Job Responsibilities 1

• Supervise and direct daily maintenance teams responsible for airfield pavements (runways, taxiways, aprons), lighting and signage, drainage systems, perimeter fencing, vehicle roads and support infrastructure.
• Develop, implement and monitor preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for airfield assets (surfaces, lighting, markings, utilities) to meet regulatory standards and operational targets
• Inspect and assess airfield infrastructure, identify hazards (pavement cracks, lighting failures, uneven surfaces, FOD risk), coordinate repairs, and ensure compliance with airport/aviation authority regulations.
• Manage resources including staffing, equipment, materials and budgets for airfield maintenance operations, ensuring cost- efficiency and readiness for scheduled and unscheduled work. Coordinate with airfield operations, safety, engineering, construction and external contractors to schedule works, issue airfield closures/NOTAMs when required, and minimise operational disruption during maintenance activities. 
• Ensure maintenance activities adhere to airside safety, security and environmental standards (including airside driving rules, FOD control, hazardous materials, wildlife management).
• Oversee emergency response maintenance (e.g., surface damage, lighting failure, drainage overflow, snow/ice control) and ensure rapid restoration of airfield serviceability.
• Maintain and update maintenance records, logs of works completed, equipment inventory, work orders, performance metrics and present reports to senior management.
• Lead, train and develop the maintenance team (supervisors, technicians, contractors), set performance expectations, conduct shift handovers and ensure continuity of 24/7 maintenance coverage.
• Review, update and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintenance policies, and best practices for airfield infrastructure maintenance in alignment with aviation/regulatory standards (e.g., Federal Aviation Administration / International Civil Aviation Organization).