Airport Station Manager – Operations & Safety Lead

Air Arabia; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Arabia seeks an experienced Airport/Station Manager to lead daily station operations, ensuring safety, security and on-time performance in a cost-effective manner.

You will coordinate with Flight Operations, MCC and regional managers, manage SLA adherence with GHAs/GSAs, and supervise recruitment, rosters and performance reporting. Strong English skills and knowledge of DCS are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in management, statistics, finance or IT (or equivalent).
• Basic airport safety and security procedures and regulations trainings are a must.
• IATA DG Regulations, Passenger Handling and Ground Operations Procedures trainings/certificates are required.
• Cost Control, Compliance and Quality Assurance trainings add value.
• Proficient in Passenger Handling System and Departure Control System (DCS).
• Very good written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic may be regional.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and internet/web search.

Responsibilities

• Acts as focal point in station for Operational and Security functions; ensures timely facilitation and smooth operation per station manuals.
• Communicates current editions of policies, procedures, forms and rates to offices and personnel.
• Coordinates with Flight Operations daily on business plan; briefs/de-briefs, ramp, check-in, safety and security.
• Liaises with Regional Manager Ground Operations, Flight Ops and MCC to manage AOG, delays and service recovery.
• Establishes relationships with local authorities, GHAs, suppliers and vendors to ensure efficiency and sound financial management.
• Partners with Commercial Manager to ensure compliance with civil aviation authority regulations.

Skills

IATA DG Regulations

Ground Operations Procedures

Passenger Handling System

Departure Control System

Microsoft Office

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree in Management/Statistics/Finance/IT or equivalent

Tools

DCS (Departure Control System)

Job description

Air Arabia seeks an experienced Airport/Station Manager to lead daily station operations, ensuring safety, security and on-time performance in a cost-effective manner.

You will coordinate with Flight Operations, MCC and regional managers, manage SLA adherence with GHAs/GSAs, and supervise recruitment, rosters and performance reporting. Strong English skills and knowledge of DCS are essential.