Manager, Airfield Operations

Status:
Full Time, Unionized Term (1.5 years)

Number of positions available: 1

Closing Date:
October 2, 2026

Powered by heart and dedicated to excellence, we’re the team that keeps Calgary connected – and you could be our newest Airfield Operations Specialist team member.

We’re in the business of uplifting people, and every day, we create runways to new places and possibilities, building a better airport experience for everyone.

The Manager, Airfield Operationsisresponsibleforthedelivery ofthe Authority’s airfield operations andregulatoryprograms at Calgary International Airport.

The positionoverseesall tasks of daily operations airside and ground side, including surface condition reporting,regulatory compliance, SMS, emergency response, security, wildlife management, environmentaloperationsand administrative duties.

• Set out andprovideappropriateinformation,expectations,and boundaries for direct reports:
• Organizational and departmental information needed to be successful (purpose, goals,directives)
• Business and work plans (individual and team strategic, operational and resource plans)
• Financial,legal, and/or policy parameters
• Manages personal parameters (communication/approval channels and expectations)
• Ensure safety practices, policies and procedures are followed by all direct reports.
• Communicate the outputs or results expected(work quantity, quality, and timelines).
• Provide inputs and/or resourcesrequiredsuch as peopleresources,time,expertise, capital/operatingbudget, and technology and connect toachieveresults expected.
• Delegates appropriate authority to direct reports to do required work.
• Is accountable for the output/results of direct reports.
• Supports direct reports in using judgement and initiative in doing work.
• Provides feedback and coach direct reports to improve their effectiveness; invoke performance improve mentor development plans, if necessary.
• Assessesperformanceof direct reports and recommend merit increases.
• Ensure direct reports receive complete and proper trainingtodo required work.

• Manageand lead a team of Airfield Operation Specialists (AOS)
  Enact and manage bird and wildlife management programs
• Create,executeandmaintainthe programs related to the AOS role including documentation, training, and quality control aspects.
• Develop,maintain,and coordinate training programs for AOS staff to ensure operational effectiveness and regulatory requirements are met.
• Conduct all staffingactionsincluding all aspects of recruiting, scheduling,directing and supervising AOS
• Initiate corrective action when performance and/or disciplinary issues arise
• Develop, implement,andoperateaviationcompliance and environmental programs including but not limited to:
• Pavement Restoration and Management (paint and repair)
• Airfield Construction Coordination and NOTAM Management
• Airfield Surface Condition Reporting (GRF)
• Airfield SMS Programs (SSIP, Quality Control, etc.)
• Winter Operations response and coordination
• Field AVOP Standards and Enforcement
• Monthly/annual friction testing program for the airfield
• Wildlife Control and Observations and habitat management
• Material Handling systems (Fuel systems, hazardous materials, spillreleaseand response)
• Develop appropriate continuousimprovementprocesses for updating programs and process related to airfield operations
• Liaise withstakeholderssuch as Tenants, Nav Canada, Transport Canada, as well as internal stakeholdersregardingairside safety,security and operational issues.
• Diploma in Airport Operations or a related field.
• Minimum 6-8 years of experience working within airport, aviation, or airline environment with extensive experience in developing airfield, airport and industry safety programs and…