AIR OPERATIONS OFFICER (2 POSTS)

This position is located in the Strategic Air Operations Centre (SAOC) within the Air Transport Service (ATS), Logistics Division (LD), Office of Supply Chain Management (OSCM), Department of Operational Support (DOS). The incumbent of the post will report to the Chief Strategic Air Operations Centre (SAOC). Responsibilities Monitor and evaluate air operations activities are conducted in compliance with Air Tasking Order (ATO), Standard Operating Procedures, UN directives, Department of Operational Support (DOS) Aviation Manual, ICAO, IATA and the host country's Aeronautical Information Publications (AIP). Review and recommend all operational and logistical mission flight requests. Review and make recommendations on special missions and VIP flight-requests and manifests. Review, plan and coordinate daily projected task orders and air support requirements. Ensure air assets are selected and allocated to achieve maximum cost effectiveness in mission support. Prepare and publish mission materials, flight schedules, air tasking orders and issue the same to flight crews. Monitor the Flight Management Unit conducts its activities in accordance with the published procedures and instructions. Obtain diplomatic clearances, flight plans and weather information for flights outside the mission. Develop and implement aviation standard operating procedures (SOPs). Provide initial training to new flight crew personnel. Confirm that appropriate reference documents are readily available and accessible to all flight crew and aviation personnel. Coordinate integrated Search and Rescue Air operations. Coordinate weather observation, forecasting development and dissemination. Manage daily flight operations through Flight Following. Work in close collaboration with Aircraft Contracts Management to ensure compliance with daily requirements. Liaise closely with other Sections concerning aviation movement matters. Prepare inputs, data and estimates for budget reporting and planning purposes. Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns and provides insights through graphs, charts, tables and reports. Perform other duties as required. Education High school diploma or equivalent is required. Job - Specific Qualification Technical aviation qualification such as, Commercial Pilot License, Air Traffic Control License, Flight Operations Officer License/Flight Dispatcher, Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license, Aeronautical Engineer, Grounds Operations Officer or an equivalent military qualification is desirable. Work Experience A minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible technical experience in air transport management and operations, with at least three years at the international level is required. Languages Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required. Knowledge of French is desirable. Assessment Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview. Special Notice This position is open for recruitment for an initial period of one year and may be subject to extension. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr