This position at the Sector level will be responsible for monitoring the Landside and Terminal Safety of all GMR airports through development of standards, audits, training, monitoring dashboards etc. with end objective of achieving incident free airport operations.
Head – Landside and Terminal Safety will report's to EVP-Strategic Initiatives, Excellence & Chief Safety Officer- Airport Sector
Creation of Terminal Safety and Compliance framework (ConOps, Internal and external SLA, SOP, KPI/ KPA) etc.
% improvement in composite safety score.
Contribute to enhancement of safety management processes and procedures
Number of initiatives in safety management across airports.
Model and promote an organizational culture that fosters safety practices (regulatory practices and rules, standard operations procedures, compliance monitoring…)
Act as an information conduit to bring any safety issues 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 in safety process
Number of innovation initiatives
IT follow up projects Conduct Cross-functional Safety audits/reviews Number of CFT audits conducted Monitoring of SMS compliance and implementation for various airport assets Discrepancies identified and resolved
Graduate Engineer preferably with experience in Safety
10-15 years preferably with 5 years in Safety
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.
