Airfield Maintenance Manager Red Sea International Airport

We unlock value for Airport Owners and Investors.

daa International was established in early 2014 to leverage the expertise, track record, and experience embedded in the daa Group companies and make it available to the market. It does this by reaching into the organization and assembling skilled teams to deliver customized solutions to unlock value in airports for investors and state owners. The group's capability covers all aspects of airport ownership, investment, and commercial operation.

With over 5,000 employees across the group, daa International can draw on a vast pool of subject matter proficiency.

Working at daa International offers a fast-paced environment with a variety of opportunities for every airport professional. We provide a unique environment where you work alongside high preforming industry leaders, join a culture that embraces equality, inclusion and diversity and where continuous development and collaboration is at the forefront.

The Airfield Maintenance Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of airside facilities through strategic maintenance planning, FM contract management, regulatory compliance, asset lifecycle optimization, and leadership of multidisciplinary teams. The successful candidate will also drive continuous improvement, operational resilience, sustainability initiatives, and the development of future talent.

• Manage all FM and outsourced service providers to ensure SLAs are met and issues resolved quickly.
• Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of all airside facilities, assets, and buildings.
• Oversee asset management to meet ISO 55000 standards.
• Act as the single FM contact for all airside assets and services.
• Plan, manage, and execute maintenance to ensure safe, clean, efficient airside operations.
• Maintain all key airside infrastructure, including runways, taxiways, aprons, pavements, signage, drainage, substations, generators, AGL systems, security systems, GSE areas, RFFS, ATC, MET, and UAB facilities.
• Coordinate specialized outsourced engineering and infrastructure support when needed.
• Manage planned and corrective maintenance for all airside and general aviation facilities.
• Liaise with government and customs officials on airside facility maintenance.
• Support AGL systems and signage maintenance.
• Work with project teams on scopes, risk assessments, and permit-to-work processes.
• Ensure proper documentation, drawings, and manuals are maintained.
• Oversee CAFM, preventive, and corrective maintenance planning.
• Ensure compliance with Saudi law, ICAO/GACAR, and all airside regulations.
• Develop SOPs for maintenance, safety, and emergency response.
• Prepare monthly maintenance and management performance reports.
• Coordinate annual master maintenance planning and continuous optimization.
• Manage FM contracts, staff, contractors, and internal teams.
• Provide cost effective solutions to extend asset life cycles.
• Manage inventory and optimize re ordering with procurement and warehouse teams.
• Identify new technologies, cost saving methods, and energy saving strategies.
• Set and review team objectives aligned with airport business goals.
• Supervise, recruit, train, develop, and mentor staff; ensure succession planning.
• Conduct manpower planning and promote professional growth.
• Stay updated on engineering, FM, and airside industry trends.
• Support emergency response and operational disruptions.
• Train Saudi graduates as required.
• Ensure all employees understand and comply with safety, security, quality, and environmental standards.
• Monitor incidents, near misses, and hazards to ensure proper reporting and response.
• Support environmental objectives and ensure full implementation of the Environmental Management System.
• Apply environmental principles to reduce risks and improve efficiency.

• BSc/ BEng in Electrical / Mechanical or Civil Engineering from a recognised institution
• Airfield & Pavement Management Expertise.
• Contract Management Expertise.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in a similar position and capacity in an FM environment.
• Strong expertise in Facilities Management, Airfield & Pavement Management, and Contract Management.
• Practical experience with airside operations, AGL systems, building services, and civil infrastructure.
• Extensive knowledge of ICAO/GACAR regulations for airside, buildings, and facilities.
• Able to use Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).