Deputy Airport Operations Manager

Support the Operations Manager in preparing and coordinating safe airport operations.

Work pattern

40 hours per week; five eight-hour days, Sunday–Thursday, 08:00–16:00. Occasional out-of-hours work may be required; duty hours and rest are adjusted.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily airport operations across duty management, terminal, airfield, apron and support functions.

• Review shift reports, outstanding incidents and operational actions, and ensure follow-up by the responsible teams.

• Plan Duty Manager coverage with the rostering specialist and check training, leave and relief arrangements.

• Develop and update operating procedures and support maintenance of the aerodrome manual.

• Coordinate operational-readiness trials, opening checks and familiarisation before new facilities or services begin.

• Review flight schedules, resource requirements and operating restrictions with department leads.

• Monitor service-provider performance and lead follow-up meetings on operational failures and improvements.

• Organise emergency exercises and disruption reviews, and track resulting corrective actions.

• Prepare operational performance reports, including incidents, service levels and resource constraints.

• Support certification inspections and maintain operational evidence with the responsible managers.

• Act for the Operations Manager when delegated and maintain clear escalation arrangements with other functions.

Requirements

• Relevant degree or diploma, or equivalent airport operations experience.

• At least 6 years in airport operations, including 2 years in supervisory or shift leadership work.

• Fluent Arabic and operational English; procedure writing, disruption management and reporting skills.

Nice to have

• Airport reopening, commissioning or mobilisation experience.

• Operations and safety training.