Airport Operations Unit - Assistant Officer

About this role

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