Duty Manager - Airside Operations
Date: 14 Oct 2025
Location: Visakhapatnam (GV01CE01), IN
Company: GMR Group
JOB PURPOSE
Seconded to Office of DGCA as Aerodrome Inspector to fulfil the legal obligation for supplementing Aerodrome Standards Directorate’s Work in DGCA as required under DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements Section 4, Series A, Part-I.
ORGANISATION CHART
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
| Accountabilities | Key Performance Indicators |
| Inspection of the aerodromes, heliports, waterdromes for the issuance/renewal of aerodrome license. | 100% completion of the licensing inspections as per directions of DGCA on schedule |
| Periodic inspections and surveillance of aerodromes and heliports operators. | 100% completion of the surveillance inspections as per directions of DGCA on schedule |
| Scrutiny and processing of applications, Aerodrome Manuals and Safety Management Manuals for issue of aerodrome license. | 100% scrutiny and processing of the manuals as per directions of DGCA |
| Examination and processing of the alterations proposed by aerodrome operator in accordance with rule 83 and AD AC 01 of 2012. | 100% scrutiny and processing of the manuals as per directions of DGCA |
| Inspection to ensure compliance with requirements for approval of special operations. | 100% completion of the special inspections as per directions of DGCA on schedule |
| Any other function assigned by DGCA from time to time. | As per directions of DGCA |
| Close Coordination with DGCA on Aerodrome and License related issues like renewal of license on time, surveillance inspections and changes in airside infrastructure pertaining to GVIAL | On time surveillance inspection, renewal of aerodrome license and approval of infrastructure proposals by DGCA |
| Any other function assigned by COO/ Head Airside Management, AGM- Airside Planning and other senior management GVIAL from time to time. | As per directions of COO/ Head Airside Management |
EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS
External - Roles you need to interact with outside the organization to enable success in your day to day work
Office of Directorate General of Civil Aviation
Airports Authority of India
All Private Aerodrome and Heliport Operators
All Airlines
Meteorology Department at Airports
INTERNAL INTERACTIONS
Internal - Roles you need to interact with inside the organization to enable success in your day to day work
Airside Operations Department
Airside Planning Department
Safety and Compliance Department
Civil and Electrical Engineering Departments
Master Planning Department
GVIAL
FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS
OTHER DIMENSIONS
Interface between DGCA and DIAL/ GHIAL/GVIAL.
The goodwill of the company has been significantly enhanced in the office of DGCA by sustained demonstration of the professional expertise and attitude.
Facilitate approvals of the projects/ proposals submitted to the office of DGCA.
Assist in timely renewal of aerodrome license for both the GMR aerodromes.
EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS
Any Graduation or PG Diploma in Business Administration
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Experience in the areas of : Airfield operations, Airfield Maintenance Projects, Bird Hazard Management, Civil Aviation Regulatory system, licensing of Aerodromes, Formulation of Procedures and Documents, Training and Development of airfield drivers, planning, organizing, induction of equipment, terminal management and briefing in ATC and other airside areas
Total: 15 years + years of experience.
COMPETENCIES
- Personal Effectiveness
- Social Awareness
- Entrepreneurship
- Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
- Planning & Decision Making
- Capability Building
- Strategic Orientation
- Stakeholder Focus
- Networking
- Execution & Results
- Teamwork & Interpersonal influence