JOB PURPOSE
Oversee airfield operations at GBIA to ensure safe, compliant and continuous operations while improving operational efficiency and overall airfield readiness.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
A/ Airfield operations leadership & Service delivery
- Lead and manage the Airfield Operations function to ensure safe, efficient and compliant airfield operations.
- Develop operational strategies, policies, procedures and standards aligned with airport operational objectives and future development plans.
- Direct airfield inspection programmes covering runways, taxiways, aprons and airfield infrastructure to maintain operational readiness.
- Establish and oversee airport-wide programmes for FOD management, apron safety and coordination with ground handling service providers.
- Coordinate with AOCC, Air Traffic Control, ground handling companies and operational stakeholders to ensure safe and efficient aircraft movements.
B/ Airfield Safety, Compliance & Aerodrome Certification
- Ensure compliance with ICAO standards, Vietnamese aviation regulations and Aerodrome Certification requirements.
- Lead implementation and ongoing compliance of the ICAO Global Reporting Format (GRF), including runway condition assessment and competency management.
- Oversee obstacle limitation surfaces (OLS), electronic Terrain and Obstacle Data (eTOD) and safeguarding requirements supporting safe aircraft operations.
- Manage airside works, maintenance activities and the serviceability of lighting, markings and visual aids to maintain operational readiness.
- Support Aerodrome Certification through the provision of operational expertise, documentation and regulatory compliance.
C/ Operational Risk Management & Readiness
- Lead operational safety programmes covering FOD management, wildlife hazard management, apron safety and airside vehicle operations.
- Direct operational responses to disruptions, adverse weather, infrastructure outages and other abnormal operating conditions.
- Support airport mobilisation, ORAT programmes and operational readiness initiatives to ensure successful airport opening and expansion.
- Coordinate with Aviation Safety & Compliance to support occurrence investigations, corrective actions and continuous improvement.
D/ People Leadership & Stakeholder Management
- Lead and develop Airfield Operations personnel to build a high-performing, accountable and safety-focused team.
- Ensure personnel maintain the competencies, certifications and operational qualifications required for their roles.
- Develop collaborative relationships with regulators, airlines, air traffic control, ground handling providers and other operational stakeholders.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
A/ Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management, Airport Operations, Aeronautical Engineering, Aviation Safety or a related discipline.
- Postgraduate qualifications or advanced studies in aviation management or airport operations are preferred.
- Strong academic foundation in airfield operations, aviation safety and ICAO operational standards.
B/ Work Experience
- Minimum 10 years of experience in airport operations, aerodrome operations or aviation safety, including significant experience at an international airport.
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing operational teams within a regulated aviation or other safety-critical environment.
- Demonstrated experience managing airfield inspections, runway safety, apron safety, FOD management, wildlife hazard management and airside operational safety programmes.
- Experience supporting aerodrome certification, regulatory compliance, ORAT programmes and managing operational disruptions or emergency situations.
- Strong knowledge of ICAO Annex 14, airport operational standards, operational risk management and stakeholder management.
C/ Certifications & Licenses
- ICAO, ACI or equivalent Aerodrome Operations qualification is preferred.
- Safety Management System (SMS) training certification.
- ICAO Global Reporting Format (GRF) Management Training.
- Airside Safety Training.
- Airside Driving Permit (ADP); Incident Investigation or Operational Risk Management training is advantageous.
