Airfield Operations Lead — Ground Services

Golden Elite Catering Services - GECS; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Elite Catering Services - GECS is seeking an experienced airport operations supervisor to allocate resources, coordinate with the maintenance team, and lead a night-to-day shift of operational staff. The role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication to uphold safety and efficiency in fast-paced aviation environments.

The incumbent will conduct shift briefings, ensure proper handovers, manage daily reports, and drive KPI improvements while complying with SOPs and airline

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Aviation, Airport Operations, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in airport operations, airline operations, ground handling, or aviation support services.
• Previous experience in resource planning, staff allocation, and shift supervision is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Allocate operational resources based on daily operational requirements and flight schedules.
• Coordinate with the Maintenance Team to ensure equipment availability and safe deployment.
• Conduct operational briefings with team members before each shift.
• Ensure proper shift handover between teams.
• Perform admin and operational duties as assigned by the Duty Manager.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, airline procedures, and safety standards.
• Coordinate with Maintenance on downtime to minimize impact.
• Verify daily operational and safety inspections before deployment.
• Monitor equipment utilization and ensure timely aircraft service activities.
• Coordinate daily schedules for efficient ground support services.
• Monitor inventory of operational materials and consumables.
• Prepare daily operational reports and maintain records.
• Lead, supervise, coach, and support staff for safe, efficient service delivery.
• Aim to achieve KPIs and identify improvement opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Planning & coordination

Airport operations

Analytical skills

Communication

Computer skills

Independent worker

Rotational shifts

Education

Diploma in Aviation / Airport Operations

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Business Administration

Job description

Golden Elite Catering Services - GECS is seeking an experienced airport operations supervisor to allocate resources, coordinate with the maintenance team, and lead a night-to-day shift of operational staff. The role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication to uphold safety and efficiency in fast-paced aviation environments.

The incumbent will conduct shift briefings, ensure proper handovers, manage daily reports, and drive KPI improvements while complying with SOPs and airline