How to Become a airside safety manager in India

About the airside safety manager role

Airside safety managers supervise the airside operations' safety and security and advise the civil aviation authorities on the airport information systems changes. They write safety analysis reports, ensure compliance with standards and regulations and improve the airside safety procedures.\n\n

Skills required

• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment (HIRA)
• Airside Operational Risk Assessment
• Airport Emergency Planning (AEP)
• DGCA Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Compliance
• Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis
• Safety Management Systems (SMS) Implementation
• Airside Operations & Ground Handling Oversight
• Emergency Response Planning (ERP)
• Airside Operational Hazard Identification
• ICAO Annex 14 & DGCA CAR Compliance
• Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis
• Aviation Safety Audit & Reporting
• Aviation Safety Reporting and Documentation
• Airside Traffic and Ground Handling Oversight
• Airside Ground Handling Safety Auditing
• Stakeholder Management and Regulatory Liaison
• Wildlife Hazard Management Oversight
• ICAO Annex 14 Standards Knowledge
• Aviation Safety Auditing
• Stakeholder Management and Coordination
• Technical Report Writing
• Aviation Information Systems Analysis
• Stakeholder Management & Regulatory Liaison
• Airfield Ground Lighting and Signage Inspection
• Aviation Safety Reporting Software Proficiency
• Technical Report Writing & Safety Auditing
• Aviation Security (AVSEC) Protocols
• Airport Information Systems (AIS) Proficiency
• Regulatory Auditing
• Knowledge of ICAO Annex 14 Standards
• Ground Handling Safety Auditing
• Aviation Security (AVSEC) Awareness
• Crisis Communication and Stakeholder Management
• Aviation Information Systems Knowledge
• Aviation Information Systems Management
• Aerodrome Emergency Planning
• Ground Handling Safety Standards (IGOM/ISAGO)
• Airfield Pavement and Lighting Inspection
• Technical Report Writing and Safety Auditing
• Airfield Ground Lighting & Signage Standards
• Wildlife and Bird Strike Hazard Management
• Stakeholder Management & Liaison
• Airport Information Systems (AIS) Knowledge
• Aviation Information Systems Proficiency
• Aeronautical Information System (AIS) Knowledge
• Wildlife Hazard Management
• Emergency Response Planning
• Ground Handling Safety Standards (IGOM)
• Ground Handling Safety Oversight
• Ground Handling Safety Standards
• Airport Information Systems Proficiency
• Technical Writing for Safety Manuals
• Stakeholder Management and Liaison
• Airport Information Systems (AIS) Management
• Crisis Management and Emergency Response Planning
• Airfield Ground Lighting and Signage Standards
• Airport Information Systems (AIS) Oversight
• Crisis Communication
• Safety Auditing and Inspection

How to enter this career

1. 01

   Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management or Aeronautical Engineering followed by a PG Diploma in Airport Operations.

2. 02

   Transitioning from a Ground Handling or Air Traffic Control (ATC) role with 5-7 years of operational experience.

3. 03

   Ex-Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel from technical or administrative branches transitioning into civil aviation safety.

A day in the life

• 8:00 AM - Conduct a physical inspection of the runway and taxiways for Foreign Object Debris (FOD).
• 10:30 AM - Review Ground Support Equipment (GSE) maintenance logs to ensure compliance with DGCA safety norms.
• 1:00 PM - Chair a safety briefing with ground handling staff to discuss recent near-miss incidents.
• 3:30 PM - Audit airside fueling operations and aircraft docking procedures for adherence to SOPs.
• 5:30 PM - Draft a comprehensive safety analysis report for the Airport Director regarding apron traffic flow.

Salary insights

A airside safety manager in India typically earns Varies. Compensation varies by city, employer and experience.

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