Ομιλος Γεκ Τερνα / Gek Terna Group

Infrastructure, energy, waste management, real estate

Airfield Services Manager

Operations & LogisticsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeHeraklion, GreeceNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A valid RTF License and AVOP License are required.
At least 10 years of experience in airport management, aviation operations, or related roles, with demonstrated leadership and project management skills are required.
A strong understanding of airport operations, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, including knowledge of European aviation regulations and standards, is required.
Proficiency in project management tools and techniques is required, along with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects from initiation to completion.
A proficiency diploma in English is required.
The role requires the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and develop data-driven strategies and solutions.
The role requires the ability to prioritize competing demands and adapt to changing priorities and circumstances.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement airfield policies, operational procedures, standard operating procedures, and business continuity plans, ensuring compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements.
Manage day-to-day airfield operations, including apron, runway, and taxiway activities, inspections, hazard identification, and coordination with airside service providers.
Conduct risk assessments, define mitigation measures, and ensure timely reporting, investigation, and follow-up of incidents, unsafe practices, and corrective actions.
Support the development and implementation of the Safety Management System, Airport Operations Manual, Airport Emergency Plan, AVOP training, and relevant airfield procedures.
Coordinate with airport management, airlines, regulatory authorities, the Airport Operations Control Centre, environmental teams, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and enhance operational efficiency.
Manage airside work permits, change management activities, and airfield improvement initiatives, ensuring safe execution and effective cross-functional coordination.
Monitor operational performance, key performance indicators, trends, and resource allocation, identifying opportunities to improve safety, service continuity, and efficiency.
Support regulatory inspections, audits, and compliance reviews, ensuring timely preparation, documentation, and implementation of required actions.
Contribute to Operational Readiness and Airport Transfer activities, supporting trials, simulations, procedure testing, and service mobilization.
Lead the Airfield Services and Sweepers teams, ensuring appropriate training, readiness, performance, and response during irregular or emergency operations.

Airfield Services Manager (based in Crete)

ΟΜΙΛΟΣ ΓΕΚ ΤΕΡΝΑ / GEK TERNA GROUP · Heraklion, Greece · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-28

Workplace: on_site

Department: INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HERAKLION CRETE

Description

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

Airfield Services Manager (based in Crete)

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.
Contributes to ORAT, operational readiness and airport transfer activities, supporting trials, simulations, procedure testing and service mobilization.
Leads the Airfield Services and Sweepers teams, ensuring appropriate training, readiness, performance and response during irregular or emergency operations.

Requirements

Valid RTF License, AVOP License
Minimum of 10 years of experience in airport management, aviation operations, or related roles, with demonstrated leadership and project management skills
Strong understanding of airport operations, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices, with knowledge of European aviation regulations and standards
Proficient in project management tools and techniques, with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects from initiation to completion
Proficiency Diploma in English

Competencies

Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and develop data-driven strategies and solutions
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to changing priorities and circumstances

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About the Company

Ομιλος Γεκ Τερνα / Gek Terna Group

Infrastructure, energy, waste management, real estate

GEK TERNA Group is a major Greek business group active in infrastructure, energy production, supply and trade, concessions, waste management, and real estate development and management. Its products are large-scale projects and services in these sectors, delivered through its numerous subsidiaries and partners; the company manages, builds, and operates infrastructure and energy facilities, handles concessions, and develops real estate while providing related services. The group differentiates itself by its size, breadth, and international footprint, with about 14,000 direct and indirect employees and a leading position in Greece across multiple sectors, plus a strong presence abroad. Its goal is to remain a top diversified group in its core industries, expanding its project portfolio and geographic reach while delivering integrated infrastructure, energy, environmental, and real estate solutions.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Athens, Greece
Founded: 1969

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