Deputy Airport Manager

Council of the Isles of Scilly; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Cycle to work scheme

Gym discount

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Council of the Isles of Scilly is seeking an experienced aviation professional to become Deputy Airport Manager at St Mary’s Airport. You will support strategic and operational management, deputise for the Airport Manager, and lead the Airport Safety Management System while ensuring compliance with UK aviation regulations and CAA requirements.

You will work in a unique island environment, leading audits, inspections and risk-based improvements, collaborating with CAA, operators and emergency

Qualifications

• Experience of airport operations and aviation safety management.
• Knowledge of UK aviation regulations and aerodrome licensing requirements.
• Experience with Safety Management Systems and risk management principles.
• Experience undertaking audits, inspections and compliance assurance activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the day-to-day management and development of the Airport Safety Management System (SMS).
• Support compliance with UK aviation legislation, CAA regulations and aerodrome licence requirements.
• Manage airside safety, auditing, inspections and assurance activities.
• Lead investigations into operational occurrences and safety events.
• Monitor risks, identify improvements and ensure corrective actions are delivered.
• Oversee airfield inspections, wildlife hazard management and airside works.
• Support emergency planning, business continuity and resilience arrangements.
• Work closely with the CAA, airline operators, contractors, emergency services and other stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and support to operational teams across the airport.

Skills

Airport operations

Aviation safety management

UK aviation regulations

Safety Management Systems

Audits & inspections

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Customer service

Job description

The Council of the Isles of Scilly is looking for an experienced and motivated aviation professional to join our team as Deputy Airport Manager at St Mary's Airport.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role at the gateway to the Islands. Supporting the Airport Manager, you will help ensure the airport operates safely, efficiently and in full compliance with Civil Aviation Authority requirements, while contributing to the future development of this vital transport hub.

Working within a unique island environment, you will lead on aerodrome safety, regulatory compliance and operational assurance, helping to maintain the highest standards of safety and service for passengers, airlines, staff and stakeholders.

About the Role

As Deputy Airport Manager, you will support the strategic and operational management of St Mary's Airport and deputise for the Airport Manager when required.

You will:

• Lead on the day-to-day management and development of the Airport Safety Management System (SMS).
• Support compliance with UK aviation legislation, CAA regulations and aerodrome licence requirements.
• Manage airside safety, auditing, inspections and assurance activities.
• Lead investigations into operational occurrences and safety events.
• Monitor risks, identify improvements and ensure corrective actions are delivered.
• Oversee airfield inspections, wildlife hazard management and airside works.
• Support emergency planning, business continuity and resilience arrangements.
• Work closely with the CAA, airline operators, contractors, emergency services and other stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and support to operational teams across the airport.

About You

You will be an experienced aviation professional with the ability to lead, influence and make sound operational decisions within a safety-critical environment.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience of airport operations and aviation safety management.
• Knowledge of UK aviation regulations and aerodrome licensing requirements.
• Experience of Safety Management Systems and risk management principles.
• Experience undertaking audits, inspections and compliance assurance activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to lead teams and manage competing priorities.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

A qualification in aviation, safety management or a related discipline would be advantageous.

This is a full-time position of 37 hours per week, working a rostered shift pattern.

Benefits Include

• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 27 days (pro rata) per annum, plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Active Scilly gym discount
• Employee benefits package with 100s of retail discounts

Please note that canvassing of Members or Officers will disqualify you from consideration.

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