Systems Support Specialist - GS Support Services

Qatar Airways Group; Doha; On-site; QAR 279,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Airways Group is seeking a Systems Support Specialist for Ground Services at Doha. You will be the System Owner and SME for automation platforms, driving digital transformation across airport operations and coordinating with multiple stakeholders to ensure reliability and performance.

The role focuses on implementing automation, improving operational efficiency, and maintaining governance and security across systems like DCS, IATCI, and biometrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with airport services systems (DCS, IATCI, Self-Services, Biometrics).
• Certifications such as PMP and Power BI are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as System Owner and SME for Ground Services technology platforms.
• Drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Monitor system performance and coordinate incident resolution with vendors.

Skills

System support

Automation

Business analysis

Stakeholder management

Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

Amadeus Altea

DCS

IATCI

Power BI Data Analyst

Job description

Systems Support Specialist - GS Support Services

Ref #

237012

Location

Job family

Cargo & Airport Operations

• Closing Date: 2026-10-18

About the role:Ground Services is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Systems Support Specialist to support the ongoing digital transformation of airport operations through automation, system optimization, and technology-driven solutions.In this role, you will serve as a key System Owner and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Ground Services automation platforms and operational systems, providing technical expertise, business analysis, stakeholder engagement, governance support, and operational system management. The role will actively contribute to the development and implementation of automation initiatives that improve operational efficiency, compliance, customer experience, and business value across the Qatar Airways network.The role requires a proactive individual capable of balancing strategic innovation initiatives with operational system ownership, ensuring business continuity, compliance, and continuous improvement across Ground Services technologies.

Key accountabilities include:

Drive the Ground Services Automation strategy by identifying, evaluating, and delivering innovative automation and digital transformation initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, customer experience, and business value across the network.

Act as the System Owner and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for assigned Ground Services technology platforms, ensuring system reliability, performance, security, compliance, and alignment with business objectives.

Manage and support critical operational systems including Passenger Check-in, Self-Service Technologies, Interline Integration (IATCI), Weight & Balance, Load Control, Biometrics, Regulatory & Security Systems (APIS, APP, Secure Flight, iAPI), and System Access Management.

Lead the evaluation, implementation, and rollout of new technologies, system enhancements, and automation solutions across the Hub and network stations while ensuring operational readiness and business continuity.

Monitor system performance, investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and coordinate effective resolution plans with internal teams, vendors, and stakeholders to minimize operational impact.

Partner with business and technology stakeholders to capture, prioritize, and translate operational requirements into scalable technology solutions, ensuring successful delivery and adoption.

Drive continuous improvement through process reviews, user engagement, operational performance analysis, and identification of automation opportunities that deliver measurable business benefits.

Establish and maintain governance, compliance, cybersecurity, audit, and risk management controls to protect passenger data, system integrity, and operational resilience.

Collaborate with Ground Services, IT, Digital, Commercial, Finance, Procurement, and external partners to manage stakeholder expectations, benefits realization, project risks, and performance outcomes.

Develop business cases, investment proposals, executive reports, and strategic recommendations to support decision-making, prioritization, and the long-term automation roadmap for Ground Services.

Be part of an extraordinary story

Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You’ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.

Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

Together, everything is possible.

About you :

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and job specific skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of job-related experience required.
• Airport Services systems such as DCS, BRS, IATCI, Self Services, Biometrics, GHA systems. Preferred Certifications :
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst Associate
• Business Intelligence or Data Analytics Certifications Job Specific skills: Essential
• Experience in system support, automation, business analysis, digital transformation, or operational technologies.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and requirements management experience.
• Knowledge of system lifecycle management and operational support processes.
• Experience supporting critical business applications and operational systems. Preferred
• Thorough knowledge of: oAmadeus Altea SuiteoDeparture Control Systems (DCS)oAirport operational technologiesoPassenger processing platformsoSelf-service technologiesoOperational reporting and analyticsoMicrosoft Power BI and data visualization tools

About Qatar Airways Group:

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before. So, whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.