AIR OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

Organizational Context

The United Nations Support Office in Haiti (UNSOH) provides support to various Haitian entities and international organizations, including the Gang Suppression Force, BINUH, HNP, and OAS. The Air Operations Assistant role is within the Aviation Section, reporting to the Chief Air Terminal Unit, and is based in Port au Prince, with potential assignments across Haiti.

Job Purpose

The Air Operations Assistant is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient air transportation of personnel, equipment, and goods to and from the field mission. This involves coordinating ramp operations, assisting aircrew, managing ground handling services, and ensuring compliance with safety procedures. The role supports the overall mandate of UNSOH by facilitating critical logistical movements within Haiti, potentially requiring work outside standard hours and at various locations across the country to meet operational demands.

Responsibilities

Key duties include managing ramp operations, maintaining discipline, and enforcing safety zones around aircraft. The Assistant will coordinate with Ground Handling Agents for all operational aspects, including services like cleaning, equipment, refueling, and transportation. Responsibilities also involve checking airfield notices (NOTAMs), supporting refueling coordination, guiding passengers safely during boarding/disembarkation, and ensuring adherence to ramp safety procedures. The role includes conducting basic checks of ground support equipment, coordinating FOD campaigns, maintaining operational records, reporting incidents, and liaising with local authorities for necessary support such as airport passes and hangar space.

Work Experience

A minimum of five years of progressive experience in Air Transport Operations is required. This can be reduced to three years for candidates with a first-level university degree. Experience in ramp safety and aircraft ground handling practices is essential. Basic radio communication skills and physical fitness for outdoor ramp work are desirable.

Skills

Professionalism, Communication (written and verbal), Teamwork, Ramp operations, Aircraft ground handling, Safety procedures, Record keeping, Coordination with authorities and agents.

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