Senior Officer Airside Works Approval

The Senior Officer, Airside Works Approvals, ensures that all airside works across Abu Dhabi Airports comply with the requirements of the GCAA Aerodrome Certificate and other AD Airports and GCAA regulatory standards. The role is responsible for overseeing, implementing, and monitoring airside works to ensure operational safety, regulatory compliance, and minimal impact on aerodrome operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manager and Senior Manager, Airside Works Approvals, in implementing AMC 59, Operational and Special Ops approvals, and other Airside Works Governance procedures across all Abu Dhabi Airports.
• Manage departmental QMS/SMS components related to airside works.
• Build and verify compliance matrices for all relevant regulations, ensuring adherence to GCAA and other regulatory requirements.
• Develop comprehensive Risk Assessments for projects and works in the airfield, covering all aviation safety requirements.
• Develop, review, update, and communicate AWAC/ATAC/AMC59/IDM policies, manuals, and procedures to maintain compliance with Aerodrome Certificate and GCAA requirements.
• Support the Airside Works Approval Manager in defining strategic safety objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify and escalate safety risks to senior management through appropriate review channels.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, international standards, and best practices.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives such as automation, digitisation, and process simplification.
• Monitor safety performance against strategic objectives and report to the Airside Works Approval Manager.
• Participate and present in Aerodrome Safety meetings and forums with internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain and manage the hazard reporting log, ensuring timely closure of issues.
• Update and maintain Aerodrome/SMS manuals and procedures related to Airside Works Approvals.
• Collaborate with project teams and stakeholders to minimise operational disruptions due to airside works.
• Support development of safety-related reports, assessments, and safety cases for submission to senior management and GCAA.
• Develop and implement safety campaigns and awareness programmes.
• Monitor compliance with Aerodrome and Safety Management System Manuals, offering guidance and oversight as needed.
• Ensure all significant changes are managed through the Management of Change Process.
• Conduct daily airfield patrols to verify compliance with approved Airside Works Approvals and intervene in unsafe or unauthorized activities.
• Chair weekly Airside Works Approvals Committee meetings, Airside Technical Assurance Committee meetings, Daily Works Conference Calls, Familiarization Sessions, and AMC59 meetings.
• Maintain compliance with departmental KPIs and SOPs.
• Develop monthly dashboards and presentations for senior management.
• Maintain updated aerodrome lookaheads and a tracker of all ongoing airfield works.
• Establish SLAs with relevant departments to clarify responsibilities.
• Lead AMC-59 and coordinate with ANS for AMC-25 requirements, as well as with AVSEC and other regulatory bodies.
• Represent the department in IMS and other management forums as directed by senior management.
Continuously monitor compliance with Aerodrome and SMS Manuals across departments.

Requirements and Skills

Top Competencies Required:

• Proven project and aerodrome experience.
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced IT proficiency.
• Skilled in influencing decisions and persuading others.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle multiple priorities.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Airside Works and Project Safety and Operation Management, AMPAP - Airport Management Professional Accreditation Programme).
• Substantial industry experience with relevant certifications and accreditations deemed suitable for the role.
• Certifications in Aerodrome QMS, Safety Management Systems, or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience , including at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity .