Airfield Equipment Supervisor - Runway Maintenance & Safety

Advanced Search; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Search in Qatar is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Supervisor to oversee rubber removal and surface cleaning across runways, taxiways, and aprons at Hamad and Doha airports. You will coordinate safety, equipment performance, and scheduling to keep friction standards and readiness high.

Reporting to the Head of Department, you will manage preventive maintenance, training for operators, and KPI reporting, while ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and efficient spare parts

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years in a supervisory role within airfield maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of airfield pavement equipment (e.g., sweepers, friction testers, rubber removal machines).
• Familiarity with local statutory requirements and Code of Practice regulations.
• Formal training or certification in equipment operation or maintenance.
• Experience in a multi‑airport environment.
• Proven ability to supervise in‑house operators and outsourced vendors; report writing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation, maintenance and personnel involved in rubber removal and surface cleaning across runways, taxiways and aprons at Hamad International Airport and Doha International Airport.
• Ensure compliance with aviation safety regulations, optimize equipment performance and coordinate efficient scheduling of cleaning operations.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance schedules for pavement maintenance equipment with the Motor Transport Section.
• Manage breakdowns and repairs to minimize downtime and keep equipment operational during peak periods.
• Maintain logs of maintenance, parts replacements and key performance metrics to analyze equipment performance.
• Provide training for operators on proper equipment use, safety, and best practices for sweepers, friction testers and related gear.
• Develop Equipment KPI reports with line manager to drive continuous improvement.
• Manage inventory of spare parts, consumables and tools to minimize waste and shortages.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

English communication

Airfield equipment

Regulatory knowledge

Equipment operation training

Multi-airport experience

Emergency planning

Staff scheduling

Report writing

Attention to detail

ICAO standards

Safety protocols

Work under pressure

Education

Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Maintenance checklists

Operation manuals

Job description

Advanced Search in Qatar is seeking a seasoned Maintenance Supervisor to oversee rubber removal and surface cleaning across runways, taxiways, and aprons at Hamad and Doha airports. You will coordinate safety, equipment performance, and scheduling to keep friction standards and readiness high.

Reporting to the Head of Department, you will manage preventive maintenance, training for operators, and KPI reporting, while ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and efficient spare parts