Ground Operations Safety Officer

About the role

The Ground Operations Safety Officer will report directly to the Director of Safety and ensure that all ground handling activities comply with GACA and IOSA regulations. This role is critical for maintaining a safe environment for aircraft and personnel at both the home base and outstations.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the Ground Operations manual meets safety standards and GACA/IOSA regulations.
• Monitor adherence to safety SOPs by maintenance staff both in the hangar and on the ramp.
• Report ground operations incidents to GACA and AIB within 48 hours.
• Upload incident documentation to the safety system promptly.
• Investigate safety incidents, accidents, and special occurrences.
• Conduct risk assessments on ground operation hazards and assign risk codes.
• Perform safety observations and walk‑arounds to evaluate hazardous conditions.
• Track corrective actions, recommend preventive measures, and analyze safety trends.
• Carry out inspections to identify safety deficiencies and ensure root‑cause corrective actions.
• Compile data, analyze trends, and present monthly and quarterly safety reports to senior management.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years experience as a ground operations safety officer.
• Relevant aviation safety certifications.
• Ability to work independently within a multicultural team.
• Proficient in English; Arabic is a plus.

Required skills

• Safety risk assessment
• IOSA standards
• Safety SOPs
• Safety observations
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