Job Description

To oversee the safety at all flydubai stations with particular emphasis on ground operations safety issues, (cargo, ground handling, including ramp safety, aircraft loading, load control and passenger handling).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES 

Key Activities 

• Assists in the development of the flydubai Safety Policy and objectives, providing key inputs and identifying any gaps in the current process.
• Develops and maintains Safety risk management processes as applicable to Ground Operations hazards and risks.
• Provides safety assurance as applies to Ground Operations processes and procedures with special emphasis on Outstation Safety Audits in line with GCAA and IATA requirements.
• Leads investigations into ground accident or incident, in order to determine, as quickly as possible, the facts of the case and report with recommendations accordingly.
• Monitors all safety reports with emphasis on Ground Operations safety and ensures adverse trends are tackled appropriately and in time.
• Supports internal departments in the preparation of Safety Performance Indicators (SPI) as per the company and GCAA requirements.
• Monitors the safety performance of flydubai aircraft on the ground.
• Develops safety programs for review by the Safety Management Review Board and implement programs that are approved.
• Promotes the development of human factors program as a means of raising risk awareness, reducing error and enhancing safety.
• Communicates appropriate information relating to safety issues to management and employees in order to encourage and develop in continuing safety culture at all levels.
• Develops and promotes the SMS training and awareness programs within Ground Operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE/ KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

Minimum Qualifications

• University Degree or equivalent 

Experience    

• Preferred No. of Years (with Bachelors Degree) 7 
• Preferred No. of Years (without Bachelors Degree) 10

Knowledge / Skills    

• IATA ISAGO or IOSA GRH/CGO qualification and/or Certified Lead Auditor preferred
• Current IATA DGR Category 6 certification preferred 

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus
• Team work
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience and Flexibility (Can do attitude)
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Inspiring & Developing Others
• Decision Making

Skills Required

• Communication
• IATA