Officer Airside Operations

Overview

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.
• **Requirements and Skills**

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 and statutory legal requirements.
• Experience operating within the airside environment and understanding required technical competencies.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong English communication skills (spoken and written).
• Computer literacy.
• High level of responsibility and professionalism.
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively as one team.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Adaptability to changing operational requirements.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills with internal and external parties.