Air Operations Assistant

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 Chief Air Operations MAOC /OIC Flight Following, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Monitor aircarft daily movements to ensure that all missions are executed safely, according to published schedule and that all necessary clearances are in place;
• Follow up flights and aircraft tracking, recording all operational and non-operational events related to movement of aircraf;
• Maintan UN aircraft actual time of arrival and departure within or outside the mission area;
• Monitor and contact, through Radio, all UNMISS aircraft in flight.in AOR and Out of the Mission area when required;
• Perfom in relaying messages to and/or from aircraft regarding any changes affecting the flight schedule;
• Coordinate activities in cases of immediate requirement of MEDEVAC and CASEVAC as per mission directives;
• Provide Air Traffic Advisory services;
• Coordinate with Juba tower and all South Sudan Air Traffic Control Tower and Flight Information service offices for air traffic activities;
• Collect Pilot Weather Reports (PIREPS) and weather reports from the weather specialist and providing flying crews with updated weather information to their destination/arrival airports and en route;
• Ensure all flights Satellite tracking is Operational and continuously monitor the satellite tracking to know exact position of the Aircraft on the Air;
• Initiate alerting actions (Search and Rescue) after proper Authorizations by Chief Aviation Officer;
• Respond to queries from state’s other UNMISS Sections or other Organizations, regarding issues related to UNMISS Air traffic Flight in a timely manner;
• Liaise with the ground and Air Ops personnel in other missions regarding flight information;
• Assist the Sectors in all questions related to Air Communications procedures and flight planning;
• Maintain and keep records of all operational and non-operational events in Flight Following Logbook in chronological order;
• Ensure crew are NOT on the persona non grata list;
• Perform other duties as directed by the Chief Air Operations/Chief Planning on all matters pertaining to flight following and Air Safety.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Secondary education

Education - Additional Comments:

Should have reasonable training in the Aviation Industry.

Air Traffic Control certificate, Private Pilot License(PPL), Commercial Pilot License(CPL),Cabin crew certificate/Aircraft dispatch License, Aircraft Engineering certificate are all desirable.

Required experience:

36 Months

Experience remark:

At least 3 Years of experience in the Aviation industry.

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: 12 May 2021