JOB PURPOSE
Lead GBIA's wildlife hazard management programme to minimise aviation risks, enhance operational safety and support compliance with international aviation standards.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
A. Wildlife hazard management Programme leadership
- Develop, implement and continuously improve the Airport Wildlife Hazard Management Programme to minimise wildlife risks and ensure compliance with ICAO standards and regulatory requirements.
- Establish policies, procedures, operational standards and technical guidance supporting effective wildlife hazard management.
- Lead wildlife monitoring, surveillance and data collection programmes to identify emerging wildlife hazards and operational risks.
- Direct habitat management, wildlife control and wildlife dispersal activities to maintain a safe operating environment.
- Provide specialist advice to operational teams and airport development projects on wildlife hazard management and mitigation strategies.
B. Wildlife risk management, Compliance & Operational safety
- Conduct wildlife hazard risk assessments covering birds, wildlife and environmental conditions affecting aircraft operations.
- Monitor wildlife activity trends, analyse wildlife strike data and recommend mitigation measures to reduce operational risk.
- Lead investigations into wildlife strikes and wildlife-related operational occurrences, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Maintain records, reports and regulatory documentation supporting aerodrome certification, audits and regulatory oversight.
- Support safety assessments, occurrence investigations and Safety Management System (SMS) activities relating to wildlife hazards.
C. Stakeholder management & Continuous improvement
- Coordinate with AOCC, Airfield Operations, ARFF, Airport Duty Managers and operational stakeholders to manage wildlife-related operational risks.
- Develop effective working relationships with CAAV, Airport Authority, environmental agencies, veterinary authorities and specialist service providers.
- Develop and deliver wildlife hazard awareness programmes, training initiatives and competency development for operational personnel.
- Support ORAT programmes, emergency response activities and airport operational readiness relating to wildlife hazards.
- Promote innovation, industry best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance wildlife hazard management and operational safety.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
A. Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Wildlife Biology, Zoology, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Veterinary Science, Airport Operations or a related discipline.
- Postgraduate qualifications in environmental management, ecology or aviation-related disciplines are preferred.
- Strong academic foundation in wildlife hazard management, environmental management and ICAO aviation safety standards.
B. Work Experience
- Minimum 8 years of experience in wildlife hazard management, airport operations or environmental management, preferably within an international airport environment.
- Demonstrated experience in wildlife risk assessment, habitat management, wildlife hazard mitigation programmes and bird strike prevention.
- Experience supporting aerodrome certification, regulatory compliance, operational safety management and wildlife-related occurrence investigations.
- Strong knowledge of ICAO Annex 14, ICAO Doc 9137 Part 3, wildlife hazard management best practices and Safety Management System (SMS) principles.
- Strong analytical, technical reporting, stakeholder management and training skills.
C. Certifications & Licences
- ICAO, ACI or equivalent Wildlife Hazard Management certification.
- Safety Management System (SMS) training certification.
- Safety Risk Assessment or Operational Risk Management training is preferred.
- Wildlife Hazard Management and wildlife-related incident investigation training is advantageous.
- Airside Driving Permit (ADP).
