Senior Operations Manager Aviation
Core
End-to-end leadership of airport security operations at Schiphol, ensuring safe passenger flow and operational performance across 24/7 security lanes, surveillance, and control centers.
Role type
Senior Operations Manager (Aviation Security)
Builds
Airport security operations and passenger throughput
Domain
Aviation Security / Airport Operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic planning, resource allocation, performance management, team leadership, stakeholder management, financial acumen, operational improvement, compliance enforcement
Preferred skills
Experience in aviation security, airport operations, or airline operations, data-driven decision making, cross-functional collaboration
Technologies
Security control systems, surveillance tools, planning software
Responsibilities
Manage daily operations in Security Lanes, Surveillance, Badge Center, and Security Control Center; translate strategic goals into concrete results; optimize resource deployment and operational performance; drive measurable improvements in quality and efficiency; develop managers and foster a culture of ownership; maintain strong relationships with Schiphol and partners; ensure safety, security, and compliance are prioritized
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight