Air Operations (AirOps) Assistant II at ICRC - International Committee of the Red Cross

Main Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate with all concerned remote ICRC locations regarding aircraft schedules, passenger in/out reports and last minute changes.
• Co-ordinate with the Car-Pool unit to organize pickups/drops offs of passengers to and from the airport when required
• Providing guidance and assistance to passengers and non-AirOps ICRC units in Nigeria
• Establish and dispatch daily flight plans, passenger manifests and load sheets.
• Ensure that all passengers booked to and from Abuja are captured in the final manifest.
• Prepare applications for airside clearances for ICRC personnel and aircrews to be submitted to airport security forces and related agencies
• Provide adequate reporting about all AirOps activities in Nigeria to the Air Operations Manager.
• Maintain an adequate relationship with the airport authorities and the ICRC.

Required Qualifications:

• University Degree in aviation management and/or combination of education, professional training, certification in air transport, and experience in air transportation related occupation required.
• Additional vocational training in logistics or aviation an asset.
• A minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible flight operations work experience with an Airline, Flight
• Briefing Office, Ground Handling Company or Airport Operator.
• Previous experience with a Humanitarian agency would be an added advantage.
• Advanced level in computer skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) including working knowledge of Flight planning systems.
• General knowledge of the Aviation industry.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Driving licence.
• Succeeded in ICRC driving test.

Personal Attributes:

• Capability to work independently.
• Aptitude to work under pressure.
• Good communication skills.
• High organizational and assessment skills.
• Flexibility.
• Willing to adapt and learn