Airport Operations Lead: Incident Response & Coordination

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting an Airport Operations Coordinator for a major airport authority in Benoni, Gauteng. You will oversee daily airport operations, coordinate with airlines, ATC, security, and service providers to ensure safe and compliant operations.

The role demands strong organizational skills, aviation knowledge, and the ability to respond swiftly to incidents, with a commitment to high service standards and safety in a busy airport environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in aviation or airport operations.
• Minimum 3 years in airport operations or related aviation field.
• Strong knowledge of ICAO and SACAA regulations.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Ability to work irregular hours and in a high-pressure environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage daily airport operations, including airside and landside activities.
• Coordinate with airlines, ground handlers, air traffic control, and service providers.
• Oversee movement of aircraft, vehicles, and personnel on apron and taxiways.
• Respond to disruptions, emergencies, and incidents with contingency plans.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, safety standards and policies.
• Liaise with security, emergency services, and regulatory bodies as required.
• Allocate airport resources such as gate assignments and landing slots.
• Prepare operational reports and analyze performance metrics.
• Maintain effective communication with airport stakeholders.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure safety and serviceability.
• Participate in development and review of procedures.

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting an Airport Operations Coordinator for a major airport authority in Benoni, Gauteng. You will oversee daily airport operations, coordinate with airlines, ATC, security, and service providers to ensure safe and compliant operations.

The role demands strong organizational skills, aviation knowledge, and the ability to respond swiftly to incidents, with a commitment to high service standards and safety in a busy airport environment.