Airfield Services Manager

International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A. is currently looking for a:

Airfield Services Manager

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements airfield policies, operational procedures, SOPs and BCPs, ensuring compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
• Manages day-to-day airfield operations, including apron, runway and taxiway activities, inspections, hazard identification and coordination with airside service providers.
• Conducts risk assessments, defines mitigation measures and ensures timely reporting, investigation and follow-up of incidents, unsafe practices and corrective actions.
• Supports the development and implementation of the SMS, AOM, AEP, AVOP training and relevant airfield procedures.
• Coordinates with airport management, airlines, regulatory authorities, APOC, environmental teams and other stakeholders to resolve issues and enhance operational efficiency.
• Manages airside work permits, change management activities and airfield improvement initiatives, ensuring safe execution and effective cross-functional coordination.
• Monitors operational performance, KPIs, trends and resource allocation, identifying opportunities to improve safety, service continuity and efficiency.
• Supports regulatory inspections, audits and compliance reviews, ensuring timely preparation, documentation and implementation of required actions.</