The Aviation Program Director provides senior leadership and strategic oversight for the successful delivery of large and very large aviation programmes of significant strategic value
Job Summary
The Aviation Program Director provides senior leadership and strategic oversight for the successful delivery of large and very large aviation programmes of significant strategic value.
Key responsibilities include providing senior leadership and strategic direction across the full aviation programme lifecycle, establishing robust programme governance frameworks, and overseeing programme-wide compliance with aviation safety, security, quality, environmental, and technical standards.
You will join a global organisation recognised for delivering high‑impact, complex programs that shape industries, communities, and client outcomes, with the opportunity to lead a major initiative from strategy through delivery.
Matching Summary
The Aviation Program Director provides senior leadership and strategic oversight for the successful delivery of large and very large aviation programmes of significant strategic value.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
aviation program lifecycle
live operational airport environments
aviation safety and security
stakeholder management
programme risk and change management
Nice-to-have
innovation and digital integration
talent development and capability building
collaborative high-performing culture
thought-leadership initiatives
Key Requirements
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 15 years’ professional experience
Proven experience in live operational airport environments
Demonstrated capability integrating multidisciplinary teams
Strong understanding of aviation safety culture
Professional programme or project management certification preferred