Air Operations Assistant

Supports UNISFA’s Aviation Unit in Abyei by coordinating flight movements and safety controls for UN air operations. The assistant works with aircrew, airport authorities and Movement Control personnel, monitors aircraft handling and emergency readiness, verifies flight and cargo documentation, and maintains compliant aircraft, passenger and ground-service operations in a mission environment.

• Coordinate passenger, cargo, resupply, VIP, military, casualty-evacuation and medical-evacuation flights
• Support flight following and integrated search-and-rescue operations involving UN air assets
• Coordinate overflight and landing clearances, ground services and aircrew accommodation, transport and meals
• Plan aircraft parking and apron utilization
• Monitor refuelling and fuel uploads under aviation safety procedures
• Review weight and balance records, load plans, cargo manifests and follow-up actions
• Verify passenger and cargo manifests and compliance with procedures
• Conduct inspections of ramps, helipads, fuel facilities and support sites to mitigate operational and fire-safety hazards

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience in air operations, airport operations, aviation support services, ground handling, aviation safety, movement control or a related field
• English proficiency at UN Level II in reading, writing, listening and speaking

• Technical or vocational training in Air Operations, Airport Operations, Aviation Management, Aviation Safety, Flight Dispatch, Fire Safety or Emergency Management
• Firefighting or Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting training or certification

• Air Operations
• Ground Handling
• Flight Following
• Aviation Safety
• Emergency Response
• Cargo Handling
• Ramp Operations
• Flight Documentation

• Airport Mechanical Handling Equipment
• Aircraft Use Reports
• Flight Movement Logs

• Temporarily available for 364 days
• Selection may be limited to candidates based at the duty station or internal candidates