Duty Manager - Airside Operations -

GMR Group; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

The GMR Group invites applications for an experienced Airside Operations Manager at Hyderabad, overseeing rotational shifts and ensuring safe aircraft operations in line with DGCA/ICAO standards. You will liaise with internal and external stakeholders to manage contingencies and maintain regulatory compliance.

Key duties include directing operational efficiency, preparing shift reports with Power BI dashboards, enforcing apron discipline, and coordinating VVIP/escort services while leading a

Qualifications

• Graduate preferably with science background and exposure to Airside Operations/ATC.
• One-year accredited program in Airport Operations and Management.
• Must possess LMV driving license.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification in Airport/Aviation management from reputed institutes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational efficiency and safe aircraft operations.
• Implement contingency plans per SLAs.
• Adhere to DGCA/ICAO regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and share shift reports and dashboards (Power BI/MIS).
• Formulation of working instructions for safe transit through RGIA.
• Enforce apron discipline and incident prevention.
• Manage VVIP/VIP escort services and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Power BI

MS Office

Airside Operations

DGCA/ICAO compliance

Stakeholder Management

Shift Leadership

Safety Management Systems

Runway Operations

Education

Graduate degree in science

Airport Operations program

LMV driving license

MBA / Aviation management

Job description

Job Purpose

The incumbent will be involved in Rotational shifts and manage functional control over the Airside operations by ensuring safety aircraft operations. He would liaise with Internal and External stakeholders for ensuring safe and smooth operations during all contingencies

ORGANISATION CHART

Manager Airside Operations - AGM Airside Operations --> GM Airside Operations --> Head Airside Operations

Key Accountabilities

• Ensure operational efficiency and safe aircraft operations (Number of Incidents / Accidents)
• Management & implementation of contingency plans (As per SLA's)
• Adherence to operational procedures and policy decisions in compliance to the regulatory requirements DGCA / ICAO (As per SLA's/Monthly MIS)
• Prepare and share shift reports / dash boards in every shift (Power BI / MIS)
• Formulation of working instructions for management of Airside operations to have safe & smooth transit through RGIA (In compliance with rules and regulations)
• Enforcement checks and apron discipline (Number of Incidents / Accidents)
• Management of VVIP / VIP, Follow me and Escort services. (In time coordination with other stakeholders and smooth movement of the Guest)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• DGCA
• AAI / ATC & CNS
• CISF
• IMD
• AIRLINES / GHA
• FUEL FARMS / CATERING
• OUTSOURCED AGENCIES

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• TS / PMT
• APOC / TOPS
• ARFF
• SAFETY
• LAND SCAPING

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

• NIL

Other Dimensions

• 5 direct staff reporting to Duty Manager and manage outsourced staff approx. 30 per shift
• Operations roles - Supports a seamless & safe passenger journey by ensuring operational readiness, minimizing disruptions & responding effectively to irregular operations while considering passenger impact in all decisions.

Education Qualifications

• Graduate preferably with science background with relevant exposure to Airside Operations / ATC.
• 01 Year accredited program in Airport Operations and Management
• Must possess LMV driving license
• MBA / Postgraduate in Airport/Aviation management from reputed Institutes

Relevant Experience

• Up to 10 years of similar experience
• Proficient in MS Office, Internet usage.
• Proficient in Aerodrome Design and Operations, ICAO documents, and DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements, with specialized knowledge of Annex 14, DGCA CAR Section 4 Series B Part I, Doc 9157, Doc 9137, Doc 9859, as well as aviation and airport standards, policies and practices.

COMPETENCIES

• Personal Effectiveness
• Social Awareness
• Entrepreneurship
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Planning & Decision Making
• Capability Building
• Strategic Orientation
• Stakeholder Focus
• Networking
• Execution & Results
• Teamwork & Interpersonal influence
• Framework of Aerodrome Licensing (Proficient)
• Wildlife Hazard Control (Practitioner)
• Global Reporting Format Knowledge (GRF) (Proficient)
• Runway Operations (Proficient)
• Airside Vehicle Operations (Proficient)
• Apron Management & Operations (Proficient)
• Airfield Work In Progress (Practitioner)
• Aerodrome Emergency Plan & Procedure (Proficient)
• Visual Aids Management (Proficient)
• Aerodrome Physical Characteristics Understanding (Proficient)
• Safety Management Systems (Proficient)
• Aeronautical Information Systems (Proficient)