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Air Operations Assistant

Pibor

  • Organization: UNMISS - United Nations Mission in South Sudan
  • Location: Pibor
  • Grade: Administrative support - Administrative Services and Support - Generally no need for Higher Education
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Operations and Administrations
    • Administrative support
    • Environment
    • Aviation and Air traffic (planning/management/services)
  • Closing Date: Closed

Result of Service

- Safe, reliable and efficient aircraft operations. - Work will be assigned as per established UN procedures.

Work Location

Aviation, Pibor

Expected duration

Initial period of six (6) months

Duties and Responsibilities

The Air Operations Assistant will be based in Pibor and reports directly to the OIC Aviation Officer in Bor. The Air Operations Assistant will be mainly responsible for the following duties: • Ensuring safe and professional conduct of all ground activities on the ramp and airside including safety/ security of airstrip/ helipad. • Monitoring control of all vehicles, cargo and personnel movement on the ramp/apron area. • Monitoring operational condition of ramp/apron, runway, taxiway, and lighting systems as applicable and report conditions to Bor Air Operation. • Monitoring control of airside access points. • Monitoring to ensure only authorized personnel; vehicle drivers and operators gain access to the airstrip/ helipad/ apron. • Monitoring, detect and halt unsafe operations on the apron/ramp. • Reporting in writing any breaches of instructions, regulations, and safety procedures to Air Operation and ensure immediate cessation of any such activities. • Attending briefings as arranged and given by the AIROPS Center and update ATU of such briefings. • Reporting weather conditions at the landing site to MAOC and to the respective Sector / Regional Air Operations Center. • Control Foreign Object Debris (FOD) in airstrip/ helipad/ apron area. • Provide appropriate Flight Information Service (any known traffic, weather information, status of airstrip/ helipad etc). • Report all departures/ arrivals of aircraft operated from airstrip/ helipad to the Air Operations Regions and/ or Mission Air Operations Center (MAOC) (Aviation Duty Officer/ Flight Following) in Juba and maintain daily log. • Assists in handling of Medical and Casualty evacuation (MEDEVAC /CASEEVAC) flights where applicable. • Maintain serviceability of night landing lights, if available, and deploy during any night flights from the airstrip/ helipad.

Qualifications/special skills

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent is required. Work Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in Air Traffic Control or Aerodrome Flight Information Service or Flight Dispatcher or Ramp Management is required. License: Driving license with category A or B is required. Training: Training in Air Traffic Control or Aerodrome Flight Information Service or Air Transport Pilot or Flight Dispatcher is required. Training on Airside Safety Management, Aircraft Marshalling, Ground handling Equipment operation is desirable. Competencies: PROFESSIONALISM: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work. TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others' ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. PLANNING & ORGANIZING; Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently.

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

This vacancy is now closed.