The Director of Maintenance & Engineering will oversee maintenance operations at our airports, ensuring safety, compliance, and reliability. This leadership role involves managing our third-party O&M service provider, maintaining critical airport infrastructure, and developing long-term capital improvement plans. All of the day-to-day maintenance and engineering services will be provided by a third-party O&M service provider. The ideal candidate will drive operational excellence, enforce high safety standards, and collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure seamless airport functionality.

About the Role

This position ensures that all airport infrastructure, including—but not limited to—runways, taxiways, aprons, terminal and ancillary buildings, utilities, baggage handling systems, passenger boarding bridges, elevators, escalators, MEP, and electronic systems, is maintained to the highest standards. The Director is responsible for capital planning, procurement and implementation of life cycle & rehabilitation scope of work, regulatory and Project Agreement compliance, and overseeing O&M service provider performance while optimizing maintenance strategies to support 24/7 airport operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee third-party O&M service provider, ensuring contract compliance and optimal service delivery.
• Develop and implement maintenance programs for airside and landside infrastructure, including power, water, telecommunications, and building systems.
• Development in coordination with our O&M services provider the annual O&M budget.
• Ensure strict adherence to FAA Part 139 regulations and other applicable codes.
• Development in coordination with our client and O&M services provider the annual Airport Capital Improvement Plan (ACIP), for both airfield and building assets.
• Lead capital improvement initiatives, managing project planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Maintain strong relationships with airlines, airport tenants, and regulatory agencies.
• Monitor service provider performance to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness and contract compliance.
• Provide technical guidance on operational and engineering matters.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements in coordination with SkyCity HSE department.

Leadership Qualities and Style

• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to maintenance and engineering management.
• Strong communicator who can build partnerships with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Decisive problem-solver with a focus on operational efficiency and cost control.
• Commitment to maintaining a culture of safety and regulatory compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of experience in maintenance and engineering leadership.
• Expertise in airport maintenance, airline operations, and regulatory compliance including property management and the administration of leases, licenses and contracts.
• Proven experience in capital planning, contract administration, and infrastructure management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

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