Officer Airside Operations
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About the Role
Abu Dhabi Airports Company is hiring an Officer Airside Operations to ensure a safe and efficient airside environment. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Aviation, 2+ years of airport operations experience, and a valid UAE driving license.
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Responsibilities
- Conduct movement area inspections and record findings
- Conduct wildlife inspections in accordance with the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan
- Enforce airside safety regulations and ensure compliance by all airside users
- Monitor and oversee contractor activities on the airfield
- Conduct FOD (Foreign Object Debris) control activities
- Execute daily airside operations activities and maintain accurate duty logs
- Oversee aircraft turnaround activities and general airside operations
- Respond to aerodrome incidents and accidents and report them according to procedures
- Provide escort services for police vehicles, VIP vehicles, ambulances, and contractors
- Provide aircraft 'Follow Me' services when required
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Aviation or a related discipline
- Valid UAE Driving License
- Minimum 2 years of experience in airport operations
- Experience conducting aerodrome inspections
- Experience working under GCAA regulations and statutory legal requirements
- Experience operating within an airside environment
- Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently
- Computer literacy
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Overview
- The Officer Airside Operations is responsible for ensuring a safe, efficient, and serviceable airside environment while delivering excellent customer service to airlines and key stakeholders.
Safety, Compliance & Inspections
- Comply with all company management systems, policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Assist senior officers in ensuring the aerodrome operates safely and efficiently.
- Conduct movement area inspections and record findings as required.
- Conduct wildlife inspections in accordance with the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.
- Enforce airside safety regulations and ensure compliance by all airside users.
- Ensure Safety Management System (SMS) requirements are integrated into daily operations.
- Monitor and oversee contractor activities on the airfield to ensure compliance with permits and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct FOD (Foreign Object Debris) control activities.
- Support audits, inspections, enforcement activities, and continuous operational improvements.
Operational Management
- Execute daily airside operations activities and maintain accurate duty logs.
- Participate in shift briefings and implement lessons learned through a continuous improvement process.
- Oversee aircraft turnaround activities and general airside operations.
- Manage weather, wildlife, and obstacle related risks affecting airside operations.
- Support disabled aircraft recovery operations when required.
- Maintain accurate operational records and reports.
Incident & Emergency Response
- Respond to aerodrome incidents and accidents and report them according to procedures.
- Participate in all airport emergencies in accordance with the Airport Emergency Plan.
- Ensure operational readiness for emergency and contingency situations.
- Coordinate with emergency services and stakeholders during incidents.
Airside Services & Stakeholder Coordination
- Provide escort services for police vehicles, VIP vehicles, ambulances, and contractors.
- Provide aircraft 'Follow Me' services when required.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with customers and stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate airside activities to ensure compliance with national and international aviation safety standards.
Performance & Development
- Deliver team objectives and individual performance targets.
- Complete all required training and familiarization programs to maintain aerodrome certification requirements.
- Undertake any additional duties assigned by Airside Operations management.
Education & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Aviation or a related discipline.
- Valid UAE Driving License.
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in airport operations.
- Experience conducting aerodrome inspections.
- Experience working under GCAA regulations and statutory legal requirements.
- Experience operating within an airside environment and understanding its technical requirements.
Skills & Competencies
- Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently.
- Computer literacy.
- Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.
- Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic operational environment.
- Adaptability to changing operational needs.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent communication skills for interacting with customers, government agencies, emergency services, senior management, and other stakeholders.
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships to achieve operational objectives.
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