Aviation operations manager

Level

Higher

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Transport and logistics

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Managing the environment, facilities and services at airports, military bases, heliports and other airfields - including the safe arrival, turnaround and departure of aircraft.

What you'd do

Plan and allocate staff across operational shifts

Monitor live operations and intervene when delays arise

Lead team briefings and handovers between shifts

Review safety reports and implement corrective actions

Coordinate with airlines, ground handlers and security teams

Manage operational budgets and resource costs

Produce performance and incident reports for senior management

What you'd learn

Aviation operational planning and resource allocation

Leadership and performance management of teams

Safety management systems in aviation

Crisis and contingency management at airports

Commercial and financial awareness in operations

Regulatory and compliance frameworks in the UK

Data analysis to improve operational performance

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