1. 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.
2. Perform pre-use inspection, fluid level checks, brake tests, and safety function tests prior to operation.
3. Maintain strict compliance with ramp safety, FOD control, PPE requirements, and aircraft safety zones.
4. Execute precise aircraft pushback and towing operations under the direction of the Turnaround Coordinator (TRC) / Flight Operations Officer (FOO).
5. Ensure accurate equipment positioning during aircraft arrival, departure, loading and unloading operations.
6. Report immediately any equipment defect, incident, or safety observation to the Equipment Operator Supervisor and OCC.
7. Maintain proper parking, shutdown, and securing of equipment post use.
8. Support emergency response, aircraft towing, salvage or VIP movements as required.
9. Assist the Workshop Officer during scheduled preventive maintenance or functional checks.
10. Record all equipment usage details accurately in GSE logbooks or digital systems.
11. Attend all safety briefings, OJT programs, and skill refresher trainings as scheduled.
12. 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