Director Airside Operations and Safety
Job in
Montreal, Montréal, Province de Québec, Canada
Listed on 2026-09-04
Listing for:
ACI World - Airports Council International
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-04
Job specializations:
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Management
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Operations Management, Project & Program Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
DIRECTOR, SAFETY AND AIRSIDE OPERATIONS
Reports To:
Vice President, Safety, Security and Operations
Location:
Montreal, Canada
Centre of Excellence:
Operations, Safety and Security
The Director, Safety and Airside Operations provides technical leadership for ACI World’s work on airport safety and airside operations. The role leads global advocacy, develops practical guidance for airport members, and advances initiatives that improve safety and operational performance across the airport community.
As a senior technical expert, the Director represents airport interests in international policy and standards-development activities, including work undertaken through the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The role develops ACI positions, oversees ACI-appointed technical representatives, monitors emerging safety and operational issues, and translates regulatory and industry developments into practical guidance for airports.
Key Responsibilities , Qualifications and Experience, Competencies and Values (C1 – Director Level), Working Relationships- Airside Operations and Safety Technical Leadership
- Serve as a senior subject-matter expert on airside operations and airport safety.
- Provide technical leadership on airside operations issues including runway and taxiway safety, apron and stand operations, aircraft movement areas, airside vehicle operations, wildlife management, safety management systems, operational risk management, aerodrome certification, emergency and contingency planning, and other airside safety matters.
- Monitor emerging operational risks, technologies, regulatory developments, and industry trends.
- Provide technical advice to ACI leadership, Regions, committees, and airport members.
- Support development of ACI policies and strategic priorities related to airport safety and airside operations.
- Global Advocacy and Industry Representation
- Lead ACI World advocacy on airside operations and airport safety.
- Represent ACI in ICAO Panels, Working Groups, technical forums, and other international industry bodies, as assigned.
- Oversee and coordinate ACI-appointed representatives, providing technical direction and ensuring alignment with ACI positions and member priorities.
- Develop working papers, technical positions, comments, and recommendations reflecting airport operational realities.
- Assess proposed standards, regulations, and industry initiatives and identify implications for airport operators.
- Maintain effective relationships with ICAO, IATA, CANSO, regulators, aircraft manufacturers, and other industry stakeholders.
- Guidance, Policy and Best Practices
- Lead development and maintenance of ACI manuals, handbooks, policies, guidance, advisory publications, and implementation tools.
- Translate ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices, regulatory developments, and industry experience into practical guidance for airport operators.
- Ensure technical outputs are risk-based, operationally credible, and applicable to airports of different sizes and levels of maturity.
- Use airport experience, industry data, and lessons learned to identify and promote effective practices.
- Programme, Project and Team Leadership
- Lead complex technical programmes and projects from concept through delivery, aligned with ACI’s strategic plan and member priorities.
- Supervise a geographically diverse team, including employees working remotely and across different regions and time zones.
- Set clear priorities and expectations and provide coaching, feedback, technical direction, and professional development.
- Coordinate contributions from airport experts, committees, Regions, industry partners, consultants, and other stakeholders.
- Facilitate technical discussions, build consensus, and manage project risks, competing priorities, and dependencies.
- Member and Region Engagement
- Engage airport operators and ACI Regions to understand emerging safety and operational challenges and incorporate them into ACI priorities.
- Support ACI World Committees, task forces, and working groups in translating member expertise into tangible outcomes.
- Develop and contribute to workshops, webinars, technical briefings, conferences, and peer-exchange activities.
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