Senior Officer AVP
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About the Role
Supports the ADP & AVP Section in administering airside driver and vehicle permitting processes across multiple airports. Ensures compliance with regulations, manages permit systems, conducts inspections, and liaises with stakeholders to promote safe airside operations.
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Responsibilities
- Support development, review and maintenance of Section SOPs, Airside Driving Regulations and Guides
- Process and approve ADP applications in accordance with established procedures
- Inspect vehicles applying for Airside Vehicle Permits (AVP) prior to approval
- Maintain accurate, auditable records of ADP and AVP applications, inspections, approvals, rejections
- Administer and oversee theory exams and practical assessments for airside drivers
- Conduct periodic airside inspections of stakeholders to verify compliance
- Prepare monthly ADP/AVP performance reports and annual statistical summaries
- Coordinate airside safety activities with operations, safety, security, logistics and other internal stakeholders
Requirements
- Strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Excellent in managing stakeholder relationship
- Proficient in MS Office and comfortable learning and using Airport Permits System (APS)
- Able to travel between Zayed, Delma and Sir Bani Yas airports
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Overview
- The Senior Officer AVP supports the ADP & AVP Section in administering, inspecting and enforcing airside driver and vehicle permitting processes across Zayed, Delma and Sir Bani Yas airports.
Regulatory oversight and compliance
- Support development, review and maintenance of the Section SOPs, Airside Driving Regulations and Guides and ensure alignment with company standards, CAR ADR, ICAO requirements and local SOPs.
- Ensure compliance with applicable airside safety and security regulations, procedures and policies administered by the ADP & AVP Section.
- Promote initiatives to reduce incidents and improve section performance.
Permitting, approvals and records
- Process and approve ADP applications in accordance with established procedures.
- Inspect vehicles applying for Airside Vehicle Permits (AVP) prior to approval for controlled airside access.
- Ensure all airside drivers hold valid ADPs and initiate corrective actions for noncompliance.
- Maintain accurate, auditable records of ADP and AVP applications, inspections, approvals, rejections and related documentation.
- Maintain monthly and annual ADP/AVP statistics and prepare monthly performance and revenue reports.
Training and examination administration
- Ensure candidates are registered for theory and practical examinations and that schedules are maintained.
- Administer and oversee theory exams and practical assessments; ensure examination records are accurately updated in the ADP system.
- Approve ADP equipment categories after verification of required documentation.
Systems and data management
- Develop, maintain and improve the online ADP/AVP permit systems to streamline permit processing, examination records and reporting.
- Update permit systems with examination details, results and candidate records.
- Prepare monthly ADP/AVP performance reports and annual statistical summaries for management.
Inspections, audits and enforcement support
- Conduct periodic airside inspections of stakeholders to verify compliance with ADP and AVP requirements and follow up on corrective actions.
- Assist the Manager ADP/AVP in addressing and closing nonconformities (NCRs) identified during internal and external audits.
- Support enforcement actions, including suspension or revocation of ADPs/AVPs where necessary.
- Ensure timely reporting of all incidents, collisions or damage to Airside Safety.
Stakeholder liaison and coordination
- Coordinate airside safety activities with operations, safety, security, logistics and other internal stakeholders.
- Monitor and promote professional behavior among airside drivers and support initiatives to improve driver conduct.
Operational support
- Perform day to day ADP/AVP section duties and provide operational support to the Manager ADP/AVP.
- Assist in closing section issues and action items as directed by the Manager.
- Carry out other duties relevant to the role as required.
- Mentor junior trainers and provide guidance to operational teams to foster a culture of continuous learning, development, and safety excellence.
- Able to travel between Zayed, Delma and Sir Bani Yas airports.
Top competencies required
- Strong commitment to safety, regulatory compliance and continuous improvement.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills
- Excellent in managing stakeholder relationship
- Proficient in MS Office and comfortable learning and using Airport Permits System (APS).
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