Aviation Project Manager
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Job Location:
Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Equal opportunity and Data Use: All qualified candidates will receive fair consideration. Your CV and personal data will be used solely for recruitment purposes for this role and closely related roles processed under legitimate interest stored securely and not shared outside the recruitment process (including GDPR where applicable).
Role Snapshot
Location: Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam (with regional and international travel as required)
Work time: Standard weekday schedule; flexibility for partner meetings or events
Employment type: Full-time
Reporting line: President / Project Steering Committee
Team scope: Leads cross-functional workstreams and coordinates with internal HR training and operations functions
Eligibility: Fluent in Vietnamese and English; available for frequent travel within Asia
Company Profile
Our client is developing Vietnams next-generation aviation training and talent ecosystem a national initiative aimed at aligning workforce skills with global airport standards. The organization partners locally and internationally to design and deliver aviation training. This role presents a unique opportunity to shape the future of Vietnams aviation operations and foster professional growth.
Role Purpose & Success Outcomes
To lead the design establishment and operational readiness of a new aviation training and development platform that meets international benchmarks and ensures sustainable workforce capability for the aviation sector.
Success looks like:
Launched comprehensive training programs for airport operations that meet IATA/ICAO standards.
Active partnerships with leading global aviation institutions have been formalized and are delivering measurable results.
The Aviation Academy is fully established accredited and ready for operations.
Develop sustainable workforce pipelines that align with long-term aviation growth and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities
Design implement and continuously improve training programs for airport personnel across operational divisions.
Benchmark all curricula against global best practices (IATA ICAO Changi Incheon Dubai).
Lead partner engagement and agreements with international aviation training and academic institutions.
Co-develop workforce and recruitment strategies to ensure a strong connection between training results and operational needs.
Manage the creation and operational setup of a dedicated Aviation Academy including program portfolio governance and accreditation.
Manage cross-functional project timelines resources and reporting to senior leadership.
Identify risks recommend mitigations and ensure timely achievement of all project milestones.
Drive strategic communications presentations and stakeholder updates for internal and external partners.
Requirements & Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Aviation Management Business Human Resources or related fields (Masters preferred).
Minimum 15 years of professional experience in aviation operations training or management.
Proven track record in developing or managing large-scale aviation or airport training programs.
Deep understanding of workforce development competency frameworks and regulatory standards (IATA ICAO).
Demonstrated success in leading multi-stakeholder cross-functional projects.
Strong experience managing institutional or international partnerships.
Excellent communication negotiation and presentation skills across government corporate and international contexts.
High adaptability initiative and resilience in dynamic project environments.
Working Style & Culture
Strategic and operational mindset able to move between planning and execution seamlessly.
Comfortable collaborating across multicultural teams and senior stakeholders.
Driven by impact quality and long-term capacity building in the aviation ecosystem.
Values professionalism precision and cross-sector collaboration.
Key Skills
- Aviation Safety
- Aircraft Maintenance
- Time Management
- Risk Management
- Licensing Documentation
- Organizational Skill
- Cargo Operation Management
- Aviation Training
- Aircraft Operations
- Communication
- Legal & Compliance
- Aircraft Control System
- Aviation Management
- Strategic Thinking Skills
- Problem Solving Skills
