Director of Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains current updates and finalizes pending drafts (if any) on all Aerodrome manuals including a Sea Aerodrome Manual for the Virgin Gorda Sea Aerodrome.
• Produces the required aerodrome and associated manuals for Virgin Gorda and Anegada Airports.
• Provides direction, training and leadership for all operations staff and for ensuring that the Aerodrome Regulations and associated Health and Safety legislations are met wherever possible.
• Consults with regulatory and statutory bodies to ensure that the airports are operated and maintained in accordance with regulations and compliance standards.
• Promotes and maintains relationships with control authorities and third parties to guarantee the effective integration of their activities with all other airport services.
• Works jointly with airline operators and ground handling companies and other service providers to establish performance standards and processes and agree to corrective measures and procedures.
• Keeps abreast of all technical and operational developments in the air transport industry and advising the Managing Director of their significance.
• Develops a safety culture into the organization through the development and implementation of a Bird Control Management Plan and a Safety Management System for all aerodromes in the Territory.
• Oversees and coordinates the bi-annual Airport Emergency Drill.
• Maintains an effective health and safety program; Airside Safety and Driving Code policy.
• Reviews and updates workplace safety rules; and makes recommendations to improve health and safety conditions within BVI Airports Authority.
• Reviews and updates workplace safety rules based on accidents investigation findings; any inspection and employee reports of unsafe conditions or work practices; and address relevant anonymous complaints and suggestions from employees.
• Communicates procedures for evaluating the effectiveness of control measures used to protect employees from safety and health hazards in the workplace.
• Evaluates employee injury and accident records; identifies trends and patterns in occurrences; establishes corrective measures to prevent recurrence; and update the workplace safety program.
• Evaluates employee accident and illness prevention programs and promotes safety and health awareness to ensure continuous improvement through employee participation in the workplace.
• Assists management with effective implementation, enforcement and documentation of workplace safety education and training.
• Controls and maintains all employee accident and injury records.
• Performs all other duties as assigned by Senior Management.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Business Administration or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a management role

The Director of People and Culture

BVI Airports Authority

P.O. Box 4416

Road Town, Tortola

British Virgin Islands, VG1110

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Email: [email hidden] Deadline for submission: September 30th, 2026