About the role:

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

About you :

• High School Qualification / Vocational Qualification / Diploma or Equivalent with 4 years of relevant experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with minimum 3 years of work related experience
• 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
• 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