Officer AOCC Airside

Abu Dhabi Airports; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A major airport authority in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Officer – AOCC Airside to handle tactical planning, allocation, and operational management. The role involves monitoring aircraft flow, managing slot approvals, and overseeing invoicing for cash operators. Candidates should have a university degree, a minimum of 4 years in the aviation industry, and proficiency in airside operations and emergency procedures. This is a full-time position based at Abu Dhabi International Airport with shift duties expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of relevant airport, airline, or ground handling industry management experience.
• Fluent in English (ICAO Level 4 or Global English Level 7).
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, allocate, and monitor aircraft parking stands for service levels.
• Monitor aircraft flow to maintain airside capacity.
• Coordinate with ATC, GCAA, airlines, and operators for effective communication.

Skills

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Knowledge of airside operations

Intermediate MS Office skills

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

SITA AMS

Airside and ATC systems

Job description

The Officer – AOCC Airside is responsible for stand, gate, and tow tactical planning and allocation, ad-hoc slot approvals, landing permissions, invoicing for cash operators, and data reconciliation. The role focuses initially on Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) operations and the transition to the Midfield Terminal Complex (MTC), with potential future extension to other ADAC airports.

The Airport Management Centre (AMC) is the central hub for:

• Operations Planning: Integrated operational planning and performance analysis for all ADAC airports to deliver target Levels of Service (LOS).
• Airport Operations Control Centre (AOCC): Leading day-of-operations within a 24/7 control room co-located with ground handlers, control authorities, airlines, emergency services, and others.
• Operations Data & Analytics: Managing operational data quality and developing AMC reporting, analytics, and tools.

The Officer – AOCC Airside is expected to maintain competency and licenses to operate, demonstrate Abu Dhabi Airports values and behaviors, and work shift duties in the AMC control room, including being on-call as needed.

Responsibilities

Tactical Planning & Allocation – Stands, Gates, and Towing

• Plan, allocate, and monitor aircraft parking stands to achieve service levels safely and efficiently.
• Monitor aircraft flow and On-Time Performance (OTP) to maintain airside capacity.
• Respond to unplanned operational changes and minimize passenger disruption.
• Advise Manager-AOCC Airside on operational developments impacting airside.
• Monitor IT systems for faults and take corrective action.
• Liaise with AOCC teams, Air Traffic Control, airlines, and authorities to minimize operational disruption.
• Collaborate with Airport Coordination Limited (ACL) for 24-hour slot management and ad-hoc schedule changes.

Ad-Hoc Slot Approvals, Landing Permissions, and Invoicing

• Assess and approve ad-hoc slot requests within capacity and resources.
• Update slots within 24 hours or during ACL out-of-office hours.
• Coordinate with Terminal Operations for capacity and manpower confirmation.
• Issue landing permissions for ad-hoc flights per SOPs.
• Generate invoices for cash flights upon departure.

Communications for Situational Awareness and Collaborative Decision-Making

• Support Manager-AOCC Airside in coordinating with ATC, GCAA, airlines, and operators.
• Ensure communications relate to day-of operations or SLA performance.

Monitor Aircraft Flow – Optimize Capacity and Service Delivery

• Proactively monitor departures, arrivals, and resources to mitigate conflicts.
• Assess feasibility of requested allocation changes and inform stakeholders.
• Monitor delays, update flight schedules, and liaise with airlines to adjust as needed.

Data Quality & Reporting

• Maintain accurate airline and flight data in AMS and ensure data quality compliance.
• Keep concise operations logs, handover materials, and shift reports for analysis and improvement.

Requirements and Skills

Qualifications / Education:

• Ideally a university degree (equivalent operational management experience considered).

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years of relevant airport, airline, or ground handling industry management experience.
• Personal: Problem-solving; ability to justify/record decisions under pressure.
• Interpersonal: Clear communication; ability to influence stakeholders.
• Technical:
  • Knowledge of airside operations, aircraft turnaround, and airport operational resources.
  • Familiarity with emergency procedures, incident management, and regulatory requirements (IATA, ICAO, GCAA, ACI).
  • Operational knowledge of airport systems (e.g., SITA AMS), airside and ATC systems, METAR/TAF, slot allocation, and airport compliance documentation.
  • Fluent in English (ICAO Level 4 or Global English Level 7).
  • Intermediate MS Office skills (Excel, Word).

Ideal Skills:

• ICAO Annex 14, GCAA CAR Part IX & XI knowledge.
• ACI Airside and Apron Safety Handbook knowledge.
• Airport control center systems and operational planning expertise.
• Understanding of A-CDM concepts.

Advantageous Skills:

• Crisis management, business process improvement, manpower planning, and process governance.
• Responsibility, business focus, delivering commitments, problem-solving, initiative, adaptability, innovation, customer relationship building, teamwork, communication, and influencing.

Job Info

• Job Identification 1275
• Job Category HR_81
• Posting Date 12/31/2025, 05:41 AM
• Apply Before 01/09/2026, 07:55 PM
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Zayed International Airport, Abu Dhabi, AE