Airfield Operations Officer

As a Airfield Operations Officer, you will be responsible for helping us achieve this ambition: • Ensure safe operations at airside by conducting regular inspection and monitoring of the airside particularly the runway, taxiway, aprons and the service roads to ensure the following: • Foreign Object Debris (FOD) is managed properly by monitoring, supporting FOD campaigns, initiating removal of FOD when necessary and promoting FOD prevention • No birds or other wildlife hazard are present (bird and wildlife presence is monitored and controlled) • Paint markings and signs are visible and correct • Airfield lighting and other facilities and equipment are serviceable • Conduct fault/deficiency reporting by coordinating with the concerning department to ensure that all faults or deficiencies are actually reported and rectification action has been initiated • Monitor compliance to the airside safety driving rules by observing the movement of airside vehicle/equipment and issue traffic citations/penalties for violations to ensure safe/smooth airside operations • Direct the traffic at interactions of service roads with taxiways and in congested and emergency areas by direct the airside drivers in order to ensure a safe maneuvering of the taxiing aircraft. • Investigate analyses and submit detailed report including recommended solutions by responding to airside incidents/accidents involving aircraft, vehicles, persons, and properties in order to prevent the recurrence. • Escort any unfamiliar vehicle accessing the airside in order to prevent any unsafe situation Qualifications About you: • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent • Attended Airport/Airlines safety and security training courses • Attended Airport/Airline operations courses i.e. passenger, ramp and cargo • Hold a Qatar Driving License/own country license • Experienced – minimum 4 years of job related experience required • At least 4 years’ experience in a supervisory capacity within the aviation industry either in airline operations or the aerodrome environment, preferably handling airport safety operations functions. • Comprehensive knowledge of airport operations and safety regulations and procedures • Good knowledge of Airport Ramp Operations, policies and procedures, and cargo restricted articles • A good understanding of ICAO standards and recommended practices (SARPS) on airport operations and safety • A good understanding of CAA regulations • Ability to communicate proficiently in English both verbally and in writing