AIR OPERATIONS ASSISTANT, G5

The Air Operations Assistant is responsible for ensuring the safety and efficient air transportation to and from the field mission of both civilian and military personnel as well as equipment and goods. The position is based in Santo Domingo within the Air Terminal Unit of the Aviation Section under the Office of the Chief Service Delivery and may require work outside normal hours.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Ramp operations tasks, maintain ramp discipline and enforce safety zones around operating aircraft.
• Assist aircrew in their dispatch at the airport; Coordinate with the Ground Handling Agent regarding all requirements for aircrew facilitation.
• Coordinate with the Ground Handling Agents for all issues related to operations with Mission aircraft, including cleaning services, ground handling equipment, refuelling, transportation and verification of service ordered.
• Check NOTAMs and other relevant notices/information relating to the airfield.
• Support refueling coordination and ensure safety perimeter during fueling.
• Coordinate with MOVCON to ensure passengers are safely guided throughout the boarding and disembarkation process.
• Apply ramp safety procedures and hazard controls at all times and ensure that passengers comply with ramp safety rules.
• Conduct basic visual checks of ground support equipment before use.
• Coordinate implementation of FOD campaign with airport authorities and complete the Ramp Daily Hazard Identification Form.
• Maintain accurate records of activities relating to ramp operations and aircraft dispatch.
• Report incidents, near-misses, and damage to supervisor without delay.
• Coordinate with UNSOH Mission Air Operation Center at Port-au-Prince for flight departure/arrival.
• Coordinate with local Authorities (Civil Aviation Authority, Airport Authority and Military Police), all requirements in support of Mission air operations, including airport passes, authorizations, escorting staff in and out of the airport, plan and coordinate the maintenance hangar space, support equipment required, etc.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Technical or vocational certificate in Air Transportation, aircraft flight operations, dispatch, Safety Management, Air Operations is desirable.
• A minimum of five (05) years of progressively responsible experience in Air Transport Operations, is required.
• The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to three (3) years for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.
• Experience in ramp safety and/or aircraft ground handling practices is required.
• Basic radio communication skills is desirable.
• Physical fitness suitable for outdoor ramp work is desirable.
• English and Spanish are required at UN Level II for reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Skills

• Air Transport Operations
• Ramp Safety
• Aircraft Ground Handling
• Safety Management
• Air Operations Coordination
• Radio communication
• Physical Fitness for Ramp Work
• English Language Proficiency
• Language Proficiency in Spanish

Languages

English, Spanish