Airport Manager

Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading airline in Papua New Guinea, is seeking an experienced Airport Manager to oversee and lead airport ground operations at one of its key locations.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for an aviation professional with strong operational management experience, a passion for safety, customer service excellence, and the ability to manage high-performing teams in a fast-paced airport environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all airport operational activities and personnel
• Ensure safe, efficient and compliant airport operations
• Drive on-time performance and operational excellence
• Manage staffing, rosters, training and workforce planning
• Oversee ground support equipment (GSE) and operational assets
• Monitor operational budgets and control expenditure
• Maintain strong relationships with airport authorities, regulators and stakeholders
• Investigate operational incidents and implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations, company policies and safety procedures
• Deliver exceptional customer service standards throughout the airport operation

Requirements

• Previous management experience within the airline, airport or aviation industry
• Strong understanding of airport operations, ramp services and load control
• Excellent leadership, communication and people management skills
• Proven ability to manage operational performance and drive results
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Advanced computer literacy, including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic operational environment
• Current Police Clearance (or ability to obtain one)

What's on Offer

• Senior leadership role with a respected aviation operator
• Competitive expatriate package
• Opportunity to live and work in Papua New Guinea
• Career growth within a dynamic and expanding aviation environment
• Relocation and associated benefits available for suitable international candidates

If you have a strong aviation operations background and are ready to take the next step in your career, we would like to hear from you.

Apply now with your updated CV.