Manager Aerodromes

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •A minimum of 5 years' experience as a civil aviation safety regulator, Aerodrome Operations Manager, or Airport Engineer
• •Experience as an Air Traffic Controller or Air Traffic Safety Electronics personnel, with at least 10 years' overall experience, including a minimum of 5 years in airport operations and management
• •Experience as a professional pilot, whether civil, commercial or military, with at least 10 years' overall experience, including a minimum of 5 years in airline management or equivalent
• •A degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent, with at least 10 years' experience in the civil aviation system
• •A master's degree in Airport Planning, or equivalent, with at least 10 years' experience in the civil aviation system
• •A thorough understanding of aviation safety management system principles
• •Proven experience managing technical personnel
• •Experience delivering or supporting projects in a technical or regulatory environment
• •A strong working knowledge of ICAO, EASA and other relevant international requirements and agreements
• •The ability to engage with industry stakeholders in an approachable, credible and professional manner
• •Excellent IT capability, including proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, together with the ability to quickly become proficient in specialist software systems as required
• •Leadership competency: Actively contributes to the development of the strategies and policies of the Department/ Organisation
• •Leadership competency: Brings a focus and drive to building and sustaining high levels of performance, addressing any performance issues as they arise
• •Leadership competency: Leads and maximises the contribution of the team as a whole
• •Leadership competency: Considers the effectiveness of outcomes in terms wider than own immediate area
• •Leadership competency: Clearly defines objectives/ goals & delegates effectively, encouraging ownership and responsibility for tasks
• •Leadership competency: Develops capability of others through feedback, coaching & creating opportunities for skills development
• •Leadership competency: Identifies and takes opportunities to exploit new and innovative service delivery channels
• •Judgement, Analysis & Decision Making competency: Researches issues thoroughly, consulting appropriately to gather all information needed on an issue
• •Judgement, Analysis & Decision Making competency: Understands complex issues quickly, accurately absorbing and evaluating data (including numerical data)
• •Judgement, Analysis & Decision Making competency: Integrates diverse strands of information, identifying inter-relationships and linkages
• •Judgement, Analysis & Decision Making competency: Uses judgement to make clear, timely and well-grounded decisions on important issues
• •Judgement, Analysis & Decision Making competency: Considers the wider implications, agendas and sensitivities within decisions and the impact on a range of stakeholders
• •Judgement, Analysis & Decision Making competency: Takes a firm position on issues s/he considers important
• •Management & Delivery of Results competency: Takes responsibility for challenging tasks and delivers on time and to a high standard
• •Management & Delivery of Results competency: Plans and prioritises work in terms of importance, timescales and other resource constraints, re-prioritising in light of changing circumstances
• •Management & Delivery of Results competency: Ensures quality and efficient customer service is central to the work of the division
• •Management & Delivery of Results competency: Looks critically at issues to see how things can be done better
• •Management & Delivery of Results competency: Is open to new ideas initiatives and creative solutions to problems
• •Management & Delivery of Results competency: Ensures controls and performance measures are in place to deliver efficient and high value services
• •Management & Delivery of Results competency: Effectively manages multiple projects
• •Interpersonal & Communication Skills competency: Presents information in a confident, logical and convincing manner, verbally and in writing
• •Interpersonal & Communication Skills competency: Encourages open and constructive discussions around work issues
• •Interpersonal & Communication Skills competency: Promotes teamwork within the section, but also works effectively on projects across Departments/ Sectors
• •Interpersonal & Communication Skills competency: Maintains poise and control when working to influence others
• •Interpersonal & Communication Skills competency: Instils a strong focus on Customer Service in his/her area
• •Interpersonal & Communication Skills competency: Develops and maintains a network of contacts

Desired Qualifications

• •A relevant third‐level qualification (Level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications) or equivalent relevant professional experience
• •Where applicable, relevant professional certifications, training, or management development programmes
• •Knowledge of, or experience working within, the public sector or regulated environments
• •A formal management qualification or primary or higher degree in management or technical discipline
• •A good understanding of the financial principles that apply to aviation and in particular aviation regulation