Officer Airside Operations

Responsibilities

• Comply with all company management systems, policies, SOPs, regulatory requirements, and Abu Dhabi Environment Health and Safety Management System standards.
• Support senior officers in ensuring safe and efficient aerodrome operations.
• Conduct movement area inspections and record findings/events as required.
• Conduct wildlife inspections in line with the Wildlife Hazard Management Plan.
• Enforce airside safety regulations for all airside users.
• Execute daily airside operational activities and maintain accurate duty logs.
• Maintain effective communication with customers and stakeholders during normal and emergency operations.
• Deliver assigned team objectives and performance targets.
• Supervise contractor activities on the airfield and ensure compliance with work permits and regulatory requirements.
• Integrate Safety Management System (SMS) principles into daily operations.
• Participate in shift briefings and contribute to continuous improvement through a plan, do, check, review approach.
• Respond to aerodrome incidents and accidents and report them according to procedures.
• Escort police vehicles, VIP vehicles, ambulances, and contractors when required.
• Provide Follow Me services for aircraft when necessary.
• Participate in airport emergency responses in line with the Airport Emergency Plan.
• Complete all required training and familiarization programs to maintain aerodrome certification compliance.
• Collaborate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Oversee airside operations to ensure compliance with national and international aviation safety standards, including:
• Airside inspections and audits
• FOD (Foreign Object Debris) control
• Aircraft turnaround oversight
• Incident investigation
• Wildlife and weather risk management
• Obstacle safeguarding
• Disabled aircraft recovery
• Stakeholder coordination
• Maintain accurate operational records and support continuous operational improvement.
• Ensure 24/7 airside safety readiness.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by Airside Operations management.