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Airfield Operations Officer

Airfield Operations Officer

Job Title
Airfield Operations Officer

Function
Airfield Ops

Brief Description
Safety Audits, standplanning Risk assessment
Bird Hazard Control aerodrome lighting inspections
FOD Inspections and recovery
Control of works, Runway friction testing inspections
Implementing Low Visibility Procedures
Managing and trouble shooting Baggage system

Key Skills
Must Hold Current airside pass
Undergo DFT Criminal Check
1 year experience working airside
Basic Knowledge Airfield Ops
Hold Current Clean driving License

Entry Routes
C or above in GCSE Maths / English
IT skills in Word and Excel
Experience in SMS
Experience in H&S

Day in the Life
Capable of using own initiative
Ability to work under pressure
Positive attitude working in a team

Fun Fact
Every day is different

Operations Supervisor

Operations Supervisor

Job Title
Operations Supervisor

Function
Airfield Ops

Brief Description
Safety Audits, standplanning Risk assessment
Bird Hazard Control aerodrome lighting inspections
FOD Inspections and recovery
Control of works, Runway friction testing inspections
Implementing Low Visibility Procedures
Managing and trouble shooting Baggage system
Training and assessments
Extra firearm training
Attend regular airport management meetings

Key Skills
Must Hold Current airside pass
Undergo DFT Criminal Check
1 year experience working airside
Basic Knowledge Airfield Ops
Hold Current Clean driving License
TAQA Qualification
A1 qualification
Level 3 teaching Qualification

Entry Routes
C or above in GCSE Maths / English
IT skills in Word and Excel
Experience in SMS
Experience in H&S

Day in the Life
Capable of using own initiative
Ability to work under pressure
Positive attitude working in a team
Able to work closely with Management

Fun Fact
Excellent working conditions

Airside Operations Supervisor

Airside Operations Supervisor

Job Title
Airside Operations Supervisor

Function
Airfield Inspections, Wildlife control & Apron management

Brief Description
Duty manager role responsible for airfield and apron covering 24/7

Key Skills
Proactive, can do attitude, enthusiastic

Entry Routes
Progressed from coordinator role.

Airside Operations Coordinator

Airside Operations Coordinator

Job Title
Airside Operations Coordinator

Function
Airfield Inspections, Wildlife control & Apron management

Brief Description
Reports to the supervisor and works between 0600-220

Key Skills
Proactive, can do attitude, enthusiastic

Entry Routes
Aviation background either through study or worked within the airport.