Junior Manager - WHM

JOB PURPOSE

The AMI – Wildlife Hazard Management ensures the effective control and mitigation of wildlife risks to maintain airside safety and regulatory compliance at IGI Airport. This role oversees Implementation of bird/wildlife control / habitat measures in accordance with DGCA CAR and ICAO standards and ensures that deployment of mitigation measures as per WHM plan to mitigate bird/animal strike and ensure uninterrupted, safe and efficient Aircraft Operations at IGl airport in each shift.

ORGANISATION CHART

AMI - WHM --> AGM/Manager - Wildlife Hazard Management --> Head- Airside Operations --> Chief Airside Officer (CAO)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Responsibilities

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Wildlife Hazard Control & Compliance

- Implement bird and animal control measures in compliance with ICAO and DGCA regulations.
- Ascertain the serviceability of bird scaring/ habitat/ equipments.
- Monitor all wildlife activity in airside and suggest mitigation measures.
- Carry out periodic AEMC survey.
- Track Bird/Wildlife movement pattern, bird hotspots through bird/animal mapping data.
- Identify critical bird species identification through bird mapping and bird strike data.

- No. of observations closed
- No. of non-compliance/ observations found during audits
- No. of unserviceable equipment and time taken to rectify the same
- No. of surveys carried out
- No. of mitigation measures suggested to reduce Bird strike rate

WHM Operations & Risk Mitigation

- Assist in data collection and incident analysis to assess wildlife risks and mitigation effectiveness.
- Perform documentation, reporting, and compliance tracking for WHM initiatives.
- Monitor and ensure the effectiveness of environmental modifications such as drainage maintenance, perimeter fencing integrity, and waste management.
- Responsible for implementing all WHM measures in compliance to ICAO and DGCA CAR.

- No. of non-compliance/ observations found during audits
- No. of unserviceable equipment and time taken to rectify the same
- No. of penalties-imposed
- Deficiency in documentations Planned v/s actuals

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

- Monitor the Service Level Agreements (SLAs)) of Bird-scaring/ habitat /SOS activity and Fumigation & termite control at airside during shifts.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to ensure seamless implementation of wildlife control measures.
- Attend and act on recommendations from the Airfield Environment Management Committee (AEMC) meetings.

- Monitor deviation from SLA and initiate necessary corrective actions
- No. of AEMC Meetings actively participated in
- Actions on outcome of AEMC meetings.
- No. of observations closed

Team Development and Management

- Daily briefing (Toolbox Talks) and educating bird scaring/wildlife staff during each shift.
- Responsible for deployment of Bird-scaring/ SOS staff at IGI airport.
- Train bird chaser staff regarding bird identification, documentation, bird mapping.

- No. of Tool box talks and its effectiveness.
- No. of observations in deployment
- Number of bird watchers prepared
- Bird/Animal mapping data
- Maintaining record

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

Responsibilities

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Additional Wildlife Mitigation Measures

Active Management

- Regular Monitoring & Patrolling
- Use of Pyro techniques (crackers, bangers, screechers, etc)
- Use of Bio-acoustics devices for deterring wildlife
- Deployment of Bird Chasers
- Engagement of WSOS to rescue, rehabilitate and relocate the rescued wildlife

Passive Management

- Habitat Management/ Alteration
- Sample collection for DNA analysis
- Coordination for Techlog collection
- Covering of Drains
- Waste Management
- Use of Pesticides and Insecticides
- Use of Rodents spray and Limestone salts
- Porcupine Wire/ Spikes
- Clearance of Stagnant/ Drain Water
- Awareness Sessions in and around aerodrome

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

- GHAs, AIRLINEs
- ATC, DGCA & Air Force
- Vendors (bird chasers / habitat)
- MCD, DDA, Ministry of Environment, Delhi Police, Air Force
- Delhi Police, Flood & irrigation Department

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

- DIAL P&E
- Procurement
- Finance
- Environment
- ARFF
- TMT

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

- Nil

OTHER DIMENSIONS

- Secondary staff strength of around 200

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

- Graduation/BSc Biology subject like Zoology, Botany, Wildlife, Life Science, Natural Resource Management, etc.
- Biology background candidate must compulsory have in depth knowledge and experience on wildlife management, avian biology, human-wildlife conflict, wildlife inventory management, etc.
- Should be in possession of valid LMV License

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

- Minimum 3 years of experience in Aviation Industry / Ornithologist / Wildlife Management

COMPETENCIES

- Entrepreneurship
- Capability Building
- Social Awareness
- Planning & Decision Making
- Execution & Results
- Strategic Orientation
- Problem Solving & Analytical Thinking
- Networking
- Personal Effectiveness
- Teamwork & Interpersonal influence
- Stakeholder Focus
- Aeronautical Information Systems (Practitioner)
- Wildlife Hazard Control (Proficient)
- Aerodrome Zoning & Safeguarding (Practitioner)
- Aerodrome Emergency Plan & Procedure (Practitioner)