Airfield Operations Supervisor

Inspect the airfield and apron, identify hazards and report defects.

Work pattern

48 hours per week across six eight-hour days, with a rotating rest day. Shifts: 06:00–14:00, 14:00–22:00 and 22:00–06:00. Relief staff cover breaks and handovers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect runways, taxiways, aprons and airside roads, checking pavement condition, markings, lighting and visible hazards.

• Record inspection results and report changes in airfield condition promptly to the Duty Manager and relevant teams.

• Patrol for foreign object debris (FOD), arrange removal and record recurring problem areas.

• Carry out assigned wildlife-hazard patrols and controls using approved methods and equipment.

• Observe aircraft turnaround and ground-handling activity, identify unsafe practices and escalate them for action.

• Check that vehicles, personnel and contractors follow airside access, movement and works procedures.

• Identify visible obstacles or unauthorised works near operational areas and report them for assessment.

• Coordinate inspections and vehicle movements with air traffic services where clearance is required.

• Provide aircraft escort and follow-me services when trained and authorised.

• Report infrastructure defects and support checks after repairs or airside works.

• Support emergency response, incident protection and operational restrictions as directed under airport procedures.

• Maintain inspection, hazard and incident records, and provide a complete shift handover.

• Participate in airside training, emergency exercises and reviews of recurring hazards.

Requirements

• Secondary-school qualification or relevant vocational or aviation training.

• At least 1 year in airport, airside or similar operational work.

• Arabic and operational English; clear radio communication, safe driving and hazard recognition skills.

• Complete required airport training, assessments and access approvals before working independently.

• Valid driving licence; an airport driving permit is required before driving airside.

• Availability for rotating eight-hour shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays.

Nice to have

• Airside inspection experience.

• FOD or wildlife hazard control experience.

• Aircraft escort (follow-me) experience.