Air Operations Assistant

Assist in air operations and ensure flight safety and efficiency.

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Application deadline 5 years ago: Wednesday 28 Apr 2021 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Assist in air operations and ensure flight safety and efficiency.

You have:

  • At least 3 Years of experience in the Aviation industry (Flight Operations/Dispatch certificate, Air traffic Control certificate are desirable).
  • Should have proven training in the Aviation Industry; Flight Dispatch certificate; Air traffic control certificate; Cabin crew certificate and Flight Operations certificate are all desirable.
  • English language proficiency (Mandatory), Level - Fluent.
  • Secondary education is required.
  • Driving license is required.

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of OIC Air Operations Bor , the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

  • Pre-Planning of activities within the state, which is submitted to Mission Air Operations Center(MAOC) for approval;
  • Prepare Air tasking Orders(ATOs) from the daily flight schedule (DFS) and providing them to crew for execution;
  • Processing Daily Flight schedule into AIMS;
  • Monitor all Flights in the states and those transisting from Juba or other Air Regions and providing timely resources to enable turn round;
  • Coordinate with Local Civil Aviation Officials for smooth and efficient air operations;
  • Conduct a briefing to Aircrew and state aviation personnel on Notice to Airmen (NOTAMS) and other available information concerning flight operations;
  • Liaise with the Field State administrator (FAO) re all aviation requirements for the state and any TOB/COB/CSB within the state;
  • Securing mine and security clearance, and threat assessment reports;
  • Responsible in taking charge of of all aviation property in the state including air assets and aviation equipment;
  • Provide weather reports at destinations and alternate airfields;
  • Prepare report for all changes and deviations to OIC Air Operations, MAOC duty officer and Chief Air Operations;
  • Prepare report and filing for all observed safety hazards in the state;
  • Maintain on database of crew lists and Risk/Threat assessment forms;
  • Responsible in checking Fuel status and availability both in the state and any relevant TOB/CSB;
  • Prepare daily Sitreps and submit to Juba after last flght;
  • Verifying the Aircraft Use Reports for state based air assets on daily basis and file information in the relevant Electronic databases in accordance with UN requirements;
  • Ensure all AUR’s are forwarded to Technical Compliance Unit in Juba on time;
  • Monitor crew duty times and air assets flight hour utilization;
  • Participate in capacity building to National staff members;
  • Provide Flight following to aircraft within Bor and keeping a log;
  • Checking of service ability of aviation Equipment on daily basis;
  • Checking of Runway condition and submit HLS & Ramp hazard report to Juba before flight Operations;
  • Provide apron management and bay allocation for accommodating different categories of aircraft during peak Hour;
  • Perfom any other duties as assigned by the OIC Air operations Bor, Chief Air operations or the Chief Aviation Officer.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Secondary education

Education - Additional Comments:

Should have proven training in the Aviation Industry; Flight Dispatch certificate; Air traffic control certificate; Cabin crew certificate and Flight Operations certificate are all desirable,

Required experience:

36 Months

Experience remark:

At least 3 Years of experience in the Aviation industry (Flight Operations/Dispatch certificate, Air traffic Control certificate are desirable).

Language skills:

  • English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Air transport, air traffic control and safety

Area of expertise details:

Computer skills: Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word etc.)

Driving license:

Yes

Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections

of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink.

Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.

* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool?

Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at

https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to

apply.

Application deadline: 28 April 2021

Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience in managing flight operations? This question assesses your direct experience relevant to the job. Provide specific examples of your role in flight operations management.
How would you coordinate with civil aviation authorities? This question gauges your communication and coordination skills with external parties. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to handle a crisis in an aviation setting. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use to ensure compliance with aviation safety regulations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you manage to keep your computer skills up to date, especially in aviation software? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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