Within delegated authority, the Air Operations Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assists in coordinating routine (regular passenger/cargo, logistics resupply) flights, special (casualty and medical evacuation, VIP) flights and military operational flights in accordance with the UN Aviation Manual, The UN Aviation Safety Manual, The UN Aviation standards for air transport Operations, ICAO Standards, and recommended practices (SARPPS) and related SOPs.

• Assist in flight following and coordinating the integrated search and rescue operations for UN air assets. • Assists with the coordination of diplomatic over flight/landing clearances, ground handling support and hotel accommodation/meal/transportation arrangements for aircrews.

• Assists in planning aircraft parking locations.

• Assists in monitoring fuel upload.

• Operates Airport Mechanical Handling Equipment (MHE) • Carries out handling, loading, and processing of dangerous goods.

• Reviews aircraft weight, balance records, load manifest and takes necessary follow up actions.

• Assists in verifying passenger and cargo manifest.

• Assists in ensuring that aircrafts are properly parked.

• Assists in monitoring passengers embarking and disembarking in coordination with Movcon personnel and local airport staff.

• Assist in monitoring ramp access.

• Assists with the coordination of the Foreign Object Debris (FOD) activities at airfields and air terminals.

• Performs other related duties as tasked by the supervisor.

Education 

High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience 

A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in air transportation operations or related fields is required. The minimum years of relevant experience is reduced to one (1) for candidates who possess a first-level university degree or higher.

Language

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this position advertised, Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required