Airside Operations and Safety Officer

Location: Dublin, Co. Dublin, Ireland; onsite on a 24/7 shift basis

Company

hirify.global operates Dublin Airport and requires airside operations to comply with airport regulations, safety standards, and the hirify.global Safety Management System.

What you will do

• Manage apron and airfield operations, including stand and aircraft turnaround coordination.
• Inspect parking stands, ramps, ground support equipment, lighting, markings, vehicle permits, and manoeuvring areas.
• Coordinate with air traffic control, handlers, third parties, the Airport Operations Centre, infrastructure teams, and other airside stakeholders.
• Provide aircraft marshalling, Follow Me, vehicle banksperson, engine-run escort, and non-standard aircraft movement support.
• Coordinate emergency and contingency responses, including operations during snow, ice, high winds, and low visibility.
• Report and investigate safety occurrences, enforce airside rules, and support audits, worksites, winter operations, and operational reporting.

Requirements

• Previous airside experience and knowledge of airline and airport operations.
• Thorough knowledge of ICAO and EASA regulations, the Safety Management System, Airport Directions, Aerodrome Manual, and airport by-laws.
• Strong knowledge of Dublin Airport and current health and safety legislation, including the Health, Safety and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
• Ability to perform dynamic risk assessments, manage incidents, communicate effectively, and work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent PC and Microsoft Office skills, strong organizational ability, and attention to detail.
• Full clean driving licence with B and W licences required; BE licence is desirable.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive training programme with continuous assessments and a final competency assessment before working independently in the live environment.
• Training includes radiotelephony and safety-critical tasks.
• Work within a safety-focused operational environment supporting diverse airside stakeholders.
• Equal opportunities employer with reasonable accommodations available throughout the recruitment process.

Hiring process

• Assessment and interview precede the training programme.
• Successful applicants must pass a five-year background check, including criminal background checks and Garda Vetting.
• Successful applicants must pass a medical evaluation and meet all requirements for an Airport Identity Card.