Deputy Head - Airside Operations

Job Details

Position Title

Deputy Head - Airside Operations

Reports to

Chief Operating Officer

Division

Operations

Grade

Department

Airside Operations

Job Purpose

Purpose of the job role is to ensure the aerodrome operations and infrastructure are in compliance with GCAA regulations and to ensure safe and efficient aircraft operation in Ras Al Khaimah International Airport.

Functional Accountabilities

Area of Contribution

Key Activities

Documentation

Make sure Aerodrome Operations Manual, Wildlife Hazard Management Plan and SOPs are revised and updated as per requirement.

Aeronautical Information Management

Ensure Aeronautical Information published is reviewed periodically and updated information is published. Participate in GCAA National Technical Committee Meetings

Inspections

Ensure that Airside is inspected by ADOs as per GCAA CAR ADR guidelines and all deficiencies are addressed. Coordinate with Airport Management and conduct monthly movement area inspections.

Data Gathering

Gathering of Airside operational data, analyzing it, identifying the trend, and implementing the mitigation as required

Investigation

Investigate all accident/ incident in the airside and submit preliminary investigation report for further investigation and preservation of evidence for post-accident investigation.

Training

Provide Airside awareness training for internal and external stakeholders and competency training for ADOs. Ensure that ADP training syllabus is updated and proper conduct of training and assessment before approval of ADPs.

Wildlife Management

Ensure that wildlife inspections are conducted, and control measures are employed. Conduct 13 km wildlife survey and share inspection reports with RAK DCA for corrective action if required.

Aerodrome Safeguarding and Obstacle Management

Represent RAK Airport in the Emirate committee for airspace management. Assess the construction proposal for impact on RAK airport operations before approving and issuances of NOC.

Conduct OLS inspections and generate inspection reports. Coordinate with RAK DCA to rectify the deficiencies.

Participate in GCAA Aerodrome Safeguarding audits.

Establish contract with survey service provider and coordinate with service provider for timely obstacle surveys.

Audits

Represent Airside Operations in internal and external audits and timely closing of audit findings.

Budgeting

Preparation of Airside Operations CAPEX and OPEX. Ensure resources are available for smooth functioning of the department.

Apron Management

Develop and maintain apron management plan and ensure that aircraft parking stands are allocated in accordance with the SOP stand allocation.

Airside Project Management

Participate in Airside Project Meetings. Monitor and manage all Airside Project work for safety and operational compliance.

Safety

Define the work of teams and individuals to achieve objectives with due regard for safety issues

Establish and maintain contact on safeguarding issues with the local planning authorities

Assess proposed development against safeguarding criteria. This should include aerodrome licensing requirements, Public Safety Zones policy, the safeguarding of aids to navigation and lines of sight from the Visual Control Room to aerodrome operational areas

Calculate appropriate runway declared distances for normal and obstacle restricted operations.

Monitor immediate airport environs for safeguarding purposes, including temporary obstacles.

Ensuing those services are delivered, as far as reasonably practicable, in a safe manner

Observing performance and correcting failures in documented standards

Ensuring that, when required, department personnel participate in internal and external audits

Ensuring that all OLS related issues are reported in line with airport requirements

Ensuring that personnel of the departments are trained and competent to discharge their duties

Ensuring hazard identification and risk management activity with proper Management Of change process (MOC). Ensuring the risk register is reviewed on half yearly basis

Representation

Represent RAK Airport in meetings with internal and external stakeholders

Emergency Management

Respond to all emergencies in the Airport and perform the functions of tactical command as per Aerodrome Emergency Plan

Manpower Management

Manage the team of ADOs for their best performance. Manage the ADOs roster and ensure the ADO position is manned around the clock.

Record Keeping

Maintain all airside records up to date

Managerial Accountabilities

Area of Contribution

Key Activities

Daily Operations

Ensure smooth functioning of day today Airside Operations

Aeronautical Information Management

Ensure updated Aeronautical Information is available for the aviation community

Training

Ensure Airside Operations staff are trained and competent for performing their duties and responsibilities

Emergency Management

Ensure aerodrome emergencies are handled well from Airside Operations perspective

Wildlife Management

Ensure control over wildlife activity by inspection and deterrence

Aerodrome Safeguarding

Inspect the obstacles, assess the impact of obstacles and ensure obstacle free environment for aircraft operation

Communication & Working Relationships

Internal

With all department managers and heads

Reasons for Interaction

Coordination for efficient airside operation

External

RAK DCA, RAK Municipality, GCAA Airlines, ADNOC and Alpha Catering.

Reasons for Interaction

For safe and efficient airside operations

Qualifications

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills

Educational Qualifications

Graduation or equalling

Professional Qualifications

Certification in airside operation management and safety management system

Experience

Required Experience

Other Requirements

Minimum of ten years of experience or more

Candidate should have a valid UAE Light Motor Vehicle driving license. Must be Mentally and physically fit to work in hard aviation environment.

Competencies

Level of Proficiency

Behavioural Competencies

Initiative & Problem Solving

High

Manpower Management

High

Budget Management

High

Communication

High

Conflict management

High

Decision making

High

Leadership

High

People development

High

Technical Competencies

Microsoft office Applications

High

Communication skills

High

Sound knowledge in GCAA regulations, ICAO SARPS.

High

Safety Management System (SMS)

High

Health & Safety Regulations

High

Airport emergency plans

High

Accident and incident investigation

High

Airside standard operating procedures

High

Auditing

High

MAP reading and Navigation

Medium

Google Earth and GIS ARC pro

Medium