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Role overview
Airport pushback drivers for airside ground-handling operations at airports in the UAE and the wider GCC, operating aircraft pushback tractors and tugs in a tightly controlled, safety-critical airport environment. Salary as per the employer's offer.
Experience. Experience as an airport pushback driver, pushback tractor operator, airport driver or ground support equipment driver is preferred, and hands-on experience with pushback tractors or tugs is an advantage. This is a safety-critical airside role: precise vehicle control, situational awareness and strict discipline matter most.
Key responsibilities
- Operate aircraft pushback tractors and tugs safely and efficiently
- Carry out pre-use inspections of pushback vehicles and equipment
- Position the pushback tractor or tug correctly at the aircraft
- Connect and disconnect towbar equipment where applicable
- Push back aircraft according to approved operating procedures
- Follow instructions from the headset operator and the ground-handling team
- Keep communication and coordination clear during pushback
- Follow the designated aircraft movement and pushback procedures
- Keep safe clearance from aircraft, vehicles, equipment and people
- Watch the aircraft wings, tail and surrounding area during operations
- Follow ramp speed limits and airside driving rules
- Stop at once if an unsafe condition is identified
- Park and secure pushback equipment correctly after use
- Report vehicle, tug or equipment defects immediately
- Keep the required operational checklists and records
- Follow FOD (foreign object debris) control procedures
- Comply with airport HSE, ramp safety and emergency procedures
Requirements
- Experience as an airport pushback driver, pushback tractor operator, airport driver or ground support equipment driver is preferred
- Practical experience operating pushback tractors or tugs is an advantage
- A good understanding of airport ramp and airside operations is preferred
- A valid driving licence, as required by the employer
- Strong driving skills and a responsible driving record
- Basic working English: able to understand operational and safety instructions
- Strong safety awareness and situational judgement
- Able to communicate and coordinate with ground teams
- Professional grooming and presentation standards are required
- A professional attitude, discipline and punctuality
- Good communication and teamwork
- Able to work efficiently in a time-sensitive airport environment
- Able to obtain the airport's airside driving permit where required
- Willing to work rotational shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays
- Valid passport
- Medically and physically fit for airport ground operations
Preferred skills
- Aircraft pushback
- Pushback tractor or tug
- Towbar operations
- Towbarless tractors
- Aircraft ground handling
- Ground support equipment (GSE)
- Ramp operations
- Airside driving
- Aircraft clearance awareness
- FOD control
- Ramp safety
- Ground communication
- Airport operations
Salary and benefits, as per the employer's offer
The salary is set by the employer and depends on your previous airport experience, driving competence, pushback-equipment experience, licence and permit eligibility and the employer's assessment. Benefits such as these are confirmed according to the employer's final offer and employment contract, and duty hours, shift pattern, overtime and every other condition are confirmed in the final offer letter.
- Employment visa
- Accommodation
- Transportation
- Food or a food allowance
- Medical insurance
- Overtime
- Other airport or company benefits
What is provided
- An employment visa for this role.
- Your flight ticket, provided by us, once you are selected.
- Police verification is taken care of by us for this role.
The exact terms are written into your employment contract, which you see before you travel.
Salary & benefits
Salary as per the employer's offer. Benefits such as accommodation, transport, food and other allowances vary by employer and will be confirmed in the employment offer and contract.
How to apply
Apply online with your resume, or message us on WhatsApp. Our consultants will screen your profile, arrange the employer interview and skill test, and guide you through medical, visa and travel — every step to deployment.
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