Executive Airside

The role involves taking full responsibility for the shift by accurately accounting for personnel and receiving a detailed handover from the outgoing Executive Assistant. The candidate will oversee the allocation of tasks and the deployment of Ground Handling Equipment (GHE) during their shift. Close monitoring of work areas, personnel discipline, and the condition of equipment is essential to ensure smooth operations. The supervisor will ensure all staff are properly attired and displaying the necessary identification passes or cards. Additionally, all GHE must be clean, serviceable, and equipped with safety chocks and fire extinguishers. The availability of aircraft chocks and safety cones must be confirmed at all times.

Key Responsibilities

- Assume charge of the shift with an accurate headcount and receive debrief from the outgoing Executive Assistant.
- Distribute tasks among personnel and deploy available GHE efficiently.
- Monitor working locations and maintain discipline among deployed personnel and equipment.
- Ensure all personnel are properly dressed and displaying required passes or cards.
- Verify that all GHE is clean, serviceable, and equipped with safety chocks and fire extinguishers.
- Confirm availability of the required number of aircraft chocks and safety cones.
- Coordinate with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) for timely aircraft parking arrangements.
- Organize Foreign Object Debris (FOD) drills in collaboration with the airside team.
- Maintain close coordination with Flight Coordinators, Engineering, and Airport Security Force (ASF) to ensure timely flight dispatch.
- Liaise with airside security for prompt requisition of aircraft search teams.
- Supervise both internal and external aircraft cleaning during turnaround.
- Oversee turnaround cleaning operations, monitor the loading supervisor’s performance, and deploy cleaning staff for external cleaning until door closure.
- Ensure safe operations on aircraft by personnel and deployed GHE.
- Manage proper disposal of all trash collected after aircraft servicing.
- Monitor and fulfill administrative needs of personnel during the shift.
- Raise Airside Discrepancy Reports (ADR) to the Assistant Manager Airside (AMA) before ceasing work if any issues arise.
- Provide feedback to Manager/Assistant Manager Airside regarding Flight Safety Reports (FSR), Hazard Reports, and other relevant matters.
- Prepare and complete the Airside Activity Form accurately.
- Upload pre- and post-cleaning pictures of aircraft cleaning to PA Net.
- Perform any additional duties assigned by the AMA or Manager Airside Supervisor (MAS).

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification.
- 6 to 9 years of experience in a similar supervisory role within aircraft ground handling.
- 5 to 7 years of direct supervisory experience in aircraft ground handling operations.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office, web browsing, and email communication.
- Male candidates preferred.
- Age range: 30 to 50 years.

Department and Location

This position is within the Airside Operations department, based at Lahore Airport (LHE). There is one opening available for this role.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic airport environment, ensuring the safety and efficiency of ground handling operations. The role demands strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills to manage personnel and equipment effectively during critical turnaround periods.