Associate Manager - Airside Operations -

GMR Group

Panaji

On-site

INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

GMR Group is seeking an Associate Manager - Airside Operations to support daily Airside Operations under the Duty Manager, ensuring safe, smooth, and efficient conduct per established procedures.

The role includes enforcing safety regulations, guiding executives, and ensuring on-time performance while meeting DGCA and SOP standards. A graduate with exposure to Airside Operations and relevant certifications is preferred.

Qualifications

Graduate from any recognized University.
Relevant exposure to Airside Operations / ATC.
Certification in Airside Operations from recognized institutes.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day Airside Operations as per SOPs.
Enforce Airside Safety Regulations and conduct briefings.
Coordinate with DGCA and airport authorities for inspections and compliance.
Ensure efficient operations, reduce incidents, and maintain on-time performance.

Skills

Airside Operations

DGCA knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

Graduate from recognized university

Airside Operations exposure

Certification in Airside Operations

Job description

Job Purpose

Associate Manager - Airside Operations shall be responsible to Duty Manager for the conduct of Airside Operations on a daily basis as per the established procedures and in a smooth and most efficient manner to ensure optimum performance and without compromising safety.

ORGANISATION CHART

Organization Chart

Head-Airside Operations GM --> Duty Manager – Airside Operations Manager --> Asst. Manager – Airside Operations Associate Manager

Key Accountabilities

Accountabilities Performance Indicators

Day-to-day Airside Operations
Assist Duty Manager in conduct daily Airside Operations in a smooth and efficient manner without compromising safety.
Implement Airside operational policies and procedures to ensure efficient operation and optimum safety without hampering operations.
Enforce Airside Safety Regulations.
Guide, Supervise and direct Executives placed under, to achieve operational goals and improve overall efficiency. On Time Performance
No. safety violations reported.
Any delay to aircraft operations attributable to Airside Operations.
No. of vehicular accidents/incidents on airside and total number of ADP violations raised.
Achievement of overall operational goals such as Inspections, facilitation, FOD retrievals etc.
Observations during inspection by DGCA/local audits.

Inspections

Carry out Runway/manoeuvring area inspections as mandated.
Carry out Apron and perimeter inspections as per SOP.
Carry out GSE area inspections on regular basis.
Closure/rectification of unserviceability observed during Runway inspections without delay.
Undertake Runway surface condition assessment when required. Minimum 4 Runway inspections in a day.
Minimum 1 perimeter inspection in each shift, apron inspections every 2 hours while on duty, inspection of GSE area at least once in every shift and filing of the report once in each shift.
Adhoc Runway inspections as and when required.
No. of FODs retrieved during inspections.
Timely assessment of Runway surface condition whenever there is significant change and its timely report to Duty Manager.

Enforcement

Enforce Airside Safety Regulations.
Check availability of MOWP and work permits for airside works.
Enforce Work Safety and effective control over works on airside and report deviations/non-compliance if any to Duty Manager.
Carry out work force briefing
Ensure and enforce overall safety on airside. Number of ADP/AVP violations raised.
Number of cases reported regarding deviations of procedures.
Accidents/incidents on airside.
Number of worksite inspections during shift and record of briefing..
Any safety violations reported at work site or any deviations endangering safety.

Facilitation

Provide Follow Me service to aircraft when required (Non-sked flights, during poor visibility etc.)
Facilitate smooth movement of VVIP/VIPs.
Facilitate works on airside after analyzing the impact
Facilitate towing of aircraft.
Facilitate High Power Engine Ground Run. Number of Follow Me services provided in a month.
No. of VVIP/VIP movements facilitated in a month.
Hours of facilitation for works on airside.
Incidents/safety compromise reported during facilitation.
No. of other facilitations for towing/re-positioning etc.
No. & hours of facilitation for High Power Engine Run.

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

DGCA Airports Authority of India (ATM, CNS) IMD Airlines Ground Handling Agency Fueling Agency Catering Agency CISF

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

All GGIAL Functional Team like IT/Procurement/Commercial &BD/ HR, MAG, Project Management Team, CR, etc AOCC ARFF Terminal Security Team Safety team Project Engineering & Maintenance

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

Support effective management of AOP/Budget Assist in CAPEX / OPEX demand / preparation

Other Dimensions

Interaction with various internal and external agencies for smooth conduct of Airside Operations and set industry best standards and safety on airside.

Education Qualifications

Graduate from any recognized University
Relevant exposure to Airside Operations / ATC.
Certification from any recognized institutes/organization like Indian Aviation Academy, GMR Academy, India Airforce etc., in Airside Operations.

Relevant Experience

Minimum 5 years of experience at airside/airlines and 2 years’ experience in Airside Operations of any airports. Good knowledge of ICAO documents and DGCA CAR with special knowledge on Annex 14, Doc 9157, DGCA CAR Sec 4 series B pat I, policies, practices, and rules.

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