Air Operations Assistant (Ramp Control)

Result of ServiceUNMISS operates different categories of rotary and fixed wing aircraft to fulfill its mandate. In Wau, UNMISS operation mainly takes place from two different aprons, and the ramp management plays a vital role in safe and efficient aircraft operation. Work LocationAviation, Wau Expected duration6 months Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis position is located in the Aviation Section of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and based in Wau. The incumbent reports directly to the OiC Wau Air Region and undertakes following duties and responsibilities, a) Ensuring safe and professional conduct of all ground activities on the ramp and airside. b) Monitoring control of all vehicles, cargo and personnel movement on the ramp/apron area. c) Monitoring operational condition of ramp/apron, runway, taxiway, and lighting systems as applicable and report conditions to Airfield Manager. d) Monitoring control of access points. e) Monitoring fuelling operations to ensure all safety instructions are followed and report any unsafe operations. f) Monitoring to ensure only authorized personnel; vehicle drivers and operators gain access to the ramp/apron. g) Monitoring apron/ramp authorization passes. h) Ensuring that coordination between Fire Fighting, MOVCON, AIROPS Center and Ramp Management is carried out as required. i) Monitoring to ensure UNMISS aircraft are marshalled and parked in a manner that is safe and expeditious, while providing the separation between aircraft and between aircraft and obstacles as laid down in the relevant documents. j) Provision of AIROPS Center information on condition and serviceability of the parking and landing areas. k) Monitoring all personnel on the apron/ramp to ensure that flight line procedures are followed. l) Monitoring, detect and halt unsafe operations on the apron/ramp. m) Reporting in writing any breaches of instructions, regulations, and safety procedures to OiC air region and ensure immediate cessation of any such activities. n) Attending briefings as arranged and given by the AIROPS Center and update OiC air region of such briefings. o) Completing daily hazard report/ SITREP Qualifications/special skillsHigh School Diploma or Equivalent is required. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in air transportation Operations, Ramp Management or related fields are required. Driving license with category A or B is required. Training on Aviation Ramp management or other similar types of training is required. Training on Airside Safety Management, Aircraft Marshalling, and Ground handling Equipment operation is desirable. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Additional InformationNot available. No FeeTHE 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.