Chief Executive Officer - Airport

Confidential Company

Multiple Vacancies

Posted 30+ days ago

Experience

20 - 25 Years

Job Location

Doha - Qatar

Education

MBA/PG Diploma in Business Mgmt

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Any

Vacancy

5 Vacancies

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Provide visionary leadership across airport development, master planning, and long-term infrastructure expansion in alignment with international and regional benchmarks.
  • Oversee facility management and all core airport operations including passenger check-in, ticketing, baggage handling, retail operations, passenger lounges, ground handling and ground operations services.
  • Engage with civil aviation authorities, regulatory bodies, and public stakeholders to ensure compliance and support strategic initiatives.
  • Lead the development of aeronautical tariffs (e.g., UDF, capital charges) and manage cost recovery models and transparent financial reporting.
  • Develop capital investment plans and coordinate funding with investors, lenders, and public agencies to ensure financial viability and risk mitigation for airport expansion plan,
  • Ensure efficient, safe, and compliant airport operations through the deployment of advanced systems (e.g., AODB, FIDS, BHS) and rigorous performance monitoring.
  • Implement cost-saving initiatives while maintaining service standards, benchmarkinbenchmarking OPEX against global KPIs and industry best practices.
  • Maximize non-aeronautical revenue streams through commercial partnerships in real estate, retail, parking, and concessions. (clarify),restaurants, hotels
  • Drive ESG and sustainability reporting in line with global standards, ensuring compliance, transparency, and alignment with business strategy.
  • Champion customer-centric innovations to elevate the passenger journey and enhance commercial outcomes.
  • Build and lead a high-performing executive team, foster strategic partnerships, and represent the organization at regional forums, conferences, and investor engagements.
  • Build and maintain regular communication and provide updates to the Board of Directors, and GCEO to ensure good governance and transparency
  • Develop and maintain a customer-centric culture, ensuring passenger satisfaction and positive community relationship
  • Develop crisis management, emergency response and business continuity planning
  • Negotiate contracts with airlines, concessionaires, and service providers
  • Identify and develop required capital improvement projects (expansion, renovations, technology upgrades).

Desired Candidate Profile

  • MBA or Master’s in Infrastructure Finance, Operations, or Strategic Management preferred.
  • Minimum 20 years working experience, 15 years in a relevant management/leadership position, 5 years GCC experience is a plus.
  • In-depth understanding of airport economics, regulatory frameworks, and international aviation standards.
  • Strong financial acumen in capital planning, cost recovery, and tariff modeling.
  • Proficiency in advanced airport systems (e.g., SAP, AODB, FIDS, BHS) and data-driven decision-making.
  • Deep understanding of Aviation laws, safety (ICAO, FAA, IATA) and security (TSA, ECAC) regulations.
  • ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role (this point to be available for all roles that have SAP access).

Employment Type

    Full Time

Company Industry

  • Airlines
  • Aviation

Department / Functional Area

  • Top Management
  • Senior Management

Keywords

  • CEO
  • Team Management
  • Aviation Authority
  • Leadership
  • Operational Excellence
  • Airport Management
  • Aviation Regulations

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