting activities
Manage formal closure processes
Support regulatory inspections
Support operational demonstrations
Support technical audits
Support authority acceptance activities
Coordinate with ANSP stakeholders
Coordinate with ATC operations teams
Coordinate with airport operators
Coordinate with regulatory authorities
Review contractor commissioning documentation
Review systems validation records
Review integration results
Review technical close-out deliverables
Facilitate resolution of technical issues
Facilitate resolution of operational constraints
Facilitate resolution of integration conflicts
Facilitate resolution of commissioning risks
Support systems integration teams
Coordinate interface testing activities
Coordinate with programme controls teams
Monitor testing schedules
Monitor readiness milestones
Monitor recovery actions
Monitor delivery sequencing activities
Participate in operational readiness workshops
Participate in technical assurance reviews
Participate in stakeholder coordination meetings
Participate in programme governance forums
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
EPC contractors; IVVQ consultants; Operational stakeholders; Specialist vendors; Airport operators; ANSP teams; ATC operations teams; Regulatory authorities; Programme controls teams; Multi-organizational delivery environments
Communication Scope
Operational communication; Reporting; Facilitation
Process & Methodology
Programme governance, Programme delivery, Testing schedules, Readiness milestones, Recovery actions, Delivery sequencing
Full Job Description
In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. _**Job Description:**_ Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Airfield Testing & Commissioning Lead to join our team. The Airfield Testing & Commissioning Lead will be responsible for leading the planning, coordination, execution, and operational validation of testing and commissioning activities associated with complex airfield operational systems within a major airport Master Systems Integration (MSI) programme. The position requires strong expertise in airport systems testing, operational validation, systems integration, and commissioning management within live aviation environments. **What You 'll Be Doing:** * Oversees testing and commissioning activities associated with ALCMS, A-SMGCS, ATMS, ILS, AWOS/MET, ATIS, VDGS, PBB, FHS, RTMIS, SNIB, and AOS platforms. * Develops, reviews, and approves testing & commissioning procedures, operational validation plans, test scripts, acceptance criteria, and commissioning methodologies. * Coordinates multidisciplinary testing activities involving EPC contractors, IVVQ consultants, operational stakeholders, specialist vendors, airport operators, and ANSP teams. * Ensures all systems testing activities are executed in compliance with aviation operational standards, regulatory requirements, programme governance procedures, and operational continuity constraints. * Leads integrated systems testing activities to verify systems interoperability, interface functionality, operational performance, and end-to-end systems readiness. * Coordinates operational readiness testing activities and supports ORAT milestones, operatio
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