Officer Airside Operations

Overview

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.
• **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 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.