Senior Officer Airside Works Approval

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.