Airport Operations Unit - Assistant Officer

Malta International Airport plc is looking for a dynamic individual who is passionate about working within an airport environment and is willing to continuously learn, develop, and be part of a high-performance culture. This vacancy has arisen within the Airport Operations Unit.

Main Responsibilities Include

• Supporting the safe and efficient operation of the aerodrome and terminal facilities
• Monitoring live airport operations, flight movements and operational systems, including SITATEX, EUROCONTROL, AMS and Flight Information Displays
• Ensuring aircraft load declarations are received and carrying out data validation and verification checks
• Planning and adjusting the allocation of operational resources, including check-in desks, baggage reclaim belts, boarding gates and aircraft stands
• Monitoring aircraft and passenger operations across the airfield and terminal, including through CCTV and other operational systems
• Monitoring the use of allocated resources and the performance of Ground Handling Service Providers, reporting any operational issues or irregularities
• Maintaining accurate records of extraordinary events, weather advisories, resource failures and safety-related occurrences
• Coordinating closely with Malta Air Traffic Services, airlines, ground handlers, Security, Customer Services and Aerodrome Services to ensure the timely flow of operational information
• Supporting the coordination and dissemination of information during aircraft incidents, emergencies and airport system failures
• Monitoring operational restrictions and relevant NOTAMs and responding in line with established procedures
• Ensuring an effective operational handover between shifts
• Attending the required operational training and successfully completing relevant assessments

Requirements

The ideal candidate should:

• Have an "A" Level Standard of education or the relevant equivalent qualifications and experience
• Have good organizational, coordinating, and planning skills
• Be detail-oriented
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Be able to communicate in both written and spoken Maltese & English
• Have a minimum of an Intermediate ECDL Certificate
• Be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office and Company IT applications

This is a shift-based position and candidates applying for this position are to be readily available to work any shift as and when required.

Benefits

• Training and opportunities for personal development
• Recognition and rewards for hard work
• Medical insurance
• Free fresh fruit
• Employee discounts at retail and food & beverage outlets at the airport and Skyparks
• Free regular health checks and medical tests
• Unlimited access to SkySpirit gym
• Staff parking facilities