Junior Manager - WHM

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.

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

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

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

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

• Nil

• Secondary staff strength of around 200

• 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

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