Airport Duty Officer - Airside

Job DetailsPosition TitleAirport Duty OfficerReports toAirside Operations ManagerDivision OperationsGradeDepartmentAirside OperationsJob PurposePurpose of the job is to monitor airside facilities are maintained at highest state of serviceability and audit airside activities to ensure safe and efficient aircraft operation in Ras Al Khaimah International Airport. Functional AccountabilitiesArea of Contribution Key ActivitiesFinancialADP training to external stakeholdersProcessConduct movement area inspections. Provide follow-me service to aircraft/vehicles. Conduct aircraft turnaround audit. Facilitate work services in the airside. Enforce safety regulations in the airside. Provide ADP training. Maintain surveillance on all airside movements(vehicle/aircraft/personal) Maintain up to date departmental records/documents.

Initiate emergency action. Preliminary investigation of accident/incidentWildlife managementObstacle managementCustomer and ReportingCommunication & Working Relationships InternalWith all department Managers and HeadsReasons for InteractionCoordination for efficient airside operationExternal Customs, Immigration, Airport security department, Federal police, Airline engineers, Air traffic control, National ambulance, Wildlife control. Pilots. Meteorological Department, ADNOC, DCA PRO, and Alpha Catering. VIP/ Airport VisitorsReasons for InteractionFor safe and efficient conduct of airside operationsQualificationsQualifications, Experience, & SkillsEducational QualificationsGraduationProfessional QualificationsMust have exceptional communication skills to effectively communicate with all Customers and stakeholders, senior management, government agencies, emergency Services to ensure that the operational plans and activities are executed efficiently and effectively.

Must have knowledge in: Sound knowledge in GCAA regulations. Certification in airside operation managementSafety Management System (SMS) Health & Safety Regulations Airport emergency plans Accident and incident investigation Airside standard operating procedures Basic audit skills ExperienceRequired ExperienceMinimum five years of experience in airside operations management Other Requirements- Safety Accountability And ResponsibilitiesAll staff has the following safety responsibilities and is accountable to their supervisor(s) and Head of Department: To comply with the relevant safety requirements and procedures outlined in the Aerodrome Operations Manual and Safety Management System and any other instructions or notices issued by Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.

To comply with the safety requirements detailed within their training. To advise their Head of Department and the Airport Duty Officer team of any safety occurrence or system failure and to identify and report any situation of potential risk or concern affecting safety via one of the following means. Report directly to the Safety Department or an immediate supervisor. Submitting a preliminary Accident/ Incident Report. Support safety audits as and investigations as they occur. Competencies Level of ProficiencyBehavioural CompetenciesInitiative & Problem SolvingHighTechnical Competencies Microsoft office ApplicationsHighCommunication skillsHighSound knowledge in GCAA regulations.

HighSafety Management System (SMS)HighHealth & Safety RegulationsHighAirport emergency plansHighAccident and incident investigationHighAirside standard operating proceduresHighBasic audit skillsMedium