The applicant for the United Nations Department of Operational Support (DOS) Air Operations Officer job must hold an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in Air Transportation/Aviation Management, Aviation Safety Management, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or graduation from an equivalent military educational establishment is required. A first-level university degree in one of the above specified fields in combination with professional training, certification in air transport operations, and two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience in air transport or in a related field, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Air Traffic Control License (ATC), Flight Operations Officer License or Aeronautical Engineer or Maintenance Engineer License, or an equivalent license from the military air transport establishment is required. An Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) or its military equivalent is desirable.
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in air transport operations or aviation safety, with at least three (3) years of managerial experience on a position directly related to the coordination of complex air transport operations in the international environment is required.
Experience in aviation safety and aviation quality management is desirable.
Experience in the use of ICAO standards and recommended practices is desirable.
Experience in managing international air transport operations in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable.
Experience working with data analytics and visualization tools and developing data analytics and visualization reports and dashboards is desirable.
Languages: fluency in Oral and Written English is required. Knowledge of French or another UN official language is desirable.

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The applicant for the United Nations Department of Operational Support (DOS) Air Operations Officer job must hold an advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in Air Transportation/Aviation Management, Aviation Safety Management, Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering, or graduation from an equivalent military educational establishment is required. A first-level university degree in one of the above specified fields in combination with professional training, certification in air transport operations, and two (2) additional years of qualifying work experience in air transport or in a related field, may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Commercial Pilot License (CPL), Air Traffic Control License (ATC), Flight Operations Officer License or Aeronautical Engineer or Maintenance Engineer License, or an equivalent license from the military air transport establishment is required. An Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) or its military equivalent is desirable.
A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in air transport operations or aviation safety, with at least three (3) years of managerial experience on a position directly related to the coordination of complex air transport operations in the international environment is required.
Experience in aviation safety and aviation quality management is desirable.
Experience in the use of ICAO standards and recommended practices is desirable.
Experience in managing international air transport operations in a field operation of the United Nations Common System or a comparable international organization is desirable.
Experience working with data analytics and visualization tools and developing data analytics and visualization reports and dashboards is desirable.
Languages: fluency in Oral and Written English is required. Knowledge of French or another UN official language is desirable.

Manage and administer all provision of support activities related to airfields projects and equipment.
Plan, review and develop airfield infrastructure in close coordination with missions to be served and  UNHQ in the areas of Management Service Agreement, Air Traffic Management/Communication Navigation System and Aviation Ground Support Equipment.
Provide assistance to oversee the management of airfield development plan and rehabilitation projects for field missions in collaboration with ICAO.
Provision of training of staff to conduct airfield and ground handling, pallet loading, helicopter under-slung loads, cargo handling operations, including use of airport fire vehicles, aviation ground support equipment and main handling equipment.
Lead, supervise, mentor, develop and evaluate staff and design training skills enhancement initiatives to ensure effective transfer of skills.
Negotiate and coordinate with relevant stakeholders for the repair and maintenance of aprons, runways, helipads, taxiways, hangars, UN air terminal buildings, airfield access, fuel farms, lighting stands, drainage, grass cutting, bird control, fencing, for services, air traffic control structures, air navigation aids, GNSS and other infrastructure needs.
Conduct periodic inspections of airfields and helipads of the mission area and establish relationships with the personnel of ground handling companies and Civil Aviation Authorities.
Establish systems contracts for all types of airfields, air terminal and air/ground support equipment for field mission(s) support. Through the Fire Marshals ensure provisions of firefighting and rescue services at heliports/airfields.
Coordinate with the host country’s airports authority and Civil Aviation Authority on issues and matters concerning operation of airfields/helipads.
Monitor the physical state of landing sites helipads, assigned buildings, hangars and other relevant assets.
Ensure accurate placement of all helipad firefighting equipment and proper grounds maintenance.
Ensure that proper refueling facilities are provided and procedures are in place. Through the meteorological officer/assistant ensure that meteorological services are available at the airfield/helipad. Provide advice of any landing Zone surface problems Perform other functions as assigned by the Chief FSDH.

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