Manager Special Airport Systems

We are seeking an experienced Manager – Special Airport Systems to lead the operational performance, maintenance and lifecycle management of critical airport systems, 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

• Bachelors 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.