Air Operations Officer

Manages UNSOH air operations in Port-au-Prince, including mission flights, aviation risk, clearances, asset utilization, budgets, aircraft requirements and safety compliance. The officer supervises aviation personnel, coordinates authorities and vendors, and supports search, rescue and medical evacuation operations.

Department: Aviation Unit

• Manage mission passenger, cargo, medical and operational flights
• Approve air mission requests and task suitable aircraft
• Apply UN, ICAO and host-country aviation standards
• Coordinate clearances, ground handling and aircrew support
• Manage aviation risk, safety reports and corrective actions
• Develop budgets, aircraft requirements, procedures and training

• Relevant advanced aviation degree, or first degree plus training and two additional years
• Commercial Pilot, Flight Dispatcher, Air Traffic Controller or equivalent certification
• Five years of air-transport or aviation-safety experience
• Three years managing complex international air operations
• Post-conflict international operations experience
• English at UN Level II
• Current placement on an eligible pre-approved UN roster

• Work arrangement: onsite.
• Contract duration: Temporary assignment subject to post and funding availability.