Bahrain Airport Company (Gulf Air Group)
About the Role:
Bahrain Airport Company (a member of Gulf Air Group) is seeking a qualified Officer – Airside Operations[span_0](start_span)[span_0](end_span). This role plays a critical part in maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant airfield operations at Bahrain International Airport. The successful candidate will oversee daily apron activities, aircraft movement areas, vehicle compliance, wildlife management, and emergency response coordination to preserve the highest standards of operational safety.
Key Responsibilities & Core Functions:
1. Airfield Safety, Inspections & FOD Control:
– Conduct routine inspections across aprons, maneuvering areas, and parking stands to detect and eliminate Foreign Object Debris (FOD), spillages, or hazards[span_1](start_span)[span_1](end_span)[span_2](start_span)[span_2](end_span).
– Supervise apron cleaning operations and ensure aircraft parking stands remain clear of contamination before arrival and departure[span_3](start_span)[span_3](end_span)[span_4](start_span)[span_4](end_span)[span_5](start_span)[span_5](end_span).
– Inspect the airport perimeter fence regularly and log detailed structural and security reports into the management system[span_6](start_span)[span_6](end_span).
– Monitor airfield operations across assigned zones (aprons, baggage makeup areas, and cargo zones) and report any safety infractions[span_7](start_span)[span_7](end_span).
2. Aircraft Movements, Marshalling & Escort:
– Provide “Follow-Me” vehicle escort services for aircraft repositioning, state visits, and non-airport vehicles during emergency events[span_8](start_span)[span_8](end_span)[span_9](start_span)[span_9](end_span)[span_10](start_span)[span_10](end_span).
– Provide manual hand-marshalling services for aircraft parking on stands without Visual Docking Guidance Systems (VDGS), during system outages, or under special conditions[span_11](start_span)[span_11](end_span)[span_12](start_span)[span_12](end_span).
– Assist and direct Military, Private, V/VIP, and Cargo aircraft movements on designated aprons using VDGS and ground escorts[span_13](start_span)[span_13](end_span)[span_14](start_span)[span_14](end_span).
– Coordinate with the Airport Operations Control Center (APOC), Air Traffic Control (ATC), and Bahrain Airport Services (BAS) to ensure safe stand positioning and timely aircraft turnarounds[span_15](start_span)[span_15](end_span)[span_16](start_span)[span_16](end_span).
3. Airside Traffic Management & Permit Control:
– Enforce airside driving regulations, monitor speed limits, and manage vehicle movements along inner and outer service roads[span_17](start_span)[span_17](end_span).
– Inspect ground service equipment (GSE) and vehicles to issue airside permits via the Airport Pass Management System[span_18](start_span)[span_18](end_span).
– Conduct airside driving familiarization tests and maintain accurate records for operational vehicle permits[span_19](start_span)[span_19](end_span).
– Assist the Shift Leader during Low Visibility Operations (including CAT II operations) to ensure safe vehicular flow[span_20](start_span)[span_20](end_span).
4. Incident Response, Works Oversight & Compliance:
– Respond immediately to airside fuel/oil spills, emergency situations, and wildlife management protocols[span_21](start_span)[span_21](end_span)[span_22](start_span)[span_22](end_span).
– Control the Rendezvous Point (RVP) staging area during emergency exercises or real-time incidents under the direction of the Shift Leader[span_23](start_span)[span_23](end_span).
– Monitor authorized airside works, verify work permit compliance, and report any unauthorized construction or safety deviations[span_24](start_span)[span_24](end_span).
– Coordinate passenger and staff evacuations from airside assembly areas to landside during emergency procedures[span_25](start_span)[span_25](end_span).
Qualifications, Experience & Requirements:
– Education:
* Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, or a related field (desirable)[span_26](start_span)[span_26](end_span).
* High School Diploma is accepted with a minimum of 2 years of relevant airport operations experience[span_27](start_span)[span_27](end_span)[span_28](start_span)[span_28](end_span).
– Experience:
* 0 to 2 years of work experience in airport or airfield operations for degree holders[span_29](start_span)[span_29](end_span).
* Minimum 2 years of direct airport operations experience for high school diploma holders[span_30](start_span)[span_30](end_span)[span_31](start_span)[span_31](end_span).
– Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of national and international civil aviation standards (ICAO/CAA guidelines) and recommended airfield safety practices[span_32](start_span)[span_32](end_span).
– Personal Attributes: Excellent communication skills, decisive situational awareness, and the ability to work effectively in shift rotations.
To apply for this job please visit gulfairgroup.sniperhire.net.