Airside Coordinator

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

Purpose of position:
The Airside Coordinator will be responsible to maintain overall operational safety oversight on the airside making sure everything runs smoothly and safely at the airport.

Main Responsibilities include:

• Carrying out airside inspections, including aircraft pavement, airfield signs and markings and reporting the findings to the officer on duty;
• Guiding and navigating aircraft as required ensuring the safe navigation of aircraft around the airport;
• Responding promptly to emergencies or incidents following established procedures and coordinating with the appropriate authorities;
• Monitoring and inspecting the movement areas and taking the necessary action to assure aviation safety;
• Carrying out wildlife inspections and sweeping duties of aprons, taxiways and runways as scheduled or as may be required;
• Effectively communicate with air traffic control, and ground staff ensuring smooth operations and compliance with aviation procedures.
• Be an ambassador to Malta International Airport's values including Service Excellence, Teamwork and Integrity.

Requirements

Applicants should:

• Have an “O” Level Standard of education or the relevant equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Previous experience within an airport environment would be considered as an asset.
• Have the ability to communicate fluently in English
• Hold a valid driving license.

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

Health Caution Statement:

Potential applicants that have any medical condition or are under permanent medication that may impair situation awareness (even if occasional), induce hearing/sight disability, prohibit repeated exposure to sunshine, or for which stress is counter-indicated, or applicants with sensitivity to environmental allergens are kindly advised that this job opportunity may not be suited for them. Short-listed applicants may be subject to a medical test. Applicants who believe they have colour blindness may wish to be assessed prior to submitting an application, as passing the Ishihara test is a condition for this position.