Job ID
48497
Job Title
Senior Airside Operations Manager
To work for
UCK Airports
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Operations - Engineering
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Bachelor/ License Degree
Responsibilities
• Ensure compliance with international aviation standards (ICAO Annex 14) and national civil aviation regulations regarding airside operations.
• Oversee the implementation of the Wildlife Hazard Management plan and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) control programs.
• Monitor airside infrastructure conditions, including runways, taxiways, and aprons, and coordinate necessary maintenance or repair works.
• Manage and review the Airside Safety Management System (SMS) activities and promote a safety culture among all airside users.
• Manage and oversee all airside operational activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Ensure safe and efficient movement of aircraft, vehicles, and personnel within airside areas.
• Coordinate airside operations with AOCC, terminal operations, airlines, ground handling agents, and relevant authorities.
• Monitor airside operational performance and address operational risks or deviations.
• Ensure implementation of airside operational instructions and corrective actions when required.
• Supervise airside supervisors and ensure effective workforce deployment.
• Review airside operational reports, incidents, and findings and take appropriate action.
• Support operational improvement initiatives related to airside activities.
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and record keeping of airside operations.
• Perform additional duties assigned by senior management within the scope of airside operations.
• Oversee the implementation of the Wildlife Hazard Management plan and FOD (Foreign Object Debris) control programs.
• Monitor airside infrastructure conditions, including runways, taxiways, and aprons, and coordinate necessary maintenance or repair works.
• Manage and review the Airside Safety Management System (SMS) activities and promote a safety culture among all airside users.
• Manage and oversee all airside operational activities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Ensure safe and efficient movement of aircraft, vehicles, and personnel within airside areas.
• Coordinate airside operations with AOCC, terminal operations, airlines, ground handling agents, and relevant authorities.
• Monitor airside operational performance and address operational risks or deviations.
• Ensure implementation of airside operational instructions and corrective actions when required.
• Supervise airside supervisors and ensure effective workforce deployment.
• Review airside operational reports, incidents, and findings and take appropriate action.
• Support operational improvement initiatives related to airside activities.
• Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and record keeping of airside operations.
• Perform additional duties assigned by senior management within the scope of airside operations.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
* Minimum 8–10 years of experience in airside operations, airport operations, or aviation-related operational environments.
* At least 3–5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
* Knowledge of airside operations and airport operational procedures.
* Understanding of coordination between airside, terminal operations, and APOC.
* Ability to manage operational risks and ensure compliance with procedures.
* Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
* In-depth knowledge of ICAO, IATA, and EASA regulations pertaining to aerodrome operations and safety.
* Proficiency in airport operational software and resource management tools.
* Minimum 8–10 years of experience in airside operations, airport operations, or aviation-related operational environments.
* At least 3–5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
* Knowledge of airside operations and airport operational procedures.
* Understanding of coordination between airside, terminal operations, and APOC.
* Ability to manage operational risks and ensure compliance with procedures.
* Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills.
* In-depth knowledge of ICAO, IATA, and EASA regulations pertaining to aerodrome operations and safety.
* Proficiency in airport operational software and resource management tools.
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 17, 2026
Expiry Date
Jun 16, 2026
