Sr. Special Equipment Operator - Ground Handling Services
Senior
- Operate all types of GSE including Pushback Tractors, Main Deck Loaders, Pallet Container Loaders (PCLs), Passenger Stairs, Passenger Buses, Baggage Tractors, GPU, ASU, ACU, Water & Lavatory Units, Forklifts, and Tow Bars as per flight requirements.
- Perform pre-use inspection, fluid level checks, brake tests, and safety function tests prior to operation.
- Maintain strict compliance with ramp safety, FOD control, PPE requirements, and aircraft safety zones.
- Execute precise aircraft pushback and towing operations under the direction of the Turnaround Coordinator (TRC) / Flight Operations Officer (FOO).
- Ensure accurate equipment positioning during aircraft arrival, departure, loading and unloading operations.
- Report immediately any equipment defect, incident, or safety observation to the Equipment Operator Supervisor and OCC.
- Maintain proper parking, shutdown, and securing of equipment post use.
- Support emergency response, aircraft towing, salvage or VIP movements as required.
- Assist the Workshop Officer during scheduled preventive maintenance or functional checks.
- Record all equipment usage details accurately in GSE logbooks or digital systems.
- Attend all safety briefings, OJT programs, and skill refresher trainings as scheduled.
- Mentor and guide newly inducted Equipment Operators (Grade 2 & 3) during familiarization phases.
Education
- Secondary School Certificate or equivalent
Experience
- Minimum 10 years in airside operations with at least 3 years operating Pushback Tractors and MDL
Language Skills
- Basic English (mandatory); Arabic (advantage)
Training Requirements:
- Ramp Safety
- Human Factors
- Advanced Equipment Operation (All GSE including Pushback & MDL)
- Airside Driving Permit (ADP) Training
- AVSEC Level 1
- SMS Awareness
- Emergency Response Procedures (ERP)
- Fire Safety & First Aid
- Towing & Pushback Operations Certification
- GSE Preventive Maintenance Awareness