Airport Operations Unit - Assistant Officer

Malta International Airport plc is looking for a dynamic individual who is passionate about working within an airport environment and is willing to continuously learn, develop, and be part of a high-performance culture. This vacancy has arisen within the Airport Operations Unit.

Main responsibilities include

• Assure the safe and efficient operation of the aerodrome and terminal facilities.
• Ensure that all aircraft load declarations for all flights operating to/from Malta International Airport are duly received.
• Perform continuous data validation and verification checks through AMS KPIs and Data Exception Reports.
• Become familiar with aircraft stand allocation procedures.
• Plan allocation of resources for check-in, baggage reclaims, and passenger boarding gates in accordance with movement schedules. Where necessary, effect changes to resource plans to accommodate maintenance works and/or infrastructural restrictions.
• Monitor the use of allocated resources and notify misuse of resource occupancy timings.
• Coordinate and disseminate information to all terminal and airside entities in the event of airport system failure.
• Coordinate and disseminate information to airside entities in the event of aircraft accidents, incidents, and any other aerodrome emergency calls in compliance with respective procedures.
• Coordinate with Malta Air Traffic Services, MIA Customer Service Department, Ground Handling Service Providers (GHSPs), and airlines operating at Malta International Airport to assure an efficient, effective, and consistent provision of information.
• Be an ambassador to Malta International Airport's values including Service Excellence, Teamwork and Integrity.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should:

• Have an “A” Level Standard of education or the relevant equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Have good organizational, coordinating, and planning skills.
• Be detail-oriented.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to communicate in both written and spoken Maltese & English.
• Have a minimum of an Intermediate ECDL Certificate.
• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Company IT applications.

This is a shift-based position and candidates applying for this position are to be readily available to work any shift as and when required.