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Title
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Description
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We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Airport Facilities Manager to oversee the daily operations, maintenance, and long-term planning of airport infrastructure and facilities. This role is critical in ensuring that all airport facilities, including terminals, runways, hangars, and support buildings, are maintained to the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
The Airport Facilities Manager will be responsible for coordinating with various departments, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure smooth airport operations. This includes managing maintenance schedules, overseeing construction and renovation projects, ensuring compliance with aviation and safety regulations, and implementing sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities management, excellent leadership skills, and a deep understanding of airport operations.
In this role, you will also be expected to manage budgets, prepare reports, and lead a team of maintenance and operations staff. You will play a key role in emergency preparedness and response planning, ensuring that the airport is equipped to handle unexpected situations efficiently. Your ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders, including airlines, government agencies, and the public, will be essential to your success.
This position offers a dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities to contribute to the growth and modernization of airport infrastructure. If you are passionate about aviation, infrastructure management, and operational excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Responsibilities
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- Manage maintenance schedules and ensure timely repairs
- Coordinate with contractors and vendors for construction projects
- Ensure compliance with aviation safety and environmental regulations
- Develop and manage facility budgets and expenditures
- Lead emergency preparedness and response planning
- Implement sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives
- Supervise and train maintenance and operations staff
- Conduct regular inspections and audits of airport facilities
- Prepare reports and present findings to senior management
- Collaborate with airlines, government agencies, and stakeholders
- Plan and execute facility upgrades and modernization projects
Requirements
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- 5+ years of experience in facilities or airport operations management
- Strong knowledge of aviation regulations and safety standards
- Excellent leadership and team management skills
- Proficiency in facility management software and tools
- Strong budgeting and financial management abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work under pressure and handle emergencies
- Experience with sustainability and energy efficiency practices
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Knowledge of construction and project management
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have experience managing airport facilities?
- What is your approach to handling emergency situations?
- How do you ensure compliance with aviation safety regulations?
- Can you describe a major facility upgrade project you led?
- What tools or software do you use for facility management?
- How do you manage and motivate your team?
- What strategies do you use to control maintenance costs?
- How do you prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment?
- What experience do you have with sustainability initiatives?
- How do you coordinate with external contractors and agencies?
- Are you available to work flexible hours, including weekends?
- What is your experience with budgeting and financial planning?
