Overview

The Aviation Assistant supports WFP Aviation Services in delivering safe, efficient, and reliable humanitarian air transport services at the assigned field station.

Tasks Summary

• Act as the primary UNHAS aviation staff at field level and coordinate daily aviation operations.
• Liaise with civil aviation authorities, airport management, security entities, ground handling agents, and fuel providers.
• Coordinate with UNHAS users on flight schedules, passenger and cargo movements, and operational constraints.
• Support flight following, passenger handling, cargo coordination, and MEDEVAC operations.
• Monitor and implement aviation safety and security procedures and report any incident and irregularities.
• Maintain accurate operational records such as statistics, and reports.
• Conduct supervisee(s) performance evaluation(s).
• Supervise and manage support staff assigned to filed location.
• Responsible for team management and optimum utilization of resources in a cost-efficient manner.

Experience Requirements

Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in aviation or airport operations, preferably with humanitarian or international organizations. Experience in field or remote duty stations required.

Qualification Requirements

Completion of secondary school education required. Post-secondary education or training in aviation, air transport management, logistics, or related field desirable.

Other Details

Languages Required: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and local languages (Pashto/Dari)

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