Air Operations Officer
Pubblicato il 18-09-2026 - UN Secretariat in Brindisi
Organizational context: This position is within the Strategic Multimodal Movement Operations Centre (SMMOC) in Brindisi, Italy, part of the Integrated Movement Service (IMS) under the Department of Operational Support (DOS). DOS provides end-to-end operational support across the UN Secretariat. The IMS offers unified strategic oversight of multimodal movement operations, enhancing efficiency through an integrated approach. The Air Operations Officer reports to the Chief SMMOC.
Job purpose: The Air Operations Officer is responsible for managing and supervising the activities of the Air Operations Center (Unit) to ensure air operations comply with all relevant UN directives, aviation standards, and ICAO regulations. This role involves reviewing and approving Air Mission Requests, assigning suitable air assets for maximum safety, cost efficiency, and effectiveness. The officer manages routine, special, and military operational flights, including critical air medical evacuations and search and rescue operations. Key duties include coordinating clearances, ground handling,
and crew arrangements, conducting aviation risk management, monitoring asset utilization, and liaising with various stakeholders on aviation matters. The position also contributes to developing standard operating procedures, budget proposals, and aircraft acquisition requirements, while analyzing data for operational insights and reporting.
Responsibilities: Manage and supervise the Air Operations Center (Unit), ensuring compliance with Air Tasking Orders (ATOs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), UN directives, and international aviation standards. Review and approve Air Mission Requests, assigning appropriate air assets for optimal safety, cost-efficiency, and effectiveness. Verify daily ATOs, resolve conflicting priorities, and ensure timely communication. Manage routine, special (e.g., medical evacuations, VIP transport), and military operational flights. Coordinate integrated search and rescue