Manager, Airside Standards and Compliance

Base Salary Range: $105000 - $158000

Job Title: Manager, Airside Standards and Compliance
Job ID: 89028
Location: Richmond, British Columbia


What you will be doing:

• Provide expert guidance to the Director, Airside Operations, offering strategic insight into aviation standards, maneuvering-area requirements, regulatory obligations, and compliance matters

• Ensure the airport meets all regulatory, corporate, operational, and safety requirements by developing and overseeing effective standards, programs, and governance practices

• Represent Airside Operations with credibility in engagements with NAV CANADA, Transport Canada, airlines, and internal partners, advancing shared operational and regulatory priorities

• Lead the development and continuous improvement of airside rules, regulations, standards, level of service and procedures, including monitoring compliance and managing all aeronautical publications and AOM updates

• Lead the development and maintenance of programs that protect aerodrome-related airspace, including Remote Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) oversight and Airport Zoning compliance.

• Collaborate with Airport Planning, Commercial Development, and other key stakeholders to review short, medium, and long?term development plans, ensuring airfield systems and capacity align with organizational strategy

• Serve as the airside subject matter expert for capital project planning and execution, partnering with Engineering, Integration, and Readiness teams to ensure regulatory requirements have been considered

• Develop Concepts of Operations (CONOPs) to strengthen organizational understanding of airside systems and operational workflows

• Lead and develop a team of aviation professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance oversight to support growth and excellence

• Advance organizational capability by designing and delivering training that builds airside knowledge, regulatory awareness, and system proficiency

• Investigate safety incidents and lead the development of corrective actions that enhance airside safety, compliance, and operational performance

What you must have:

• Minimum of 5–7 years of experience in an airport airside environment, supported by a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years in a leadership capacity or an equivalent combination of training and experience

• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in dynamic, fast-changing operational environments

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across internal and external stakeholders

• Strong technical understanding of aviation regulations, applicable legislation, and Safety Management System principles, including risk assessment and mitigation

• Skilled in conflict resolution and mediation, with the ability to remain objective and impartial during sensitive processes such as violation reviews

• Demonstrated sound judgment, analytical strength, and decision-making capability in complex operational contexts

• Highly organized and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities across daily operations and complex, multi-stakeholder projects training and experience.

Salary/Rate Range: $105,000.00 - $158,000.00


Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.


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