Assistant General Manager - Airside Operations

AGM- Airside Operations will be responsible for the safe and efficient management of all airside activities ensuring adherence to regulations, standards, and SOPs. In co-ordination with AAI, accountable for Aerodrome Safeguarding as per regulations and ensuring verification, monitoring, and controlling of obstructions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead, manage, and control day-to-day activities of airside operations. Ensure safety, efficiency, and capacity optimization. Monitor performance through KPIs and implement corrective measures for capacity building supporting future growth.
• Implement and enforce aerodrome safeguarding regulations as per GSR 751(E), other regulations and policies. Liaise with AAI, local government agencies to regulate and approve developments in the vicinity of the aerodrome. Ensure compliances, surveys, records, charts, audits, and approvals to safeguard the aerodrome. Co-ordinate with internal and external stakeholders to obtain NOCs for new airport infrastructure and maintenance projects at the earliest.
• Coordinate with AAI, IMD, regulatory bodies, Airlines, GHAs, and internal stakeholders for smooth airside operations and collaborate for improvements in operational efficiencies. Host Airspace and Airside Capacity Enhancement Meetings and action the agreed improvements.
• Review and update Aerodrome manual, departmental SOPs, Operational circulars and ensure implementation thereof.
• Support in budget planning (CAPEX and OPEX) for the department, monitoring, and judicious expenditures.
• Support and guide airside operations team during contingencies, disruptions and restore normalcy at the earliest, minimising operational impacts.
• Co-ordinate with HR for recruitment, induction, training, goal settings, performance management, team building, motivation, periodical appraisals, counselling, and support.

Competencies Required :

Qualifications & Experience