Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

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.

Desired Candidate Profile

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.

Officer Airside Operations Abu Dhabi Airports Company