Deputy Airport Manager: Safety & Compliance Leader

Council of the Isles of Scilly; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday 27 days + bank hols (

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Active Scilly gym discount

Employee discounts package

Job summary

The Council of the Isles of Scilly invites applications for Deputy Airport Manager at St Mary's Airport. You will support the Airport Manager in leading day-to-day operations, ensuring safety, compliance and efficient performance in a safety-critical environment.

You will oversee SMS, audits, risk management and stakeholder engagement with CAA, airlines and contractors, while developing our airport teams and continuous improvement culture.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

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 experience

Aviation safety management

UK aviation regulations knowledge

Safety Management Systems

Audits and inspections

Communication and stakeholder mgmt

Organisational and analytical skills

People leadership & prioritisation

Continuous improvement & customer care

Education

Aviation/Safety management qualification (advantageous)

Job description

The Council of the Isles of Scilly invites applications for Deputy Airport Manager at St Mary's Airport. You will support the Airport Manager in leading day-to-day operations, ensuring safety, compliance and efficient performance in a safety-critical environment.

You will oversee SMS, audits, risk management and stakeholder engagement with CAA, airlines and contractors, while developing our airport teams and continuous improvement culture.