Assistant Director, Safety, Operations & Infrastructures
Reporting to the Director-SO&I, Africa, the Assistant Director, SO&I Africa will assist the Director with the overall conduct of all IATA Safety, Operations and Infrastructure activities in the AFI region. He/She must take a proactive role in the region to ensure Operations and Infrastructure issues raised by the airlines are addressed promptly and effectively. This will be accomplished through Member airlines, high-level contact with Government Authorities, DGCA’s, MOT’s, Airport Authorities and International Agencies including ICAO. A major priority will be to work closely with Members, IATA HQ, IATA User Charges, Member and Government Relations (MGR), ASECNA, SADC and other relevant Associations to ensure harmonized implementation of IATA polices.
Work closely with IATA Member airlines operating in the Africa region in resolving technical and operational issues. Act on their behalf with the authorities concerned. Lead airline teams on technical missions and prepare briefs on operational deficiencies and airline operating requirements, for interventions with governments;
Assist with the Implementation of the IATA Safety program including the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) programme.
Provide support of the IATA global security and flight operations strategies;
Work closely with the regional ICAO offices, relevant government agencies, and regional organizations in pursuing IATA’s technical policies and represent member-airlines at events convened by ICAO, Civil Aviation Authorities, and other organizations.
Develop/Manage related projects, which will result in improved operating efficiency for member airlines.
Develop/Implement technical products that assist IATA in achieving its corporate objectives, including revenue generation.
Implement, as assigned, elements of the regional flight safety programs.
University degree or equivalent technical certification;
Minimum of 10 years experience in the aviation industry including recent experience in an airline operations role would be considered advantageous;
High degree of self – motivation and flexibility, confident and able to work with minimum supervision and proven teamwork and initiative skills;
Excellent command of English. French would be an asset.
Good writing skills and proficiency in report writing;
Capable of clear expression both written and verbal with tact and diplomacy;
Excellent PC skills, including presentational software.
Be people and team oriented, focused on results, embrace innovation and change, and demonstrate leadership and personal integrity
Assistant Director, Safety, Operations & Infrastructures
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