Deputy Airport Manager

The Council of the Isles of Scilly is looking for an experienced and motivated aviation professional to join our team as Deputy Airport Manager at St Mary's Airport.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role at the gateway to the Islands. Supporting the Airport Manager, you will help ensure the airport operates safely, efficiently and in full compliance with Civil Aviation Authority requirements, while contributing to the future development of this vital transport hub.

Working within a unique island environment, you will lead on aerodrome safety, regulatory compliance and operational assurance, helping to maintain the highest standards of safety and service for passengers, airlines, staff and stakeholders.

About the Role

As Deputy Airport Manager, you will support the strategic and operational management of St Mary's Airport and deputise for the Airport Manager when required.

You will:

• Lead on the day-to-day management and development of the Airport Safety Management System (SMS).
• Support compliance with UK aviation legislation, CAA regulations and aerodrome licence requirements.
• Manage airside safety, auditing, inspections and assurance activities.
• Lead investigations into operational occurrences and safety events.
• Monitor risks, identify improvements and ensure corrective actions are delivered.
• Oversee airfield inspections, wildlife hazard management and airside works.
• Support emergency planning, business continuity and resilience arrangements.
• Work closely with the CAA, airline operators, contractors, emergency services and other stakeholders.
• Provide leadership and support to operational teams across the airport.

About You

You will be an experienced aviation professional with the ability to lead, influence and make sound operational decisions within a safety-critical environment.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience of airport operations and aviation safety management.
• Knowledge of UK aviation regulations and aerodrome licensing requirements.
• Experience of Safety Management Systems and risk management principles.
• Experience undertaking audits, inspections and compliance assurance activities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to lead teams and manage competing priorities.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and customer service excellence.

A qualification in aviation, safety management or a related discipline would be advantageous.

This is a full-time position of 37 hours per week, working a rostered shift pattern.

Benefits Include 

• Generous holiday entitlement starting at 27 days (pro rata) per annum, plus bank holidays
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Active Scilly gym discount 
• Employee benefits package with 100s of retail discounts
• Training and development opportunities

For an informal conversation, or more information, please contact Tamar Smethurst on tamar.smethurst@scilly.gov.uk

To apply, please complete an Application Form found in the link on the right hand side of this page and return to Human Resources on humanresources@scilly.gov.uk