Airfield Management Specialist

About the Role

GDC Middle East is seeking an Airfield Management Specialist to join their team in Riyadh. This full-time position requires 2-5 years of experience and involves executing daily airfield management tasks to support rotary wing operations within both training and operational environments. The specialist will contribute to ensuring safe and effective training and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Airfield Manager in executing airfield flight operations tasks and all related functions, activities, and procedures for rotary wing operations.
• Support the safe operation, employment, maintenance, and flight procedures of rotary wing aircraft.
• Coordinate with aircrews, air traffic control, and various base agencies to ensure safe aircraft operations within the airfield environment.
• Brief aircrews on local training and departure flight planning procedures.
• Compile, prepare, and distribute correspondence, including aviation operations reports, aviation safety reports, and flight schedules.
• Perform daily airfield inspections and checks of runways, taxiways, aprons, pavements, signs, lighting, and airfield safety clearance zones.
• Procure, maintain, and produce information essential for safe airfield operations, such as flight plans, Flight Information Publications, aeronautical charts and maps, Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), local airfield and navigational aid status, and weather information.
• Monitor and operate various communication systems for coordination with aircraft flight crews, emergency response crews, refuel services, security forces, and air traffic control service providers.
• Review, interpret, and enforce policies, instructions, and directives pertaining to airfield operations.
• Manage the flight line driving program, including operational procedures, training, and certification requirements.
• Respond to and manage airfield aircraft emergencies, accidents/incidents, and downed aircraft recovery missions.

Reporting and Compliance

The Airfield Management Specialist reports directly to the Senior Airfield Manager. All duties are performed in adherence to the rules and regulations of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) guidelines. Supervisory responsibilities may be assigned by the Airfield Manager as needed.

Travel Requirements

Travel within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia may be required to fulfill the duties of this position.