Airport Operation Supervisor - Technical

AIRPORT OPERATION SUPERVISOR - TECHNICAL
(National - Site Based)

Some of your duties will include:

• To maintain aircraft integrity and performance, rigorous maintenance protocols are overseen, ensuring the fleet's readiness and safety.
• To ensure all technical systems meet operational and safety standards as defined by aviation authorities and airport regulations.
• To engage with suppliers, aviation authorities, and internal teams, ensuring alignment of maintenance practices with industry advancements and standards.
• Ensure aircraft maintenance operations are streamlined, minimizing aircraft downtime and ensuring timely readiness for flight schedules.
• Determine manpower, parts, and equipment needed for maintenance tasks and ensure they're effectively utilized to meet production targets.
• Collaborate with operations to align maintenance schedules with flight operations, ensuring minimal disruption.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in aviation maintenance technology, ensuring the fleet benefits from cutting-edge diagnostics and repair methods.
• Employ advanced diagnostic methods and technologies to identify and address aircraft issues efficiently.
• Ensure that all technical manuals, safety protocols, and procedures are not only updated but also adhered to. This includes reviewing and updating manuals as aircraft technology evolves.
• Lead maintenance-related projects, such as fleet upgrades, aircraft overhauls, or integration of new technology systems.
• Engage with manufacturers, suppliers, aviation authorities, and other stakeholders in projects related to fleet acquisition, system upgrades, or other major maintenance initiatives.
• Before embarking on any project, conduct thorough risk assessments, considering safety, quality, budget, and timelines. Implement measures to mitigate identified risks.
• Determine budgetary requirements for projects, ensuring efficient allocation of resources while aiming for optimal results.

What skills and experience do you need?

• Graduate Degree from Civil Engineer/Architecture.
• Proven experience in airport technical services or a related field, with a strong understanding of airport systems and equipment.
• Have minimum 10 years’ experience as Supervisor with 5 years’ experience in Airport Engineering.
• Licensing: Must possess an appropriate AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer) license or hold equivalent qualifications that are deemed acceptable by the Director.
• Knowledge: Must be well-acquainted with the maintenance sections of the certificate holder’s company operations manual and operations specifications. Additionally, they should be knowledgeable about the relevant maintenance provisions of the applicable regulations.

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