Airport Operations Controller

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and shift allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Airport Operations Controller for a key client in Bloemfontein. This role oversees daily airport activities, coordinating with airlines, ATC, security, and ground handling to ensure safe, efficient operations.

You will manage real-time situations, make rapid decisions, and communicate under pressure, ensuring smooth gate assignments, stand utilization, and resource allocation at Bloemfontein airport.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in airport operations, air traffic control, airline operations, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of airport operations, aviation regulations, and safety protocols.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills, particularly in high-pressure situations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective coordination with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using airport operational management software and systems.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage all airport operational activities in real-time, including flight movements, gate assignments, and ground handling services.
• Coordinate with Air Traffic Control, airlines, security, and emergency services to ensure seamless operations and respond to any disruptions or emergencies.
• Implement and enforce airport operational procedures and policies.
• Prepare operational reports, analyze performance metrics, and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage the allocation and utilization of airport resources, such as stands, gates, and check-in counters.
• Act as a primary liaison for airlines and other airport users regarding operational matters.

Skills

Decision making

Communication

Stakeholder coordination

Real-time operations

Airport software

Tools

Airport operations software

Job description

Our client, a key player in managing aviation infrastructure in Bloemfontein , is seeking a highly organized and decisive Airport Operations Controller . This critical role involves overseeing and coordinating all daily airport activities to ensure smooth, safe, and efficient operations. You will be the central point of contact for various stakeholders, including airlines, air traffic control, security, and ground handling services. Your ability to manage real-time situations, make rapid decisions, and communicate effectively under pressure will be paramount. This is an excellent opportunity to be at the heart of airport operations in Bloemfontein .

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage all airport operational activities in real-time, including flight movements, gate assignments, and ground handling services.
• Coordinate with Air Traffic Control, airlines, security, and emergency services to ensure seamless operations and respond to any disruptions or emergencies.
• Implement and enforce airport operational procedures and policies.
• Prepare operational reports, analyze performance metrics, and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage the allocation and utilization of airport resources, such as stands, gates, and check-in counters.
• Act as a primary liaison for airlines and other airport users regarding operational matters.

Requirements

• Proven experience in airport operations, air traffic control, airline operations, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of airport operations, aviation regulations, and safety protocols.
• Excellent decision-making and problem-solving skills, particularly in high-pressure situations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for effective coordination with diverse stakeholders.
• Proficiency in using airport operational management software and systems.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and public holidays.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and shift allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement fund.
• Opportunities for career progression within airport management.
• Exposure to all facets of airport operations.
• Dynamic and challenging work environment.