Job Description

POSITION GENERAL SUMMARY

• Execute a combination of leadership, technical expertise, and environmental sensitivity. Key characteristics include a safety-first mindset, environmental consciousness, and strong decision-making skills, while core competencies center around project management, wildlife hazard control, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder communication. This blend of skills ensures that airside development progresses smoothly while maintaining a sustainable and safe environment for both aviation operations and surrounding wildlife.        

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTION

• Involve in planning and execution of airside related infrastructure projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, and lighting systems that adhere to aviation and safety standards.
• Develop and implement wildlife hazard management programs to minimize the risk of wildlife strikes and ensure operational safety.
• Collaborate with environmental experts to continuously assess and mitigate wildlife risks.
• Ensure all airside development and wildlife management activities comply with CAAM and ICAO standards and environmental laws.
• Identify and manage risks related to airside infrastructure, wildlife hazards, and environmental factors.
• Conduct regular risk assessments for airside operations and wildlife-related hazards.
• Ensure safety protocols are in place for managing wildlife strike incidents and infrastructure-related risks.
• Lead the response to wildlife strikes, infrastructure failures, or other airside safety incidents.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in airside development and wildlife management practices.
• Maintain an aligned process between with Manager Operations and Manager Compliance for all aerodrome related matters

Key Challenges

• Ensuring that airside infrastructure development does not compromise safety for aircraft operations or personnel.
• Effectively managing wildlife hazards in a way that minimizes the risk of wildlife strikes while balancing ecological considerations.
• Managing airside development and wildlife programs within budget limitations while ensuring quality and safety.
• Effectively communicating and collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, contractors, environmental agencies, and internal teams.
• Identifying and assessing risks associated with wildlife activity and airside development to implement effective mitigation strategies

Skills

• Leverages data and analytics to make informed decisions, particularly when assessing wildlife risks and planning airside development.
• Anticipates potential challenges in both airside development and wildlife management, developing proactive solutions to mitigate risks before they escalate.
• Works closely with various teams, including engineering, operations, environmental experts, and regulatory bodies, fostering a spirit of cooperation to meet diverse objectives.
• Makes timely and confident decisions, especially when quick responses are needed to mitigate risks or resolve wildlife-related incidents.
• Proactively implements systems and strategies to minimize the risk of wildlife strikes, including habitat management, wildlife monitoring, and deterrence technologies.
• Expertise in wildlife risk assessment and hazard mitigation, including knowledge of ICAO guidelines for managing wildlife near aerodromes.
• Skilled in identifying potential risks, both from an operational and environmental perspective, and implementing mitigation strategies.

Education

External        

• Bachelor Degree in Aviation Management, Land Development or any related disipline        

Relevant Industries

External        

• Degree in Aviation Management, Aviation Management, Land Development or any related discipline with minimum 5 years working experience or/and in Airside Operations and proficient in aerodrome designs and operations as per CAAM CAD14 and other CAAM / ICAO related SARPS is an added advantage

Additional Information

Open for Malaysian citizens only

Please be reminded that only online applications will be entertained

The application should reach us by 19 November 2025

Only the shortlisted will be notified