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 - Workplace - 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)

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