Beond is the world's first premium leisure airline. As we continue to expand our regulatory and operational footprint, we are establishing a Bahrain Air Operator Certificate (AOC) under the oversight of the Bahrain Civil Aviation Affairs (BCAA). We are seeking a Nominated Postholder Ground Operations to lead the development, certification and oversight of the ground operations function for our Bahrain AOC, based in Manama, Bahrain. The Nominated Postholder Ground Operations is appointed by, and reports to, the Accountable Manager, and is responsible for:

Ensure safe and secure operations and remain in compliance with the applicable Bahrain Air Navigation Technical Regulations (ANTR) and BCAA requirements for the operational area under your responsibility, and set Ground Operations safety standards

Define the Ground Operations budget and liaise with the Nominated Postholder Flight Operations on new airports and unique ground-handling or loading requirements

Oversee and coordinate ground-handling contracts and the outsourcing of ground-handling functions

Ensure all aircraft are operated in compliance with the AOC and that Compliance Monitoring findings are followed up and closed in a timely manner

Supervise ground crew and their licences, medicals and ratings, and check that procedures and flight-safety standards are applied, taking corrective action where needed

Provide oversight and control of the carriage of dangerous goods and the identification and mitigation of hazards and risks

Issue handling documents in accordance with the applicable Bahrain ANTR and BCAA requirements, ICAO, IATA and airport-authority regulations, establish and issue the Ground Operations Manual (GOM), and implement the department Safety Management System (SMS) under the Safety Manager

This is a Nominated Postholder position under the applicable Bahrain Air Navigation Technical Regulations (ANTR) and associated BCAA requirements and guidance. Appointment is subject to formal nomination to and acceptance by BCAA.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Thorough knowledge of the AOC holder's ground operations concept and the applicable Bahrain ANTR and BCAA AOC certification requirements
• At least 5 years' relevant work experience, of which at least 2 years in the aeronautical industry in an appropriate position
• Knowledge of the applicable Bahrain ANTR and BCAA requirements, dangerous-goods regulations and ground-handling standards
• Comprehensive knowledge of the applicable Bahrain ANTR and BCAA requirements, the AOC holder's operations and its management/compliance system
• Must be acceptable to BCAA following formal assessment
• Working knowledge of IATA AHM / IGOM.
• Experience managing third-party ground-handling providers.
• Station or AOC start-up experience.