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.
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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.
