Airport Operation Supervisor - Safety & Security

AIRPORT OPERATION SUPERVISOR - SAFETY & SECURITY
(National - Site Based)

 Some of your duties will include:

• To ensure the highest standards of safety and quality, comprehensive aviation safety protocols are spearheaded and aligned with industry benchmarks.
• To oversight of potential risks, incident investigations, and policy developments.
• To enhance the aviation safety environment consistently, collaborative efforts with stakeholders are employed, leveraging advanced technologies and data-driven strategies for the benefit of passengers, crew, and the broader aviation community. Able to manage competency development in its work Unit.
• Monitor and manage daily airport operations to ensure smooth functionality.
• Conduct maintenance checks on aircraft, ensuring use of up-to-date tools and adherence to global aviation standards.
• Manage and update aviation software to maintain efficiency and safety.
• Inspect ground equipment and communication devices for safety and functionality.
• Update and enforce adherence to technical manuals and safety protocols.
• Initiate aviation projects with safety and quality at the forefront, including risk assessments.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders about safety and quality updates.
• Allocate necessary resources to projects to uphold safety and quality standards.
• Perform audits on projects, identifying and addressing safety or quality concerns.
• Complete safety and quality checks before finalizing projects and document learnings.
• Enforce airport safety regulations and procedures.
• To Ensure that Airport safety operations running in accordance with laws and regulations.
• To carry out operational activities in accordance with Regulations and Operational Documents (AM, ASP and SMS Manual).
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits of airport facilities and operations.
• To Ensure the operations activities according to Level of Service Regulatory standards.
• Create and implement safety management system programs, Occupational Safety & Health Management System (SMK3) and risk management.
• Able to handle hazard identification, risk assessment and mitigation.

What skills and experience do you need?

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation management, safety management, engineering, or a related field.
• Have min 10 years’ experience as Supervisor and 5 years’ experience working in Airport Operations & Safety and Security.
• Completed a formal training course in: 
  • Safety Management System training. 
  • Human Factors: to understand the role of human behaviour and its impact on safety in aviation. 
  • Aerodrome Emergency Plan/ AEP
  • Accident Investigation: to lead or assist in investigations should any accidents or incidents occur and can derive lessons and preventive measures from these incidents.
  • Lead Auditor/Internal Auditor: A certification or training as a Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor is crucial.
  • Risk Management: to identify, assess, and prioritize risks.

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of the certificate holder’s Airport Operator Certificate, operational specifications, and the company's operations and technical manuals.
• Have undergone specialized training in safety-related courses deemed by the Director as adequate preparation for the roles and responsibilities of a Safety Director.
• Knows the contents of the certificate holder’s manuals and operations specifications, and the provisions of this part necessary to the proper performance of his duties.
• Extensive knowledge about airport operations, safety and security.
• Have a Safety Awareness certificate.

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