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Where an automated fly bar operator can go next

5 destinations recorded, ranked by how much of the target role an automated fly bar operator already meets. The closer to the top of Table 1, the less there is to learn.

Automated fly bar operators control the movements of sets and other elements in a performance based on the artistic or creative concept, in interaction with the performers. Their work is influenced by and influences the results of other operators. Therefore, the operators work closely together with the designers, operators and performers. Automated fly bar operators prepare and supervise the setup, program the equipment and operate automated fly bar systems, rigging systems or systems for horizontal movement. Their work is based on plans, instructions and calculations. The manipulation of heavy loads close to or above performers and audience makes this a high risk occupation.

Also known as theatre automated rigging operator, lead automation operator, automation programmer and operator, automation operator and programmer, automated fly bar technician, stage automation operator, automation programmer & operator, automation operator & programmer.

Technicians and associate professionals 63 skills on file 5 career moves 5 above 60% overlap Closest: performance video operator, 79%

Fig. 2 · Career map 5 nearest · ESCO v1.2.1
performance video operator 79% covered event electrician 78% covered scenery technician 77% covered followspot operator 77% covered stagehand 74% covered automated fly bar operator You are here
  • 70% and above · short step
  • 50 to 70% · real move
  • Below 50% · substantial retraining
The 5 nearest destinations from automated fly bar operator, each one a link to that move’s record. Distance from the centre is how much retraining the move takes; the figure on each is how much of that role an automated fly bar operator already covers. All 5 are listed in the tables below.
Table 1

Table 1 · Within reach

Table 2

Table 2 · What the job itself asks for

An automated fly bar operator needs 38 required skills and areas of knowledge. These 10 are the ones fewest other jobs share, so they say the most about the work.

Required skill Area
  • operate automated stage movement control system working with computers
  • maintain moving constructions on stage constructing
  • maintain stage equipment for horizontal movement working with machinery and specialised equipment
  • prevent technical problems with flying equipment constructing
  • operate stage movement control system working with machinery and specialised equipment
  • draw up stage layouts digitally communication, collaboration and creativity
  • set up technical stage equipment communication, collaboration and creativity
  • prevent technical problems with stage equipment communication, collaboration and creativity
  • mark the stage area communication, collaboration and creativity
  • intervene with actions on stage communication, collaboration and creativity
Table 3

Table 3 · Jobs that lead here

The reverse view: occupations whose skills already cover much of what an automated fly bar operator does. The figure is how much of this job each one brings.

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Automated fly bar operator is filed under Technicians and associate professionals, ISCO major group 3. The full index lists all ten groups.

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How these figures were compiled

Overlap is how much of the target role is already part of an automated fly bar operator’s work. It is directional: the figure for the reverse move differs. Every entry above opens the full comparison for that move: what carries over, what is missing, and where to start. The full method.