Airfield Ground Lighting Specialist
RAHUL SHARMA

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SAFE LANDINGS. POWERING PRECISION.

Electrical Engineer specializing in Airfield Ground Lighting systems — from AGL photometry testing & analysis and CCR operations to ICAO/FAA compliance and airport infrastructure projects.

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6+

Years AGL Experience

ICAO

Annex 14 Compliant

FAA

AC 150 Standards

CAT

I / II / III Systems

Rahul Sharma – AGL Specialist

AGL Specialist

Airport Lighting Engineer & Consultant

About Me

The AGL
Engineer

I am an Electrical Engineer and Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) Specialist with over 6 years of experience in airport lighting systems, compliance engineering, technical documentation, and project execution.

With hands-on experience as a Technical & Commercial Manager in the AGL industry, I handle end-to-end operations for airport lighting projects — from AGL photometry testing and BOQ preparation to ICAO/FAA compliance coordination with airport authorities and consultants.

My work bridges the gap between engineering precision and operational safety, ensuring every runway and taxiway lighting system meets international standards for reliability under all weather conditions.

Current Role

Manager – Technical & Commercial

Focus

Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL)

Location

New Delhi, India

Background

Electrical Engineering

5+

Years Experience

ICAO

Annex 14 Expert

CAT III

Systems Handled

AGL

Full Specialist

Core Technical Work

  • Technical evaluation of AGL lighting fixtures and systems
  • AGL Photometry testing & performance analysis of airport lighting equipment
  • ICAO Annex 14 and FAA compliance verification
  • Development of specifications for isolating transformers, cables & connectors
  • Technical support for airport lighting installation and alignment
  • Preparation of BOQs, technical proposals & compliance reports

Areas of Interest

  • Runway & Taxiway Lighting Engineering
  • CAT I / CAT II / CAT III Lighting Systems
  • Constant Current Regulators (CCR)
  • AGL Photometry Testing & ICAO Compliance
  • Airport Electrical Infrastructure
  • AGL Maintenance & Operational Reliability

Professional Timeline

  • 2025 – Present: Manager – Technical & Commercial
  • 2023 – 2025: Production Manager, AGL Industry
  • 2021 – 2023: Electrical Engineer – Quality Control
What I Do

Technical Expertise

Professional expertise in airport airfield lighting systems, engineering documentation, testing, compliance, commissioning, and operational safety infrastructure.

Runway Lighting Systems

Runway edge lights, threshold lights, centerline systems, touchdown zone lighting, and operational alignment for all visibility categories.

Taxiway Lighting

Taxiway edge lights, stop bars, lead-on lighting systems, guidance infrastructure, and apron lighting coordination.

CCR Systems

Constant Current Regulators including intensity control, monitoring, troubleshooting, and system coordination for series circuits.

AGL Photometry testing Analysis

Intensity verification, beam alignment, chromaticity analysis, and ICAO/FAA photometric compliance testing.

Isolating Transformers

IS 12290 compliant transformer testing, electrical verification, insulation checks, wattage validation, and compliance evaluation.

Airport Signage

Edge-lit sign boards, mandatory & information signage, circuit integration, and L-823 connector systems.

AGL Cabling

Primary/secondary AGL cabling systems, L-823 connectors, circuit layout planning, and field installation support.

ICAO / FAA Compliance

Technical documentation, compliance reports, Annex 14 engineering submissions, and FAA AC 150 standard implementation.

Field Experience

Airport Projects
& Experience

Real-world AGL project coordination, technical support, and compliance delivery across Indian airports and international standards.

Cochin International Airport
Flagship Airport Project

Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL)

Executed complete Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL) testing and technical coordination at one of India’s busiest international airports — including runway and taxiway lighting systems, photometric testing, circuit verification, compliance checks, and technical documentation support across multiple project phases.

Runway Edge Lights Taxiway Systems Photometric Compliance Technical Documentation ICAO Annex 14
Kannur International Airport
Airport Project

Kannur International Airport (KIAL)

AGL technical and commercial coordination for OCEM halogen fittings, runway/taxiway systems, and compliance verification.

Runway Edge Lights Threshold Lights Taxiway Systems OCEM Fittings
Thiruvananthapuram Airport
Airport Project

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TIAL)

Edge-lit sign boards, guidance signage, AGL cabling, and airport lighting technical documentation support.

Edge-Lit Signage AGL Cabling Technical Docs Installation
Testing & Inspection

Isolating Transformer Testing & Inspection

IS 12290 compliant transformer testing covering insulation resistance, load testing, wattage validation, and full compliance verification for airport-grade equipment.

IS 12290 Compliance Insulation Testing Load Testing QA/QC
AGL Photometry Testing

AGL Photometry Testing & Compliance

End-to-end AGL Photometry testing & compliance including beam alignment, intensity verification, chromaticity checks, and ICAO Annex 14 compliance reporting.

Beam Alignment Intensity Check ICAO Annex 14 Compliance Report
Knowledge Sharing

Technical Articles
& Insights

Practical AGL knowledge and field insights shared on LinkedIn for professional visibility and technical community building.

01

What is Airfield Ground Lighting (AGL)?

Complete overview of airport lighting systems, their operational importance, and how they ensure safe aircraft operations during night and low-visibility conditions.

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02

Understanding Constant Current Regulators (CCR)

How CCR systems maintain consistent lighting intensity in series airfield circuits, covering operation, troubleshooting, and system integration principles.

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03

Photometry in Runway Lighting Systems

Basics of beam alignment, intensity measurement, chromaticity analysis, and compliance testing procedures for ICAO-standard runway lighting systems.

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04

ICAO Lighting Color Standards

Runway, taxiway, stop bar, and signage color requirements as per ICAO Annex 14 — practical field reference for AGL engineers and airport lighting teams.

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05

Isolating Transformer Testing Procedures

Field testing methods, IS 12290 compliance practices, insulation resistance testing, and acceptance criteria for airport-grade isolating transformers.

Read on LinkedIn
06

CAT-II & CAT-III Lighting Systems

Low visibility operation requirements, infrastructure differences, and the engineering considerations for CAT II/III runway lighting systems.

Read on LinkedIn
Technical Knowledge

Standards &
Compliance

Deep practical knowledge of international aviation lighting standards applied across testing, documentation, and project compliance.

ICAO Annex 14

International standards for aerodromes — lighting, visual aids, and operational requirements.

Applied

FAA AC 150/5345

Federal Aviation Administration specifications for airport lighting equipment and systems.

Applied

IS 12290 (1987)

Indian Standard for isolating transformers — the core specification for AGL transformer compliance.

Compliant

IEC Standards

International Electrotechnical Commission standards governing AGL electrical components and safety.

Referenced

AGL Photometry Standards

Beam intensity, chromaticity, and beam spread compliance for all AGL fixture categories.

Tested

L-823 Connectors

FAA L-823 plug and receptacle connector specifications for series AGL circuit systems.

Certified

AGL Testing Procedures

Field testing methods for fittings, transformers, CCR systems, and cable circuits.

Experienced

Airfield Safety

Operational safety practices for airfield environments — FOD control, working near active runways.

Trained
Let's Work Together

Connect
With Me

Open to AGL technical consultation, compliance discussions, airport lighting projects, and knowledge-sharing with engineers and aviation professionals worldwide.

Available For

AGL Technical Consultation Compliance Support Airport Lighting Projects AGL Photometry Testing Technical Documentation
RAHUL
SHARMA

Airfield Ground Lighting Specialist

An independent AGL technical authority with expertise spanning runway systems, AGL photometry analysis, CCR operations, isolating transformer compliance, and ICAO/FAA standard implementation.

ICAO Annex 14 FAA AC 150 IS 12290 CAT I/II/III

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Project Portfolio

Major Airport Projects
& Associated Works

AGL technical involvement across India's major airports — spanning runway systems, taxiway lighting, AGL Photometry testing, signage, GLF spare supply, and compliance coordination across all regions.

39+ Airports & Airfields
4 Regions of India
CAT I / II / III Systems
ICAO Annex 14 Compliant

North India

11 Airports / Airfields

Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
New Delhi
Airport
Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
Airport
Jaipur International Airport
Rajasthan
Airport
Kishangarh Airport
Rajasthan
Airport
Chandigarh International Airport
Punjab / Haryana
Airport
Shimla Airport
Himachal Pradesh
Airport
Ambala Airport
Haryana
Air Force
Hindon Air Force Station
Uttar Pradesh / NCR
Airport
Rewa Airport
Madhya Pradesh
Airport
Udaipur Airport
Rajasthan
Airport
Jodhpur Airport
Rajasthan

South India

15 Airports / Airfields

Airport
Cochin International Airport (CIAL)
Kerala
Airport
Kannur International Airport (KIAL)
Kerala
Airport
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TIAL)
Kerala
Airport
Kadapa Airport
Andhra Pradesh
Airport
Tirupati Airport
Andhra Pradesh
Airport
Vijayawada International Airport
Andhra Pradesh
Airport
Rajahmundry Airport
Andhra Pradesh
Airport
Begumpet Airport
Telangana
Airport
Madurai International Airport
Tamil Nadu
Airport
Salem Airport
Tamil Nadu
Airport
Chennai International Airport
Tamil Nadu
Airport
Hubli Airport
Karnataka
Airport
Kalaburagi Airport
Karnataka
Airport
Mysuru Airport
Karnataka
Airport
Agatti Airport
Lakshadweep

West India

8 Airports / Airfields

Airport
Vadodara Airport
Gujarat
Airport
Dholera International Airport
Gujarat
Airport
Keshod Airport
Gujarat
Airport
Porbandar Airport
Gujarat
Airport
Rajkot International Airport
Gujarat
Airport
Shirdi Airport
Maharashtra
Airport
Gondia Airport
Maharashtra
Airport
Manohar International Airport
Goa

East & Northeast India

5 Airports / Airfields

Airport
Dibrugarh Airport
Assam
Airport
Swami Vivekananda Airport
Chhattisgarh
Airport
Bir Tikendrajit International Airport
Manipur
Airport
Dimapur Airport
Nagaland
Airport
Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport
Tripura

Contact for AGL Technical Support

Available for Airfield Ground Lighting consultation, compliance support, airport lighting projects, AGL Photometry guidance, technical documentation, and engineering coordination.

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