Manager Special Airport Systems

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Manager – Special Airport Systems to lead the operational performance, maintenance, and lifecycle management of critical airport systems. This role is essential for ensuring reliability, safety, and service excellence across a 24/7 airport environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance and performance of specialist airport systems, including Passenger Boarding Bridges (PBB), Visual Docking Guidance Systems (VDGS), Ground Power Units (GPU), and Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) systems.
• Manage specialist contractors, service delivery, KPIs, SLAs, and regulatory compliance.
• Drive asset reliability, lifecycle planning, maintenance optimisation, and continuous improvement.
• Lead technical investigations, maintenance audits, risk management, and business continuity planning.
• Oversee asset performance reporting and analytics using IBM Maximo and Power BI.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, Electronics, or a related Engineering discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a management or leadership role.
• Strong experience in specialist airport systems, asset management, and contractor performance management.
• Experience in aviation, airports, or critical 24/7 operational environments is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in IBM Maximo/CMMS and Power BI.
• Strong technical leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid UAE driving licence.