This position at the Sector level will be responsible for developing and implementing standardize Airside safety framework for airport sector comprising Safety ConOps, SLA with airports, compliance checks, audits, training program for the organization’s safety management system (SMS) to the benefit of accountable managers. It supports a formalized, shared and consolidated strategic vision on Airside Safety, conduct regular audits and reviews.
The manager will perform oversight function in ensuring compliance to national and international regulations by GMR airports.
Head - Airside Safety & Compliance will reports to EVP-Strategic Initiatives, Excellence & Chief Safety Officer- Airport Sector.
Creation of Airside Safety and Compliance framework (ConOps, Internal and external SLA, SOP, KPI/ KPA) etc.
Documentation ensuring clarity of internal organization according to law
Enhanced safety management: Contribute to enhancement of safety management processes and procedures
Number of initiatives in safety management at Airside
Ensure the coordination of resources dedicated (internal/external) to compliance monitoring
Participate in designing compliance monitoring plans, compliance manual by interfacing with the safety office and airside operations of airports
Collect and consolidate data to monitor compliance at each airport, in liaison with Safety offices.
Ensure document management of compliance activities including regular review of regulation
Carry out internal and external audits and review
Participate in exchanges with the authorities regarding compliance monitoring
Model and promote an organizational culture that fosters safety practices (regulatory practices and rules, standard operations procedures, compliance monitoring…)
Number of benchmark and proposals
Act as an information conduit to bring safety issues (incidents/ bird strikes/ excursions, etc) to the attention of management and to deliver safety information to the organization’s staff, contractors and stakeholders.
Coordinate and spur risk assessments by the assets and track the mitigation measures.
Maintaining current safety dashboard of individual airports Provide and articulate information regarding safety issues within the organization (findings, KPI, actions plan, standardization) Periodicity of deliverable Promote innovation process at the Airside of each airport and IT development tool on safety
Conduct Cross-functional inter-airport Airside Safety audits/reviews Number of CFT audits conducted Develop standard Training modules for effective training Training effectiveness, Feedback
DGCA
AAI
Airlines
Ground Handlers
Airside contractors
Other key stakeholders at the Airside
Airside Safety teams
Airside/ Terminal Operations Teams SPOCs
HR
IT
Security and Vigilance
Engineering and Projects
Graduate; PGDBA/ MBA preferable
10-15 years of experience including 5 years in Airside Operations/ Safety Dept of Airport.
GMR Group is a leading Indian infrastructure conglomerate with a diversified presence across Airports, Energy, Transportation, Urban Infrastructure, and Sports. With over two decades of experience, the Group has built world-class assets and pioneered innovations in sustainable infrastructure development.
GMR Airports Limited (GAL), the Group’s airport arm, is a leading global airport platform company with extensive experience in designing, constructing, and operating world-class, sustainable airports. Operating under the brand name “GMR AERO”, GAL offers pioneering aviation solutions in retail, aero services, and real estate. In 2020, Groupe ADP joined as a strategic partner and is now a co-promoter in GAL, strengthening its global reach and expertise.
As Asia’s largest private airport operator and the second-largest globally, GAL operates key airports in Delhi, Hyderabad, Goa, and Medan (Indonesia), while developing greenfield projects in Bhogapuram (India) and Crete (Greece). It also provides integrated aviation services, including MRO, cargo, digital innovation through GMR Innovex, and aviation training through GMR Aero Academy.
In the energy and infrastructure space, GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited (GPUIL) leads with a diverse portfolio in clean and renewable energy, smart metering, EV infrastructure, and surface transport projects, backed by strong engineering and EPC capabilities.
Under GMR Sports, the Group promotes talent and drives fan engagement through its ownership of iconic teams like Delhi Capitals (IPL), UP Yoddhas (Pro Kabaddi), and international franchises including Dubai Capitals, Seattle Orcas, and more.
Committed to inclusive growth, the Group’s CSR arm, GMR Varalakshmi Foundation, works across education, skill development, and healthcare, positively impacting communities across its areas of operation.
