Aviation Site Manager - Dubai International Airport

About the role

The DXB Aviation Site Manager leads the safe, compliant and efficient day-to-day aviation refuelling operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB). The role ensures reliable aircraft refuelling, delivers HSSE and operational performance targets, manages airport operational resources and assets, and maintains strong relationships with customers, airport authorities, contractors and joint venture partners.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure safe, on-time and cost-efficient refuelling of customer aircraft and implement the country HSSE programme and its annual plan, meeting HSSE KPIs
• Monitor costs and budget performance, keeping POS costs within plan
• Maintain compliance with Shell standards (SAOM, SAQAM, SAMM, SEAM), Dubai Airport regulations and UAE law
• Keep sales data and KPIs accurate and on time for invoicing
• Oversee asset reliability through preventive maintenance, defect reporting and root-cause resolution, and spare inventory management
• Manage third-party manpower contracts and optimise manpower, equipment, traffic surveys and fleet dashboards
• Support continuous improvement, digitalisation (i6 and related platforms) and act as the operational focal point for throughput locations
• Engage with stakeholders through safety campaigns, safety days and market intelligence, and share best practices
• Promote proactive reporting of potential incidents and near misses, investigate incidents and coach a high-performing team
• Support future airport transition operations projects to Al Maktoum International (DWC)

Required profile

• Sound operational and technical knowledge of aviation fuel operations, including into-plane activities, airport operations and joint venture environments
• Strong analytical skills and a strong understanding of HSSE principles and risk management frameworks
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills in multicultural teams
• Proven ability to build relationships with customers, airport authorities, joint venture partners and contractors
• Excellent verbal and written English; an engineering qualification is preferred

What we offer

• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote or mobile working (role dependent)
• Competitive starting salary and annual performance-related increases
• Paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents
• A values-led culture and a diverse, inclusive organisation