Senior Aviation Technology Operations Manager

Job Summary

The Senior Aviation Technology Operations Manager leads the operational performance and reliability of aviation technology systems, ensuring systems supporting air traffic, terminal operations, and safety‑critical services operate continuously and in compliance with aviation regulations.

Job Responsibilities 1

Aviation Technology Operations Ownership
Own day‑to‑day operational integrity of aviation technology platforms supporting airside and landside operations.

System Reliability & Failure Prevention
Ensure technology systems remain available and resilient, preventing outages that could affect airport certification or flight operations.

Operational Risk & Incident Response Leadership
Lead technical response to aviation system incidents, ensuring rapid recovery and regulatory‑compliant resolution.

Change & Technology Upgrade Control
Govern operational impact of system upgrades, patches, and technology changes.

Compliance & Regulatory Readiness
Ensure aviation technology operations meet audit, inspection, and certification requirements.

Stakeholder Coordination
Coordinate with ATC, airport operations, engineering, and IT to maintain aligned system performance.

Job Responsibilities 2

Additional Responsibilities 3

Job Knowledge & Skills

Aviation Technology Operations
Understanding of aviation‑critical systems and operational dependencies.

System Resilience & Availability Management
Ability to maintain uptime in safety‑critical environments.

Operational Incident Management
Expertise in restoring services under regulatory pressure.

Technology Change Governance
Knowledge of managing risk during live system changes.

Cross‑Functional Coordination
Ability to align multiple operational stakeholders.

Job Experience
12–15+ years managing aviation technology systemsOperational responsibility for safety‑critical systemsExperience in regulated airport operations


Competencies
Agility
AI Fluency
Build High-Performing Teams
Build Process and Systems
Drive Cost Optimization
Leadership
Provide Direction
Quality
Resilience
Speed of Execution
Airport Stakeholder & Partnership Leadership L4
Airport Strategy Governance L4
Airport Systems Operations L4
Airport Operational Leadership L4
Airport Risk & Compliance Oversight L4


Education
Bachelor's Degree in any related field or any Related Technical Certificates