As an Airport Operations Manager, you oversee the daily operations of an airport, making sure everything runs safely, efficiently, and in line with aviation regulations and procedures. You coordinate teams, manage resources, and keep communication running smoothly between airlines, ground staff, and regulatory authorities. This role gives you hands-on experience in leadership, problem-solving, and operational planning while ensuring health, safety, and security standards are always met as you oversee daily airport activities, ensuring coordinating between various departments, including security, maintenance, and customer service.
Airport Operations Managers ensure the airport runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently every day. They manage staff and oversee operations, implement safety protocols and emergency procedures, and work closely with airlines and government agencies to keep services running at a high standard.
This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a background in aviation management. Experience in problem-solving and crisis management is also important, as managers are often called upon to make quick decisions that keep passengers, staff, and airport operations safe and on track. It’s a dynamic, high-responsibility career at the heart of airport operations.
As a secondary school student you can gain insight into the role of an airport operations manager on our gateway courses, including our Take Off micro-credential in aviation ground handling which showcases the many areas of an airport overseen in this role.
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Provide outstanding customer service to travelers at the airport.
We do more than just teach aviation - we immerse you in it!
When you learn with us you are trained by experienced industry experts where the action happens - in fully equipped aviation workshops and Aero Clubs, utilising our ATR-72 training aircraft and industry-replica ground handling equipment, and with behind-the-scenes exposure in your local airport.
Everything we do is designed to give you a true-to-life learning experience.
