KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Aerodrome Safety Responsibilities

• Perform effective airside safety monitoring activities of all airside area's.

• Analyze historical data of accidents and incidents and submit recommendations for preventive or corrective actions in order to minimize accidents, loss of life and damage to property.

• Continuously develop, implement, and monitor Safety Performance Indicators.

• Maintain close communication with internal and external stakeholders regarding any issues that might reveal a weakness or vulnerable area of Airside safety that is discovered in the course the monitoring activities.

• Provide specialized advice on all airside safety matters related to Aviation operations within the airside;

• Responding to accidents/incidents at all times and when called upon to do so by Airside Operations in order to conduct higher level investigation and update AOD Management of outcomes.

• Carry out and supervise the inspection of equipment and operations of BAC and third parties to monitor safety procedures and stop any work violating these procedures and/ or endangering life and property;

• Act as a safety officer at the site when:

• a ground incident occurs by ensuring the safe movement of vehicles and personnel

• the displaced runway threshold procedure is implemented

• an aircraft salvage operation occurs by ensuring the safe movement of vehicles and personnel with a priority to protect human life, property, and airside facilities/infrastructure

• Liaise with third parties (i.e. contractors) to ensure compliance with CAR-001 and BAC safety regulations and standards;

• Review the policies and procedures related to back-up runway activation and inspect site prior to activation implementation to ensure adherence to required safety standards.

• Conduct weekly inspections jointly with stakeholders (Gulf Air, BAS, BAFCO, etc.) to identify possible hazards and revisit existing hazards.

• Continuously update and develop Aerodrome Safety procedures and the ASMS during any changes to airside facilities, infrastructure, marking, signage, etc.

• Perform an annual assessment of airside drivers and PLB operators to ensure competency

• Perform site audits of contractors and FM to ensure adherence to safety requirements and standards as stipulated in BCAA CAR001 and ASMS

• Monitor airside vehicle movement and perform spot checks to ensure that all airside vehicles adhere to the Airside driving vehicle requirements.

• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Attend to accident site to collect data, statements and other related material

• Report all safety accidents and incidents through BCAA Q-Pulse

• Coordinate airside accident and incident investigations, and prepare the appropriate report, recommendations and follow up actions in consultation with the involved entities.

• Conduct accident/incident investigation in accordance to BCAA CAR001 and with ICAO SARP's.

• Collect reports relating to bird strike occurrences, conduct an analysis of the data, and develop a report with recommendations for improvement to be sent to BCAA as a regulatory requirement.

• Facilitate Airside Safety Awareness Training for staff working at Bahrain International Airport;

• Maintain the relevant and applicable Safety awareness training program for all staff accessing the Airport’s restricted areas;

• Conduct safety induction courses for stakeholders in order to improve safety standards and awareness

• Stimulate safety and security awareness and vigilance by all persons working at the airside;

• Administer practical assessments of driving applicants.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

Minimum Qualification:

• University degree preferred

• ACI Safety Management Diploma, or equivalent

• Knowledge of International Civil Aviation Organization Standards (ICAO), as well as other National and International aviation safety standards and recommended practices.

• NEBOSH Certificate, or equivalent, is an advantage

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Airside Safety or Airside operations

• Demonstrated experience in implementing and supervising airside safety and operational processes and procedures

Job Specific Skills:

• Knowledge – Strong technical knowledge in developing and managing: airside safety procedures; Airside Safety Management systems; Accident and incident investigations.