Manager - Airside Planning

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

Job summary

GMR Group in Visakhapatnam seeks a seasoned airport operations professional to lead aerodrome licensing renewals, maintain AOM and SOP documentation, and oversee AIP/NOTAM activities. The role includes developing airside competencies and coordinating with DGCA, ATC, and internal teams.

You will interface with multiple departments and external partners to ensure compliance with DGCA CAR, timely renewals, and reliable operations across aeronautical services.

Qualifications

• MBA or MSc Physics with domain knowledge in airport operations.
• 5-8 years of airport industry experience.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and DGCA CAR.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple departments and external stakeholders.
• Proven capability in planning, risk assessment and training.

Responsibilities

• Renewal of Aerodrome License; coordinate with units; compile checklists; submit to DGCA (Annex 14).
• Update Aerodrome Manual, SOPs and related docs; ensure timely vetting and dissemination.
• Manage Aeronautical Information Publication, NOTAMs, AIP changes, facilities maintenance.
• Develop Airside Competencies through internal training and guidance to the team.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders for NOTAM, AOM updates and licensing.

Skills

Networking

Personal Effectiveness

Teamwork

Stakeholder Focus

Entrepreneurship

Capability Building

Social Awareness

Planning & Decision Making

Execution & Results

Strategic Orientation

Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking

Aircraft Performance & Ground Handling

Regulatory Compliance

Emergency & Contingency Planning

Infrastructure Planning & Management

Process Improvement

Airside Works Management

Aeronautical Information Management

Analysis & Planning

Survey Techniques

Aeronautical Survey Charts Maintenance

Stakeholder Management

Knowledge of Airside Operations

Capacity Analysis & Planning

Simulation & Modeling

Education

MBA / MSc Physics

Job description

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE

• Please detail dotted / matrix/dual reporting relationships

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Renewal of Aerodrome License Coordinate with various units at IGIA, compilation of check list and sent to DGCA for license renewal (Compliance with Annex 14)
• Updating Aerodrome Manual, Dept Documentation and SOPs Revising contents of AOM, getting vetted by concerned depts. & submitting to DGCA, distribution to stake holders (Timely updating and dissemination)
• Aeronautical Information Publication Looking after AIPs, NOTAMs for any addition/deletion of airside facility, maintenance works, RWY maintenance etc. (Compliance with DGCA CAR)
• Developing Airside Competencies of team Sharing knowledge of ASO with the team, the basics of airside and the rules associated with it. (Internal training,Constant counseling)
• Internal stakeholder interaction internal departmental interactions for NOTAM, AOM updating, Aerodrome Licensing (Compliance with DGCA CAR,Timely renewal)

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• ATC, CNS, IMD
• GHA, AIRLINES
• IMD
• Vendor (Path planner, GDMS)
• IAF

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

• DIAL P&E, IT
• MASTER PLANNING
• AOCC, ASO, SLOT
• Finance, Commercial - DIAL
• DIAL Safety

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA / MSc Physics

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 5-8 years exp in Airport

COMPETENCIES

• Networking
• Personal Effectiveness
• Teamwork & Interpersonal influence
• Stakeholder Focus
• Entrepreneurship
• Capability Building
• Social Awareness
• Planning & Decision Making
• Execution & Results
• Strategic Orientation
• Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
• Aircraft Performance and Ground Handling (Expert)
• Regulatory Compliance (Proficient)
• Emergency and Contingency Planning (Proficient)
• Infrastructure Planning and Management (Proficient)
• Process Improvement (Proficient)
• Airside Works Management (Proficient)
• Aeronautical Information Management (Proficient)
• Analysis and Planning (Proficient)
• Survey Techniques (Expert)
• Preparation and Maintenance of Aeronautical Survey Charts (Proficient)
• Stakeholder Management (Proficient)
• Knowledge of Airside Operations (Proficient)
• Capacity Analysis and Planning (Proficient)
• Simulation and Modeling (Practitioner)

Requirements: