Group Head Air Navigation Services
- Francoise Nguyen
- 1 hour ago
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Airports Vanuatu Limited (AVL)
Applications close Friday, 20 March 2026
● Exciting opportunity to join Airports Vanuatu Limited (AVL)
● Contract full-time position Vanuatu Citizens and Residents
● Based in Port Vila
The Organisation
Airports Vanuatu Limited (AVL) is a State-Owned Enterprise responsible for the operation, management and development of Vanuatu’s international airport located in Port Vila, Santo, and Tanna. AVL invites applications from suitably qualified, skilled and experienced Aviation professionals to fill the Senior Executive position of Group Head Air Navigation Services.
The Position
The Group Head Air Navigation Services is responsible for safe, reliable and efficient management of all Air Navigation Services (ANS) and aeronautical information across the three gateway airports- Port Vila International, Santo International and Tanna Airport on a 24/7 basis. The role provides both strategic direction and operational leadership to ensure full compliance with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), Civil Aviation Rule Part 171, 172 & 175 in relevance of the Civil Aviation Authority of Vanuatu (CAAV) regulatory requirements.
This position also ensures the continuous availability, in strengthening aviation safety and integrity of air navigation systems, infrastructure and services to meet airlines, passengers, stakeholders and the general public’s current and future aviation demands across all designated airspace and aerodromes under Airports Vanuatu Limited responsibility.
Essential Selection Criteria
► Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management, Air Traffic Management, Aeronautical Engineering or a closely related discipline
► Certified Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP)
► Experience at a senior management level Air Navigation Services, Air Traffic Services or regulated aviation environment
► Demonstrate working knowledge of ICAO SARPs (Annex 14) and Civil Aviation Rules, including CAR Part 171, 172, 175 applicable to Air Navigation Services operations
► Demonstrated competency in Safety Management System (SMS) and operational risk management within a regulated operation
► Ability to meet Civil Aviation Authority of Vanuatu (CAAV) Fit and Proper Person (FPP) and competency requirements
► Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
► Demonstrate ability to develop and implement policies, procedures and operational program
► Ability to work independently or as a team to meet deadlines
► Ability to work under pressure in a dynamic operational environment
Desirable Selection Criteria
► Postgraduate qualification in Aviation Management, Engineering, Business Administration, Public Sector Management, or Project Management
► Formal management and leadership training
► Experience working within a government SOE or regulated civil aviation authority environment
► Experience managing ANS audits, certification and regulatory oversight
► Membership of a recognized aviation or professional management body
► Experience leading organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives
Special Attributes
► Must be medically and physically fit
► Must have a valid Police Clearance
► The ability to respond to any late nights or early morning hours’ emergency at the airport premises
► Valid Driver’s license
Apply Online
Applications for this role must be submitted online using the link below.
Do NOT email your application.
Applications close Friday, 20 March 2026
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