Job ID
48402
Job Title
Airside Operations Director
To work for
UCK Airports
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Operations - Administrative
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
• Develop and manage the Airside Operations annual budget (OPEX and CAPEX) to ensure cost-effective resource allocation.
• Lead the development and periodic review of the Aerodrome Manual and ensure full compliance with ICAO Annex 14 and national regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of long-term infrastructure development projects and coordinate their operational impact on airside capacity.
• Chair airside safety and operational committees to drive cross-functional collaboration and safety performance.
• Lead and oversee all airside operational functions and ensure alignment with airport operational objectives.
• Define airside operational strategy, policies, and performance targets.
• Act as the highest escalation point for major airside operational issues and incidents.
• Ensure effective coordination with AOCC, terminal operations, airlines, ground handling agents, and regulatory authorities.
• Oversee airside managerial and supervisory teams and ensure effective organizational structure and shift coverage.
• Review airside operational performance, incidents, and reports and direct corrective actions.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with approved airside operational procedures and instructions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to airside operations, safety, and efficiency.
• Support senior management decision-making by providing airside operational insights and recommendations.
• Represent airside operations in senior-level committees, coordination meetings, and crisis management forums.
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and record keeping of airside operational activities.
• Perform additional duties assigned by executive management within the scope of airside operations.
• Lead the development and periodic review of the Aerodrome Manual and ensure full compliance with ICAO Annex 14 and national regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the implementation of long-term infrastructure development projects and coordinate their operational impact on airside capacity.
• Chair airside safety and operational committees to drive cross-functional collaboration and safety performance.
• Lead and oversee all airside operational functions and ensure alignment with airport operational objectives.
• Define airside operational strategy, policies, and performance targets.
• Act as the highest escalation point for major airside operational issues and incidents.
• Ensure effective coordination with AOCC, terminal operations, airlines, ground handling agents, and regulatory authorities.
• Oversee airside managerial and supervisory teams and ensure effective organizational structure and shift coverage.
• Review airside operational performance, incidents, and reports and direct corrective actions.
• Ensure implementation and compliance with approved airside operational procedures and instructions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to airside operations, safety, and efficiency.
• Support senior management decision-making by providing airside operational insights and recommendations.
• Represent airside operations in senior-level committees, coordination meetings, and crisis management forums.
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and record keeping of airside operational activities.
• Perform additional duties assigned by executive management within the scope of airside operations.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
* Minimum 12–15 years of experience in airside operations or airport operational environments.
* At least 5–7 years of experience in a senior leadership or director-level role.
* In-depth knowledge of airside operations, aircraft movement areas, and ground operations.
* Strong understanding of airside governance, coordination, and escalation frameworks.
* Ability to lead complex operational environments and manage high-risk scenarios.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Extensive knowledge of international aviation regulatory frameworks (ICAO, IATA, EASA) and aerodrome certification processes.
* Proven ability in strategic financial planning and resource optimization within an airport environment.
* Minimum 12–15 years of experience in airside operations or airport operational environments.
* At least 5–7 years of experience in a senior leadership or director-level role.
* In-depth knowledge of airside operations, aircraft movement areas, and ground operations.
* Strong understanding of airside governance, coordination, and escalation frameworks.
* Ability to lead complex operational environments and manage high-risk scenarios.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* Extensive knowledge of international aviation regulatory frameworks (ICAO, IATA, EASA) and aerodrome certification processes.
* Proven ability in strategic financial planning and resource optimization within an airport environment.
Salary and Benefits
as per salary scale.
About us
UCK Airports is an international consortium established by UCC Holding, ASSETS Investments, CENGIZ Holding and KALYON Holding. The consortium has signed a concession agreement to invest, develop, expand, construct, and operate Damascus International Airport. Valued at USD 4 billion, the project represents one of the largest investments in Syria's history and underscores strong international confidence in the future of the country's aviation sector.
Required employees number
1
Posted On
May 13, 2026
Expiry Date
Jun 12, 2026
