DIRECTOR SAFETY AND AIRSIDE OPERATIONS Reports To Vice President Safety Security and Operations Location Montreal Canada Centre of Excellence Operations Safety and Security Position PurposeThe Director Safety and Airside Operations provides technical leadership for ACI Worlds work on airport safety and airside operations The role leads global advocacy develops practical guidance for airport members and advances initiatives that improve safety and operational performance across the airport community As a senior technical expert the Director represents airport interests in international policy and standards development activities including work undertaken through the International Civil Aviation Organization ICAO The role develops ACI positions oversees ACI appointed technical representatives monitors emerging safety and operational issues and translates regulatory and industry developments into practical guidance for airports Key Responsibilities1 Airside Operations and Safety Technical Leadership Serve as a senior subject matter expert on airside operations and airport safetyProvide technical leadership on airside operations issues including runway and taxiway safety apron and stand operations aircraft movement areas airside vehicle operations wildlife management safety management systems operational risk management aerodrome certification emergency and contingency planning and other airside safety mattersMonitor emerging operational risks technologies regulatory developments and industry trendsProvide technical advice to ACI leadership Regions committees and airport membersSupport development of ACI policies and strategic priorities related to airport safety and airside operations2 Global Advocacy and Industry Representation Lead ACI World advocacy on airside operations and airport safetyRepresent ACI in ICAO Panels Working Groups technical forums and other international industry bodies as assignedOversee and coordinate ACI appointed representatives providing technical direction and ensuring alignment with ACI positions and member prioritiesDevelop working papers technical positions comments and recommendations reflecting airport operational realitiesAssess proposed standards regulations and industry initiatives and identify implications for airport operatorsMaintain effective relationships with ICAO IATA CANSO regulators aircraft manufacturers and other industry stakeholders3 Guidance Policy and Best Practices Lead development and maintenance of ACI manuals handbooks policies guidance advisory publications and implementation toolsTranslate ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices regulatory developments and industry experience into practical guidance for airport operatorsEnsure technical outputs are risk based operationally credible and applicable to airports of different sizes and levels of maturityUse airport experience industry data and lessons learned to identify and promote effective practices4 Programme Project and Team Leadership Lead complex technical programmes and projects from concept through delivery aligned with ACIs strategic plan and member prioritiesSupervise a geographically diverse team including employees working remotely and across different regions and time zonesSet clear priorities and expectations and provide coaching feedback technical direction and professional developmentCoordinate contributions from airport experts committees Regions industry partners consultants and other stakeholdersFacilitate technical discussions build consensus and manage project risks competing priorities and dependencies5 Member and Region Engagement Engage airport operators and ACI Regions to understand emerging safety and operational challenges and incorporate them into ACI prioritiesSupport ACI World Committees task forces and working groups in translating member expertise into tangible outcomesDevelop and contribute to workshops webinars technical briefings conferences and peer exchange activitiesCollaborate across ACI on issues intersecting with capacity facilitation cybersecurity sustainability infrastructure technology and other airport prioritiesSupport APEX in Safety Global Training Communications Data and Intelligence and other programs with technical expertise as requiredQualifications and ExperienceUniversity degree in aviation engineering airport management safety management operations management or a related discipline or equivalent skilled experienceSeven 7 to ten 10 years of progressively responsible experience in airport operations airside operations airport safety aviation regulation or a related fieldStrong practical understanding of airport and airside operations safety management and operational risk managementStrong knowledge of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and the international aviation regulatory environmentExperience developing technical guidance policy standards procedures or similar materialsDemonstrated ability to lead complex programmes multi stakeholder initiatives and geographically dispersed teamsInternational regulatory association or technical representation experience is an assetCompetencies and Values C1 Director LevelStrong technical expertise and credibility in airport safety and airside operationsStrong analytical critical thinking and decision making skillsExcellent written presentation and verbal communication skillsAbility to influence facilitate discussions manage difficult conversations and build consensus across diverse stakeholdersStrong people leadership and project management skillsSound judgement and the ability to balance safety operational regulatory and practical considerationsStrong relationship building skills and commitment to integrity inclusivity stewardship collaboration innovation and excellenceWorking RelationshipsInternal Vice President Safety Security and OperationsDirectors Senior Managers Managers and other colleagues across Operations Safety and Security and other Centres of ExcellenceACI World Committees task forces and working groupsAPEX Global Training Communications and Data and Intelligence teamsExternal ACI Regions and airport membersICAO Panels Working Groups and other technical bodiesCivil aviation authorities and other regulatory organisationsIndustry partners including IATA CANSO ASA ICCAIA aircraft manufacturers and other aviation organisationsConsultants academics and subject matter expertsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesSupervises a geographically diverse team including remote employees across different regions and time zonesSets performance expectations and provides coaching feedback technical direction and professional developmentMay oversee secondees consultants and project based contributorsPromotes accountability collaboration knowledge sharing and high performance across the teamACI World Values The successful candidate must demonstrate and embody ACI Worlds values Stewardship Member focused Integrity Excellence Collaboration Innovation Inclusivity What we offer A challenging and exciting position in an international and multicultural environment Hybrid work environment 4 weeks of vacationyear 5 sick days year 5 mental wellness daysyear Employee cell phone iPhone with TELUS Health virtual care included Health insurance coverage from your first day of employment RRSP company matching contributions OpusEXO Transit discount on monthly pass Employee recognition points earned to convert into redeemable gift cards Very flexible employee monthly wellness account to use to achieve a greater work life balance

📌 Director Airside Operations and Safety (Canada)
🏢 Airports Council International
📍 Canada